Geekplus, a warehouse robotics provider, will sponsor the world's first AI-driven, immersive, shoppable catwalk, an interactive retail-tech showcase by THG Studios and British fashion brand Topshop. The event, scheduled for February 26, 2026, at THG Studios in Manchester, UK, is presented with headline sponsor PayPal and technology partner Google Cloud. It aims to set a new benchmark for fashion experiences, featuring an immersive Fulfillment Zone where guests can follow a garment's journey from freight and warehouse picking to last-mile delivery.
Key takeaways
- Geekplus' autonomous mobile P-series robots will perform live picking and warehouse operations within the show environment, offering a rare glimpse into real-world fulfillment.
- The event underscores the growing importance of robotics in fashion retail, where speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency are critical to meeting instant 'buy-now' demands.
- Geekplus collaborates with THG Fulfil at its Omega distribution center in Warrington, UK, using Goods-to-Person robotics to handle mixed-size inventory and provide real-time operational data.
As fashion retail shifts toward instant gratification, the spotlight moves to post-click operations: inventory visibility, fulfillment speed, order accuracy, delivery reliability, and returns processing. Robotics automation is central to managing SKU-heavy assortments and demand spikes without sacrificing service levels. The event aims to showcase how AI, robotics, and immersive commerce will reshape retail's future.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-02-04 · “Geekplus powers live warehouse robotics for immersive, shoppable fashion runway”