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- 4/10/2023
SAS’ Reggie Townsend Talks Responsible AI and Data Ethics
Speaking at the most recent League of Leaders gathering SAS’ VP of data ethics, Reggie Townsend discussed how businesses today can harness the sociotechnical space while making sure there's ample room for the human to show up too. - 4/5/2023
Walmart Accelerates Investment in Supply Chain Technologies
Walmart has stepped up its supply chain investment efforts, outlining plans for 65 percent of its stores to be powered by automation technologies by the end of 2026. Get the details. - 4/3/2023
Walmart Overhauls Digital Storefront With Website and App Makeover
Walmart has revealed a new-look website and mobile app. Get the details. - 4/3/2023
Gap, American Eagle, The RealReal, and Fairmount Tire Invest in Digital Transformation
In recent weeks, market leaders such as Gap, American Eagle, The RealReal, and Fairmount Tire & Rubber have rolled out new strategic partnerships to boost efficiencies and streamline operations. Get the details. - 4/5/2023
Sally Beauty Builds Out Immersive Experiences with New Concept Store
RIS spoke with Donna Arnold, senior director of retail at Sally Beauty, about how the retailer is leveraging technology into Sally Beauty’s latest project – a DIY-centric concept store, Studio by Sally, which opened earlier this month. - 3/30/2023
Implementing Innovative Workforce Management Strategies to Attract and Retain Frontline Staff
In this Q&A, Purna Mishra, founder and CEO at Logile, explores effective workforce management strategies and solutions that today’s retailers can leverage to attract, engage, and retain associates while also improving store operations and customer service. - 3/27/2023
The Body Shop Extends Refill Program To Include Makeup
To further reduce the use of plastic packaging, The Body Shop will now offer refillable makeup products. The move comes a year after the beauty retailer rolled out refill stations across U.S. stores. - 3/22/2023
Panera Powers Up Personalization Efforts With New Loyalty and Contactless Payment Options
Panera is set to roll out revamped loyalty identification tech and contactless payments at select stores. Get the details. - 3/20/2023
How Schnucks Optimized Frontline Operational Workflows and Fine-tuned Flexible Scheduling
Schnucks’ chief data and deputy chief information officer, Tom Henry, outlines how the supermarket's tech investment has eased up scheduling issues, increased forecasting accuracy, and allowed the company to meet staff needs more effectively. - 3/13/2023
Walmart Builds Out Education Program With Short-Term Classes for In-demand Skills
Walmart is bolstering its learning and development offerings with a new short-form program suite, allowing associates to upskill in high-growth areas such as cybersecurity, software engineering, and data analytics. Get the details.