RTIH Innovation Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards finalists
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS FINALISTS
We're pleased to present the finalists and shortlists for the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by Vista Technology Support, STRATACACHE, VenHub, 3D Cloud, EdTech Innovation Hub, and Retail Technology Show.
We received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.
Congratulations to all those who made it through the initial submission process!
It’s now over to our judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London.
The event will be held on Thursday, 16th October and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
To book your place at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony on Thursday, 16th October, click here.
Our 2025 runners and riders as follows:
Bricks and Mortar Innovation
This award will go to a retailer enabling physical spaces to thrive via innovative technology, even as online shopping continues to grow.
We’re looking for examples of reducing friction in the customer journey, offering improved experiences, and blurring the lines between channels.
Shortlist:
Currys, Vestcom and SOLUM
East of England Co-op
Iceland, Gander and Olio
Lekkerland SE
Oh Polly
Retail AI
Sonae MC and Sensei
Varner and Sitoo
Supply Chain Innovation
This award highlights companies that are re-inventing and re-thinking retail supply chains via innovative advancements in technology.
Shortlist:
Belle AI
Bloq.it and Vinted Go
Dropit
Predyktable
Shiplify
Shoeby and WAIR
Uber Direct and TradeKart
ZigZag
Payments Innovation
This award recognises payment initiatives that are both innovative and customer and retailer friendly.
We’re looking to reward a project that has the potential to increase a retailer’s competitiveness and effectiveness, and to improve the shopper experience. Bonus points if the project could be considered a first in the market.
Shortlist:
BLogic Systems
Ecommpay
Habitium
Oh Polly
payabl.
Sitoo
VenHub Global
Most Innovative UK Retailer - Sponsored by 3D Cloud
Who has been the UK’s most innovative, customer focused retailer this year?
Judges are asked to look at highlighted tech deployments, pilots, initiatives etc and decide which retailer has been the most consistently forward thinking and customer centric over the last 12 months.
Shortlist:
British Heart Foundation
Currys, Vestcom and SOLUM
Oh Polly
Pharmacy2U and Commerce
Tesco and LiveRamp
White Stuff and AbsoluteLabs
Most Innovative Retailer (Rest of World) - Sponsored by STRATACACHE
Who has been the most innovative, customer focused retailer (rest of world) this year?
Judges are asked to look at highlighted tech deployments, pilots, initiatives etc and decide which retailer has been the most consistently forward thinking and customer centric over the last 12 months.
Shortlist:
Habitium
ICA Gruppen, Cleveron and Ingrid
MUJI Europe and Commerce
Sonae MC and Sensei
VenHub Global
Verkkokauppa.com
Digital Transformation Project of the Year (UK)
This award celebrates those who are at the forefront of digital transformation in the UK retail space, achieved through the deployment of innovative technologies.
Our judges will be looking for a company that has delivered a significant transformation project for a customer, such as integrating disparate systems, updating legacy technology, empowering the client to create seamless and personalised shopping experiences, and unlocking new possibilities to grow the business.
Shortlist:
Currys, Vestcom and SOLUM
Osprey London and Sitoo
PMC and WHSmith
Poq and Mamas & Papas
Sellfware Technology and VJ Technology
VoCoVo and Currys
Digital Transformation Project of the Year (Rest of World)
This award celebrates those who are at the forefront of digital transformation in the global retail space, achieved through the deployment of innovative technologies.
Our judges will be looking for a company that has delivered a significant transformation project for a customer, such as integrating disparate systems, updating legacy technology, empowering the client to create seamless and personalised shopping experiences, and unlocking new possibilities to grow the business.
Shortlist:
Busy Beaver and Zipline
Habitium
Harding+ and TPP Retail
ICA Gruppen, Cleveron and Ingrid
Longchamp and Yocuda
Customer Experience Excellence
The Covid-19 outbreak has reshaped customer behaviour and their expectations of retailers.
This award will go to an online and/or physical retailer that has understood and reacted in a positive fashion to these customer trends and patterns, by providing exceptional omnichannel customer experiences, powered by innovative technologies.
Shortlist:
Akeneo and N Brown Group
Courir, New Balance and Sinch
Furniturebox and Commerce
Hanshow Technology
ICANIWILL and nShift
Mamas & Papas and Poq
Molton Brown and SAP Emarsys
thortful
Omnichannel Retail Initiative of the Year
This award will go to a tech centric approach to retail that provides customers with a fully integrated shopping experience across bricks and mortar stores, online, mobile, and everything in between.
Shortlist:
Blueiot
Instaleap
Longchamp and Yocuda
Picard and Sinch
Retail247
7thonline
Shopopop
Sitoo
AI Innovation (UK)
After a barrage of hype, the retail space is now seeing many examples of artificial intelligence creating value and efficiency.
