September 2019

The 5 Emerging Retailers That Matter in 2019
Reformation, Rothy’s, Glossier, Boxed and Outdoor Voices are embracing technology across their enterprises to enable them to focus on what matters: the customer experience.
2019 Advanced Retail Analytics Study: Data-Driven Clarity Minimizes Risks and Optimizes Opportunities
Advanced analytic engines embedded in retail applications can optimize every decision and business process. The RIS Advanced Retail Analytics Study uncovers practical strategies and executable tactics that will guide retailers to maximize sales, inventory, customer engagement, and more.
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Customer Engagement
Store of the Future: A Digital and Emotional Destination
Supply Chain and Merchandising
RFID: The Key to Guarantee Omnichannel Fulfillment Victory
Digital Commerce
Walmart's CIO Is Jumping Ship — See Where He is Heading Next
His new company will gain the benefit of his knowledge of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine vision, machine learning, blockchain, big data and the Internet of Things.
Personalization
Top 10 Retailers That Do Personalization Best
Every retailer wants to customize the shopping experience, but very few have achieved a level of personalization that is both desirable and seamless across channels. According to a recent survey, these retailers have come closest.
Store Systems
How Barnes & Noble College Creates Personalized In-Store Experiences
The retailer operates at nearly 800 campuses across the country and tailors each store to the unique needs of the student body. This RIS exclusive explores how it is able to create distinctive experiences and merchandising arrays at scale.
Analytics
Is Bed, Bath & Beyond Out of Time to Turn Things Around?
Bed, Bath & Beyond has laid out plans to turnaround the retailer's struggling business, while also looking at asset sales. Take a look at its turnaround plans and glean insights from analysis of its recent foot traffic.

RIS' featured content from September 2019, including emerging retailers, hot articles, an infographic on inventory and a special report on the store of the future.