Research and Reports

Customer Data Is Transforming Retail

True digital transformation can only take place when retailers have a 360-degree view of the consumer. Download this exclusive infographic to discover how having unified customer data allows retailers to personalize shoppers’ experiences and target them at the right time via the right channel.

EMV Key Deadlines

Retailers that sell fuel face two critical, fast-approaching deadlines to upgrade their technology, and the available resources to meet them are in short supply. But the smart ones aren’t just complying with these requirements: They’re leveraging the changes to take their networks to the next level and drive their businesses forward. Find out how.

Forecast Accuracy: Why It Matters and How to Improve It

Brick by brick every major business decision is built on the foundation of demand forecasts. However, forecast accuracy is something that is rarely talked about, except within supply chain organizations.

Empowerment Defines the Future of Retail

Retailers are scrambling to create frictionless models that foster engagement, but many are hobbled by legacy store technology. Uncover how retail-as-a-service finally delivers the omnichannel promise by giving the control to retailers.

The Dynamic DC and the Demand-Driven Supply Chain

The technology exists today to efficiently — and expediently when necessary — flow both retail store and e-commerce orders orders through the same facility.

Winning the Grocery Wars

In this unique Special Report, RIS uncovers why a small group of retailers are scoring big gains in the battle for consumers and how they are reshaping the competitive landscape. Join us as we examine consumer behaviors in grocery retail and the significant steps retailers are taking and the technologies they are implementing to respond to them.

The Digital Supply Chain: Unified and Strong

Do you want to improve the customer experience and alleviate everyday issues bogging down operations? Learn how integrated supply chain technology incorporating real-time information and management capabilities can help.

Digital Transformation: Enabling Modern Retail Services

In order to deliver a more modern customer experience and retailer services that increase engagement, retailers need to marry front-end operations to back-end operations. Download this exclusive infographic to discover how to suceed by building efficient digital processes on both side

Engaging Mobile Tech for Shoppers and Associates

Retailers need an enterprise-wide, unified mobile strategy to be successful. This special report paints a picture of the mobile tech that’s captivating both shoppers and associates, as well as where the future of mobility is headed, leaving you with inspiration and tactics to perfect your own mobile retail strategy.

Getting the Most out of Click and Collect

If you are going to offer buy online, pickup in store you need to do it right. Hear from an industry visionary on how to perfect your offering.

Making the “Net” Work for the Store of the Future

Data analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, and voice commerce are shaping the store of the future. Yet these next-gen retail experiences aren’t possible without a powerful network keeping you connected to the cloud.

Thinking Outside of the Box and Outside of Silos

Read this case study to find out how a large discount retailer was able to think outside of the box and outside of silos, saving time and money.

2019 Advanced Retail Analytics Study: Data-Driven Clarity Minimizes Risks and Optimizes Opportunities

Advanced analytic engines embedded in retail applications can optimize every decision and business process. The RIS Advanced Retail Analytics Study uncovers practical strategies and executable tactics that will guide retailers to maximize sales, inventory, customer engagement, and more.

Store of the Future: A Digital and Emotional Destination

The writing is on the digital display wall: the physical store of the future must be infused with technology if it’s going to survive. This exclusive RIS special report explores how retailers are rethinking their brick-and-mortar models and piloting new tech solutions today in order to develop the flourishing store of tomorrow.

Research and Reports