Black Friday Breaks Online Sales Record, But What About Stores?

Shoppers hit the stores, and the screens, on Black Friday. Learn what new record was broke and how the storied shopping day played out.

In Store Experience

Meijer To Open New Concept Grocery Stores Next Year

Meijer is opening two new Michigan-based Meijer Grocery Stores in January 2023. The new concept stores will aim to make the shopper experience as convenient and seamless as possible.

Latest Retail News

Rite Aid Standardizes Enterprise Business Processes

Learn how Rite Aid is tapping an enterprise application collaboration platform to map out and execute business transformation.

Big Data
Kroger Powers Personalization and Brand Partnerships With Data Science
The brand has launched several initiatives focusing on data to increase targeted personalization, get products to consumers faster (without sacrificing freshness), and grow its retail media business with improved insights.
Loyalty Programs
David’s Bridal Targets Younger Demographic With Expanded Loyalty Program
David’s Bridal has been revamping its loyalty program over the past year, and now the company has expanded its offerings to target high school-aged students with the launch of Diamond Prom.
Research and Reports
Voices From The Frontline: What the Seasonal (and Yearly!) Retail Workforce Wants
Almost half of U.S. frontline retail employees are thinking of leaving their jobs in the next few months. Learn how retailers are navigating this talent crunch by offering more flexibility, personalized benefits, and a powerful, people-centric culture.

Digital Commerce
Walmart Drills Down On Store Optimization Efforts With Extended Scan & Shop Tech Partnership
Walmart is investing further in their scan and shop technology capabilities, entering into a multi-year deal that aims to further optimize store operations.
In Store Experience
Ulta Bets on Store Remodels and Loyalty Efforts to Sustain Growth
In the company’s latest earnings call, Ulta’s CEO Dave Kimbell said the company has achieved a record loyalty membership and is launching a new store layout that will transform the customer experience.
Fulfillment
Walgreens Launches 24-Hour, Seven Days A Week Same Day Delivery Service
Walgreens has expanded their offerings to include same day delivery 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers at select stores will be able to receive orders in as a little as an hour, the retailer says.
Marketing
Reduced Consumer Spending Requires Smarter Tactics In-Store
Location-based marketing is key to allowing retailers to build hyper-personalized campaigns. But how can retailers get started? Learn here.
Big Data
How Technology Leads to Lower FM Costs in the Retail Industry
Technology impacts facilities management in a few key areas. Learn more.
Store Systems
How Dick’s Sporting Goods Fosters a Culture of Flexibility
In conversation with RIS News, Penelope Sur, the vice president of talent management for Dick’s Sporting Goods, outlines the ways the team has embedded flexibility into their benefits and the impacts these initiatives have had on the business overall.
Tech Transformation Podcasts
Tech Transformation Podcast: K18 CEO Suveen Sahib On Social Commerce Strategies
In this episode of Tech Transformation, we’re digging into social commerce with the disruptive haircare brand K18.
Digital Transformation
Batteries Plus Hire New Chief Digital Officer to Spearhead E-commerce Transformation Plan
As part of a broader effort to revamp digital experiences, Batteries Plus have brought in Aaron Bundschuh as its chief digital officer. In this new role, Bundschuh will oversee the digital transformation of the company's e-commerce operations.

RIS Supply Chain Technology Study 2022

RIS benchmarks the state of the retail supply chain, identifies technologies that are keys to success, and recommends investments retailers can make to take back control of their supply chains.

Get Exclusive Data Now

News Briefs

Get highlights of the latest daily retail industry news. Stay up to date on leading retailers, technology solutions, executives, and more.

Tech Transformation Podcast Series

Tech Transformation, produced jointly by CGT and RIS News, is a new podcast series that bridges the retail and consumer goods technology communities through focused conversations with retail and brand executives, thought leaders, and analysts.

Listen Now

Black Friday Breaks Online Sales Record, But What About Stores?

Meijer To Open New Concept Grocery Stores Next Year

Rite Aid Standardizes Enterprise Business Processes

Kroger Powers Personalization and Brand Partnerships With Data Science

David’s Bridal Targets Younger Demographic With Expanded Loyalty Program

Voices From The Frontline: What the Seasonal (and Yearly!) Retail Workforce Wants

Walmart Drills Down On Store Optimization Efforts With Extended Scan & Shop Tech Partnership

Ulta Bets on Store Remodels and Loyalty Efforts to Sustain Growth

Walgreens Launches 24-Hour, Seven Days A Week Same Day Delivery Service

Reduced Consumer Spending Requires Smarter Tactics In-Store

How Technology Leads to Lower FM Costs in the Retail Industry

How Dick’s Sporting Goods Fosters a Culture of Flexibility

Tech Transformation Podcast: K18 CEO Suveen Sahib On Social Commerce Strategies

Batteries Plus Hire New Chief Digital Officer to Spearhead E-commerce Transformation Plan

Most Popular