This award will highlight AI projects across the UK omnichannel retail landscape that have gone beyond the proof-of-concept stage, scaling and delivering results.
Shortlist:
Amperity
East of England Co-op and Retail Insight
FoundIt! and B&Q
Kindred
Retail AI
Retail Express and Metcash
ShopAi
thortful
AI Innovation (Rest of World)
After a barrage of hype, the retail space is now seeing many examples of artificial intelligence creating value and efficiency.
This award will highlight AI projects across the global omnichannel retail landscape that have gone beyond the proof-of-concept stage, scaling and delivering results.
Shortlist:
Constructor
Legion Technologies
Riskified
RNV.ai
Scientific Games
Sodaclick
Trigo Vision
WorkJam
Sustainable Retail Innovation
Traditionally, the biggest problem with sustainable technology solutions has been in the relatively high cost of implementation, often meaning that scaling them was not viable.
Things change, however, with incentives, targets and climate pledges as well as the rapid iteration of innovative technologies driving down costs in various areas.
This award will go to a retailer or brand that has worked with technology suppliers to put sustainability at the core of its values. The winning entry will show how a company has boosted its green credentials whilst also demonstrating the tangible business benefits of sustainable practices.
Shortlist:
British Heart Foundation
East of England Co-op and Retail Insight
Gander, Iceland and Olio
Longchamp and Yocuda
Nextail
Shopopop
Best Data Analytics Driven Retail Initiative - NEW CATEGORY
This category shines a spotlight on innovative approaches to connecting, integrating and unifying data within retail organisations.
We’re looking for solutions that help retailers turn vast amounts of data into actionable strategies, whether through customer segmentation, demand forecasting, product optimisation, or real-time decision-making.
Entries should demonstrate how data analytics powered by cutting-edge technology solutions is helping retailers deliver measurable improvements across the business.
Shortlist:
Augmodo
Datitude
EDITED
EE
Intelligence Node
Mixpanel
SHEKEL AI
Tata Consultancy Services
Tesco and LiveRamp
Walkbase
Best Use of Automation in the Retail Sector - NEW CATEGORY
Many retailers are now embracing automation as they tackle various challenges and tap in to numerous opportunities across their businesses.
This award will highlight automation projects across the omnichannel landscape that have resulted in retailers rethinking their operations, resulting in improved productivity, enhanced customer experiences, and competitive advantages.
Shortlist:
Corvus Robotics
Flipkart Commerce Cloud
ICA Gruppen, Cleveron and Ingrid
Nextail
Retail247
Sinch and Clarins
Staxel
Zipline and Pacsun
Technology Vendor of the Year (UK)
This category celebrates companies that have developed innovative technologies and worked with retailers to transform the customer experience or back-end operations or both.
Shortlist:
Barron McCann and Retail Assist
PMC
Red Ant
Trust Retail
Yocuda
ZigZag
Technology Vendor of the Year (Rest of World)
This category celebrates companies that have developed innovative technologies and worked with retailers to transform the customer experience or back-end operations or both.
Shortlist:
Cust2Mate
Hanshow Technology
Kevel
Legion Technologies
Logile
Onebeat
Riskified
Simbe
Startup of the Year
This award will recognise the startup with the most innovative technology offering and the company which is best placed to succeed in the long-term (management, funding, the retailers it is working with etc).
Shortlist:
AiDA Intelligent Solutions
Finmile
frnt
Kindred
RetailNext
Staqu Technologies
Staxel
VenHub Global
WeCarryBags
Zyntrix
Technology Implementation of the Year (UK)
This award recognises UK retail technology project excellence, both in delivery and outcomes.
Implementation should have been completed between September 2024 and September 2025.
Judges will be looking for clear project objectives, effective and innovative implementation and tangible and demonstrable results.
Shortlist:
Bayer Consumer Health, Zappar and GS1 UK
Boxbar Tech and Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield
Currys, Vestcom and SOLUM
Gander, Iceland and Olio
PMC and WHSmith
Trust Retail and East of England Co-op
Vista Technology Support and WHSmith
ZigZag and Lands’ End
Technology Implementation of the Year (Rest of World)
This award recognises rest of world retail technology project excellence, both in delivery and outcomes.
Implementation should have been completed between September 2024 and September 2025.
Judges will be looking for clear project objectives, effective and innovative implementation and tangible and demonstrable results.
Shortlist:
ICA Gruppen, Cleveron and Ingrid
Nextail
nsign.tv and AREAS
Sensei and Sonae MC
Sodaclick and KFC Americana
Zipline and Helzberg Diamonds
Best Retailer/Technology Supplier Relationship
This award recognises a successful partnership between a retailer and a technology supplier, with an emphasis on the last 12 months and how said partnership has gone from strength to strength during that period.
