Technology influencer and analyst Christine Russo added to RTIH AI in Retail Awards judging panel

We’re hugely pleased to announce the addition of Christine Russo to our RTIH AI in Retail Awards judging panel.

Christine's What Just Happened podcast is where industry leaders, innovators, and experts come together to discuss the latest in retail, technology, and business strategy.

She is a well known industry analyst and a member of the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List. She is also a RTIH Innovation Awards judge.

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As we witness a digital transformation revolution across all channels, AI tools are reshaping the omnichannel game, from personalising customer experiences to optimising inventory, uncovering insights into consumer behaviour, and enhancing the human element of retailers' businesses.

With 2025 set to be the year when AI and especially gen AI shake off the ‘heavily hyped’ tag and become embedded in retail business processes, our newly launched awards celebrate global technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and the resulting benefits for retailers, shoppers and employees.

Our 2025 winners will be those companies who not only recognise the potential of AI, but also make it usable in everyday work - resulting in more efficiency and innovation in all areas.

Winners will be announced at an evening event at The Barbican in Central London on Wednesday, 3rd September.

This will kick off with a drinks reception in the stunning Conservatory, followed by a three course meal, and awards ceremony in the Garden Room.

Please email our Editor, Scott Thompson, if you have any questions or need further information: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com

Key 2025 dates

Friday, 18th July: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 22nd July: 2025 finalists revealed

Wednesday, 23rd July - Friday, 8th August: Judging days

Wednesday, 3rd September: Winners announced at the 2025 RTIH AI in Retail Awards Ceremony, to be held at The Barbican in Central London.

Who will be judging the RTIH AI in Retail Awards?

Glen Richardson, Non-Executive Director, PoundFun and former COO, The Range

Nina Mimica, Chief Innovation and Digitalisation Officer, Studenac market

Andy Baldauf, former Product Manager Digital Services - Total Store, Migros Supermarkt

Vineta Bajaj, Group CFO, Rohlik Group

Nadine Neatrour, Chief Marketing Officer, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

Mike Cadden, Chief Technology Officer, Marie Curie

Carole Kingsbury, Chief Technology Officer, C&C Group

Christine Russo, Industry Analyst and Retail Influencer

Paula Bobbett, Chief Digital Officer, Boots

Gregg London, Supply Chain Consultant

Scott Thompson, Editor and Founder, Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Emma Thompson, Editor and Founder, EdTech Innovation Hub

Toby Pickard, Retail Futures Senior Partner, IGD

Gary Newbury, Supply Chain Advisor and Delivery Executive