UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre

StrongPoint has announced a contract awarded by an (unnamed) global e-commerce retailer to design and install its first AutoStore automated fulfilment centre in the UK. The value of this is approximately MNOK 100, estimated to be delivered over the next 12 months.

“This AutoStore and automation solution emphasise our commitment to provide all retailers with world class automated solutions using market leading technology. Our focus is now to deliver the best possible solution for the customer, leveraging our extensive experience in the retail e-commerce and automation sectors,” says Jacob Tveraabak, StrongPoint CEO.

“This project is further proof of how far we have progressed beyond our shopfitting heritage and how rapidly we are expanding our presence in automation. It demonstrates the growing trust major UK retailers place in StrongPoint to deliver advanced, future ready AutoStore solutions that strengthen their operations and support their long-term ambitions,” adds Alex Eveleigh, StrongPoint SVP & MD for UK & Ireland.

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Supply chain automation will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards will open for entries in April. They celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 15th October.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.