Shortlist:
BoxBar Tech and Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield
Everseen and Tesco
Retail247 and Piglet in Bed
Retail Response and New Look
Tata Consultancy Services and Asda
Tesco and LiveRamp
Trust Retail and John Bell & Croydon
Varner, Sitoo and Zebra Technologies
Vista Technology Support and WHSmith
VoCoVo and Currys
Overall Winner
Our judging panel will pick their stand out entry from across the 20 aforementioned categories. To be announced at our awards ceremony in Central London on Thursday, 16th October.
RTIH Editor’s Choice Award
RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, will pick his stand out entries from across the 20 aforementioned categories. To be announced at our awards ceremony in Central London on Thursday, 16th October.
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS WINNERS
VoCoVo, Everseen, Sensei, Gander, Iceland, Olio, Trust Retail, East of England Co-op, Lekkerland SE, Poq, Mamas & Papas, Varner, Sitoo, and Zebra Technologies were among the winners at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by Vista Technology Support, STRATACACHE, VenHub, 3D Cloud, EdTech Innovation Hub, and Retail Technology Show.
We received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.
For a full rundown of all of the shortlisted entries, click here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our gathering in October.
Winners and highly commended entries as follows 👇👇👇
Bricks and Mortar Innovation
Shortlist:
Currys, Vestcom and SOLUM
East of England Co-op
Iceland, Gander and Olio
Lekkerland SE
Oh Polly
Retail AI
Sonae MC and Sensei
Varner and Sitoo
WINNER: Retail AI
HC: Lekkerland SE
Supply Chain Innovation
Shortlist:
Belle AI
Bloq.it and Vinted Go
Dropit
Predyktable
Shiplify
Shoeby and WAIR
Uber Direct and TradeKart
ZigZag
WINNER: Shoeby and WAIR
Payments Innovation
Shortlist:
BLogic Systems
Ecommpay
Habitium
Oh Polly
payabl.
Sitoo
VenHub Global
WINNER: Oh Polly
WINNER: Ecommpay
Most Innovative UK Retailer - Sponsored by 3D Cloud
Shortlist:
British Heart Foundation
Currys, Vestcom and SOLUM
Oh Polly
Pharmacy2U and Commerce
Tesco and LiveRamp
White Stuff and AbsoluteLabs
WINNER: White Stuff and AbsoluteLabs
HC: Pharmacy2U and Commerce
Most Innovative Retailer (Rest of World) - Sponsored by STRATACACHE
Shortlist:
Habitium
ICA Gruppen, Cleveron and Ingrid
MUJI Europe and Commerce
Sonae MC and Sensei
VenHub Global
Verkkokauppa.com
WINNER: ICA Gruppen, Cleveron and Ingrid
HC: Sonae MC and Sensei
Digital Transformation Project of the Year (UK)
Shortlist:
Currys, Vestcom and SOLUM
Osprey London and Sitoo
PMC and WHSmith
Poq and Mamas & Papas
Sellfware Technology and VJ Technology
VoCoVo and Currys
WINNER: Currys, Vestcom and SOLUM
HC: Sellfware Technology and VJ Technology
Digital Transformation Project of the Year (Rest of World)
Shortlist:
Busy Beaver and Zipline
Habitium
Harding+ and TPP Retail
ICA Gruppen, Cleveron and Ingrid
Longchamp and Yocuda
WINNER: Harding+ and TPP Retail
Customer Experience Excellence
Shortlist:
Akeneo and N Brown Group
Courir, New Balance and Sinch
Furniturebox and Commerce
Hanshow Technology
ICANIWILL and nShift
Mamas & Papas and Poq
Molton Brown and SAP Emarsys
thortful
WINNER: Molton Brown and SAP Emarsys
Omnichannel Retail Initiative of the Year
Shortlist:
Blueiot
Instaleap
Longchamp and Yocuda
Picard and Sinch
Retail247
7thonline
Shopopop
Sitoo
WINNER: Longchamp and Yocuda
AI Innovation (UK) – Sponsored by EDTech Innovation Hub
Shortlist:
Amperity
East of England Co-op and Retail Insight
B&Q and FoundIt!
Kindred
Retail AI
Retail Express and Metcash
ShopAi
thortful
WINNER: B&Q and Foundit!
