January 2016 Issue

2016 Store Systems Study: Brave New World of Unified Commerce
Download the 13th Annual Store Systems Study 2016: Tracking the emergence of a new model for technology and delivering a seamless customer experience – unified commerce
The Employee Engagement Imperative

Mobile Commerce
POS Hardware: Driving Customer Experience
Smart card compliance, mobility, and next-gen innovations are at the top of mind for retailers looking at their POS systems plan for 2016. Download this Technology Solutions Guide to explore the current state of POS hardware.
Allocation Planning
The Five Retailers That Matter
These five retailers are pushing the innovation envelope in both technology and strategy and are providing their customers with differentiated service and aligning their strategies to meet shopper demand. Find out why Best Buy, Gamestop, Kroger, Nordstrom and Walgreens matter.
Allocation Planning
Real-Time Inventory Visibility: Informed Decisions are Made When Inventory Data is Available to All
Download this Trendagram to discover how retailers need to operate as a network to have a real-time view into their inventory and make informed decisions.
Human Resources
Workforce Management: The Right Associate at the Right Time Invigorates Customer Experience
Download this Trendagram to discover how having the right employee working at the right time can invigorate the customer's experience, leading to higher sales and customer satisfaction.
Business Intelligence (BI)
IoT Use Cases Remain Cloudy
While less than half of retailers have a clear understanding of the Internet of Things, its potential remains limitless.
Why They Matter
Best Buy, Gamestop, Kroger, Nordstrom and Walgreens are obviously big retail players. See what they are up to and why they were featured in RIS News' 5 Retailers that Matter list.

A collection of news, articles and other featured content about January 2016 Issue.