Retail Rewired will be launching its annual Live Wires 100 list, a definitive who’s who of the voices reshaping the sector, later this year.

From retailers and brands across the commerce landscape, to innovators and technologists, through to media, analysts and podcasters, the inaugural Live Wires 100 will celebrate the individuals with the bold ideas, original opinions, strategic vision and influence to rewire the future of retail.

Curated by Retail Rewired’s editorial team, the 2026 Live Wires 100 list will feature those who are helping to shape the future of retail through:

• Remodelling retail operations, formats and customer experiences
• Bringing fresh thinking and perspectives to solve evolving retail challenges
• Driving sector change through innovation
• Sharing insights on industry stages, social platforms and across media sites
• Creating conversation, networks and communities for knowledge sharing
• Cutting-edge thought leadership and media contributions

As well as recognising the go-to voices reshaping the sector, Retail Rewired will spotlight the 2026 Live Wires 100 through a series of profiles, insight pieces and Q&As across the site, amplifying the ideas and perspectives driving retail forward.

How is the list created?

The Retail Rewired editorial team will be scouring the industry landscape, from events and speaking circuits to retail communities, news outlets and social channels, to create the Live Wires 100 list.

How do I get involved?

Retail Rewired will also bring in the voice of our readers, so we will be accepting nominations and hot tips from the sector as to who should be considered for this year’s Live Wires 100.

To nominate someone (or yourself), please share your suggestions by emailing: sarah@retailrewired.co.uk.

Including ‘Live Wires 100’ in your subject line, please then include the name of the person you would like to nominate, the company they work for, their LinkedIn profile and a short nomination submission of no more than 200 words explaining why that individual should be included.

Nominations close on 31 July 2026.