As 2019 comes to an end, RIS takes a look back at the top-read articles and retail news of the year, which provides insight into what’s most important to you, our loyal readers.  

Truth be told, our readers have been highly interested in store closings this year, indicating upheaval in the retail landscape has been on many minds. So much in fact, that we’ve broken out our top five store closings articles for your review, running the top 10 articles of the year that remain, below.

Beyond news of stores shutting their doors, our readers were interested in learning how major retail players, Neiman Marcus and Walmart, opened next-gen retail stores this year.  Additionally, as retailers continue to seek out the latest retail technology advances, you helped articles about the technology redefining Loblaw, Costco and Lowe’s make the cut.

Finally, you clamored to learn about top tech leaders paving the way for the retail industry and caught up on the 2019 Big Show.

Without further ado, here are the top ten articles of 2019: