March 2020

30th Annual Retail Technology Study: Investing In the Data-Fueled Future
For 30 years RIS has been benchmarking retail’s tech maturity with its annual Retail Technology Study. For the 30th anniversary we carry on the tradition and dive deep into the modern retail tech stack, exploring more than 80 different technologies.
Smart Integration of Automation: Using a WES to Incorporate New Technologies in Fulfillment Centers
The supply chain is still dramatically changing and tight labor markets and increasing fulfillment speed requirements are pushing warehouse operators to explore new automation technologies. However, retailers can’t just handpick automation solutions and drop them into the distribution center. Learn how to implement automation technologies that are redefining the warehouse and helping retailers overcome labor challenges.

Shopper Habits Shift Due to Coronavirus, EIQ Survey Finds

An uptick in online food shopping due to the coronavirus is just one of the findings from a grocery shopper survey conducted this week by Path to Purchase Institute. Another might surprise you: The most trusted retailer during this time.
Struggling to Deliver: Amazon Halts Shipments of Non-Essential Goods and Adds 100,000 Positions

As delivery demand surges amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports of Amazon’s struggles to keep consumers’ orders coming are beginning to surface. Find out how the e-commerce giant is stepping up to meet the challenge.
Retailing Post-Coronavirus: What to Expect

An altered landscape will emerge for both consumers and retailers after Covid-19 passes. Here’s a look at some long-lasting effects to plan for.

30th Annual Retail Technology Study: Investing In the Data-Fueled Future