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: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Beauty Brand Miss A Announces Store ExpansionUS Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term PositioningWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: Bath & Body Works and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open Additional StoresEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—Infographic
