Trade shows and Events
Zahra Afshar of Ahmad Tea Leads the Spotlight at. Celebrating Women in the Tea & Coffee Industry
By James Taylor Anticipation is building for one of the most inspiring gatherings on the industry calendar: Celebrating Women in the Tea & Coffee Industry, taking place on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. Bringing together...
Beyond the Hype: What Really Mattered at the World Retail Congress
The annual World Retail Congress has long served as a barometer for the direction of the retail industry, and this year’s gathering proved no exception. Artificial intelligence dominated the conversation—as expected—but it was far...
A Twist on Indulgence: Frostkrone’s Cheesy Loops Take Centre Stage at PLMA 2026
here’s something instantly appealing about a snack that looks a little different – and tastes even better. With their golden finish and irresistibly creamy centre, Cheesy Loops from Frostkrone Food Group are designed to...
The Future of Retail: Change in How, Not What
An editorial by Riad Beladi It is always instructive to listen to speakers outline their visions of the future of retail, particularly in a moment when the sector is undergoing visible and accelerating transformation....
Anuga Select Ibérica: the great meeting point where the foods of the future come together in Madrid
The new trade fair, promoted by IFEMA MADRID and Koelnmesse, is envisaged as a meeting point to connect the Iberian food industry with the world’s leading markets. From 16 to 18 February 2027,...
Consumers turn to experience-led loyalty as 54% of UK shoppers want experiential perks that extend beyond discounts, says new RTS research
London, UK — Consumers’ loyalty expectations are shifting from discount-based rewards to experience-led perks, new data from the Retail Technology Show (RTS) reveals. Original research of over 1,000 shoppers by RTS revealed that over...
Top 5 Most Expensive Cities in the World for Trade Shows
Exhibition Space, Stand Build, Electricity & Total Cost Pressure The cost of organising a trade show presence is driven by three key elements: floor space rental (€/m²), stand construction (€ per m²), and services...
RTS 2026 – In-store innovation spotlight: the tech driving bricks-and-mortar evolution
With just under 2 weeks to go until the Retail Technology Show (RTS) returns to London’s ExCeL on 22 & 23 April 2026, we spotlight the in-store innovations driving bricks-and-mortar evolution, from smart systems powering...
A Distinguished Honour at ISM 2026 Recognises Industry Leadership
A Distinguished Honour at ISM 2026 Recognises Industry Leadership The opening evening of ISM 2026 set a refined and celebratory tone, as one of the confectionery sector’s most respected figures, Dr. Uwe Lebens, was...
One month to go! Eye on Innovation at Retail Technology Show 2026
London, UK — With a month to go until the 2026 Retail Technology Show (RTS), retail’s flagship event has announced a series of new innovation-led features. Returning to London’s ExCeL on 22 & 23 April 2026...