RIS Talks

Stepping Into Success: Viscata’s Data-Fueled Journey To Elevated Customer Experiences
In this conversation with RIS News, Viscata’s operations director, Guillaume Benoit outlines how taking a data-driven approach has allowed the company to improve its handmade products and services, improve return rates, and get closer to the needs of its loyal customer base.
Organic Valley Goes DTC With New Merch Store
Organic Valley is going direct-to-consumer in a new way through the launch of a branded merchandise store intended to support small family farms.

RIS Talks
RIS Talks Inventory Improvement With Belk’s Tim Carney
RIS talks with Tim Carney about his work at Belk, optimizing inventory orders, what he’d like to see change in the retail industry, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive with the retail veteran.
Digital Commerce
Guitar Center's New In-Store Tech Bolsters Omnichannel Experience
Learn how Guitar Center is using retail tech to provide a great online shopping experience – from the aisle of the store.
Analytics
Belk Right Sizes Inventory
Eye-popping analytics technology helps the department store chain optimize apparel in stores.
Customer Engagement
How Frederick’s of Hollywood Uses E-commerce Personalization to Drive Loyalty and Retention
Frederick’s of Hollywood use data-driven experiences to build customer journeys that resonate. Find out how in this exclusive case study.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
RIS Talks: Robin Bornkamp on Lowe’s Supply Chain Transformation
Robin Bornkamp, one of RIS' "Top Women in Retail Tech 2019," is leading supply chain transformation at Lowe’s. Don't miss this exclusive Q&A, in which she discusses technology trends, how to be a key contributor, and Lowe's transformation.
Digital Commerce
RIS Talks With Jetblack Co-Founder Jenny Fleiss on Changing How Consumers Shop
Jennifer Fleiss co-founded Rent the Runway and Jetblack and recently landed on RIS' "Top Women in Retail Tech" list for 2019. In this exclusive Q&A we take a deeper dive into Fleiss' remarkable experience in inventing new ways for consumers to shop.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Myer Puts RFID to the Test
The Australian department store chain demonstrates that inventory visibility and accuracy doesn’t need to be a laborious task.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Homegrown Tech Drives zulily’s Fulfillment Speed
Online retailer zulily launches 100 new sales daily and in 25-30 minutes post order it can ship something out directly to the customer. Learn how.
Customer Engagement
The Retail Prophet Speaks
Famed retail futurist Doug Stephens will take to the NRF stage to discuss the role associates can play in a retailer’s transformation strategy. Check out RIS’ exclusive interview with The Retail Prophet.
Analytics
RIS Talks: Jennifer Skeen of Sun & Ski Sports Shares How She Strives to Innovate Everyday
Digital Commerce
Luxury Shoe Club Launches: Co-Founder Scott Van Valkenburgh Discusses Its Unique Retail Tech
Luxury Shoe Club (LSC) just launched its new membership club, iPhone app and next-generation shoe-trading platform. RIS catches up with co-founder Scott Van Valkenburgh to learn more about the retail technology that went into creating LSC.
Digital Commerce
How Sportsman’s Warehouse Saves the E-Commerce Sale
What if you could not only save the sale, but reengage shoppers when items are out-of-stock online? Uncover how this outdoor sporting goods retailer uses an e-commerce service to make its marketing more personal with the added benefits of improving its assortment planning.

A collection of RIS Talks Q&As with top retail industry leaders.