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 […]
Discover Your Next Big Idea with the Retail ThinkTank Hub and Webcast Series
Just because its summer doesn’t mean you have to take a pause on new learning opportunities. At least we don’t think so! Summer is the perfect time to recharge, relax and discover new strategies and ideas while you have the time — especially because the critical holiday season is just around the corner. That’s […]
#RICE24 Call for Speakers is Live!
Are you an established retail executive or an emerging brand leader looking to share the latest insights for connected commerce? We want to hear from you! Speaker submissions for the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, scheduled for June 4-6, 2024 in Chicago, are open until January 22, 2024. We are in search of passionate (and opinionated) […]
#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 Speaker Spotlight: Tanya Brinich, Senior Director of RaaS Client Success, thredUP
The resale space is evolving, and growing, at a rapid pace. Consumers are attempting to make more intentional and sustainable buying decisions and, in turn, brands and retailers are considering how they can adapt to align with these new behaviors. One company that is helping retail organizations make the leap is thredUP. While thredUP offers […]
#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: Lindsay Mikos, Senior Director of Omnichannel Strategy & Programs, Walgreens
At the upcoming Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, Lindsay Mikos, Senior Director of Omnichannel Strategy & Programs at Walgreens, will provide an inside look into what’s next for the retailer, and how her team is prioritizing innovative tech to support convenient omnichannel shopping experiences. Lindsay’s session will be in the Retail Innovation Summit program on […]
Workshop Spotlight: An Outcomes-Based Approach to Business Transformation
Business transformation. It’s something that a lot of retailers are talking about, but few have been able to achieve. If you’re trying to establish new ways of working that encourage innovative thinking and risk taking, this workshop is for you! Ali Davachi, CEO of Realware, wrote the book Rapid Transformation: An Outcome-Based Approach, to help […]
#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 […]
Coty Execs Join the #RICE23: First-Hand Insights on the Next Era of Brand Storytelling
Coty Inc. has a vibrant history, dating back more than 100 years. Its portfolio of consumer brands and prestige brands represent some of the best in the biz, from Gucci Beauty to Kylie Cosmetics. Its safe to say the Coty team has seen firsthand how dynamically the luxury, fragrance and beauty shopping experiences have evolved. […]
