Best of NRF 2023: Top 10 Takeaways

As the name implies, the NRF Big Show is mammoth. Three short days is never enough to see everything.

Lowe’s Busts Through Data Silos With Digital Twin Traffic-Tracking Avatars

While digital twin technology has been implemented in the retail industry for years, many CPG and retail brands are just now beginning to understand the true potential, unlocking their transformative ability to leverage data in new ways.

Retail Executives

Nominations Open for CIO of the Year

RIS News is currently accepting nominations for its 12th Annual CIO of the Year Award, a prestigious program that recognizes executives for excellence in retail technology.

Retail Executives
Dollar Tree Names Rick Dreiling New CEO
The company recently announced shifts to its leadership team, with Mike Witynski, previously CEO since 2020, stepping down. Learn about his replacement.
Analytics
Microsoft Bets Billions on DALL-E and ChatGPT Maker OpenAI
Microsoft has announced a "multiyear, multibillion dollar investment” with DALL-E and ChatGPT developer OpenAI, following previous investments in 2019 and 2021.
Machine Learning
What Do Football Teams and Winning Retailers Have in Common? Data-Driven Agility
Witnessing this new age of “data-driven” football, it’s easy to draw parallels with retailing. Learn how they compare.

Tech Transformation Videos
Tech Transformation Video: Steve Peltzman of Forrester Digs Into Consumer Feedback
It takes more than just surveys to understand how shoppers view your experiences.
Tech Transformation Podcasts
Tech Transformation Podcast: Forrester’s Steve Peltzman On What Retailers Can Learn from Other Industries
Understanding how consumers view your retail experiences quickly and accurately is one of the most important parts of serving them, and this means doing a lot more than just surveys.
Workforce Management
Kroger Strengthens Workforce Productivity With AI- and ML-Powered Tools
Kroger is elevating its store leadership and associate experience by tapping advanced tech like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to improve real-time operational decisions.
Walmart Plans Hourly Wage Increase Amidst Competitive Retail Labor Market
Over the next few months, Walmart plans to roll out wage increases and a set of new learning and development opportunities for its workforce. Get the details.
Digital Commerce
Men's Wearhouse and Michael Strahan Tap Mobile App for Personalized Suits
Learn how Men's Wearhouse is utilizing a mobile app to offer a new level of personalization in menswear retail.
Cloud Computing
How Sainsbury's Architects Cloud Space to Understand Data and Meet Price Match Demands
UK-based grocer Sainsbury's has spearheaded a series of Cloud-architecture projects, enabling them to mobilize insights, gain a clearer understanding of their data, and meet dynamic pricing demands.
In Store Experience
Escaping Retail Irrelevance: How The Container Store Is Transforming Its Customer Journey
Differentiation in today’s chaotic and must-be-everywhere-all-at-once commerce environment is difficult to nail down. How can brands break through the noise? Learn how The Container Store is achieving this.
Digital Commerce
Walmart Launches E-commerce Site for SMBs
Walmart’s latest shopping destination targets small and medium businesses (SMBs) and nonprofits, while Amazon nixes AmazonSmile. Get the latest.

Best of NRF 2023: Top 10 Takeaways

Lowe’s Busts Through Data Silos With Digital Twin Traffic-Tracking Avatars

Nominations Open for CIO of the Year

Dollar Tree Names Rick Dreiling New CEO

Microsoft Bets Billions on DALL-E and ChatGPT Maker OpenAI

What Do Football Teams and Winning Retailers Have in Common? Data-Driven Agility

Tech Transformation Video: Steve Peltzman of Forrester Digs Into Consumer Feedback

Tech Transformation Podcast: Forrester’s Steve Peltzman On What Retailers Can Learn from Other Industries

Kroger Strengthens Workforce Productivity With AI- and ML-Powered Tools

Walmart Plans Hourly Wage Increase Amidst Competitive Retail Labor Market

Men's Wearhouse and Michael Strahan Tap Mobile App for Personalized Suits

How Sainsbury's Architects Cloud Space to Understand Data and Meet Price Match Demands

Escaping Retail Irrelevance: How The Container Store Is Transforming Its Customer Journey

Walmart Launches E-commerce Site for SMBs

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Best of NRF 2023: Top 10 Takeaways

Escaping Retail Irrelevance: How The Container Store Is Transforming Its Customer Journey

Lowe’s Busts Through Data Silos With Digital Twin Traffic-Tracking Avatars

Dollar Tree Names Rick Dreiling New CEO

How Sainsbury's Architects Cloud Space to Understand Data and Meet Price Match Demands

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