Resources on Innovation

How Macy’s Supports D&I, Drives Innovation

09/29/2021
Katie Nicholos

RILA conversation about how Macy’s has been supporting diverse entrepreneurs for the last decade and why that work remains relevant today. Learn More

Retail Policy Insights from Michael Hanson

09/10/2021
Amber Arnold

During the Retail Innovation Center Stage, RILA's Michael Hanson, provided insight into the most pressing public policy priorities for leading... Learn More

Retailers Focus on Investing in the Future

09/08/2021
Katie Nicholos

The Retail Innovation Center launched its first virtual Stage featuring sessions of a variety of speakers and lengths around: Retail Ecosystems,... Learn More

SVT Robotics Named Top Supply Chain Startup

08/19/2021
Nicholas Ahrens

We’re excited to be able to shine a light on all of our finalists and our winner SVT Robotics, whose solution retailers recognized as particularly... Learn More

RIC Startup Network Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

06/17/2021
Katie Nicholos

The Startup Network includes nearly 200 startups that are addressing various challenges retailers face from last mile delivery to training employees. Learn More

Newmine Insights: Creating Positive Returns

06/15/2021
Navjit Bhasin

It’s time to address the industry old problem of returns, rather than viewing it as a cost of doing business. Learn More

Packaging Sustainability: Retail State of Play

06/15/2021
Katie Nicholos, Kaela Martins

Recent programming around reusable packaging & business models helps shine a light on where progress is being made & where the challenges persist. Learn More

Meet the Startup Innovation Awards Finalists

06/02/2021
Katie Nicholos

Startups will have a chance to pitch on the main stage at RILA’s upcoming Retail Asset Protection & LINK: Supply Chain Conferences, collocated in... Learn More

DEI Stories: Kroger & Black Girl Ventures Collaboration

04/27/2021
Katie Nicholos

An exclusive Q&A with Kroger’s Sunny Reelhorn Parr and Black Girl Venture’s Shaunda Lambert, on the importance of supporting diverse founders and... Learn More

Pursuing an ecosystem-friendly retail strategy

04/21/2021
Nicholas Ahrens

Retailers should carefully consider how their capabilities may serve other ecosystem players and which players may bring additional capability and... Learn More

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