Latest Retail News

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS: Top Women in Retail Tech 2023
RIS is now accepting nominations for its seventh annual Top Women in Retail Tech feature. Do you know an exceptional high-ranking retail executive?
New GroceryTech Event In Search of Engaging, Expert Speakers
Do you have an exciting grocery story to tell? Have you transformed your operations through the use of next-gen technology or consumer engagement strategies? We would love to hear about it and feature it at this year’s GroceryTech.

sustainability
The Body Shop Extends Refill Program To Include Makeup
To further reduce the use of plastic packaging, The Body Shop will now offer refillable makeup products. The move comes a year after the beauty retailer rolled out refill stations across U.S. stores.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Schnucks Rolls Out AI-powered Smart Salad Bars
Learn how the salad bar technology creates efficiencies that prioritize sustainability through lower food waste, while reducing labor, lowering break-even, and increasing profitability.
Returns Management
Manage Returns for Fraud Control, Sustainability, and the Bottom Line
Retailers have some options for navigating the returns obstacle course in a way that satisfies customers, thwarts fraudsters, and reduces costs and environmental impact. Learn more.
Customer Analytics
Nike Using Consumer Polling In Product Development For ‘Full-Circle’ Experiences
Nike is using consumer insights drawn from loyalty member polling within its product development for the first time.
Analytics Unite: The Summit for Retail and Consumer Brands
Kum & Go’s Matt Weber Joins Expert-Packed Analytics Unite Lineup
We are excited to announce that Matt Weber, director of business insights and analytics at Kum & Go, will be speaking at Analytics Unite, diving deep into the topic of how analytics can lead to healthier food choices.
Retail Executives
Giant Eagle CEO Departs After 11-Year Run
Bill Artman has been named interim CEO of Giant Eagle, Inc., marking the departure of long-time CEO Laura Karet.
Personalization
Panera Powers Up Personalization Efforts With New Loyalty and Contactless Payment Options
Panera is set to roll out revamped loyalty identification tech and contactless payments at select stores. Get the details.
Fulfillment
Improve Last-Mile Logistics for an Unforgettable Customer Experience
Accurate address data is essential for improving last-mile logistics. Learn more.
RIS Talks
Q&A With Rom Kosla: How Technology is Helping Ahold Delhaize USA Companies Adapt to Omnichannel Expectations
Grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA is investing to transform and expand its IT operations, in the final stages of a $480 million investment.
Tech Transformation Videos
Tech Transformation Video: EJ Weiss of BEES On Retail Transformation
Learn how AB InBev's BEES technology is helping retailers move away from pen and paper, and how they leverage the data across the enterprise.
Tech Transformation Podcasts
Tech Transformation Podcast: EJ Weiss On How BEES Is Driving Transformation at AB InBev
Learn about the impact AB InBev's e-commerce platform has had within the company and how they use these learnings and data across the enterprise.
Artificial Intelligence
Levi’s Taps AI for Body-Inclusive Avatars
Levi Strauss & Co is now leveraging artificial intelligence to create virtual body-inclusive avatars. Learn more.

A collection of our latest news articles covering everything from customer experience and retail technology trends to best practices and digital transformation.

Latest Retail News

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS: Top Women in Retail Tech 2023

New GroceryTech Event In Search of Engaging, Expert Speakers

The Body Shop Extends Refill Program To Include Makeup

Schnucks Rolls Out AI-powered Smart Salad Bars

Manage Returns for Fraud Control, Sustainability, and the Bottom Line

Nike Using Consumer Polling In Product Development For ‘Full-Circle’ Experiences

Kum & Go’s Matt Weber Joins Expert-Packed Analytics Unite Lineup

Giant Eagle CEO Departs After 11-Year Run

Panera Powers Up Personalization Efforts With New Loyalty and Contactless Payment Options

Improve Last-Mile Logistics for an Unforgettable Customer Experience

Q&A With Rom Kosla: How Technology is Helping Ahold Delhaize USA Companies Adapt to Omnichannel Expectations

Tech Transformation Video: EJ Weiss of BEES On Retail Transformation

Tech Transformation Podcast: EJ Weiss On How BEES Is Driving Transformation at AB InBev

Levi’s Taps AI for Body-Inclusive Avatars

Retail Minute: Emerging banking crisis impacts consumer spending

TikTok’s uncertain U.S. future has major implications for retailers

Retailers must empower workforces to improve customer experiences