December 2016 Issue

Unified Commerce is Changing POS Forever
While the benefits of a unified commerce approach are plentiful retailers still struggle with the complexity of the transition and the best path to achieve it.
Beyond Retail FOMO to the Death of Mediocrity
While FOMO (fear of missing omnichannel) remains prevalent retailers must develop advanced offerings that set them apart from the crowd.

Enterprise Resource Management
eBags CEO Packs a Tech-Powered Punch
Mike Edwards' strategic repositioning of the online luggage retailer is paying instant dividends thanks to ongoing tech investment. Learn the pure plays latest tech wins in this exclusive interview.
Human Resources
Optimizing the Retail Workforce to Bolster Engagement
Download this Trendagram and discover how equipping associates with mobile devices helps associates connect with shoppers on a more personal level and provide an engaging in-store experience.
Omnichannel
Next-Gen Store: Control of the Store Experience Shifts from Retailer to Consumer
Customer engagement and commerce are increasingly happening outside of retailers’ control, download this Trendagram and learn how leading retailers are leveraging this new reality to their advantage.
Special Reports
RIS News' Big Show Preview 2017
Download RIS' annual NRF Big Show preview guide and discover the must-attend sessions and events at this year's expo.
Omnichannel
Tips on Surviving NRF 2017
Like it or not the time has come for winter coats and wool hats, and following the completion of another hectic holiday season the industry will once again turn its attention to the National Retail Federation's annual Big Show. Here are a few key tips to survive the three days of chaos.
Business Intelligence (BI)
Pricing Optimization: The Difference Between Winning and Losing the Sale
Proper pricing can often be the difference between capturing the sale and driving shoppers to the competition, download this Tech Solutions Guide and learn how to do it right.
Point of Sale
Store IT as a Service
Download this Customer Research report to find out why retailers are searching for a lighter, leaner, cheaper way to manage and maintain store technology.