Inside Bentonville, leaders from Walmart, NWACC, and logistics partners share how talent pipelines, data driven training, and supplier collaboration solve real retail challenges. Learn how CPG careers start, goods move faster, and leadership turns pressure into progress.
The U.S. dollar has fallen to its weakest level in four years as measured by the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, pressured by a resurgent Japanese yen and bearish market sentiment.
AI agents are becoming the shoppers. This episode explains how agentic commerce changes ecommerce priorities, why structured product data and real time inventory matter most, and how brands can win when machines choose what gets recommended.
At NRF 2026, agentic commerce — AI that acts autonomously on behalf of consumers and retailers — became the defining trend, shifting the focus from assistive AI to systems that execute decisions and transactions.
OpenAI is planning to launch its first physical AI device in late 2026, potentially a screenless, pocketable product that extends its AI expertise into consumer hardware.
Acosta Group and CommerceIQ have partnered to blend connected commerce expertise with AI-driven retail intelligence, offering brands a powerful integrated approach to navigate the fast-evolving omnichannel retail landscape.
AI agents are becoming the shoppers. This episode explains how agentic commerce changes ecommerce priorities, why structured product data and real time inventory matter most, and how brands can win when machines choose what gets recommended.
Acosta Group and CommerceIQ have partnered to blend connected commerce expertise with AI-driven retail intelligence, offering brands a powerful integrated approach to navigate the fast-evolving omnichannel retail landscape.
Manhattan Associates has unveiled new AI-powered tools in its Manhattan Active Omni platform to enhance retailer performance with smarter sales insights, personalized customer service, and optimized fulfillment strategies.
Retail media went full funnel in 2025. This episode breaks down CTV, commerce media, in store screens, AI agentic shopping, measurement, and bold 2026 predictions to help brands plan smarter across the entire shopper journey.
AI agents are now making retail decisions—brands must prioritize data accuracy, APIs, and machine-first execution to stay in the game.
Beyond flashy payment tech, leading industry voices say operational resilience, data governance, identity modernization, and AI are redefining the future of money movement.
While nearly all mid‑market CEOs recognize AI’s importance, only a fraction have true enterprise‑wide strategies as adoption stalls in pilot stages.
Retailers face rising fulfillment and regulatory complexity—automation and integrated software offer critical solutions for packaging accuracy and cost control.
Inside Bentonville, leaders from Walmart, NWACC, and logistics partners share how talent pipelines, data driven training, and supplier collaboration solve real retail challenges. Learn how CPG careers start, goods move faster, and leadership turns pressure into progress.
Lowe’s refreshes its Kids Club and ramps up influencer marketing to better connect with younger consumers amid housing market challenges.
2026’s Australian Open blends world‑class tennis with entertainment, retail, food and fan experiences that make it as much a cultural phenomenon as a major sporting event — drawing global visitors and spotlighting Melbourne’s lively summer scene.
Danone is spending $4 million to expand its Fort Worth, Texas yogurt plant to boost production capacity and meet rising demand for protein‑rich yogurt products in the U.S.
Inside Bentonville, leaders from Walmart, NWACC, and logistics partners share how talent pipelines, data driven training, and supplier collaboration solve real retail challenges. Learn how CPG careers start, goods move faster, and leadership turns pressure into progress.
Learn how 1P suppliers can use Walmart Marketplace to drive ecommerce growth, control pricing, and unlock data. This episode breaks down 1P versus 3P strategy, promotions, ads, fulfillment, and brand control to build a stronger Walmart business.
Brands are transforming MLK Day into a day of action, with sincere messaging, volunteerism, and long-term commitments to equity and diverse talent development.
Effective partnerships in elearning technology enhance content delivery, accelerate course creation, and empower organizations to scale learning initiatives swiftly and seamlessly.
The U.S. dollar has fallen to its weakest level in four years as measured by the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, pressured by a resurgent Japanese yen and bearish market sentiment.
As seven U.S. states roll out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, brands face complex compliance hurdles that require new data, processes, and resources.
Canada Post’s new tentative contract proposals scrap key delivery changes and are headed to a ratification vote, reshaping what could come next for delivery operations and labour peace.
A PYMNTS Intelligence report finds that living paycheck to paycheck leaves many Americans unable to absorb even modest financial shocks, driving reliance on credit and widening economic vulnerability.
The U.S. dollar has fallen to its weakest level in four years as measured by the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, pressured by a resurgent Japanese yen and bearish market sentiment.
Bain & Co. projects U.S. retail sales growth slowing to 3.5% in 2026, down from 4% in 2025, as consumer confidence weakens and economic headwinds mount.
Stronger wages in late 2025 could add roughly $32 billion to U.S. GDP in 2026, but many frontline workers remain cautious due to rising costs and economic uncertainty.
