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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.
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.

Latest Retail News
Wawa To Break Ground on New Stores Across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky
Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Wawa has revealed plans to expand to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana over the next decade. Get the details.
Security
Store Closures and Security Ramp Ups: Target Takes Hit From Rise in Retail Crime
Retail theft news has flooded headlines this year, quickly becoming a top concern for enterprises who are looking to keep consumers safe and products safeguarded from pilfering. Amongst the companies being impacted are popular hypermarkets, with Target being the latest to take a hit.
Retail Executives
Eataly and Sportsman’s Warehouse Get New CEOs
Tommaso Brusò is taking on the role of CEO North America at Eataly while Paul Stone becomes CEO, president, and a member of the board at Sportsman’s Warehouse.
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Awards
Jennifer Short, VP of Workforce Strategies, Southeastern Grocers, Named a Top Woman in Retail Tech
Short has been named a RIS Top Woman in Retail Tech in recognition of her innovative development and deployment of workforce technologies at Southeastern Grocers.
Store Systems
Ralph Lauren Expands in Canada With Digital Commerce Launch and First Luxury Store Opening
Ralph Lauren Corporation is expanding in Canada with the launch of dedicated digital commerce and the first Ralph Lauren store in the country.
Retail Executives
The First 90 Days: Stitch Fix’s New CEO Is Looking at AI and Machine Learning Strengths to Build Long-Term Strategy
Apparel retailer and personalized shopping service Stitch Fix has a new CEO at the helm, and 90 days in, he’s looking at the company’s digital strengths in order to craft a long-term strategy that will build on existing efforts.
Awards
Dick’s Executive Chairman Ed Stack Named NRF’s Visionary for 2024
The award presentation will take place at the ninth annual NRF Foundation Honors event on January 14 in New York City. Learn more.
Retail Executives
Bloomingdale’s and Express Get New CEOs
Olivier Bron is taking on the role of CEO at Bloomingdale’s (owned by Macy’s) while Stewart Glendinning becomes CEO and a member of the board of directors at Express. Learn about the roles.
Retail Executives
rue21 Names Scott Saeger CIO
Saeger will oversee strategic planning and execution of rue21’s business applications and operations. Learn more.
Latest Retail News
BJ’s Names Anjana Harve New CIO and EVP
Harve has been appointed executive vice president and chief information officer at BJ's Wholesale Club, effective immediately.
Security
How To Get a Jump-Start On PCI DSS 4.0 Regulations
While there is a generous grace period, many organizations will need considerable time to implement the necessary safeguards to maintain PCI DSS compliance once enforcement begins.
Retail Executives
SpartanNash Pushes Forward on Merchandising Investments, Tapping AI and Expanding Leadership Team
Grocery retailer SpartanNash is making progress on its goal to overhaul its merchandising efforts, now tapping artificial intelligence to bolster strategies and naming Bennett Morgan to EVP, chief merchandising officer.

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