OUR THINKING

The questions retail technology teams are actually asking.

We publish what we learn from the programmes we run - the patterns, the problems, and the things worth knowing before they become expensive. No filler.
 
You can also stay updated by following us on LinkedIn. And each month or so we publish our ctrl_freaks newsletter, sign up!
 

 

Events

4 min read

Ten things that stuck: Retail Technology Show 2026

Two days at ExCeL London. Hundreds of conversations across retail tech, AI and transformation. Here's what we're still thinking about.

Read the article

1 min read

What retail tech leaders are really talking about: March's Retail Hive round tables

We were back at The Retail Hive Tech Leaders event this March, hosting round table discussions on derisking major IT change and ensuring fast,...

Read the article
RTS 2025

Reflecting on RTS 2025

We took a moment to unwind after two eventful days at the Retail Technology Show 2025. Reflecting on some interesting insights gathered during the...

Read the article

Visit Spike at the Retail Technology Show 2025

Are you going to RTS (the Retail Technology Show)? Then you’ll get to see us, because so are we!

Read the article