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 […]
VISIONS Summit Recap: 4 Thought-Provoking Moments on the Future of Commerce
To drive innovation and industry progress, we must create an open forum for conversation and idea sharing. We attempt to bring this collaboration to life in everything we do, especially in our programming — and our latest partnership with Future Commerce is testament to that. For the first time, Future Commerce, a media company that […]
How Brands, from Albertsons to PUMA, are Transforming their Brand Experiences
The Brand Experience Awards were created to spotlight companies across the retail realm, from scrappy start-ups to heritage organizations, that have set new standards for brand experience. The first installment of the awards took place in the early days of the pandemic, when consumer behaviors were completely turned upside down. As a result, many winners […]
#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 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 […]
Sensory Enabling Technologies are Radically Reshaping the Future of Digital Retail
#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 […]
The Ultimate Guide to #RICE23
We’re about a week out from the 2023 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo! If you want to get your plan in place and get the most value out of your time in Chicago, this ultimate guide is for you. Highlighting everything from top keynotes to track sessions, workshops, roundtables and exhibitors, the guide will outline […]
#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 […]
