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- 11/3/2023
Walgreens Boots Alliance Names New CIO and EVP
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named a new chief information officer to lead the improvement of the digital experience for customers and patients, as the drugstore retailer continues its next phase of growth into a customer-centric healthcare company. - 11/1/2023
Guitar Center CEO Ron Japinga Out, New CEO Takes the Reigns
Guitar Center has named a member of the company's board of directors its new CEO, effective immediately, on the abrupt departure of CEO Ron Japinga. - 10/30/2023
The Home Depot Names Senior EVP and EVP of U.S. Stores and Operations
The Home Depot announced two leadership changes to align the organization around its largest growth opportunity – pro customers. - 10/25/2023
Retailers and Prosecutors are Walking Together to Fight Retail Crime
Through an initiative led by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), district attorneys are meeting with local retailers across the U.S. in an interesting way, with the goal of addressing retail crime. Learn how. - 10/23/2023
Academy Sports + Outdoors Names New President
Academy Sports and Outdoors has named a new president and a new SVP of retail operations. Get the details. - 10/23/2023
Retail Technology Roundup for October 2023: News From Kroger Precision Marketing, Bamboo Rose, SymphonyAI, and More
RIS News curates a roundup of October retail technology news ranging from acquisitions and surveys to environment goals and technology launches. Get the latest updates here. - 10/20/2023
4 Tips for Retailers During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a month dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity awareness. In that spirit, here are four tips for retailers on how they should increase their cybersecurity posture leading up to the busiest shopping season of the year. - 10/16/2023
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy, Walgreens Stopping Non-essential Projects
Rite Aid files Chapter 11 and names a new CEO, while Walgreens is taking actions to achieve over $1 billion of cost savings during fiscal 2024. - 10/11/2023
REI Opens Distribution Center That Prioritizes Employee Experience and Sustainability
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op has started fulfillment from its new DC in Lebanon, TN. Learn how the facility's design and operations prioritize the employee experience while setting a new standard to fight the climate crisis. - 10/9/2023
Loyalty Tops Retailers’ Wish Lists as Holiday Sales at Walmart, Amazon, Target, and More Kick Off
October holiday sales at Amazon, Target, and Walmart are here, ushering in the holiday shopping season and rewarding loyalty members with early deals.