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Five retailers that are so innovative right now
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2026 EVENTS

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Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 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
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9
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
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
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
Oct 6, 2026
The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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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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Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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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
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Automation
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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Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL TECHNOLOGY

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Retail technology

TRENDING: QR CODES

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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