Redefining the omnichannel landscape: RTIH’s latest Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List
The latest edition of the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List is here! The list has seen a surge in popularity over the past few years, to the point that we’ve decided publishing it once a year is no longer enough. Here, then, is the second edition for 2026, with some names dropping out of the top 100 and some new names coming in (the latter are flagged as new entries for ease of reference).
Including the likes of retailers, brands, technologists, analysts, and consultants, the list celebrates individuals who are helping to redefine retail in a fast moving omnichannel age.
We use a variety of sources to select our top 100, including feedback from industry observers, research within our own networks, direct or third–party nominations via our website, and social media tools.
In addition to social presence, we also take into account award winners and judges, event speakers, books published, media appearances, and people building innovative companies, solutions etc in the retail space.
We hope you enjoy reading through the top 100 and, as always, if you would like to give feedback or believe that there are some glaring omissions, please feel free to get in touch.
Many thanks to 3D Cloud, which provides 3D product visualisation software trusted by top furniture and DIY retailers, for sponsoring the list.
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HOW DO WE IDENTIFY THE TOP 100?
We use a variety of sources to select our top 100, including feedback from industry observers, research within our own networks, direct or third-party nominations via our website, and social media tools.
In addition to social presence, we also take into account award winners and judges, event speakers, books published, media appearances, and people building innovative companies, solutions etc in the retail space.
WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NEXT LIST?
The next RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List will be published in April 2027. If you’d like to be considered for inclusion, or nominate a colleague or contact, please complete the below form.
