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Retail Technology Expo 2026

26 May 2026 – 27 May 2026

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Shoptalk Europe 2026

9 June 2026 – 11 June 2026

Shoptalk Europe 2026

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15 September 2026 – 17 September 2026

NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe

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The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026

6 October 2026

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4 November 2026

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

4 November 2026

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Meet Chloe: US company 3D Cloud gears up to release AI powered and data driven kitchen design assistant

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Meet Chloe: US company 3D Cloud gears up to release AI powered and data driven kitchen design assistant

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AI

Albertsons Companies takes wraps off patent pending AI and computer vision powered supply chain tool

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Albertsons Companies takes wraps off patent pending AI and computer vision powered supply chain tool

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Odd Muse and Retrofête among launch partners as Swap goes live with AI powered online shopping experience

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Odd Muse and Retrofête among launch partners as Swap goes live with AI powered online shopping experience

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HyperFinity launches Agentic Insight solution and expands team with hires from Deloitte and Dentsu

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HyperFinity launches Agentic Insight solution and expands team with hires from Deloitte and Dentsu

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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences

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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences

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Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation

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Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation

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TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Marks & Spencer begins construction work on £340 million, 1.3 million sq ft automated food distribution centre

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Marks & Spencer begins construction work on £340 million, 1.3 million sq ft automated food distribution centre

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Automation

Automation

Warehouse robotics specialist Exotec teams with Korean fashion brand MUSINSA to power new automated warehouse

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Automation

M&S to buy former Asos automated fashion distribution centre as retailer looks to double online sales

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M&S to buy former Asos automated fashion distribution centre as retailer looks to double online sales

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Automation

Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push

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Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push

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Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution

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Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution

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French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon

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French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon

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TRENDING: RTS 2026

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WorkJam RTS 2026 research: under pressure retailers forced to prioritise cost control over employee experience

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WorkJam RTS 2026 research: under pressure retailers forced to prioritise cost control over employee experience

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Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase

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Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase

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RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations

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RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations

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Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery

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Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery

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RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason

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RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason

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RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space

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RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space

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Warner Bros. Senior Director Christiana Hawes joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

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Warner Bros. Senior Director Christiana Hawes joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

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RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October

RTIH Awards

RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October

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Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

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Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

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Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions

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Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November

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TRENDING: GREEN RETAIL

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Lidl GB announces launch of new surplus food redistribution trial in partnership with Neighbourly and Olio

Food waste

Lidl GB announces launch of new surplus food redistribution trial in partnership with Neighbourly and Olio

Food waste

Food waste

Ingka Group and Too Good To Go announce food waste milestone as Ikea retailer taps Winnow’s AI technology

Food waste

Ingka Group and Too Good To Go announce food waste milestone as Ikea retailer taps Winnow’s AI technology

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Food waste

B&Q and RAW Charging partner on launch of national ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging network

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B&Q and RAW Charging partner on launch of national ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging network

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Paper packaging alternatives: practical ways to reduce plastic in food and retail

Green retail

Paper packaging alternatives: practical ways to reduce plastic in food and retail

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The Cheeky Panda and ShipStation fulfilment partnership puts the spotlight on sustainability

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The Cheeky Panda and ShipStation fulfilment partnership puts the spotlight on sustainability

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Specsavers expands recycling boxes roll-out for unwanted glasses, case and contact lens packaging

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Specsavers expands recycling boxes roll-out for unwanted glasses, case and contact lens packaging

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TRENDING: ON DEMAND DELIVERY

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Amazon Now expands to dozens of cities across the US including Houston, Seattle, Atlanta, Denver and Orlando

On demand delivery

Amazon Now expands to dozens of cities across the US including Houston, Seattle, Atlanta, Denver and Orlando

On demand delivery

On demand delivery

Southern Co-op expands rapid delivery offering as convenience retailer announces Snappy Shopper partnership

Rapid delivery

Southern Co-op expands rapid delivery offering as convenience retailer announces Snappy Shopper partnership

Rapid delivery

Rapid delivery

Ulta Beauty ramps up on-demand delivery push as retailer adds Stateside stores to Uber Eats marketplace

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Ulta Beauty ramps up on-demand delivery push as retailer adds Stateside stores to Uber Eats marketplace

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Ahold Delhaize USA ramps up its on-demand grocery delivery push with expanded Uber Eats tie up

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Ahold Delhaize USA ramps up its on-demand grocery delivery push with expanded Uber Eats tie up

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Amazon Now on demand delivery service hits eight sites in London push with next chapter underway

On demand delivery

Amazon Now on demand delivery service hits eight sites in London push with next chapter underway

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East of England Co-op expands Snappy Shopper on demand delivery service to 43 of its stores across the region

On demand delivery

East of England Co-op expands Snappy Shopper on demand delivery service to 43 of its stores across the region

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TRENDING: STORES

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Sainsbury’s touches down at Luton Airport as UK grocery giant notches up a convenience stores first in England

Stores

Sainsbury’s touches down at Luton Airport as UK grocery giant notches up a convenience stores first in England

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Stores

Whole Foods Market continues UK expansion as it opens doors to new Notting Hill Gate store in London

Stores

Whole Foods Market continues UK expansion as it opens doors to new Notting Hill Gate store in London

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Stores

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Bike brand Ribble partners with UK retailer Cotswold Outdoor to launch new in-store concept in Leeds city centre

Stores

Stores

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Streetwear brand Eme Studios heads to London as it inks deal to open first permanent store outside of Spain

Stores

Stores

VenHub flags progress since Nasdaq debut including smart store deployments and tech enhancements

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VenHub flags progress since Nasdaq debut including smart store deployments and tech enhancements

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Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot

Stores

Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot

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TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Appointments

Frank Sluis steps into CFO position at sportswear brand On after ending almost five year run at Ahold Delhaize

Appointments

Appointments

Customer experience specialist Crescendo appoints Will Newman as VP EMEA to lead firm’s European expansion

Appointments

Customer experience specialist Crescendo appoints Will Newman as VP EMEA to lead firm’s European expansion

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Appointments

Alentr brings in e-commerce and retail technology veteran Richard Jackson as Chief Revenue Officer

Appointments

Alentr brings in e-commerce and retail technology veteran Richard Jackson as Chief Revenue Officer

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Appointments

Former Amazon and Holland & Barrett supply chain specialist Grace Hunter joins UK retailer Mountain Warehouse

Appointments

Former Amazon and Holland & Barrett supply chain specialist Grace Hunter joins UK retailer Mountain Warehouse

Appointments

Appointments

AI powered identity security platform Saviynt adds industry veterans Pete Angstadt and Brad Myers to its ranks

Appointments

AI powered identity security platform Saviynt adds industry veterans Pete Angstadt and Brad Myers to its ranks

Appointments

Appointments

Inntelo AI appoints Ali Hassan as CFO as hospitality technology firm ramps up expansion into North America

Appointments

Inntelo AI appoints Ali Hassan as CFO as hospitality technology firm ramps up expansion into North America

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

Funding news

Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

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Funding news

Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push

Funding news

Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push

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DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel

Funding news

DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel

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Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners

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Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners

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Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform

Funding news

Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform

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MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding

Funding news

MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding

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