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Top Women in Retail Tech 2022
RIS’ sixth annual look at the top women in retail technology salutes the female technologists redefining the industry. Learn which women are being honored for deploying game-changing solutions, leading exceptional teams, and reimagining retail.
Nominations are Open for the 2022 Influentials!
RIS News is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting nominations for its “Influentials: Top 10 Movers and Shakers in Retail” feature.

Digital Transformation
Ulta Beauty’s New Prisma Ventures to Tap Into Power of Emerging Tech
The company has launched its own digital innovation fund, Prima Ventures, which will invest $20 million in emerging tech startups that are looking to reshape the future of online and in-store experiences. Learn more.
Tech Transformation Videos
Tech Transformation Video: Ash Mehra On Freeing Data From Silos To Meet Consumer Needs
We sit down with Ash Mehra to explore where more work is needed to break down internal silos to advance digital transformation.
Tech Transformation Podcasts
Tech Transformation Podcast: Ash Mehra On Busting Silos for the Consumer of Tomorrow
We chat with Ash Mehra, most recently CDIO of Packable, and also previously CDIO of North America at Mondelez International, about advancing digital transformation and preparing for future consumer needs.
In Store Experience
Best Buy Embraces Digital Experiences With New Small-Format Store
The company is encouraging consumers to do everything from shop and get tech advice digitally while in the store. Learn more.
Retail Executives
Nordstrom Expands Senior Exec Team With Deniz Anders and Nina Barjesteh
Nordstrom is beefing up its marketing and private label efforts, naming two new senior executives to the leadership team.
Retail Executives
EnsembleIQ Strengthens Content Team, Promotes Jamie Goodman to Editor-in-Chief of RIS
In this position, Goodman will oversee editorial operations to grow content offerings for retail information technology leaders. Learn more.
Retail Executives
Gardiner Taking on Tractor Supply Marketing, Silvestre Leading Supply Chain Transformation at Southern Glazer’s
Two retail companies are bolstering their executive leadership team. Tractor Supply Company has named a new SVP and chief marketing officer, while Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has a new senior vice president of supply chain and operations strategy. Learn more.
Store Systems
Rite Aid Opens New Modern Headquarters in Philadelphia
Learn how the Rite Aid Collaboration Center will bring Rite Aid’s remote corporate workforce and associates together in a modern space with state-of-the-art amenities.
Store Systems
Standing Out in the Crowd: How to Develop and Preserve the Best Workforce
On July 21st, learn how retailers can create a robust hiring strategy that takes DEI into consideration, minimizes time-consuming tasks, improves employee and customer experiences, and, ultimately, helps your company stand out by building a reputation of loyalty that boosts recruiting and retention
Tech Transformation Podcasts
Tech Transformation Podcast: Kreg Tool's John Bertrand On Investing in Data, Tech & Individual Awesomeness
Learn from John Bertrand, VP and CIO of Kreg Tool Company, about where they're investing to prepare for the consumer of tomorrow and how they’re retaining top tech talent to do so.
Security
Fraudsters Think Account Takeover Is Easy Street. Make It a Dead End.
Account takeover fraud is not new, but it is growing. Learn how retailers can be proactive to eliminate risk.
Store Systems
Sephora CTO Sree Sreedhararaj Reveals the Beauty Retailer’s Digital Dominance Journey
Sephora is taking “the next step in its digital dominance journey,” Sree Sreedhararaj, chief technology officer of Sephora, tells RIS. Learn what this means in an exclusive interview about the beauty retailer’s digital architecture growth.

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