RIS Talks

If you haven’t evolved your annual employee review process in the last two years, it’s probably time to start.

Making artificial intelligence part of the workforce has generated many benefits for the menswear retailer, but it took getting past preconceived notions of what great customer service is. Ian Rosen, EVP of digital & strategy, explains.

If you want to know where the retail industry is headed, look no further than what RIS’ 2021 retail influencers have to say.

The CGT/RIS Executive Council member shares what’s key for today’s brands when it comes developing a data strategy, the future of social commerce, the potential of blockchain and more.

We checked in with Guy Yehiav, general manager of Zebra Analytics and a member of the CGT/RIS Executive Council, to get his perspective on the promise of AI in retail and consumer goods, as well as some of the ways companies are leveraging prescriptive analytics right now.

Another holiday season is here and retailers still have a lot of uncertainty to contend with when crafting their holiday retail strategies. Here to help, RIS is arming retailers with our second annual guide to peak selling season.

Ahead of news that Schnuck Markets, Inc. is bringing Tally robots to all 111 stores, RIS talks with Dave Steck, VP of IT Infrastructure and App Development, to learn how the grocer went from pilot to full-scale rollout and what benefits AI-powered inventory management tech will bring.

RIS talks with Sephora about the AI tech developed in-house to help all its customers find their best foundation match, as part of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments.

Wireless communications retailer Mobile Destination has turned to gamification as part of its workforce management investments, resulting in a sales lift of 20%.

Footwear retailer Fleet Feet is leaning into social media and search advertising to not only drive digital sales but also propel people into its stores.  

Godbole shares what it’s been like to not only command Lowe's tech advancements during the pandemic, but also how the company is engaging consumers and navigating today’s supply chain challenges through the use of in-house technology. 

The denim retailer has been able to reduce its return rates by nearly 50%, as well as increase conversions and right-size its inventory levels through virtual try-on technology and recommendations.