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RIS CIO of the Year 2023
RIS has been bestowing its prestigious CIO of the Year Award for the retail industry’s most influential and innovative technologist for over a decade. This year, we are thrilled to present this award to Seemantini Godbole, CIO of Lowe’s.
Holiday Retail Forecasts and Predictions 2023
For retailers, the holiday season is here. Succeeding in the next few months and into 2024 requires analyzing and understanding shoppers. Here to help retailers strategize, RIS presents our fourth annual guide to peak selling season.

Awards
Dick’s Executive Chairman Ed Stack Named NRF’s Visionary for 2024
The award presentation will take place at the ninth annual NRF Foundation Honors event on January 14 in New York City. Learn more.
Retail Executives
Bloomingdale’s and Express Get New CEOs
Olivier Bron is taking on the role of CEO at Bloomingdale’s (owned by Macy’s) while Stewart Glendinning becomes CEO and a member of the board of directors at Express. Learn about the roles.
Retail Executives
rue21 Names Scott Saeger CIO
Saeger will oversee strategic planning and execution of rue21’s business applications and operations. Learn more.
Latest Retail News
BJ’s Names Anjana Harve New CIO and EVP
Harve has been appointed executive vice president and chief information officer at BJ's Wholesale Club, effective immediately.
Security
How To Get a Jump-Start On PCI DSS 4.0 Regulations
While there is a generous grace period, many organizations will need considerable time to implement the necessary safeguards to maintain PCI DSS compliance once enforcement begins.
Retail Executives
SpartanNash Pushes Forward on Merchandising Investments, Tapping AI and Expanding Leadership Team
Grocery retailer SpartanNash is making progress on its goal to overhaul its merchandising efforts, now tapping artificial intelligence to bolster strategies and naming Bennett Morgan to EVP, chief merchandising officer.
In Store Experience
Sneak Peek: Indigo to Open New Concept Store
Canadian book and lifestyle retailer Indigo Books & Music Inc. will open a new concept this fall. RIS gives details on the tech inside.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Dollar General Reports on End to End Supply Chain Transformation, Digital Transformation, Falls Short on Earnings
Dollar General Corp. released its second-quarter financial results, detailing growth, expansion, and recent promotions.
Latest Retail News
Walgreens Needs a New CEO
Rosalind Brewer will be stepping down as Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) CEO and board member, effective August 31, 2023. Ginger Graham, currently the lead independent director of WBA, will serve as interim CEO.
Sponsored
Point of Sale
Curbing Cash Leakage to Save Millions in Supplier Overpayments
A major US retailer, renowned for its chain of hypermarkets and department stores, sought to revamp its post-payment audit program. The goal? To maximize lost revenue recovery and minimize future leakages.
Value Chain
The Digital and Tech Investments in JCPenney’s $1 Billion Reinvestment Plan
JCPenney announced a multi-year, self-funded reinvestment plan during a virtual briefing Thursday, and included details on technology and digital investments as part of the larger plan.
Retail Executives
Giant Eagle Names Bill Artman CEO
The grocery retailer has named Artman its permanent CEO.

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