The RTIH retail systems caught the attention of readers during the month of June with several notable mentions, including updates from Asda, Superdry, TikTok, Currys, Volvic, Frasers Group and Takeoff Technologies.
The 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards are now open for entries with sponsorship from CADS, 3D Cloud and Retail Technology Show 2025. These awards aim to recognize global tech innovations in the rapidly evolving omnichannel landscape. This year there are three new categories introduced: AI Innovation, Sustainable Retail Innovation and Inclusive Technology Innovation.
Important dates for the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards include the award entry deadline on October 25th, the unveiling of the shortlist on October 29th, judging days from October 30th to November 6th and winners announcement on November 21st at the award ceremony in Central London.
In other news, Slip, a platform that helps retailers digitize receipts has recently secured £2.5 million in seed funding from VCs like Adjuvo and Haatch Ventures as well as angels such as Dan Elton and Julian Burnett. The investment allowed Slip’s software to be launched in 2022 and already utilized by retailers such as JD Sports and Beyond Retro through partnerships with providers like Shopify, Klaviyo, Epos Now and Sitoo providing valuable customer insights to partner CRMs and marketing technology stacks.