Digital Transformation

Artificial intelligence is powering much of the game-changing technology retailers are leveraging to provide a differentiated customer experience, and its influence is only going to grow, and grow quickly.

Throughout the year RIS publishes a number of research studies to benchmark retailers’ tech firepower and investment plans. See where you rank against the industry leaders in our latest crop of research findings.

The Nordstrom family has shelved efforts to take the company private until after the holidays. Learn the history of this retailer's move to digital and plans to go private.

The shoe and accessories retailer is marching its way into the future with new in-store tech, store designs, fulfillment plans and a new loyalty program. Find out about the proprietary store technology DSW is co-developing, watch the company's new mission video, and more.

These 10 retail executives are driving change through the introduction of cutting-edge technologies and strategies at their companies as well as setting the standard for innovative excellence across the industry.

This Roadmap report provides a framework for utilizing sophisticated artificial intelligence solutions and execution engines to successfully communicate with consumers and power the ongoing digital transformation.

Download this Technology Solutions Guide to discover how many cutting-edge technologies are using mobility to enrich the customer’s in-store shopping experience.

Walmart just bought delivery company Parcel, as it gears up to offer New York shoppers same-day delivery on fresh and frozen groceries. Find out what this means for New Yorkers and e-commerce retailers.

While department stores continue to struggle Hudson’s Bay CEO says the answer is to invest to make the experience better. See what key areas the iconic retailer is investing in to increase its digital capabilities while simultaneously leveraging its massive physical footprint.

While athletic apparel companies have been faltering, lululemon posted a 7% increase in sales. Find out how this athleisure originator is able to keep finishing on top.

Sephora’s next-gen flagship ushers in a new format for the cosmetics retailer. The new stores are overflowing with tech including a sea of tablets loaded with augmented reality software allowing shoppers to interact with the retailer’s entire product array.