September 2020

2020 Holiday Retail Forecasts and Predictions

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

‘Digital is the New Normal,’ Nike CEO Says

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.

Scott Lindblom Joins Bed Bath & Beyond as Chief Technology Officer

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

Harnessing Analytics to Maximize Profits

In today’s retail environment, everyday analytics can provide retailers the winning edge needed to grow sales and scale the retail enterprise.

Challenges of the Convenience Store

The U.S. convenience store industry brought in more than $648 billion in sales last year.

Fireside Chat: Making the Most of Customer Data

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.

Resale, Rental and Subscription Models Revolutionize Retail

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.

Mall Owners Set to Buy JCPenney, Century 21 Closing All Stores

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

How One Retailer’s Digital Transformation Readied it for 50% E-Com Growth During COVID-19

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.