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Macy's Takes the Lead in Tech-Enhanced Shopping Macy's is technologizing the shopping experience, creating a seamless omni-channel environment for customers in its stores. With the expansion of online inventory, Google Wallet, RFID and a shoe floor, Macy's takes the lead.   Customer Records Targeted in 89% of 2011 Data Breaches Customer data remains highly attractive "loot" for data thieves: it was the target in 89% of investigated data breach attacks in 2011, and retailers made up one-third of all breached entities.   Container Store Optimizes Supply Chain Processes with Manhattan The Container Store is enhancing its multi-channel processes with the selection of several supply chain solutions from Manhattan Associates.   2012 RIS/Gartner Retail Technology Study: Embracing Change Social and mobile technologies converge with the growing influence of marketing and analytics in retail. Download this study to find out this year's key takeaways from the retail industry's leading technology trends study..
Macy's Takes the Lead in Tech-Enhanced Shopping	Customer Records Targeted in 89% of 2011 Data Breaches
Container Store Optimizes Supply Chain Processes with Manhattan	2012 RIS/Gartner Retail Technology Study: Embracing Change

Customer Records Targeted in 89% of 2011 Data Breaches
	Customer data remains highly attractive "loot" for data thieves: it was the target in 89% of investigated data breach attacks in 2011, and retailers made up one-third of all breached entities.
	Additional Trends: 2012 Retail Leaders & Laggards How Badly Will Mexico Bribery Charges Tarnish Walmart? Multi-Channel vs. Omni-Channel, and Other Key Takeaways PayPal Extends its Reach in POS with Mobile Payment App for SMBs IBM POS Business Going to Toshiba TEC: Initial Thoughts MORE TRENDS...

Macy's Takes the Lead in Tech-Enhanced Shopping
	Macy's is technologizing the shopping experience, creating a seamless omni-channel environment for customers in its stores. With the expansion of online inventory, Google Wallet, RFID and a shoe floor, Macy's takes the lead.
	Additional Best Practices: Top 5 Tips for Mobile Retail Sites Brookshire Grocery Rolls Out YourPoints Loyalty Program In-Store Mobile Performance Meets Proxy Cache Keep Products Fresh Solving Website Abandonment Coach Introduces New Pricing and Flash Sites MORE BEST PRACTICES...

2nd Annual 2011 Shopper Experience Study: Taking the Store to the Shopper
	Based on a survey of more than 2,400 consumers, the 2nd Annual Shopper Experience Study, produced by RIS News and Cognizant, taps into shoppers' likes and dislikes. Download this study to find out how to link shopper preferences to specific strategies to improve sales and customer satisfaction.
	Additional Research: Omni-Channel Inventory Anatomy of the Retail Cloud 2012 RIS/Gartner Retail Technology Study: Embracing Change Mobile Commerce Best Practices Winning the Analytics Arms Race Retail Embraces Tablets MORE RESEARCH...

Family Dollar Deploys Cloud-Based Signage 05/16/2012

Container Store Optimizes Supply Chain Processes with Manhattan 05/14/2012

CVS Launches Spanish-Language Version of Website 05/14/2012

New Balance Enhances Customer Experience with VeriFone App 05/14/2012

Avenue Clothing Slims Down On 120 Stores 05/11/2012

Retail Insight Blog
	Omni-Nomics: Process Changes Key to Success As new mobile and social opportunities join traditional sales channels, the e-commerce and marketing teams have quickly jumped on board, sometimes even before formal business plans were in place. They saw the potential in new shoppers and new technologies. And compared to merchandisers and planners, they were unencumbered from carrying the bulk of the enterprise on their backs. However, getting merchandisers and planners to shift to new methods is the key to success in omni-nomics. Here’s how.
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Emerging Trends in eCommerce with Dillard's, Inc. 6/12/2012 12:00:00 PM (EST) Moderator: >>Joe Skorupa, Group Editor-in-Chief, RIS News Panelists: >>Kevin Moffitt, Director of eCommerce, Dillard's >>Nikki Baird, Managing Partner, RSR Research >>Jason Goldberg, Vice President, Strategy and Customer Experience, CrossView Register Now

Stop Showrooming from Hijacking Your Customers 5/31/2012 12:00:00 PM (EST) Moderator: >>Joe Skorupa, Group Editor-in-Chief, RIS News Panelists: >>Kevin Sterneckert, Research Vice President, Research - Consumer Value Chain, Gartner, Inc. >>Gene Weaver, Director, Product Strategy for Commerce Business Unit, RedPrairie Register Now

Next Steps for Cloud Retailing
	As retailers realize the value of cloud computing’s cost savings and flexibility, they are exploring which systems will benefit most from a cloud-based approach. Download this special report, based on recent RIS research, to learn why digital commerce, workforce management and marketing are the latest cloud computing “hot spots.” Download Now