Analytics Unite: The Summit for Retail and Consumer Brands

Giant Eagle’s Jo O’Hazo Named Analytics Unite Retail Co-Chair

As co-chair, O’Hazo will lay down a foundation for the importance of analytics within the retail and consumer goods industry. Learn more.

RIS Talks

Vera Bradley Flips the Script on Traditional Store and Workforce Management With Streamlined Tech Approach

Kelly Brown, Vera Bradley’s vice president of stores, gives RIS a glimpse into the company's digital workforce and store transformation, which has yielded impressive results over the years.

Analytics Unite: The Summit for Retail and Consumer Brands

Kellogg’s Rob Birse to Take Analytics Unite Audience Through Cross-Domain Data Presentation

Join us on May 5 in Chicago to hear from Birse, who brings an extensive background in data and technology and gives us a glimpse into the analytics powerhouse that has been transforming Kellogg’s efforts.

GroceryTech
Grocery Retail Leaders to Present Scaling Personalization at GroceryTech 2023
The first annual GroceryTech event brings together the combined Progressive Grocer and RIS News community of business and technology grocery execs who are on the journey to modernize their tech infrastructure to support innovation.
Retail Executives
New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan Takes the Reins Earlier Than Expected
Howard Schultz steps down as CEO of Starbucks for the third time and Laxman Narasimhan steps up earlier than expected.
Fulfillment
Walmart Further Elevates Its Fulfillment Centers With Agile Packaging Tech
Walmart’s next-generation FCs are being upgraded with packaging tech that can output significantly more boxes, increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Learn more about the company's FC strategy.

E-Commerce
Ulta Beauty Outlines Digital Store Approach, E-commerce Investments
In a recent blog post, Ulta Beauty’s senior cloud architect, Michael Alderson, outlined the company’s approach toward building a digital store strategy: transformational, digital touchpoints that deliver a redesigned, highly personalized, and compelling e-commerce experience.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Kroger To Deploy Autonomous Box Trucks To Handle Dallas Middle Mile
Kroger has entered a multi-year commercial collaboration with Gatik, under which the autonomous middle mile logistics company will transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network.
Sponsored
Roadmaps
Deploying the Ironclad Store Experience
Welcome to the omnichannel experience 2.0, which moves beyond merely integrating selling channels, to retailers creating truly unified customer experiences. Read on to learn what retailers need to bulletproof their store experience in the year ahead.
Sponsored
Glasses USA: Taking a Data-Driven Approach to Customer Centricity
In this case study, learn how GlassesUSA achieved a 90% success rate in answering calls within their desired pickup time, reduced handling time, and saved hundreds of hours per month.
Workforce Management
How Schnucks Optimized Frontline Operational Workflows and Fine-tuned Flexible Scheduling
Schnucks’ chief data and deputy chief information officer, Tom Henry, outlines how the supermarket's tech investment has eased up scheduling issues, increased forecasting accuracy, and allowed the company to meet staff needs more effectively.
Artificial Intelligence
The Impact of ChatGPT on Retail and E-commerce SEO
In this article, we will explore the rise of ChatGPT and its potential impact on retail and e-commerce SEO. We will also discuss the need for a business-centric approach to SEO, the limitations of ChatGPT, and what the future holds for the industry.
Digital Transformation
BJs, Michaels, H-E-B, and Hibbett Retail Invest in Transformative Digital Innovation
BJs, Michaels, H-E-B, and Hibbett Retail are the latest enterprises to undergo significant digital transformations. Here’s a look at their recent investments.
RIS Talks
UNTUCKit’s Senior Director of Omnichannel Talks Mobile POS and Intuitive Workforce Technologies
In this conversation with RIS News, UNTUCKit's Kaitlin Gottlieb outlines how the company's early tech investment has empowered retail associates, boosted visibility, and streamlined back-end processes.

Store Experience Study 2023: Remodeling Retail

The annual “Store Experience Study” represents the 20th year of collaboration between RIS News and IHL Group. Benchmark your store technology stack against your peers and discover the retail industry’s tech investment plans for today and into the future.

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Giant Eagle’s Jo O’Hazo Named Analytics Unite Retail Co-Chair

Vera Bradley Flips the Script on Traditional Store and Workforce Management With Streamlined Tech Approach

Kellogg’s Rob Birse to Take Analytics Unite Audience Through Cross-Domain Data Presentation

Grocery Retail Leaders to Present Scaling Personalization at GroceryTech 2023

New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan Takes the Reins Earlier Than Expected

Walmart Further Elevates Its Fulfillment Centers With Agile Packaging Tech

Ulta Beauty Outlines Digital Store Approach, E-commerce Investments

Kroger To Deploy Autonomous Box Trucks To Handle Dallas Middle Mile

Deploying the Ironclad Store Experience

Glasses USA: Taking a Data-Driven Approach to Customer Centricity

How Schnucks Optimized Frontline Operational Workflows and Fine-tuned Flexible Scheduling

The Impact of ChatGPT on Retail and E-commerce SEO

BJs, Michaels, H-E-B, and Hibbett Retail Invest in Transformative Digital Innovation

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