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2026 EVENTS

Featured

Feb 27

Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026

Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026

Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference

May 12

May 12, 2026

Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

May 26

May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026

Retail Technology Expo 2026

May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026

May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026

Jun 9

Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026

Shoptalk Europe 2026

Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026

Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026

Jul 6

Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027

RTIH AI in Retail Awards

Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027

Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027

Sep 15

Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe

Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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

AI

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

AI

AI

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

AI

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

AI

AI

Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space

AI

Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space

AI

AI

Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows

AI

Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows

AI

AI

Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification

AI

Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification

AI

AI

Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud

AI

Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud

AI

AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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

Automation

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

Automation

Automation

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

Automation

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

Automation

Automation

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

Automation

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

Automation

Automation

Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment

Automation

Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment

Automation

Automation

Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil

Automation

Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil

Automation

Automation

Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse

Automation

Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse

Automation

Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

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

RTS 2026

RTS 2026

RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges

RTS 2026

RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges

RTS 2026

RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

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

RTIH Awards

RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch

Retail media

US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch

Retail media

Retail media

Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution

Retail media

Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution

Retail media

Retail media

MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group

Retail media

MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group

Retail media

Retail media

Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network

Retail media

Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network

Retail media

Retail media

Retail media

Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand

Retail media

Retail media

Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments

Retail media

Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments

Retail media

Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens

RFID

JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens

RFID

RFID

Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution

RFID

Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution

RFID

RFID

Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail

RFID

Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail

RFID

RFID

JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems

RFID

JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems

RFID

RFID

JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management

RFID

JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management

RFID

RFID

Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store

RFID

Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store

RFID

RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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

Stores

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

Stores

Stores

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

Stores

Stores

East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station

Stores

East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station

Stores

Stores

Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre

Stores

Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre

Stores

Stores

Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store

Stores

Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store

Stores

Stores

Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal

Stores

Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal

Stores

Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen

Appointments

McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen

Appointments

Appointments

Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform

Appointments

Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform

Appointments

Appointments

X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International

Appointments

X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International

Appointments

Appointments

QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company

Appointments

QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company

Appointments

Appointments

Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud

Appointments

Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud

Appointments

Appointments

Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA

Appointments

Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA

Appointments

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

Funding news

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

Funding news

Funding news

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

Funding news

Funding news

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

Funding news

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

Funding news

Funding news

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

Funding news

Funding news

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

Funding news

Funding news

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