RTIH AI in Retail Awards 2025 alert: deadline for submissions extended through to Friday, 5th December

You spoke and we listened. The entry deadline for the RTIH AI in Retail Awards has been extended for all of those who, due to the summer holidays, were unable to to get their submissions in on time.

The new deadline is Friday, 5th December. It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories here.

With thanks to all those who sent in submissions as per our original deadline. If over the next few months, you would like to update your submissions, please get in touch with our Editor, Scott Thompson, who will be happy to take care of this for you. Email: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com

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 Thursday, 29th January.

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.

If you have any questions or need further information, please complete the form at the end of this article and we will get back to you asap.

Key 2025 dates

Friday, 5th December: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 9th December: 2025 finalists revealed

Wednesday, 10th December - Friday, 9th January: Judging days

Thursday, 29th January: 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

Suhas Grama, Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Just Walk Out

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

Matt Taylor, CTO of Global Managed Services and VP of SecDevOps, NCC 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