This event provides an opportunity for suppliers to showcase a product or service that has been launched in 2020 or will be launching in the future and shows clear innovation in the retail industry. A panel of retailers will then offer their expert opinion on each entry.
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Innovation Showcase.
Here is a full list of the entries-
The following companies have been shortlisted:
Fwip: self-serve machine offering gelato, sorbet and frozen yogurt
Quail Digital: high quality headsets for staff communication and safety in stores
St Pierre Groupe: food-to-go range including croissants, brioche waffles, pain au chocolat and more
Stroodles: pasta straws as an alternative to paper or plastic straws
Too good to go: a mobile application that connects customers to restaurants and stores that have unsold, surplus food
General Mills: Old El Paso Tortilla Pocket – a tortilla pocket with a spill-free bottom to make Mexican meal kits less complicated
Other entries include:
Arytza: Technis Smart Flooring - allows real-time customer counting so that retailers to analyse the number of people in their store
Budweiser: Mike’s Hard Seltzer – a range of alcoholic sparkling water with real fruit flavours
Camelot: Site, Stock, Sell Online – the National Lottery Retailer Hub enables you to self-score on Site, Stock, Sell online to show your store compliance and earn rewards
Carabao: a new mixed berry energy drink in price marked packs
Cash on the Move: The Compact400 – a through the wall self-fill ATM system designed specifically with the convenience sector in mind
EnergyBillKill: a tool to help SMEs compare energy prices which generates prices in seconds and help businesses switch energy providers quickly and easily
Electromech: PPE Defends – Freedom series graphene enhanced anti-viral, and anti-bacterial face masks
Henderson Technology: Electronic Shelf Edge Label solution (ESEL) for accurate pricing in store
Kruger UK: Maximuscle –high protein bars, high in fibre and low in sugar in a range of flavours, for protein on the go
NoteMachine: NM Vault – a new secure, convenient and cost-effective cash deposit solution for SME customers
ShelfNow: a B2B ecommerce platform allowing independent retailers to purchase directly from artisan producers throughout the UK and Europe
Suntory Beverage & Food: Ribena Sparkling – a new variation of Ribena available in 500ml and 2 litre formats