Worldbuilding: Designing Multisensory Worlds That Empower Customers to Craft Their Own Brand Journey

2023 Brand Experience Award Winner Spotlight: Lulu and Georgia

This year’s Brand Experience Award winners represented the shifting priorities of the industry – from focusing on the speed, efficiency and safety that was top-of-mind during the pandemic, to an emphasis on complete immersion and personalization across all channels to drive customer retention and loyalty. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the […]
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Marissa Kinsey, VP of Trade Marketing, BeatBox Beverages

This past June, Retail TouchPoints and Design:Retail unveiled the 2023 winners of the annual 40 Under 40 Awards, which represented a dynamic and diverse class of executives who have contributed to industry progress. The 40 Under 40 Awards have evolved to spotlight the personal and professional accomplishments of executives across the retail industry — from store […]
2023 Holiday Guide: Get Early Insights from Industry Experts

It’s true, consumers are planning to start their holiday shopping… before November. Sleigh, what!? An Optimove survey found that 50% of consumers expect to start their holiday shopping before the calendar turns to November. As shoppers begin to cross off their holiday shopping lists, getting the best deals will definitely be top of mind: 80% […]
#RICE23: Attendee Reviews Are In!

As soon as we returned from Chicago, we dove headfirst into #RICE23 feedback. (That is, once we had a weekend to relax and recharge.) To those who completed our lengthy post-event survey, THANK YOU and please know we take every point of feedback extremely seriously as we enter our 2024 planning cycle. Being a data […]
#RICE23 NEXT Stage Session Spotlight – Amazon Pay and Affirm

With 200+ exhibitors and 150+ speakers, there is SO much to experience at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo next week! Specifically in the Expo Hall on Wednesday, June 14 and Thursday, June 15, you will find our two “NEXT Stages” featuring a variety of cutting-edge solutions and innovative topics. See the full agenda here! […]
#RICE23 Checklist to Make the Most of Your Onsite Experience

It’s the final countdown to #RICE23! We’re ONE WEEK away from seeing you all in Chicago for the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo to experience the latest in connected commerce. To make sure you’re prepared, we put together a short checklist of immediate action items before arriving onsite and a high-level agenda of what […]
#RICE23 Speaker Spotlight: Crystal Anderson, Co-Founder & Head of Creative, a very good job

A very good job has worked closely with some of the world’s top shows, such as “And Just Like That” and “Yellowjackets” on curating activations and experiential moments. During #RICE23, the company’s Co-founder and Head of Creative, Crystal Anderson, shares her journey from Tough Mudder to The Museum of Ice Cream, and the lessons she’s […]
#RICE23 Keynote Session Featuring Adobe, PayPal and Whisker: Building a Growth-Ready Tech Ecosystem

To set a foundation for innovation, retail brands must collaborate consistently with their ecosystem of technology and solution partners. And to show a real-world example of this, we’re delighted to spotlight the Title Sponsor for the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo: Adobe! They will kick off the content for Thursday, June 15, by hosting a […]
See the ‘Fakery’ IRL: Johnny Cupcakes Comes to the #RICE23 Expo Hall

The Retail Innovation Conference expo experience has been designed to provide equal parts education and inspiration. Our hundreds of exhibitor partners will be on hand, eager and willing to walk attendees through the platforms and solutions driving connected commerce success. But thanks to partners like Johnny Cupcakes and Shopify, we’re able to show attendees what […]