NewStore co-founders reunite for launch of ShopAgentic AI technology startup

Alexander Ringsdorff and Kai-Thomas Krause have announced the launch of agentic commerce system specialist ShopAgentic.

In a LinkedIn post, Ringsdorff said: "I’m beyond excited to announce a reunion that’s been years in the making: Kai-Thomas Krause is joining me as Co-Founder of ShopAgentic, the agentic commerce system."

"Kai and I actually started working together way back in 2010, when we were responsible for major Magento launches at Visions new media across Europe. From there, we co-founded CouchCommerce, which had a successful exit, and then, together with Stephan Schambach and an amazing team, we co-founded NewStore."

He concluded: "After a few years on different paths, Kai having brought his expertise to commercetools, we’re thrilled to be teaming up once more. This time, it’s an AI first company, and I couldn’t be happier to have such a trusted partner onboard. Stay tuned, the best is yet to come with ShopAgentic."

RTIH AI in Retail Awards

RTIH proudly presents the first edition of its AI in Retail Awards, sponsored by VenHub Global, 3D Cloud and EdTech Innovation Hub.

This is now open for entries. Deadline for submissions is Friday, 5th December. It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.

Check out categories and entry forms here.

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.