How Retailers are Embracing the AI Hype
The artificial intelligence (AI) hype machine hasn’t slowed down. At Shoptalk this week, it’s central to many sessions and conversations. And of course, retailers across categories are running new tests and implementing new solutions to help them keep pace. In fact, retail executives estimate that 36% of their employees already are using generative AI today, with that […]
Brand Experience Awards: Nomination Deadline Approaching!
#RICE24 Community Convos: Justin Tichy, Chief Operating Officer, Petco
According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021. And a lot of these consumers are millennials and Gen Z, who have adopted entirely new ways of browsing, buying and engaging with brands. That’s why companies like Petco are doubling down on […]
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Callie Canfield Worthington, Chief Brand Officer, Hanna Andersson
Retail TouchPoints’ 40 Under 40 Awards aren’t just a powerful vehicle to spotlight emerging executives. They have become a core program that helps us elevate retail executives who are making a tangible impact on their business and the industry at large. One such executive is Callie Canfield Worthington, former Chief Brand Officer of Hanna Andersson, and […]
Meet the #RICE24 Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Advisory Council
To truly understand the industry’s needs, you need to engage with and actively listen to the changemakers and practitioners. At #RICE24, we’re honored to work with industry leaders that are passionate and committed to their fields. By creating our Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Advisory Council, we’ve been able to better understand the most pressing challenges […]
#RICE24 Community Convos: Liz Primm, VP of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Babylist
Introducing #RICE24 Community Convos, a new content series highlighting insights from the industry leaders and changemakers who will be taking the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo stages in Chicago this June! This week, we’re featuring Liz Primm, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at Babylist, the leading digital destination for growing families. In […]
Introducing “The C-Suite Corner,” Our Newest Program Feature!
You asked, we listened! After reviewing the attendee survey from last year, we knew we needed to add more perspectives on the speaking faculty from the C-level executive community. As we’ve mentioned in previous blogs, we’re focused on producing high-quality sessions, not a high volume. After all, your time out of the office is precious, […]
Inside the #RICE24 Speaker Lineup – Fresh Insights from Retail Changemakers
When curating this year’s agenda, we were extremely intentional in selecting retail leaders who have been instrumental in helping their organizations shape the customer experience and who are passionate about retail innovation. At the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, we lean heavily into the quality of sessions (not quantity) to ensure you have access to […]
3 Trends. 3 Brands. 3 Deep-Dive Discussions During #RICE24
I’ve been covering the retail industry for 12 years and there has never been a shortage of emerging trends to investigate and new topics to explore. However, I will say that we saw some incredible momentum in 2023, which has made planning for the 2024 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo agenda even more exciting (and […]
How Zenni Optical Boosted Per-Session Revenue 34% with Sharper Search
