Latest Retail News

Understanding the Impact of Retail Media Networks in the Evolution of E-commerce.
As data privacy becomes a hotter topic, the advertising realm is undergoing significant changes.
The Personalization Imperative: Creating Exceptional Experiences for the Modern Consumer
In this report, RIS explores how retailers are enhancing consumer experiences with greater personalization through the use of first-party data, harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence, loyalty programs, retail media, and other strategic tech investments.
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Security
Store Closures and Security Ramp Ups: Target Takes Hit From Rise in Retail Crime
Retail theft news has flooded headlines this year, quickly becoming a top concern for enterprises who are looking to keep consumers safe and products safeguarded from pilfering. Amongst the companies being impacted are popular hypermarkets, with Target being the latest to take a hit.
Customer Engagement
Walmart Launches New Roblox Experience
Walmart Discovered will spotlight 300-plus community creators through a nomination system – from digital fashion designers to experience developers – over the next four months.
Retail Executives
Eataly and Sportsman’s Warehouse Get New CEOs
Tommaso Brusò is taking on the role of CEO North America at Eataly while Paul Stone becomes CEO, president, and a member of the board at Sportsman’s Warehouse.
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Awards
Jennifer Short, VP of Workforce Strategies, Southeastern Grocers, Named a Top Woman in Retail Tech
Short has been named a RIS Top Woman in Retail Tech in recognition of her innovative development and deployment of workforce technologies at Southeastern Grocers.
In Store Experience
Top 5 Department Stores 2023
RIS breaks out the Top 5 Department Stores from the full Top 100 list — a world that has had to continually evolve to adapt to the changing retail landscape. See how some of their innovative strategies and uses of technology have totally reshaped the shopping experience.
Artificial Intelligence
Williams-Sonoma Leverages AI to Deliver Data-Driven Personalization
The company is investing in AI-powered solutions with a view to gaining greater into visibility into consumer behaviors and delivering more targeted messaging.
E-Commerce Platform
TikTok Shop: Influencer Marketing Driving New Social Commerce Initiative
TikTok is reshaping the world of social commerce, introducing shoppable content to its platform and leveraging the power of influencer marketing.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Home Depot and Lowe’s CEOs Talk Supply Chain Transformation at Goldman Sachs Conference
The CEOs of the two home improvement retailers shared insights into the impact of modernizing their respective company's supply chains at the 30th Annual Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference.
Retail Executives
The First 90 Days: Stitch Fix’s New CEO Is Looking at AI and Machine Learning Strengths to Build Long-Term Strategy
Apparel retailer and personalized shopping service Stitch Fix has a new CEO at the helm, and 90 days in, he’s looking at the company’s digital strengths in order to craft a long-term strategy that will build on existing efforts.
Analytics
Hy-Vee Rolls Out Omnichannel Retail Media Network
At Groceryshop 2023 in Las Vegas last week, Hy-Vee unveiled the full version of its retail media network, Hy-Vee RedMedia.
Awards
Dick’s Executive Chairman Ed Stack Named NRF’s Visionary for 2024
The award presentation will take place at the ninth annual NRF Foundation Honors event on January 14 in New York City. Learn more.
Virtual Reality
Walmart and Amazon Investing in Virtual Brand Experiences
Walmart’s no stranger to blending the lines of physical and virtual brand experiences, but the company’s just getting started, according to Walmart metaverse executive Thomas Kang.

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