3 Trends. 3 Brands. 3 Deep-Dive Discussions During #RICE24

The Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, taking place June 4-6 in Chicago, will facilitate candid conversations on the industry's top trends.

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 […]

2023 Store Tours: Go Inside Chicago’s Retail Scene with Insider Trends

Manhattan has always been considered the top retail city in the U.S., but we believe that Chicago is an oft-overlooked hotbed for new store concepts and cutting-edge tech implementations.   That’s why we’re excited to launch our latest Guided Store Tours for the 2023 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo. And we’re extra excited to share […]

Footage from the Floor: How Cannabis Brands are Leading in Store Experience

Marijuana legalization is spreading across the U.S. and worldwide: it is legal for adults in 19 states and Washington, DC, while medical marijuana is legal in 38 states and DC, according to Business Insider. State-level policy changes are undoubtedly shifting market awareness and perception, but cannabis brands are still tasked with educating consumers about the […]

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