With just one more day until Retail Technology Show’s (RTS) doors open to the leading event that connects forward-thinking retailers and leading tech innovators, we round up our top 5 unmissable picks for Day 2.

Debuting in its new home, ExCeL London, RTS will welcome 15,000 retail professionals to explore its retail carnival on 02 & 03 April 2025, bringing the wonder of retail to life at the industry’s flagship event that celebrates innovation and fast-forwards retailers’ digital transformation. 

#1 – Serial entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, takes to the RTS 2025 stage

Serial entrepreneur and former Dragon’s Den star, Theo Paphitis, will join Customer Whisperer, Kate Hardcastle, on the Spectacular Headline Stage at 2.35pm on Day 2 (03 April).  In this fireside chat, Paphitis will delve into key strategies for growing a successful retail business, even in challenging circumstances. 

Having been at the forefront of the sector for over forty years, Paphitis is famed for reviving the fortunes of retail brands including Ryman, Stationery Box, La Senza, and Robert Dyas before launching his own retail conglomerate, Theo Paphitis Retail Group, in 2015.  Tapping into his passion for retail, the session will discuss how to keep retail workforces highly engaged and key leadership strategies for long-term success.

#2 – Stuart Trevor on creating a sustainable fashion label that doesn’t produce any clothes

Founder of All Saints who recently launched his own eponymous sustainable fashion brand, Stuart Trevor, joins Green Retail World’s editor, Ben Sillitoe, for a fireside chat at 11am on Day 2 on the Wonderous Stage.  In a candid and open discussion, the session will explore Trevor’s inspiration behind its brand, the growing role of circular fashion in green retailing and sustainable consumption, as well as the fashion industry’s environmental awakening. 

Trevor will join over 125+ senior retailers and brand leaders speaking on the RTS Conference Programme, Gymshark’s former CEO and Chair and Ann Summers’ CEO Maria Hollins, as the sector’s brightest minds take centre stage, discussing the industry-defining topics setting the retail agenda. 

#3 – Asda, Seasalt and Dunelm debate the future of ominchannel retail

Rob Barnes, CIO at ASDA, Adam Cotgreave, CTO of Seasalt Cornwall and Dunelm’s Director of Engineering, Quality & Architecture, Paul Kerrison, will lead a keynote panel debate on predicting how omnichannel retail will evolve by 2027.

Covering key trends including pureplays opening physical stores, the role of social commerce, and evolving customer buying behaviours, the session will unpick key areas retailers will need to focus on in the next two years. The session takes place at 3.15pm on Day 2 (03 Apr) on the Spectacular stage.

#4 – The power of MACH

Four leading members of the MACH Alliance – Akeneo, Contentstack, Algolia, and commercetools – will co-exhibit exclusively at the 2025 Retail Technology Show (RTS) – making it the only UK trade show featuring all four of the tech providers, highlighting the power of their combined solutions to enhance retailers’ composable commerce capabilities.

Embracing RTS’ carnival of retail theme, the ‘Power of MACH’ stand, located on booth N10, will feature its very own Big Top design and host a barista bar as well as a champagne reception on Day 2, alongside live product briefings and demonstrations across both days. 

#5 – Tech to power every part of retail

Expanding its show floor to meet exponential demand, RTS 2025 will feature even more disruptive innovations from 400+ suppliers, offering solutions that power every part of retail.  From Retail Media to Augmented Reality (AR), AI and data solutions, through to store and online analytics, logistics and supply chain optimisation, RTS offers something for every retailer looking for transformative tech. 

Register for free to attend the 2025 Retail Technology Show, taking place on 02 & 03 April, 2025 at its new home of London ExCeL, here: https://www.retailtechnologyshow.com.