Skip to Content

Advertise with us

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards FAQs

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards categories

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

RTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 List

2027 RTIH AI in Retail Awards

2026 RTIH AI in Retail Awards winners

2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners

RTIH Top 100 Retail Tech Influencers List

Newsletter sign up

Terms & Conditions

Advertise with us

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards FAQs

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards categories

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

RTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 List

2027 RTIH AI in Retail Awards

2026 RTIH AI in Retail Awards winners

2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners

RTIH Top 100 Retail Tech Influencers List

Newsletter sign up

Terms & Conditions

Advertise with us

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards FAQs

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards categories

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

RTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 List

2027 RTIH AI in Retail Awards

2026 RTIH AI in Retail Awards winners

2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners

RTIH Top 100 Retail Tech Influencers List

Newsletter sign up

Terms & Conditions

RTIH: YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL THE RETAIL TECHNOLOGY NEWS AND VIEWS THAT MATTER

eCommerce Expo

Shoptalk Europe 2026

Retail technology Staff Writer 16/07/2021 Retail technology Staff Writer 16/07/2021

The five biggest retail technology news stories of the week

Read More

3D Cloud

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

2026 EVENTS

Featured

Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference

May 12, 2026

Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

Retail Technology Expo 2026

May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026

Retail Technology Expo 2026

May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026

May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026

Shoptalk Europe 2026

Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026

Shoptalk Europe 2026

Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026

Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026

NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe

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

eCommerce Expo 2026

Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026

eCommerce Expo 2026

Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026

Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026

The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026

Oct 6, 2026

The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026

Oct 6, 2026

Oct 6, 2026

TRENDING: AI

Featured

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

Featured

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

Automation

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

Automation

Automation

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

Featured

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Featured

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL TECHNOLOGY

Featured

Carrefour ramps up QR codes on products push: bringing you last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

Retail technology

Carrefour ramps up QR codes on products push: bringing you last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

Retail technology

Retail technology

Marc Lore's startup Wonder preps blockbuster 2026 IPO: last week's most read RTIH retail technology articles

Retail technology

Marc Lore's startup Wonder preps blockbuster 2026 IPO: last week's most read RTIH retail technology articles

Retail technology

Retail technology

Retail media firsts and digital shelf edge label milestones: this week's biggest retail technology stories

Retail technology

Retail media firsts and digital shelf edge label milestones: this week's biggest retail technology stories

Retail technology

Continue reading…

Retail technology

East of England Co-op makes it snappy: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

Retail technology

East of England Co-op makes it snappy: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

Retail technology

Continue reading…

Retail technology

Shopify ramps up live commerce focus with Tilt tie up: last week's most read RTIH retail technology articles

Retail technology

Shopify ramps up live commerce focus with Tilt tie up: last week's most read RTIH retail technology articles

Retail technology

Continue reading…

Retail technology

Binning barcodes and embracing live commerce: the stand out retail technology plays from April

Retail technology

Binning barcodes and embracing live commerce: the stand out retail technology plays from April

Retail technology

Continue reading…

Retail technology

TRENDING: QR CODES

Featured

Carrefour deploys QR codes powered by GS1 across 50 of French retail giant's private label products

QR codes

Carrefour deploys QR codes powered by GS1 across 50 of French retail giant's private label products

QR codes

Continue reading…

QR codes

QR codes

Significant step as retail giant Tesco bins barcodes and embraces QR codes on own brand sausages

QR codes

Continue reading…

QR codes

It's official, QR codes are boring as they evolve from novelty to essential business infrastructure

QR codes

It's official, QR codes are boring as they evolve from novelty to essential business infrastructure

QR codes

Continue reading…

QR codes

Many UK shoppers sold out of date food as £11.8 billion worth of groceries binned each year

QR codes

Many UK shoppers sold out of date food as £11.8 billion worth of groceries binned each year

QR codes

Continue reading…

QR codes

Suntop targets back to school crowd with connected packaging powered prize giveaway

QR codes

Suntop targets back to school crowd with connected packaging powered prize giveaway

QR codes

Continue reading…

QR codes

Alpro launches superhero inspired adventure video game style connected packaging experience

QR codes

Alpro launches superhero inspired adventure video game style connected packaging experience

QR codes

Continue reading…

QR codes

TRENDING: STORES

Featured

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

Featured

Appointments

Vroom Delivery adds former Rovertown and Standard AI executuve as Frank Beard as Strategic Advisor

Appointments

Appointments

Conor Crosland departs grocery tech firm StrongPoint for Director of Logistics & Automation role at Holland & Barrett

Appointments

Conor Crosland departs grocery tech firm StrongPoint for Director of Logistics & Automation role at Holland & Barrett

Appointments

Appointments

In-store technology veteran Scott Albert calls time on epic 30 year run at convenience retailer 7-Eleven

Appointments

In-store technology veteran Scott Albert calls time on epic 30 year run at convenience retailer 7-Eleven

Appointments

Appointments

Former Asos social media lead Lauren Clark-Rout heads over to Marks & Spencer with focus on menswear

Appointments

Former Asos social media lead Lauren Clark-Rout heads over to Marks & Spencer with focus on menswear

Appointments

Appointments

Maurice Edwards joins e-commerce technology specialist Katapult as as EVP of Omnichannel Development

Appointments

Maurice Edwards joins e-commerce technology specialist Katapult as as EVP of Omnichannel Development

Appointments

Appointments

Pret A Manger raids Zizzi and Coco di Mama owner Azzurri Group to hire Stefan Porter as Chief Supply Chain Officer

Appointments

Pret A Manger raids Zizzi and Coco di Mama owner Azzurri Group to hire Stefan Porter as Chief Supply Chain Officer

Appointments

Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

Featured

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

Funding news

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Shoptalk Europe 2026

VenHub Global

Follow us. Send us a message

No results found

About RTIH Editor Scott Thompson RTIH Retail Technology Innovations report RTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 List RTIH AI in Retail Awards finalists 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards finalists Contact us RTIH Top 100 Retail Tech Influencers List Newsletter sign up PR Newswire

SUBSCRIBE

Sign up with your email address to receive RTIH’s daily newsletter straight to your inbox.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

We respect your privacy and will not pass your email address on to third parties. However, we will occasionally send you promotional messages on behalf of our advertisers.

Thank you! You have been added to RTIH’s daily newsletter mailing list

© Retail Technology Innovation Hub. All rights reserved. No part of this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Retail Technology Innovation Hub.