RIS News | Retail Info Systems News

Thank you for being an essential part of our community. RIS News parent company EnsembleIQ has made the strategic decision to expand sister brand Chain Store Age to serve the RIS News community. As a result, we will no longer be updating this LinkedIn page. Follow Chain Store Age on LinkedIn for retail technology news and insights, as well as for coverage of corporate strategies, capital expenditures, and all areas of retail operations. https://lnkd.in/gM4QRbVu

The 2024 RIS Software LeaderBoard aims to help retailers as they seek solutions to meet the industry’s rapid evolution and pivot to meet ever-shifting customer and associate preferences. 💡 The annual must-read report, now in its 23rd year, ranks the best of the best in retail technology. The LeaderBoard’s unique head-to-head software rankings provide an essential and unwavering tool for making smart investment decisions. 🏆Download to see where your trusted providers rank: https://ow.ly/1fFR50QT5WI #LeaderBoard2024 #retailtech #software Celerant Technology ECRS (ECR Software Corporation) Infor Toshiba

We’re excited to announce Ashok Viswanathan, Ph.D., director of supply chain analytics at Best Buy, as our retail co-chair. We also have an impressive lineup of leaders from major retail companies like SEPHORA, Lowe's Companies, Inc.’s, Tractor Supply Company, and more! See the full list ⬇ #AnalyticsUnite2024 #Retail #RetailNews

The countdown is on for Analytics Unite 2024 in May. Link below to register, if you are attending I’ll see you in Chicago! Register: https://lnkd.in/gTJWyKdh #AnalyticsUnite2024

Spotted in (almost) action! Read our coverage on this tech here: https://lnkd.in/e6UrfxPN

In this exclusive conversation with RIS News' editor Maia Jenkins, Benjamin Ellison, Sam's Club senior director of in-club products, highlights the transformative impact of its MyClub, Own Your Inventory, and Fresh apps. 📱 Learn how workforce management tech additions and build-outs play a crucial role in boosting operational efficiency, freeing up associates and managers for value-added tasks, and ultimately enhancing the overall member experience within Sam's Club. The interview ➡ https://lnkd.in/e-6XkGX5 #workforcemanagement #samsclub #labor #retail #retailnews

Babies"R"Us is coming to 200 Kohl's’s stores this fall, with the first location set to open in August. 🍼 The Kohl’s partnership with Babies R Us owner WHP Global will bring baby merchandise to a limited number of locations in a shop-in-shop format, as the company has done with SEPHORA. Get the details ➡ https://lnkd.in/dH2fuNPG #retail #retailnews #babiesrus #kohls #storestrategy

On the latest episode of RIS News | Retail Info Systems News and CGT - Consumer Goods Technology's podcast, it was a real pleasure to chat with James Reid, chief innovation officer of AllSaints. James was kind enough to not only share what the company is up to now but also big plans for the future, covering everything from the development and success of the AllSaints app – and rewarding the ultra-engaged consumers that this channel provides – to navigating and maintaining the brand's unified commerce approach. Listen to learn: ✨ What 'innovation' means to James, as a chief innovation officer at a large global brand. 📱 How AllSaints makes use of its consumer app's ability to identify highly engaged customers -- and how they reward this engagement! 🌍 How AllSaints maintains its brand DNA while meeting the needs of specific regions. 📅 What the brand has coming up this year and beyond. Listen, like, download, and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gsSyZC3M #techtransformation #podcast #omnichannel #unifiedcommerce #retail #cpg

🆕🎙️Today, RIS News | Retail Info Systems News published the latest episode of its Tech Transformation podcast, featuring an exclusive conversation with NewStore customer (and AllSaints CIO) James Reid. Hosted by Maia Jenkins, the interview covered a wide range of topics, including: 👨💼 James' responsibilities as the CIO of a global retail brand 📱 The launch of the AllSaints shopping app 📈 How this channel drives value for both the brand and its customers  ♾️ The difference between “omnichannel” and “unified commerce”  🌎 Maintaining consistent and engaging customer experiences across regions  🔮 What’s ahead for AllSaints in 2024 and beyond Hit the link below to listen 🎧 . And don’t forget to subscribe to RIS News, so you don’t miss out on any future episodes  👇 https://lnkd.in/divDkMad #retailinsights #retailinnovation #leadershipinretail #retailstrategy #unifiedcommerce #omnichannelretail #podcast

We’re seeing continuous investment in the retail space, with companies like Lowe's Companies, Inc., Family Dollar, Walmart, and Grupo Comercial Control the latest to dive into tech that streamlines operations. Take a look at how these retailers are using technologies to elevate merchandising strategies, improve inventory planning, elevate accessibility to data, and more. Get more details 👉 https://ow.ly/vYSJ50QRvoC #retail #retailnews #technology #digitalinnovation