First Look: Petco’s New NYC Flagship

New York City’s latest flagship includes a stylish salon, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, and the feel of an open-air farmer's market. Get a look inside.

Webinars

Harnessing the Power of Customer Data Analytics to Improve Experience and Drive Growth

Companies everywhere are striving to up their customer experience game. Join this webinar to learn how companies are creating a seamless, delightful, personalized experience by starting with a strong data analytics foundation.

Loyalty Programs

Starbucks Continues Five-Step Reinvention Plan with Focus on Rewards Program, Expanded Delivery Offerings, and Equipment Upgrades

Starbucks is continuing to move forward with its five-step reinvention plan, announced last Fall, with the continued expansion of its delivery offerings, rewards program, and equipment upgrades.

Value Chain Tech
Retailers Move From a Supply Chain to a Value Chain Mindset
From supply chain to value chain, the evolution of the supply chain function from cost-center to value-creator is top of mind for retailers this year. Find out more.
Customer Engagement
Walmart and Giant Eagle Venture Further into Retail Media
The two retailers are making strides with internally-developed retail media platforms, with Walmart building out its in-house platform, Walmart Connect, and Giant Eagle launching its proprietary retail media network, Leap Media Group.
Value Chain Tech
Deadline Extended: Nominate Sustainability Initiatives for the Retail Sustainability Awards
Know a retailer, brand or individual making the retail industry more sustainable? Nominations for the eight categories of Retail Sustainability Awards are free and open until June 15.

Latest Retail News
RFID’s Evolution – From Addressing Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Issues to Where it's Heading in The Future
From businesses going fully remote during the pandemic to the implementation of artificial intelligence across a variety of industries, it’s safe to say technology will continue to have a massive impact for years to come.
Latest Retail News
VF Corporation Launches New 1.2 Million Square Foot Distribution Facility
The new VF Corporation facility will be the largest within its global network of 46 distribution centers.
Store Systems
The Paper Store Optimizes Store Operations with Cloud-Based POS System
The specialty gift retailer is modernizing in-store operations with the implementation of a revamped cloud-based point-of-sale infrastructure.
sustainability
Sprouts Highlights Climate Initiatives, Including Smaller Stores
In its annual ESG report, Sprouts said its new store prototype is 23% smaller, which will help it reduce emissions on a per-store basis.
Webinar Transcripts
Best Buy Canada’s Innovative Digital Experience Breakthroughs
In this edited webinar transcript, Ricky Hon (Best Buy Canada) and IV Dickson (SageNet) explore how Best Buy Canada's digital experience breakthroughs have shaped the company’s journey, providing customers with interactive and personalized experiences and driving business impact.
Value Chain
IKEA Stores to Rollout Omnichannel Fulfillment Solution
After a company acquisition, in the long-term, new tech will power IKEA's worldwide fulfillment centers and store operations to deliver faster, more accurate order fulfillment and improved supply chain visibility.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Walmart Looks to Reduce Waste Through Sustainable Packaging
Walmart will emphasize sustainability for the hundreds of millions of packages they ship yearly, adopting measures to reduce packaging waste for online orders, the company reports. Get the details.
Latest Retail News
Aldi Launches Virtual Convenience Store
Value grocery retailer Aldi is building out its convenience offering, launching Aldi Express – a virtual store delivering products in as little as 30 minutes.

2023 Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Study: The Analytics Advantage

RIS and CGT’s annual Retail and Consumer Good Analytics Study benchmarks the two industries’ analytic maturity and highlights the big bets being made on next-gen technology to ensure organizations keep pace with the business leaders. Find out where your company ranks among the industry’s best.

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