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.
Retail Technology
Technology for the day-to-day operation ofmodern retail.
Ai For Retail
Al applications transforming how customers discover,shop and buy - and how retailers operate.
Store Design & Fitout
Designing the next generation of retail spaces, fromstore concepts and interiors to fixtures, materials andcustomer experiences.
Retail Operations &Infrastructure
The systems behind efficient retail operations - fromdistribution and fulfilment to refrigeration, energy andstore infrastructure.
Consumer Electronics
Connecting consumer technology brands with retailbuyers, distributors and channel partners acrossAustralia and New Zealand.
Future Store
Dedicated experience zone.
Step inside retail's next chapter.
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.
- POS, Cloud POS & Retail Management Systems
- Self-Checkout, Scan & Go & Smart Carts
- Payments & Cash Automation
- Unified Commerce & Omnichannel Solutions
- RFID, 2D Barcodes & Data Capture
- Electronic Shelf Labels & Smart Shelves
- Inventory Visibility & Store Execution
- Retail Mobility & Handheld Devices
- Connected Stores, IoT & Edge Computing
- Digital Signage & Interactive Kiosks
- Retail Analytics, CRM & Loyalty Platforms
- Workforce & Task Management
- Autonomous Stores & Smart Vending
- Store Digital Twins & Monitoring
- Retail Security, EAS & Loss Prevention
- Video Surveillance, Access Control & Cybersecurity
- AI Shopping & Agentic Commerce
- Personalisation & Product Recommendations
- Conversational AI & Customer Service
- Visual Search & Virtual Try-On
- Computer Vision & Shopper Behaviour Analysis
- Demand Forecasting & Automated Replenishment
- AI Merchandising & Assortment Planning
- AI Pricing & Promotion Optimisation
- Generative AI & Product Content
- Retail Architecture & Store Design
- Shopfitting & Interior Fitout
- Store Fixtures, Shelving & Display Systems
- Modular & Flexible Store Solutions
- Retail Lighting & Lighting Design
- Interior Materials, Surfaces & Finishes
- Visual Merchandising & Window Displays
- Retail Signage & Wayfinding
- Experiential Retail & Brand Environments
- Sustainable & Circular Fitout Solutions
- Pop-Up Stores & Temporary Retail Structures
- Custom Joinery & Fabrication
Supply Chain
& Logistics
- Warehouse Automation & Robotics
- Distribution & Fulfilment Systems
- Order Picking, Sorting & Material Handling
- Micro-Fulfilment & Dark Store Solutions
- Supply Chain Visibility & Traceability
- Last-Mile Delivery & Fleet Solutions
- Returns & Reverse Logistics
Refrigeration
& Energy
- Commercial Refrigeration & Freezer Systems
- Cold Chain & Temperature Monitoring Solutions
- Energy-Efficient Cooling & Natural Refrigerants
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Energy Management & Demand Response
- On-Site Solar & Battery Storage
- Retail Building & Facility Systems
- Smart Home & Connected Living
- AI Devices & Smart Glasses
- Smartphones, Tablets & Accessories
- Wearables & Fitness Technology
- Computers & Computing Accessories
- Audio, TV & Home Entertainment
- Gaming & Immersive Technology
- Smart Appliances & Home Robotics
- Digital Imaging & Creator Technology
- Personal Care & Wellness Devices
- Portable Power & Charging Solutions
- Personal Mobility & Travel Technology
Step inside retail’s next chapter.
Future Store brings the technologies shaping physical retail into one interactive, store-inspired environment.
Visitors can explore the shopping journey firsthand, discovering new ways to interact with products, engage with technology and experience how different solutions come together across the store.
From intelligent shopping experiences to connected store operations, Future Store makes emerging retail concepts tangible — offering fresh perspectives on how technology can transform the way stores operate and customers shop.
