Research and Reports

5 Myths to Bust about Post-Pandemic Tech Strategy

Retailers are urgently closing gaps and heavily investing in the supply chain, e-commerce and in-store tech, aren’t they? Not exactly, according to the 2021 RIS Retail Technology Study.
Turning Data into Currency

Data has become as valuable a currency to thriving in retail as currency itself. Learn how Stitch Fix, Big Lots, Walgreens and others are cashing in – and how you can catch up.

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The Road to a New World of Retail

In this vibrant, interactive guide, you'll discover how to address retail's biggest challenges to enable trusted, personalized shopping experiences that deliver profitability at scale.
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AWS RETAIL INNOVATION ZONE

Explore how AWS Retail Competency Partners can accelerate your modernization and innovation journey across all areas in the enterprise.
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Bank Partner or Fintech Partner: Which is Retailers’ BNPL Best Bet?

Retailers have multiple choices when it comes to implementing a buy now, pay later (BNPL) program, including partnering with a bank or a fintech. Learn about the differences here.
AI's Critical Role in Powering the Retail Supply Chain

From demand to delivery, and after — uncover how artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are reshaping the supply chain for the future of commerce in this interactive report.
Uniting Inventory for Outstanding Customer Service

Offering omnichannel fulfillment is key to shopper loyalty in today’s retail landscape. However, achieving this comes with the need to be able to identify inventory throughout the supply chain and route it to consumers’ many fulfillment choices.
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Buy Now, Pay Later vs. Traditional Store Financing: A Retail Primer

Find out if buy now, pay later is right for your retail organization, and how best to board the BNPL train.
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Delivering a Flexible, Frictionless BNPL Experience

By implementing an innovative buy now, pay later solution retailers can build customer loyalty and enhance their value proposition.
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AWS Unleashing CX Factor

Unleashing the X factor in customer experience post-Covid demands continually adding next-gen capabilities. Learn the secret to how Prose, lululemon, Hobbycraft and others are staying at the leading edge of CX.
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31st Annual Retail Technology Study

RIS’ highly anticipated benchmark research report ranks the maturity and investment plans of more than 80 different retail technologies. Find out how your tech stack holds up against the industry’s best.
Captivating the Connected Consumer Throughout the Shopper Journey

With the dramatic increase of online sales and click-and-collect in the last year, the shopper journey is no longer linear. Learn more about this new path to purchase and how to capture and retain today’s tech-savvy consumers.
Preparing for the Smart Store of the Future

Find out where clever retailers are making strategic in-store investments to future proof the physical environment and ensure they make good on the promise of an experiential shopping journey.

A collection of featured retail research and reports, including infographics, RIS Roadmaps, Technology Solutions Guides, Special Reports, Benchmark Research, Targeted Research, whitepapers, and more.