Limited Space ramps up digital upgrade push with Manchester Arndale installation

Limited Space, a specialist in retail and lifestyle destination media, is continuing its digital upgrade programme as part of a wider investment in its out-of-home portfolio. Building on recent upgrades at flagship retail destinations including Bluewater and Bullring, the latest installation sees a new high resolution, large format LED display unveiled at Manchester Arndale.

This has been manufactured by Absen and delivered by partner EcoVista. The screen utilises COB (chip on board) LED technology - a newer, more robust LED format specifically designed for high traffic public spaces.

Nick Bedford, Co Managing Director at Limited Space, says: “We’re focused on continually raising the bar across our entire digital estate. From visual performance and durability to sustainability, these upgrades reflect our commitment to delivering media that is truly impactful, robust and responsible in equal measure. For our partners and clients, this means more reliable platforms, stronger creative impact, reduced operational risk and media investments that stand up both commercially and environmentally.”

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Digital retail 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.