As a pioneering company in the application of artificial intelligence to drive digital transformation, HBLAB is proud to once again participate in Retail Tech Japan 2026, one of the largest events in Japan dedicated to technology solutions for the retail industry.
HBLAB at Retail Tech Japan 2024
This year, HBLAB will be present in the AI & Data Utilization zone, a dedicated area showcasing solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and effective data utilization, alongside major industry names such as LINE Works and Google Cloud Japan.
At this edition of the event, HBLAB will present exclusive solutions and products independently researched and developed by our team, including:
① Retail Industry Solutions
Enhancing Operations through Data × AI Applications
AI-powered revenue forecasting (incorporating weather and event factors), automated ordering and price optimization, recommendation systems and chatbots, and enterprise Data Platform development.
Accelerating Legacy System Modernization through Low-Code Solutions
Rapid business process development, easy modification and functional expansion, and accelerated release timelines.
② Digital Transformation Tool for the Retail Industry: “M-Retail”
M-Retail is a fully integrated tool combining Visualization × Analysis × Forecasting capabilities, built on a low-code platform that enables businesses to deploy and begin operations in a short period of time.
Key features of M-Retail include:
- Inventory management dashboard and trend analysis
- Automated alert notifications and report generation
- ABC analysis and optimal inventory evaluation
- Demand forecasting algorithms
Built on a microservices architecture, our product supports the addition of new features without interrupting active services, ensuring long-term flexibility and scalability.
Drive Retail Digital Transformation with HBLAB
HBLAB is committed to the continuous application of AI and its global development capabilities to deliver solutions that help retail businesses accelerate workflows, optimize costs, improve productivity, and strengthen competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Learn more about HBLAB’s AI development initiatives and DX applications in the retail industry here.
About Retail Tech Japan 2026
Retail Tech Japan 2025 (Source: Nikkei Messe)
Retail Tech Japan is an annual event organized by Nikkei and is regarded as one of the largest events in Japan in the field of information technology for the retail and logistics industries. This year’s event is held under the theme of “Community Building and Store Development,” with two core programs running in parallel: a seminar program and an exhibition area.
The seminar program runs from March 4 to March 7 and is held in both online and offline formats. It features participation from major organizations and corporations including Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, GS1 Japan, Lawson, and NTT Data.
The exhibition area runs from March 3 to March 6 at Tokyo Big Sight, bringing together a broad range of leading companies in system and software development capable of driving business model transformation in the retail and distribution sectors. The exhibition offers comprehensive coverage of solutions addressing labor shortages, AI and data utilization, e-commerce, marketing, payment systems, and retail logistics.
