Retail Technology Glossary

Welcome to the Stylitics Retail Tech Glossary – a comprehensive guide to the language of retail innovation.

In the ever-changing world of retail, keeping up with the latest terminology is essential to staying ahead. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive retail technology guide, covering all the trending retail terms you need to know.

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There are currently 2 terms in this directory beginning with the letter R.

Retail Technology


Retail technology refers to the application of various technological tools, solutions, and innovations that are specifically designed to enhance and optimize retail operations, customer experiences, and overall business performance within the retail industry. It encompasses a wide range of technologies, including hardware devices, software applications, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mobile applications, among others. Retail technology is utilized in various aspects of the retail business, such as inventory management, point-of-sale systems, customer relationship management (CRM), e-commerce platforms, supply chain management, data analytics, personalization, and omnichannel integration. The purpose of retail technology is to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, drive sales, enhance customer engagement, and provide a seamless and personalized shopping experience across different channels and touchpoints. 

By embracing and leveraging retail technology, businesses can stay competitive, adapt to changing market trends, meet customer expectations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the dynamic and evolving retail landscape.

Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)


Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) is a marketing metric that measures the effectiveness and profitability of advertising campaigns by evaluating the revenue generated in relation to the amount spent on advertising. It is calculated by dividing the total revenue generated from the advertising campaign by the total advertising cost and expressing the result as a ratio or percentage. ROAS provides insights into the financial return on investment (ROI) specifically attributed to advertising efforts. A higher ROAS indicates a more profitable campaign, where the revenue generated exceeds the advertising expenditure. It is often used to assess the performance of different advertising channels, campaigns, or strategies and helps businesses make data-driven decisions on budget allocation, campaign optimization, and resource allocation. 

By monitoring and analyzing ROAS, businesses can evaluate the profitability of their advertising efforts, allocate resources effectively, and optimize marketing strategies to achieve higher returns and maximize the impact of their advertising investments.

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