Digital Commerce

Top 5 Department Stores 2023
RIS breaks out the Top 5 Department Stores from the full Top 100 list — a world that has had to continually evolve to adapt to the changing retail landscape. See how some of their innovative strategies and uses of technology have totally reshaped the shopping experience.
TikTok Shop: Influencer Marketing Driving New Social Commerce Initiative
TikTok is reshaping the world of social commerce, introducing shoppable content to its platform and leveraging the power of influencer marketing.

Hy-Vee Rolls Out Omnichannel Retail Media Network
At Groceryshop 2023 in Las Vegas last week, Hy-Vee unveiled the full version of its retail media network, Hy-Vee RedMedia.
Walmart and Amazon Investing in Virtual Brand Experiences
Walmart’s no stranger to blending the lines of physical and virtual brand experiences, but the company’s just getting started, according to Walmart metaverse executive Thomas Kang. Amazon isn’t far behind either, recently introducing a virtual campus where consumers can explore and shop popular series and movies.
Walmart and Panera Bread Introduce New App Features for Streamlined Shopping, Ordering, and Delivery
The new features include single swipe ordering and subscription delivery services. Get the details.
Holiday Retail Forecasts and Predictions 2023
For retailers, the holiday season is here. Succeeding in the next few months and into 2024 requires analyzing and understanding shoppers. Here to help retailers strategize, RIS presents our fourth annual guide to peak selling season.
The Latest Round of Tech Investments From Pacsun, Loblaws, Heinen's, and More
Several major retailers have released investment news this week, focusing on areas such as inventory management to IT infrastructure. Among the companies making significant changes are Pacsun, Loblaw, Heinen, Duluth Trading Company, and Denver’s Choice Market.
Albertsons Rolls Out 30-Minute Grocery Pickup and Delivery Service
The grocery retailer has extended its 'Flash' service for rapid pick-up and delivery orders across multiple banner stores.
Stepping Into Success: Viscata’s Data-Fueled Journey To Elevated Customer Experiences
In this conversation with RIS News, Viscata’s operations director, Guillaume Benoit outlines how taking a data-driven approach has allowed the company to improve its handmade products and services, improve return rates, and get closer to the needs of its loyal customer base.
Navigating the Future of E-commerce: Lessons from Ember's Agile Integration Journey
In this webinar transcript, Zach Horton, senior director of logistics, supply & demand planning delves into Ember’s journey to building a future-proof global e-commerce business and the role of integration in facilitating a seamless consumer experience.