NEWS | Industry Updates The event will conclude with further networking opportunities, and
the launch of SRS Group’s groundbreaking unattended retail offers new to 2026 which will offer delegates the chance to experience these ready-to-buy package concepts. All guests will also get the opportunity to go onboard the iconic
aircraft G-BOAC ‘Alpha Charlie’ which was a flagship in the BA fleet with over 22,000 hours of supersonic transatlantic service. July will see The Smart Retail Solutions host its sixth annual
river cruise down the Thames, delegates who attend the June SRS business summit will have exclusive access to the business networking river cruise around the nation’s capital. Attendees will have the chance to network with industry peers,
hear from the SRS Group on their money saving unattended retail offers and hopefully enjoy the great British summer weather on board the Golden Jubilee with entertainment and a BBQ. On this robust lineup of core networking summer events, SRS
Smart Retail Soultions Group announces summer line up of industry leading events
Summer 2026 is set to be a landmark year for The Smart Retail Solutions Group as the partnership of industry-leading companies has announced two networking events across the summer, in what will be the sixth year of the partnership. The first, hosted at the prestigious Concord Conference Centre
in Manchester, will see the SRS group present delegates with an afternoon of market leading insights and plenty of networking opportunities all under the wing of the original game changer in transport, the concord. The SRS business summit in Manchester will host keynote speakers including IGD’s Head of Away from Home Insight, Nicola Knight. The event will also comprise of two panel discussions featuring industry leaders and key sector decision makers in addition to business owners and operators in the automated retail sector.
Group founder member Carl Hunter, automated retail & new business controller at Kepak Group, said: “The Smart Retail Solutions Group combines insight, advice and practical incentives to customers to drive smarter more profitable unattended retail solutions. For our sixth year of this collaboration of the biggest names in unattended retail, we wanted to provide an offering to new delegates and to those who have been along with us since the beginning. “Our two events this summer will allow us to once again demonstrate to the sector that our combined approach allows us to offer marketing leading packages and bring together industry leaders and speakers that will showcase the growing opportunities within unattended retail. We look forward to welcoming delegates in Manchester this June.” Ian Johnston SRS founding member, Coffetek Sales Director said:
“The OOH and automated retail sector is expanding at double digit growth and the two events planned in 2026 will be a fantastic opportunity for all sectors to gain valuable insight, see industry leading offers and attend unique networking opportunities.” To sign up and receive your free delegate passes to the Smart
Retail Solutions summer events - click here The Smart Retail Solutions Group comprises: 365 Retail Markets, Nebrak, Britvic, coffetek, Kepak & Tower Leasing
Rhea signs the Women’s Empowerment Principles
Rhea has announced its commitment to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). Established by UN Women and the UN Global Compact in 2010, these seven principles serve as a global roadmap for promoting gender equality and female empowerment in the workplace. For Rhea, adopting the WEPs represents a further step in a structured approach toward
social sustainability. By putting people, respect, diversity, and inclusion in the spotlight, Rhea reinforces a long-term vision dedicated to creating shared, responsible value. By joining the WEPs, Rhea formalises its commitment to:
• promoting equal opportunities and fair labor practices; • fostering a corporate culture based on mutual respect and active listening; • encouraging professional and personal growth, without discrimination; • driving a more equitable and sustainable development model. “Signing the Women’s Empowerment Principles is the natural evolution of a path we’ve been
paving for years”, says Andrea Pozzolini, CEO, Rhea. “From the ‘Rhea Women Spark’ initiative to our targeted empowerment training, we have always believed that investing in people, talent and equal opportunity is essential to building a resilient, responsible, and forward- thinking company”. “This commitment translates into concrete organisational choices and processes every
day,” adds Virginia D’Agata, People&Organization Manager, Rhea. “From recruitment and professional development to training and parental leave, we work to ensure that equal opportunities, inclusion and meritocracy guide the full employee lifecycle. A dedicated Gender Equality Policy consolidates this approach, making our tools and responsibilities even clearer”
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