September 2020

RIS scours the data available to give you a peek at what 2020’s holiday peak season will look like.

Retailers must have their finger on the pulse of the end-user and leverage big-data insights throughout the organization if they are going to compete with the industry’s leaders.

Nike saw digital sales skyrocket 82% in its latest quarter and CEO John Donahoe doesn’t expect consumer habits to revert back. Uncover how Nike’s investments in its app ecosystem, omnichannel fulfillment capabilities and RFID are make it a tech powerhouse.

Lindblom will report directly to John Hartmann, COO and president of Buybuy Baby, and will lead the retailer’s enterprise technology transformation.

RIS takes a deep dive into the current and future states of resale, rental and subscription/membership models and how they are revolutionizing retail in 2020 and beyond.

While COVID-19 has wrought great uncertainty, dramatic shifts in consumer behavior have also unlocked opportunities for savvy retailers. Learn how a next-gen tech infrastructure coupled with strong leadership can help seize these opportunities.

Bankrupt JCPenney is being rescued by mall owners Simon and Brookfield, while off-price pioneer Century 21 Stores is calling it quits.