Retail IT

The 150-store-strong sporting goods retailer is transitioning away from traditional data storage. See which cloud services provider it is partnering with and how the next-gen solution suite will help Modell’s win in a highly competitive market. ... read more

The online giant has announced plans to build a one-million-square-feet fulfillment center and onboard 500 new full-time workers. See where Amazon is planning to break ground. ... read more

The majority of loyalty programs are simply not keeping pace with the needs and expectations of today’s shopper. Built on an understanding of your customers, a winning loyalty strategy puts the customer first to drive business growth. Here are ten steps to build a successful loyalty strategy. ... read more

Walmart continues to blur the line between physical and digital with a new digital enhancement to its holiday toy catalog. Find out how the new feature adds a new level of cool and convenience to the traditional print catalog. ... read more

RTR customers can now return rental at nearly 30 Nordstrom locations across the nation. See where the instant drop-off service is being implemented and what it means for the future of both brands. ... read more

After a two-year pilot, Nike announced it will no longer sell its products through Amazon. Find out why the athletic apparel retailer is cutting ties with the marketplace. ... read more

Having proper data on individual consumers and streamlining digital operations is a start to mastering the personalization challenge. Hear how Kroger and Ahold Delhaize Co. are utilizing these tactics to their advantage. ... read more

A little over a year after CEO Jill Soltau took the reins of JCPenney, the retailer is still struggling to implement a turnaround. Hear the retailer’s plans for visual merchandising and e-commerce improvements as 2020 looms ahead. ... read more

Walmart has named Kathryn McLay as the new chief executive of Sam's Club. Get the details. ... read more

The new time clock allows retailers to personalize the experience for each employee providing key information and individual metrics during check-in and check-out. ... read more

Register now! Date: Dec 12, 2.019 @ 2 PM EST In this unique RIS News webinar, grocery is singled out as the hottest segment in retail for tech-driven innovation. ... read more

All of the great content you have come to expect from Apparel Magazine is now being provided by RIS, the leading source for retail technology news and insights for more than 25 years.  ... read more

When retail businesses fail to pay invoices on time, it’s not necessarily caused by a cash-flow problem. Typically, it’s because they struggle with data from hundreds of suppliers. Retailers of all sizes can master invoice management with these few strategies. ... read more

Store pickup is the heart of Loblaws’ PC Express success, and now the Canadian grocer is testing new innovations around the service, pushing the boundaries of its efficiency and convenience. Find out how Loblaws is seeking to redefine grocery. ... read more

Retailers that sell fuel face two critical, fast-approaching deadlines to upgrade their technology, and the available resources to meet them are in short supply. But the smart ones aren’t just complying with these requirements: They’re leveraging the changes to take their networks to the next level and drive their ... read more