ABOUT THE EVENT

Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payments Solutions is a unique event, as it covers end to end solutions that address retailer’s needs, from supply chain and logistics all the way through to the customer.  It combines an exhibition offering a comprehensive range of solutions and products with a FREE informative and interactive education programming incorporating  a dynamic seminar and conference programme, with 4 seminar theatres featuring over 100 independent presentations and discussions, workshops and inspirational features, and new for 2012, the Innovation Showcase and RFID zone,  plus a host of networking opportunities and hospitality – all under one roof.  

 

 

 

Cards & Payments Solutions, which is co-located within Retail Business Technology Expo, boasts the most innovative suppliers from this sector, showcasing their products and solutions, as well as hosting the Vendorcom Quarterly Cards & Payments Thought Leadership Conference. 

 

  

 

 

Industry feedback and advice is crucial to the success of the Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payments Solutions 2012, and the event is privileged to have the support of a Steering Committee which comprises business leaders from retailers including ASOS, Aurora Fashions, eBay, JD Williams, John Lewis and Waitrose.  As well as providing invaluable support, guidance and insights into their operations, the Steering Committee play a vital role in ensuring the seminar programme is the highest possible quality, validating submissions, the programme and presentations.  In addition to the Steering Committee our supporters include IMRG, Martec, Planet Retail and Vendorcom.

 

The 2011 launch show was an outstanding success.  Over 4,200 visitors from a wide range of retailers and hospitality businesses visited the event, from Tier 1 and 2 retailers to smaller chains and independent retailers, as well as leading hospitality, leisure and travel companies.  80% of the UK’s top 50 retailers attended, often with large teams from a range of business functions coming along - IT, marketing, eCommerce, supply chain, loss prevention and operations, Click to see sample of attendees. This year’s event is expected to double its total attendance and will have even more diversity. Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payments Solutions  promises to deliver the most current and relevant technology today!

 

As well as attracting an excellent variety of visitors, an estimated minimum of £17 million worth of new business was generated in the short term for our exhibitors on the back of the event, identified from the post show research.  The rebooking rate of over 85% clearly shows the ROI result for this year’s exhibitors with many increasing their stand sizes.

 

Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payments Solutions is the event that the UK and European retail industry has been crying out for.