Exhibit Categories
Retail Show Australia 2026 is the dedicated trade show and conference where retailers from across Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia–Pacific come to discover new technology, rethink in-store experiences and plan their next phase of growth.
Five key themes
AI ( for retail )
AI-driven applications transforming how retailers operate, decide and engage with customers.
Retail Technology & Systems
Core software and systems that support connected, data-driven retail and modern store operations.
Fitness & Health Products
Brands, products and solutions for health, wellness and active-lifestyle retail channels.
E-Commerce & Omnichannel
Technologies, platforms and services powering online retail, cross-border expansion and seamless integration between digital and physical channels.
Commercial Equipment & Store Design
Physical components and design solutions that define the look, feel and functionality of modern retail spaces.
Future Store Experience Zone
The Future Store Experience Zone is a curated, invitation-only feature at the heart of the exhibition. It brings together leading solutions from AI, retail technology, e-commerce and commercial equipment to create an immersive, walk-through “store of the future”.
Visitors can experience frictionless and next-generation checkout, smart shelves and connected fixtures, immersive and interactive experiences, real-time operational dashboards, and sustainable, low-impact store concepts – seeing not just individual products, but a fully integrated next-generation store journey in action.
Retail Show Australia 2026
Product Sectors
Retail Show Australia 2026 brings together a curated mix of technologies, solutions and products that are shaping the next decade of retail in Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia–Pacific region. The exhibition is structured into five core product sectors, complemented by a signature feature area – the Future Store Experience Zone.
Computer Vision for Retail
- Loss prevention and shrink control
- Shelf monitoring and planogram compliance
- Queue and checkout monitoring
- In-store heatmaps and movement analysis
AI Forecasting & Operations Optimisation
- Demand and sales forecasting
- Inventory and replenishment optimisation
- Workforce planning and scheduling
- Supply chain and logistics optimisation
AI Personalisation & Recommendation
- Product recommendation engines
- Personalised content and offers
- Next-best-action / next-best-offer modelling
AI Customer Engagement & Service
- Chatbots and virtual assistants
- Voicebots and call-centre AI
- AI-assisted customer support tools
Generative AI for Retail
- Product description and content generation
- Marketing assets
- Knowledge-base Q&A
- Internal assistant tools
AI Pricing, Promotion & Revenue Management
- Dynamic pricing
- Promotion optimisation
- Revenue and margin optimisation
AI Risk, Fraud & Trust
- Transaction fraud detection
- Identity and account risk analytics
- Anomaly detection for operations
POS & Checkout Solutions
- POS terminals and peripherals
- POS software and back-office systems
- Self-checkout kiosks
- Queue and ticketing systems
Payments & Digital Wallets
- Payment gateways and acquiring
- Mobile and contactless payments
- Alternative payment methods (including BNPL and wallets)
- Payment reconciliation and settlement tools
Store Operations & Task Management
- Store operations platforms
- Task and checklist management
- Workforce management and rostering (non-AI centric)
- Incident and maintenance management
In-Store Digital Experience
- Digital signage and menu boards
- Interactive kiosks and touchscreens
- In-store navigation and wayfinding applications
- In-store media networks
CRM, Loyalty & Customer Platforms
- Loyalty management systems
- Retail CRM platforms
- Campaign management and marketing automation tools
- Customer data platforms (CDPs)
E-Commerce Platforms & Storefronts
- Branded webstores and DTC sites
- SaaS e-commerce platforms
- Marketplace store-onboarding and integration solutions
Marketplace & Cross-Border Solutions
- Marketplace operations and managed services
- Cross-border e-commerce solutions
- Customs, tax and compliance services
Omnichannel Order & Inventory Management
- Order management systems (OMS)
- Inventory synchronisation and allocation across channels
- Click & collect orchestration
- Ship-from-store solutions
Fulfilment, 3PL & Last-Mile Delivery
- 3PL and fulfilment services
- Last-mile and express delivery solutions
- Returns and reverse-logistics platforms
E-Commerce Marketing & Growth Tools
- Marketing automation and email tools
- On-site search and conversion optimisation
- Reviews, UGC and social-commerce tools
Customer Service & Experience for E-Commerce
- Omnichannel customer service platforms
- Ticketing and case-management systems
- Order-tracking and self-service portals
Fixtures, Shelving & Display Systems
- Gondola and wall shelving
- Modular and adjustable fixtures
- Category-specific display units (for beauty, electronics, fashion and more)
- POP and promotional display stands
Store Fitting & Interior Construction
- Shopfitting and interior construction services
- Shopfronts and façades
- Flooring, wall and ceiling solutions
- Integrated store design-and-build services
Refrigeration & Cold Display Equipment
- Vertical and horizontal refrigerated cabinets
- Serve-over counters and display cases
- Walk-in cold rooms
- Energy-efficient refrigeration technologies
Lighting & Atmosphere
- General and accent lighting
- Shop-window and feature lighting
- Smart lighting controls
- Decorative lighting for retail
Store Furniture & Commercial Equipment
- Cash desks and counters
- Seating and lounge furniture
- Back-of-house equipment
- Cleaning and maintenance equipment
Visual Merchandising & Mannequins
- Mannequins and bust forms
- Display props and décor
- Window display systems
- VM concept and implementation services
Nutritional Supplements & Vitamins
- General health supplements
- Sports nutrition and performance products
- Vitamins and minerals
Wellness & Lifestyle Products
- Herbal and natural wellness products
- Sleep, stress and mental-wellbeing products
- Beauty-from-within and functional foods
Sports & Fitness Products for Retail
- Home fitness equipment
- Small fitness accessories (e.g. mats, bands, light equipment)
- Sports and activewear brands
Devices, Wearables & Health Monitoring
- Fitness trackers and smartwatches
- Home health-monitoring devices
- Connected health devices and apps
Retail Solutions for Health & Fitness Channels
- In-store display and merchandising for pharmacies and health stores
- Category-management and shopper-insight solutions for health retail
- Digital and loyalty solutions for health and fitness retail