AI Innovation (Rest of World)
Shortlist:
Constructor
Legion Technologies
Riskified
RNV.ai
Scientific Games
Sodaclick
Trigo Vision
WorkJam
WINNER: Legion Technologies
Sustainable Retail Innovation
Shortlist:
British Heart Foundation
East of England Co-op and Retail Insight
Gander, Iceland and Olio
Longchamp and Yocuda
Nextail
Shopopop
WINNER: Gander, Iceland and Olio
Best Data Analytics Driven Retail Initiative - NEW CATEGORY
Shortlist:
Augmodo
Datitude
EDITED
EE
Intelligence Node
Mixpanel
SHEKEL AI
Tata Consultancy Services
Tesco and LiveRamp
Walkbase
WINNER: Tesco and LiveRamp
Best Use of Automation in the Retail Sector - NEW CATEGORY
Shortlist:
Corvus Robotics
Flipkart Commerce Cloud
ICA Gruppen, Cleveron and Ingrid
Nextail
Retail247
Sinch and Clarins
Staxel
Zipline and Pacsun
WINNER: Sinch and Clarins
Technology Vendor of the Year (UK)
Shortlist:
Barron McCann and Retail Assist
PMC
Red Ant
Trust Retail
Yocuda
ZigZag
WINNER: Barron McCann and Retail Assist
Technology Vendor of the Year (Rest of World)
Shortlist:
Cust2Mate
Hanshow Technology
Kevel
Legion Technologies
Logile
Onebeat
Riskified
Simbe
WINNER: Hanshow Technology
Startup of the Year
Shortlist:
AiDA Intelligent Solutions
Finmile
frnt
Kindred
RetailNext
Staqu Technologies
Staxel
VenHub Global
WeCarryBags
Zyntrix
WINNER: Zyntrix
WINNER: VenHub Global
Technology Implementation of the Year (UK)
Shortlist:
Bayer Consumer Health, Zappar and GS1 UK
Boxbar Tech and Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield
Currys, Vestcom and SOLUM
Gander, Iceland and Olio
PMC and WHSmith
Trust Retail and East of England Co-op
Vista Technology Support
ZigZag and Lands’ End
WINNER: Trust Retail and East of England Co-op
Technology Implementation of the Year (Rest of World)
Shortlist:
ICA Gruppen, Cleveron and Ingrid
Nextail
nsign.tv and AREAS
Sensei and Sonae MC
Sodaclick and KFC Americana
Zipline and Helzberg Diamonds
WINNER: Nextail
Best Retailer/Technology Supplier Relationship
Shortlist:
BoxBar Tech and Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield
Everseen and Tesco
Retail247 and Piglet in Bed
Retail Response and New Look
Tata Consultancy Services and Asda
Tesco and LiveRamp
Trust Retail and John Bell & Croydon
Varner, Sitoo and Zebra Technologies
Vista Technology Support
VoCoVo and Currys
WINNER: VoCoVo and Currys
RTIH Editor’s Choice Award – Sponsored by VenHub Global
RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, picked his stand out entries from across the 20 aforementioned categories.
WINNERS:
Everseen and Tesco
Retail Response and New Look
Varner, Sitoo and Zebra Technologies
Poq and Mamas & Papas
EE
Red Ant
Vista Technology Support
Overall Winner – Sponsored by Vista Technology Support
Our judging panel were asked to pick their stand out entry from across the 20 aforementioned categories.
JOINT WINNERS:
Tesco and LiveRamp
VoCoVo and Currys
Become a 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards sponsor
BECOME A 2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS SPONSOR
The seventh edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by Vista Technology Support, 3D Cloud, EdTech Innovation Hub, and Retail Technology Show, is now open for entries.
The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our latest winners will be revealed at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October.
Various sponsorship packages are available for the awards.
Please email our Editor, Scott Thompson, to receive further information on this: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com
Or alternatively you can complete the below form 👇👇👇 and we will get back to you asap.
Why become a sponsor?
✓ Position your brand alongside leading retailer and retail technology brands
✓ Network with retail executives both during the run up to and during the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony in Central London on Thursday, 16th October
✓ Gain access to post-event data capture and analytics with detailed feedback on sponsorship activities
✓ Showcase your innovative solutions to help retailers thrive in an omnichannel world via the likes of promotional articles both on our website and in our printed magazine, emails to our database of daily e-newsletter subscribers, and social media posts.
Book your seat(s) at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
Book your table or seats at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony
The 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, sponsored by vista technology support, STRATACACHE, 3D Cloud, Retail Technology Show 2025, and edtech innovation hub will take place at the hac in central london on thursday, 16th october.
The event will maintain its popular evening format, with a drinks reception, a three-course meal and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Tiff Stevenson.
To secure your place at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, please complete the booking form at the end of this page.
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS RUN TIME:
7pm: Drinks reception
8.15pm: Call for dinner and welcome speech by RTIH Founder and Editor Scott Thompson
10pm: Awards presentation with our host Tiff Stevenson
11pm-12pm: After party
12 pm: Event ends
Dress code: cocktail attire - smart trousers and jackets (ties not essential) and cocktail dresses.
