Retail Systems Research
Survey: What Top Retail Performers Get Right
A survey from Coveo and RSR Research identifies four areas where leading U.S. retailers excel.
Shoppers May Be Buying Used Fashion Without Knowing It
According to RSR, 44 percent of fashion brands put returned product back in the store on a sale rack as new…
Why Retailers Can’t Afford to View 2020 as an Anomaly
According to an RSR survey, 56 percent of retailers say fulfilling growing online demand was their top…
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Retail ‘Winners’ Make a Compelling Case for AI-Enabled Supply Chains
According to RSR, 53 percent of retail "winners" are interested in creating more flexible sourcing strategies…
Apparel Is Banking on Smart Tech to Help Reopen Retail Locations
As shoppers return to stores, apparel retailers must offer engaging and contactless technologies to meet…
How BOPIS Can Ease Pandemic Fears and Grow Apparel Retail Sales
Fashion retailers can drive sales and address coronavirus anxieties by offering the option to purchase online…
Will the Shopping Mall Look the Same After COVID-19?
If the retail apocalypse had shopping malls on the ropes, the coronavirus could deliver a bruising blow to a…
69% of ‘Retail Winners’ Prioritize Factory Worker Well-Being
This illustrates a desire for greater awareness around supplier collaborations and visibility into the…
Can Rent the Runway Recover from Supply Chain Screwup?
A pioneer of the modern retail era, direct-to-consumer darling Rent the Runway is facing its biggest hurdle…
Deep Dive: Experts Debate When to Build or Buy Retail Software
As retailers are pressed to innovate, they face the question of whether to develop proprietary tech in house…
Merchandising Mastery Linked to Higher Margins, Report Says
According to RSR's new report, retailers that have their merchandising house in order grow more consistently…
Adidas No. 1 for Website Performance, But Still Gets Low Marks
When designing e-commerce for PC and mobile, there's a trade-off between adding features that enhance the…
When the Price Isn’t Right: Why Retailers Need Data
American retailers are trying desperately to dig themselves out of a price-promotion hole that trained…