RTS 2025 attracted over 14,000 retail professionals, with 81% in senior positions. It featured 438 tech exhibitors and a robust conference programme, resulting in 89% rebooking for RTS 2026. Leaders emphasised the essential fusion of retail and technology. The event will return on April 22-23, 2026.
The Retail Technology Show (RTS) 2025 welcomed over 14,000 retail professionals at ExCeL London, marking an 11% increase in attendance vs. last year. This two-day event showcased 438 technology innovators, positioning itself as a premier gathering for retail executives, with 81% of attendees holding senior roles. An impressive 89% of exhibitors have already rebooked for RTS 2026, highlighting the event’s significance and positive reception.
Speakers like Penny Grivea from Rituals and Maria Hollins from Ann Summers recognised the importance of RTS in keeping retailers competitive, with Grivea stating it helps them stay “relevant”. Prerana Issar from Sainsbury’s emphasised that technology is integral to retail today, merging the two sectors seamlessly: “It isn’t possible to talk about retail without talking about technology.”
The conference featured presentations from leading figures in retail, including M&S’ Archie Norman and Theo Paphitis, fostering a sense of unity within the industry. Kate Hardcastle MBE noted that RTS serves as a crucial meeting point for technology and retail collaboration: “the Retail Technology Show has become a beautiful meeting point where technology and retail converge.”
RTS 2025 also offered networking events like Retail’s BIG Party and London Store Tours, reinforcing the importance of relationship building in the industry. Matt Bradley, Event Director, praised the RTS team for delivering a successful event, highlighting the high-quality conference programme and innovation showcased.
RTS will return to London’s ExCeL on 22nd-23rd April 2026, continuing its tradition of connecting retail and technology professionals. Interested attendees can register at their website.
The Retail Technology Show 2025 was a resounding success, showcasing the integration of technology and retail with over 14,000 attendees. The event highlighted its importance through high-level discussions and a diverse technology showcase, leading to record rebookings for the next year. RTS demonstrated its role as a vital platform for networking and innovation in the retail industry.
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