Intel stock fell sharply after the company’s first‑quarter 2026 revenue and earnings guidance missed Wall Street expectations, highlighting supply constraints and near‑term growth concerns.
The U.S. dollar has fallen to its weakest level in four years as measured by the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, pressured by a resurgent Japanese yen and bearish market sentiment.
By 2028, 40% of parcels will be delivered within two hours, driven by innovations like drones and crowdsourced delivery.
Inside Bentonville, leaders from Walmart, NWACC, and logistics partners share how talent pipelines, data driven training, and supplier collaboration solve real retail challenges. Learn how CPG careers start, goods move faster, and leadership turns pressure into progress.
Stronger wages in late 2025 could add roughly $32 billion to U.S. GDP in 2026, but many frontline workers remain cautious due to rising costs and economic uncertainty.
Learn how 1P suppliers can use Walmart Marketplace to drive ecommerce growth, control pricing, and unlock data. This episode breaks down 1P versus 3P strategy, promotions, ads, fulfillment, and brand control to build a stronger Walmart business.
Retailers are using real-time in-store audience analytics to drive ad targeting, boost CPM revenue, and increase advertiser sales by up to 33%.
After nearly flat store opening growth in 2025, retail real estate is poised for stronger expansion in 2026, led by off‑price, beauty, and discount segments.
PROS and Lufthansa Group have extended their strategic partnership to advance airline retail innovation through AI-driven dynamic pricing and offer optimization, reshaping how travelers receive personalized, flexible commercial offers in real time.
AI agents are now making retail decisions—brands must prioritize data accuracy, APIs, and machine-first execution to stay in the game.
Learn how 1P suppliers can use Walmart Marketplace to drive ecommerce growth, control pricing, and unlock data. This episode breaks down 1P versus 3P strategy, promotions, ads, fulfillment, and brand control to build a stronger Walmart business.
AI agents are becoming the shoppers. This episode explains how agentic commerce changes ecommerce priorities, why structured product data and real time inventory matter most, and how brands can win when machines choose what gets recommended.
2026’s Australian Open blends world‑class tennis with entertainment, retail, food and fan experiences that make it as much a cultural phenomenon as a major sporting event — drawing global visitors and spotlighting Melbourne’s lively summer scene.
Explore the latest funding trends in US retail startups for 2025-2026 and understand why targeting these newly funded companies offers unique growth opportunities for partners and vendors.
Thousands of NWA small businesses face closure without succession plans—buyer-operators like Doug and Anne offer a roadmap to preserve legacies and local economies.
Retail accelerators are transforming how brands scale by focusing on execution, not just innovation.
Why retail accelerators are reshaping how brands scale. Learn how execution, compliance, logistics, and digital merchandising now matter more than invention, and why retailers use accelerators to build reliable partners and spot trends early.
Bain & Co. projects U.S. retail sales growth slowing to 3.5% in 2026, down from 4% in 2025, as consumer confidence weakens and economic headwinds mount.
By 2028, 40% of parcels will be delivered within two hours, driven by innovations like drones and crowdsourced delivery.
In 2026, JD Logistics continues advancing its global logistics footprint — building on its 2‑3 day delivery infrastructure, expanded international express reach, and an integrated omni‑channel supply chain network to compete in the era of seamless cross‑border e‑commerce.
Inside Bentonville, leaders from Walmart, NWACC, and logistics partners share how talent pipelines, data driven training, and supplier collaboration solve real retail challenges. Learn how CPG careers start, goods move faster, and leadership turns pressure into progress.
In 2026, JD Logistics continues advancing its global logistics footprint — building on its 2‑3 day delivery infrastructure, expanded international express reach, and an integrated omni‑channel supply chain network to compete in the era of seamless cross‑border e‑commerce.
General Mills and Walmart are accelerating regenerative agriculture efforts across U.S. farmland through grassroots partnerships and sustainability investments.
How local business owners can exit on their terms without losing their legacy. Learn practical succession planning tips, valuation basics, and leadership strategies from buyer operators preserving small businesses and community identity.
In 2026, sustainability, curated experiences, and hybrid retail media strategies will be essential for retailers navigating evolving shopper expectations.
Bain & Co. projects U.S. retail sales growth slowing to 3.5% in 2026, down from 4% in 2025, as consumer confidence weakens and economic headwinds mount.
By 2028, 40% of parcels will be delivered within two hours, driven by innovations like drones and crowdsourced delivery.
In 2026, JD Logistics continues advancing its global logistics footprint — building on its 2‑3 day delivery infrastructure, expanded international express reach, and an integrated omni‑channel supply chain network to compete in the era of seamless cross‑border e‑commerce.
AI agents are now making retail decisions—brands must prioritize data accuracy, APIs, and machine-first execution to stay in the game.