Workshop Spotlight: What Should I Do Now Vs. Next? How to Prioritize Your Unified Commerce Capabilities
Consumers expect simple, personalized and unified commerce experiences in which they can jump from smartphone to keyboard to register without skipping a beat. But delivering on the promise of unified commerce is challenging. It requires a deeper understanding of consumers and their buying journeys, channel-less experience design, powerful employee experiences, and activating and enhancing existing […]
#RICE23 LinkedIn Takeover – Highlights from Our Community
Yesterday, the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo community “took over” LinkedIn by sharing quick videos about why they’re so excited about #RICE23 next month. From speakers to sponsors and attendees, there was a wonderful representation of the #RICE23 community posting on LinkedIn and it was incredible to see all the buzz! We cannot wait to […]
Challenging the “Meh-teverse” – The Future of the Internet is at D2 Summit: Retail Edition
We’ve all seen the headlines: “RIP Metaverse.” “RIP Metaverse, We Hardley Knew Ye.” While some teams are pivoting direction or prioritizing different initiatives, there are many organizations (especially in retail) that are embracing the new era of the internet as well as all the technologies that support it. We believe there is so much to […]
Earth Day Outlook: Commitment to Sustainability Accelerates in Retail
April 22 marks the “official” celebration of Earth Day – a day to be inspired by the beauty of our planet’s nature and amplify action towards the green revolution. But we all know that having one day out of the year to raise awareness isn’t enough. Developing sustainable business practices and enforcing eco-friendly habits […]
Rally Your Team at #RICE23: A Winning Playbook Takes Total Team Effort
I’m sure you’re familiar with the quote “teamwork makes the dream work,” which can be (and probably is) overused, but you can’t say it’s not true. When you create a collaborative team environment, employees feel more motivated to do their work. Take the game of football for example; no matter how skilled, the quarterback can’t do the […]
Get VC Perspectives on Hot 2023 Retail Trends
2022 was a year of seismic shifts: shifts in funding, shifts in business profitability and shifts in IPO plans. And with high inflation and ever-shifting perceptions on the economy, consumer behaviors will continue to have a major impact on the retail landscape. So, what can retail leaders expect in 2023? Here are a few trends […]
DTC Brands Take Unique Paths to Growth
We’ve all seen the headlines: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands that were once heralded for their innovation are now struggling to reach true profitability. Increased competition online, rising cost-per-acquisition costs, and volatile marketing and advertising platforms are just three of the many factors impacting DTC growth strategies. While many have taken these challenges and turned them into […]
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Melanie Beatty, Ecommerce Omnichannel Manager, Home Hardware Stores Limited
The retail industry has experienced significant transformation over the last decade, and rapidly advancing technologies, changing employee expectations and informed, increasingly demanding consumers all have contributed to that evolution. While change brings opportunity, it also brings its fair share of challenges. Retailers and brands must adapt to keep up with evolving trends or risk falling behind. […]
Spooky Season: No Tricks, Just Treats in Retail
Spooky season has arrived! Halloween movies are streaming, jack-o-lanterns are being carved, pumpkin spice lattes (“PSLs”) are overflowing, and skeletons, spiders, and tombstones are making their debut in your neighbors’ front yards as front porches are brightly lit. Welcome back, Halloween décor, let’s gear up for trick-or-treaters! According to Bloomberg, U.S. consumers plan to spend […]
#RICE23 Update: Registration is OPEN!
Yes, it’s true, the Sanderson sisters are back and…SO ARE WE! That’s right, we’re giving you some great news (besides the release of Hocus Pocus 2) on a Friday: Registration is officially open for the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, which is happening June 13-15, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago. And remember, if you’re with […]
