Special Reports

Learn how consumer goods companies and retailers like Kimberly-Clark, ConAgra, Walmart, and more are creating agile, adaptable organizations through new ways of thinking and new technologies.

In this interactive report, RIS explores how retailers' strategic workforce technology investments are holding up amidst ongoing economic pressures and labor shortages, laying out a roadmap for future priorities and areas of opportunity.

As the name implies, the NRF Big Show is mammoth. Three short days is never enough to see everything. Don't worry, RIS’ annual top takeaways from The Big Show 2023, presented in 10-not-to-be-missed highlights from keynote presentations, to session coverage and eye-catching booths, to the consumer product showcase, and NRF tech and research announcements, will fill you in on what you missed.

The annual agenda from RIS is your curated collection of must-see events and sessions from retail's biggest event of the year. Check out this critical resource before you hit the show floor.

Almost half of U.S. frontline retail employees are thinking of leaving their jobs in the next few months. Learn how retailers are navigating this talent crunch by offering more flexibility, personalized benefits, and a powerful, people-centric culture.

In this interactive report, RIS explores how retailers can embrace innovation and technology that strengthens and modernizes the workforce, incentivizes staff loyalty, and bolsters recruiting efforts, ultimately creating a more powerful consumer experience. Learn more.

Uncover the top grocery retailer technology trends for 2022 and beyond, and learn how key retail leaders are empowering sticky shopper habits and improving the grocery shopping experience.

Reinventing the supply chain is underway — RIS explores how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are sculpting new supply chain models in this interactive report.