Trade shows and Events
Laura Belchier and Ocado Retail Take the Stage at Retail Media X Europe
The spotlight is firmly on retail media as Retail Media X Europe prepares to bring together some of the most influential voices shaping the future of the industry. Designed as a meeting point for...
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...