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RIS’ fifth annual look at the top women in retail technology salutes the female technologists redefining the industry that touches the lives of millions of consumers. Read about their latest retail technology projects, greatest accomplishments, what they think will impact retail’s future, and more.

“Commercializing our technologies and capabilities helps us sustainably reinvest back into our customer value proposition," John Furner, CEO of Walmart U.S. said as Walmart announces it's entering the retail tech sales business. Get the details.

Samir Desai has been named chief digital and technology officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., a new role for the company.

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Walmart’s Cloud Powered Checkout (CPC) system, built using a microservices strategy, changed the entire point of sale landscape for the global retailer. Learn more about Walmart’s POS journey.

Most recently vice president of e-commerce at CVS Health, this retail executive is taking the reins of Bluemercury.

With consumers’ ongoing desire to shop online, e-commerce returns present a great opportunity for increased sales and reinforcing customer loyalty, but retailers are missing the mark when it comes to the returns experience.

Learn how The Home Depot will expand on its digital transformation and further blend its physical and digital environments.

The retailer, which operates 80 stores in 20 U.S. states, has tapped Jesta I.S., a developer and provider of modular cloud solutions and unified ERP for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.

Sam’s Club is piloting new Scan & Go technology and is allowing members nationwide to demo the Scan & Go feature without downloading the Sam’s Club app onto their devices. Learn more.

7‑Eleven has expanded Mobile Checkout technology to more than 2,500 new stores, with plans to equip the full U.S. fleet by next year. It's also blasting a Slurpee into a space.

Big Lots has appointed a new CTO to replace Stew Wenerstrom who will be officially retiring in October following a transition period.

Valerie Jabbar has been named senior VP of The Kroger Co., succeeding the retiring Steve McKinney.

A former partner at McKinsey & Company has joined the Fossil Group to lead the retailer’s digital initiatives. Find out who snagged the new role.

Save A Lot has tapped Aruba to help facilitate its transition to a wholesale model, deploying the infrastructure in its St. Louis headquarters, 13 wholesale distribution centers, and nearly 1,000 retail stores in 32 states.

Levi’s investments in artificial intelligence to improve both customer experience and demand forecasting are paying off, and the company will prioritize its fulfillment capabilities to further leverage stores and distribution centers in order to manage its digital growth.    

Belk is shuffling its leadership team — mostly notably including a new CEO — as the department store plots a post-bankruptcy future.  

Vera Bradley shared more details about the steps it’s taking to boost its in-person and virtual customer service and experience capabilities.

Natural Grocers has updated its loyalty program with new features and incentives.

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