Event CoverageWorld Retail Congress 2018, Day 2: Department Stores, Diversity and Digitalizing Products Coresight Research April 19, 2018 Executive SummaryThe Coresight Research team is attending World Retail Congress 2018 in Madrid this week. Here are our top takeaways from day two of the conference: Premium department store retailers are investing in regionally tailored, boutique-like stores. Inditex implemented radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to digitally track its products and, so, improve business operations and the customer experience. Investments in technology can be “peanuts” compared with the return they provide for retailers. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: CEO Brief: Iran Energy Shock—US Consumer Economy and Retail ImpactsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateUS Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term Positioning
