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.
AI & Retail Technology
AI applications, automation, analytics, computer vision, customer data and retail intelligence.
Payments, POS & Store Operations
POS systems, payments, retail management systems, workforce tools and store operations platforms.
Retail Security & Loss Prevention
CCTV, AI vision, access control, trolley loss prevention, EAS, RFID and risk management.
E-commerce & Omnichannel
Online retail platforms, marketplace solutions, customer experience, loyalty and digital commerce tools.
Cold Chain & Refrigeration
Commercial refrigeration, cold storage, food retail equipment and temperature-controlled logistics.
Shopfitting, Fixtures & Store Design
Store design, commercial interiors, display systems, lighting, fixtures and rollout solutions.
Supply Chain, Logistics & Fulfilment
Inventory visibility, fulfilment, warehousing, last-mile delivery and supply chain optimisation.
Future Store Zone
Live experience area for next-generation retail technologies and connected store environments.
Future Store Zone
The Future Store Zone is the flagship experiential feature of Retail Show Australia 2026. It is designed to show retailers how AI, data, automation, computer vision, smart shelves, frictionless checkout, loss prevention, store design and customer experience technologies work together in a live store environment.
The zone gives buyers a practical view of how next-generation solutions can reduce labour pressure, improve productivity, strengthen visibility and reshape the in-store experience.
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
Retail Security & Loss Prevention
- Electronic Article Surveillance
- Security Tags
- Video Surveillance
- Computer Vision and Customer Guidance Systems to protect retail assets and reduce shrinkage
Cold Chain
- Ready-to-connect solutions
- Refrigeration unit accessories and control systems for reliable cold chain performance
