Six retailers named as finalists for 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

John Lewis, Asda, Morrisons, H&M, Dunelm, and Waitrose were named finalists for the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, with the ceremony set for Wednesday, 4th November. The organizers said they received a record number of entries for the 2026 awards.

The Bricks and Mortar Innovation shortlist includes pairs such as Dunelm with Enactor and Waitrose with SOLUM. Supply Chain Innovation features nominees like OneRail partnered with NVIDIA and THG Fulfil. Payments Innovation shortlist contains entries such as Edenred Payment Solutions with New Look and Justt with Madison Reed.

The 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards are sponsored by 3D Cloud, Business France, and Retail Technology Show 2027. The ceremony will take place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November, featuring a drinks reception, three-course meal, and an after‑party hosted by Aurie Styla.

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John Lewis, Asda, Morrisons, H&M, Dunelm, and Waitrose among 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards finalists
We received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of technology excellence driving transformative change across the global retail sector.
The event will be held on Wednesday, 4th November and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.
We're hugely pleased to present the finalists and shortlists for the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by 3D Cloud, Business France, and Retail Technology Show 2027.
It’s now over to our star studded judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London.