Trade shows and Events
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...
Trade Shows Are Back — The Power of Face-to-Face Connection
By Riad Beladi After years of disruption, the global trade show circuit has roared back to life — bigger, more international, and more dynamic than ever. From EUROSHOP in Düsseldorf and ANUGA in Cologne...
Roblox outstrips TikTok to become fastest growing commerce channel for Gen Z as order volumes rise +54% year-on-year – RTS
London, UK — Roblox has emerged as the fastest growing Gen Z commerce channel, with order volume growth outstripping that of TikTok, according to the latest research from the Retail Technology Show (RTS). Figures from...
EuroShop 2026: Cutting-Edge Drainage and Refrigeration Solutions on Display
At EuroShop 2026, industry leaders had the opportunity to meet with a pioneering company showcasing its latest advancements in drainage and refrigeration technology. Speaking exclusively to International Supermarket News, the team highlighted two standout...