Hozah was a Silver Sponsor at GRO Retail – Autumn, the UK’s largest retail property marketplace, held at Old Billingsgate Market, London (30 September–1 October 2025). Over two days, 2,000+ retailers, landlords, developers and advisers came together for outcome-focused deals, with the new GRO Franchise stream bringing 200+ operators and consultants together. We were at Stand 32 to discuss frictionless, ANPR-powered parking and estate-wide optimisation, and also met with visitors by prior appointment.
Hozah was proud to participate as a Silver Sponsor at the GRO Retail – Autumn Event, the UK’s largest retail property marketplace. Held at the iconic Old Billingsgate Market (30 September – 1 October 2025), this two-day event brought together over 2,000 decision-makers, including retailers, landlords, property developers, and service providers, all in one streamlined environment designed to drive real estate conversations.
The event also featured GRO Franchise, a first for the UK franchise market, with 200+ operators and consultants convening in one place. View the latest attendee list here.
Why Hozah Was Excited to Attend
Networking with the best: connecting with retail brands and property professionals who are actively shaping the future of the high street and mixed-use developments.
Exchanging insights: discussing industry trends, operational challenges, and innovative solutions that help retail destinations thrive.
What Hozah Showcased at the Event
During the event, our team:
Demonstrated our innovative Hozah Ecosystem solution that supports retail expansion, boosts operational efficiency, and unlocks new revenue streams.
Engaged face-to-face with landlords, agents, and retail decision-makers.
Shared cutting-edge insights into the latest trends in retail property.
Strengthened partnerships and explored new opportunities within the UK’s retail property ecosystem.
Attendees had the chance to visit Hozah at Stand 32 to learn more about how we can help optimise and future-proof retail operations. For those who wanted dedicated time with our team, meetings could be booked in advance.
About GRO Retail
Formerly known as Completely Retail Marketplace, GRO Retail is the UK’s Leading Retail Property Growth Platform.
GRO events were previously named ‘Completely Retail Marketplace’. The evolution to ‘GRO’ (short for: Generate Real Estate Opportunities) reflects GRO’s commitment to generating valuable connections that drive growth and expansion in the retail property sector.
It’s the event where conversations become collaborations, and collaborations turn into results.
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