Supply Chain and Merchandising

5G Will Be a ‘Big Deal’ For Retailers — And They’re Ready For It

Retailers have heavily invested in reimagining a smart store experience. How have nimble sellers equipped their stores with technology amid the health crisis — and how are lackluster retailers keeping up?
The Container Store Transforms Its Post-Purchase E-Commerce Experience

The Container Store is working to simplify the post-purchase experience for consumers and instill confidence in their e-commerce interactions at every touchpoint.

Vera Bradley Taps thredUP For Resale Plan

Learn what Vera Bradley's resale experience will entail as consumers plan to travel, socialize or get back to work and school again soon.
Southern Glazer’s Hits 1M Mark With Proof

Through its Proof digital ecosystem, the alcohol distributor is expanding the way its customers can find new products, in turn increasing exposure for supplier brands and enabling its salesforce to build value-added consultative selling relationships.
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Turning Data into Currency

Data has become as valuable a currency to thriving in retail as currency itself. Learn how Stitch Fix, Big Lots, Walgreens and others are cashing in – and how you can catch up.
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The Road to a New World of Retail

In this vibrant, interactive guide, you'll discover how to address retail's biggest challenges to enable trusted, personalized shopping experiences that deliver profitability at scale.
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AWS RETAIL INNOVATION ZONE

Explore how AWS Retail Competency Partners can accelerate your modernization and innovation journey across all areas in the enterprise.
From Demand to Delivery: Harnessing AI in the Retail Supply Chain

With inventory flying in and out of stores and warehouses, retailers need to tap new technologies to manage orders, stock and demand. So how can artificial intelligence (AI) help power the modern retail supply chain? Join this webinar to dive into RIS’ special report “AI's Critical Role in Powering the Retail Supply Chain” and explore why data is a critical component and how technology is reshaping the supply chain from demand to delivery.
Marks & Spencer Re-Engineering Supply Chain To Meet Changing Shopper Patterns

British food, apparel and home goods retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has teamed with Blue Yonder to reduce costs and improve stock flow in its supply chain.
Amazon to Open First Robotics Fulfillment Center in Louisiana

Amazon.com plans to open its first robotics fulfillment center in Louisiana, creating over 1,000 new, full-time jobs.
3 Ways to Combat Online Shopping Cart Abandonment During COVID-19

By being transparent about costs, offering flexible payment and checkout options, and improving website usability, online retailers can tackle the cart abandonment problem and set themselves up for success in an increasingly competitive e-commerce environment.
Finding Profit in Omnichannel

Increasing profitability for omnichannel requires rethinking and retooling the merchandising and supply chain operations.
Top 5 Grocery Retailers of 2021

In a year of upheaval, retailers have had many ups and downs, but it is safe to say the grocery segment has been completely transformed. RIS provides a deep dive into the five grocery store chains that scored highest in the full Top 100 report and have helped shape the industry.
What Walgreens’ Nationwide Same-Day, 2-Hour Delivery Means for Retail

As Walgreens introduces nationwide delivery in under two hours, retail experts weigh in on the last-mile delivery wars.

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