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RIS CIO of the Year 2023
RIS has been bestowing its prestigious CIO of the Year Award for the retail industry’s most influential and innovative technologist for over a decade. This year, we are thrilled to present this award to Seemantini Godbole, CIO of Lowe’s.
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.

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Walgreens Needs a New CEO
Rosalind Brewer will be stepping down as Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) CEO and board member, effective August 31, 2023. Ginger Graham, currently the lead independent director of WBA, will serve as interim CEO.
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Crate & Barrel to Double Size of Technology Team and Build New Tech Stack
Crate & Barrel has unveiled a multi-year investment plan aimed at developing tech talent and optimizing the customer experience.
Infographics
Beyond the Hype: How AI is Reshaping Retail & CPG Marketing
Learn how leading brands like Coca-Cola, Amazon, Colgate-Palmolive, Wayfair, Albertsons, and more are trailblazing new path through the innovative use of generative AI, and gain an understanding of the broader opportunities and challenges of AI in marketing.
Value Chain
The Digital and Tech Investments in JCPenney’s $1 Billion Reinvestment Plan
JCPenney announced a multi-year, self-funded reinvestment plan during a virtual briefing Thursday, and included details on technology and digital investments as part of the larger plan.
Events
Leaders from Estee Lauder Companies, Kellogg’s, and More to Share Insights at the Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit
Athlete and Hustle Clean CEO Justin Forsett will inspire and motivate, alongside leaders from retail and consumer goods companies discussing innovative strategies and how to leverage next-generation technology.
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Best Buy Experiences Second Quarter Declines; Invests Further in Technology, Member Benefits
Best Buy has experienced second-quarter declines while investing in technology and expanding consumer benefit programs.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
From Lattes to Doughnuts for Dogs – A Look at All Things Pumpkin Spice 2023
Before every child has walked through the doors for their first day of school, the unofficial end of summer has been ushered in by all things pumpkin.
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Adore Me Harnesses AI for Elevated Team Synergy and Collaboration
The direct-to-consumer lingerie brand, owned by Victoria’s Secret, is broadening its use of generative AI to enhance customer experiences, craft marketing materials, and accelerate the pace of innovation.
Tech Transformation Videos
Mark Kirkham of PepsiCo on the Evolving Use of Data
Mark Kirkham, SVP and CMO of PepsiCo's International Beverages business, discusses the evolution of data usage, particularly in partnerships with retailers.
Retail Executives
Giant Eagle Names Bill Artman CEO
The grocery retailer has named Artman its permanent CEO.
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Estée Lauder Expands Use of Generative AI with Google Cloud
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is expanding its Cloud presence and increasing its use of generative AI with a view to building out digital experiences across its collection of brands.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Nordstrom to Ramp up RFID in Supply Chain Optimization Plans
Nordstrom announced plans to build on their supply chain optimization initiatives, including boosting radio-frequency identification (RFID) initiatives while continuing to enhance inventory productivity and returns processing.

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