What: The retailer has appointed Jason Morris chief technology and information officer.

Why it is important: Nordstrom sees opportunities to invest in new technology and continues to enhance its digital capabilities to better serve customers.

Morris will oversee the company’s technology functions, including engineering, data science, and analytics. He previously led Walmart’s global enterprise technology as senior vice president of enterprise business services and has more than 25 years of technology experience in the retail industry.

Nordstrom is rolling out radio frequency identification corporate-wide this year to better track and replenish merchandise. They have also been improving their data technologies to better understand their consumers and reflect that in their communication and services.

Nordstrom names new chief technology and information officer