Paul Smith’s head of digital, Hannah Bennett, describes how migration to MACH architecture allowed the team to stay true to the brand's 50-year legacy while optimizing its online presence.
Romney Stewart, chief operating officer for Dirty Dough, discusses how the company uses technology to support operational training and company branding, while also living by its motto "proudly unique, inside and out."
Another holiday season is here and retailers still have a lot of uncertainty to contend with when crafting their holiday retail strategies. Here to help, RIS is arming retailers with our second annual guide to peak selling season.
Ahead of news that Schnuck Markets, Inc. is bringing Tally robots to all 111 stores, RIS talks with Dave Steck, VP of IT Infrastructure and App Development, to learn how the grocer went from pilot to full-scale rollout and what benefits AI-powered inventory management tech will bring.
RIS talks with Sephora about the AI tech developed in-house to help all its customers find their best foundation match, as part of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments.
Wireless communications retailer Mobile Destination has turned to gamification as part of its workforce management investments, resulting in a sales lift of 20%.
Footwear retailer Fleet Feet is leaning into social media and search advertising to not only drive digital sales but also propel people into its stores.
Godbole shares what it’s been like to not only command Lowe's tech advancements during the pandemic, but also how the company is engaging consumers and navigating today’s supply chain challenges through the use of in-house technology.
The denim retailer has been able to reduce its return rates by nearly 50%, as well as increase conversions and right-size its inventory levels through virtual try-on technology and recommendations.
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.
Shoppers are used to the ease of online shopping and the depth of information digital commerce provides on products and retailers' values. But stores are still are core part of most retailers’ strategy and should be a living representation of the brand.
When Freshly, the Nestle-owned subscription service focused on delivery healthy prepared meals, wanted to boost its personalization efforts, the company knew it had to get a better grip on its data management.
While it’s unclear how much of the pandemic-prompted digital disruption has staying power, it’s safe to say consumers have gotten a taste of the potential of tech-enabled convenience, and they like what they see.
Learn how the retailer's implementation resulted in not only bringing its customer service response times to previously unheard-of levels, but also prompted a meaningful cultural shift among its team members.
A collection of RIS Talks Q&As with top retail industry leaders.