With multichannel sales accelerating, and cost reduction and process improvements becoming crucial for most businesses, IT has never played such an important role in the industry. That s why Retail Week is planning to recognise and reward the very best in the market with the Retail Week Technology Awards.

Tim Danaher, Editor of Retail Week, states Retail Week is delighted to announce the launch of the Retail Week Technology awards. We have developed these awards from the European Retail Solutions Awards and feel we are well placed to recognise the retailers and technology providers who have shown real dedication to innovation, creativity and customer-focus over the last year when it has been so important.

With less than two months to enter the Retail Week Technology Awards are welcoming submissions from both retailers and their IT suppliers on a retailer s behalf.

Tim goes on to say: Whether you work within a retailer and want to highlight your work to the rest of the business, or a supplier who can use these awards to validate your customer success stories, we would love to hear from you. We believe these awards will be even more vital in the upcoming months as retailers work hard to differentiate themselves and this opportunity is a cost effective marketing tool for retailers and their IT suppliers alike.

The Awards will take place at the prestigious Hilton Hotel on London s Park Lane on June 16, a glittering occasion of glamour, networking and achievement in Retail Technology. To find out more visit www.retailweektechnologyawards.com