Workforce Management

Retailers Like Ulta, Stitch Fix, Build a Bear, Foot Locker Bridge Physical and Digital Overhauls
In order to keep up with their flexible shopping habits, retailers have had to overhaul their experiences, transforming all touchpoints to deliver an improved presence that considers both physical and in-store capabilities. See what these companies are doing.
How Half Price Books Handles The Holiday Season Crunch
The holiday season is in full swing, and many shoppers will be scouring bookstores in search of the perfect gift. In this conversation with RIS News, Kathy Doyle Thomas, president of the nation's largest independent bookseller, Half Price Books, shares how they're prepping for the busiest time of year.

Tis the Season for Retail Talent: Attracting, Hiring and Retaining Frontline Holiday Staff

In this special report, learn how retailers like Walmart, Starbucks, REI, and Target are leveraging technology to strategize for seasonal hiring success this year, and beyond.
Building (and Keeping!) The Retail Dream Team

In this infographic, delve into next-generation workforce strategies that will not only help in recruiting top retail talent but also ensure team members stay committed and motivated.
Starbucks Elevates the Employee Experience Through Extended Benefits

Starbucks is making strides to offer a more compelling value proposition to its associates, building out its benefits based on feedback gathered from its employees.
Empowering Seasonal Employees: Where Streamlined Processes Come Into Play

This year, it’s predicted that retailers will add 410,000 seasonal positions to absolve pressures that come with the holidays. With the annual influx of hires comes the need for stores to streamline training and communication as a means of empowering employees.
Boba Tea Invests in AI-Powered Workforce Tech

Specialty tea retailer Boba Tea Company is elevating its workforce strategies, tapping into artificial intelligence to power its HR and payroll efforts.
Empowering Associates, Delighting Shoppers: AllSaints' CIO Talks Global Evolutions in Employee and Customer Experience

In this conversation with RIS News, AllSaints CIO, James Reid, outlines how the fashion brand is taking a unified commerce approach to digital transformation and improving both employee and shopper experience alike through strategic tech investments.
REI Opens Distribution Center That Prioritizes Employee Experience and Sustainability

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op has started fulfillment from its new DC in Lebanon, TN. Learn how the facility's design and operations prioritize the employee experience while setting a new standard to fight the climate crisis.
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Jennifer Short, VP of Workforce Strategies, Southeastern Grocers, Named a Top Woman in Retail Tech

Short has been named a RIS Top Woman in Retail Tech in recognition of her innovative development and deployment of workforce technologies at Southeastern Grocers.

Workforce Management

Retailers Like Ulta, Stitch Fix, Build a Bear, Foot Locker Bridge Physical and Digital Overhauls

How Half Price Books Handles The Holiday Season Crunch

Tis the Season for Retail Talent: Attracting, Hiring and Retaining Frontline Holiday Staff

Building (and Keeping!) The Retail Dream Team

Starbucks Elevates the Employee Experience Through Extended Benefits

Empowering Seasonal Employees: Where Streamlined Processes Come Into Play

Boba Tea Invests in AI-Powered Workforce Tech

Empowering Associates, Delighting Shoppers: AllSaints' CIO Talks Global Evolutions in Employee and Customer Experience

REI Opens Distribution Center That Prioritizes Employee Experience and Sustainability

Jennifer Short, VP of Workforce Strategies, Southeastern Grocers, Named a Top Woman in Retail Tech