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 […]
What to Expect at DRCE: The Connecting Point for Design Leaders & Experience Strategists
Digital channels may influence purchase decisions, but stores still play a core role in the customer experience. Many say stores aren’t going away — their roles are just changing — and we would agree! That’s why we’re seeing more stakeholders play a role in the decision-making process for store experiences. It is not just store […]
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 […]
