Discover the future of retail
NRF Innovators’ Showcase spotlights the newest technologies transforming commerce for consumers and retailers alike. From AI to machine learning and virtual reality to biometrics, see the latest tech breakthroughs redefining customer experiences, product discovery, marketing, security, supply-chain, and more.
Innovators took center stage
Curated by the NRF Innovation Advisory Committee, this exclusive showcase unveiled the next-gen technologies transforming retail and consumer experiences.Growth Platform for Agentic Commerce
Your store, directly in ChatGPT
The Brand Engine for Fashion
The CPG Purchase Intelligence Layer
Grow grocery revenue with recipes
Locate everything inside your store
AI Web Conversion Optimization
AI compliance for physical products
Anonymous cookie for physical stores
The agentic OS for brands & retailers
AI agents that run retail operations
Touchless AI Virtual Try-On Plug In for Retail
Real-Time Retail Decisioning
AI for product optimisation — more profits, less waste
Retail Robot: Scan, Guide, Advertise
AI supply chain risk simulation
Human & AI Business Operating System
AI Customer Retention for Retailers
Decision Intelligence for Retail
Smart grocery shopping agent
Autonomous last-mile delivery for grocery retailers
Influencer-Led Growth for Retail
AI commerce media infrastructure
Know Thy Demand. Align Supply. Grow Profitably
AI search & discovery for fashion
The Future of Retail: Highlights From The 2026 NRF Europe Innovators Showcase
"The Future of Retail: Highlights From The 2026 NRF Europe Innovators Showcase" is a webinar hosted by Forrester Research that discusses 25 innovators transforming retail technology.
This webinar explores how companies are leveraging new technologies — like automated robotics, LLMs, personalized AI agents, physical AI, and more — to address major retailer pain points across in-store shopping, e-commerce, logistics, and business analytics.
Tune in to hear NRF Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC) members Sucharita Kodali (Forrester Research), Liam Buswell (True Global), and Kathy Gromotka (H&M Group Ventures) discuss the highlights from the showcase.
The technology companies included in the 2026 NRF Europe Innovators Showcase were selected by the NRF Innovation Advisory Committee – a group of industry leaders, venture capitalists and technology accelerators. The IAC selects companies based on four key criteria:
- Problem relevance: Does the technology solve a critical issue for retailers?
- Significance: How widespread and impactful is the challenge being addressed?
- Product-market fit: Has the solution proven its value through partnerships and pilots?
- Scalability: Is the company ready to deliver at scale across the industry?


