Special Reports

Evolution of How Consumers Shop

The powerful combination of digital shopping and brick-and-mortar stores creates a multiverse of options for consumers.
Top Grocery Trends 2021: Reinventing the Customer Experience

The key question grocers should be asking themselves as the nation clears the final COVID-19 hurdles is: What just happened? RIS uncovers the top customer experience trends changing the retail landscape today in this interactive report.

AI's Critical Role in Powering the Retail Supply Chain

From demand to delivery, and after — uncover how artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are reshaping the supply chain for the future of commerce in this interactive report.
Changing Shopper Habits and the New Customer Experience

Uncover the top shopper trends for 2020 and beyond in this interactive report and learn how a key group of retail leaders are scoring big wins and leading the evolution of the customer experience.
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The Art & Science of Experiential Retailing

Retail success in the modern era requires a deep connection between the shopper and the retailer — a connection that is built and maintained thanks to memorable experiences.
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Winning the Grocery Wars

In this unique Special Report, RIS uncovers why a small group of retailers are scoring big gains in the battle for consumers and how they are reshaping the competitive landscape.
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The AI-Driven Supply Chain

In order to meet constantly shifting consumer demand and ensure product is where it needs to be, when it needs to be there savvy retailers are turning to AI to power their next-gen supply chains. See what the industry leaders are doing how you can do the same.
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Unlocking Value Across the Supply Chain Through AI

The recent RIS report “The AI-Driven Supply Chain” examines how retail leaders are using AI to power next-generation supply networks from sourcing to last-mile delivery.
8 Evolving Shopper Trends You Need to Know Now

Efficiency and personalization reign supreme as the digital transformation rolls on. Dive into the eight trends and technologies reshaping shopper habits every day and learn how you can stay ahead of the curve and capture fickle consumers.
Store of the Future: A Digital and Emotional Destination
Top Grocery Trends in 2020: Efficient, Focused & Tech-Driven

Uncover the top grocery technology trends for 2020 and beyond in this interactive report and learn how key group of segment leaders are scoring big wins in the battle for customer loyalty.
Best of NRF 2020: Top 10 Takeaways

As the name implies, the NRF Big Show is mammoth. Three short days is never enough to see everything--but never fear. RIS’ annual look at the key sessions, events and trends from this year’s show will catch you up on what you might have missed.
RIS’ NRF Big Show Preview

RIS' annual curated look at the critical events and sessions from retail's biggest event of the year. Check out this must-read resource before you hit the show floor.
Engaging Mobile Tech for Shoppers and Associates

Retailers need an enterprise-wide, unified mobile strategy to be successful.

RIS Special Reports feature in-depth reporting and analysis on a range
of topics that are impacting retail.