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 2026, Week 13: Openings Down 47% Year Over YearAnalyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John MercerFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicJune 2025 US Retail Sales: Sales Expansion Remains Resilient as Most Sectors Post Positive Growth
