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Boost Productivity with the 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 Rule, or Pareto Principle, reveals how focusing on a small percentage of efforts can yield substantial results in productivity and personal fulfillment.
Ep. 4 - From Roblox to Retail: The New Ad Game
Gaming and retail collide in new ways. Joel Ponce of HashCoup explains how brands use Roblox, Fortnite, and mobile ads to turn fan engagement into real sales, why AI pricing needs trust, and how smart carts and apps are redefining the in-store experience.
Reclaiming the Merchant’s Role in a Tech-Obsessed Retail World
Data can inform, but only merchants create meaning. This episode explores how human judgment still drives retail success, from assortment and pricing to supplier relationships, even in an AI-driven world where curation, not automation, defines lasting customer connection.
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Key Insights from the 2025 Omnichannel Retail Index
Explore the key findings from the 2025 Omnichannel Retail Index to enhance customer experience and prepare for the future of retail.
AI Puts Supply Chain Power in Operators' Hands
AI tools like ChatGPT are enabling supply chain teams to bypass IT delays and build fast, flexible solutions on the ground.
Walmart and OpenAI Partner to Launch AI-First Shopping
Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to create AI-powered, conversational shopping experiences, shifting e-commerce from search to smart dialogue.
Ep. 4 - From Roblox to Retail: The New Ad Game
Gaming and retail collide in new ways. Joel Ponce of HashCoup explains how brands use Roblox, Fortnite, and mobile ads to turn fan engagement into real sales, why AI pricing needs trust, and how smart carts and apps are redefining the in-store experience.
Mastering Kubernetes for Modern Development Success
Understanding Kubernetes is no longer optional for developers aiming to thrive in the evolving tech landscape.
Physical AND Digital: Rethinking Modern Retail Strategies
Retail success is no longer about physical or digital alone. Discover how integrated channel strategies, smarter return management, and brand-driven experiences are reshaping the future of commerce and driving profitability across today’s evolving retail landscape.
How COVID Reshaped Retail: Lasting Changes in Consumer Behavior
Retail post-COVID demands flexibility, digital innovation, and consumer trust, reshaping how businesses engage and serve evolving shopper expectations.
How Much Is Generative AI Driving E‑Commerce Traffic?
New data reveals an unprecedented surge in traffic to U.S. e‑commerce sites driven by generative AI, forcing retailers to rethink search, discovery and conversion strategies.
Are Digital Twins Worth It in Supply Chains?
AutoCuler AI CEO Keith Moore shares why digital twins may be overhyped in today's supply chain tech stack—citing complexity, cost, and limited ROI.
AI Glitch Turned Smart Fix in Supply Chain Scheduling
A voice AI agent scheduled pickups too early, but a quick integration fix turned the mishap into a win for supply chain efficiency.
Reclaiming the Merchant’s Role in a Tech-Obsessed Retail World
Data can inform, but only merchants create meaning. This episode explores how human judgment still drives retail success, from assortment and pricing to supplier relationships, even in an AI-driven world where curation, not automation, defines lasting customer connection.
Gen Z Embraces ‘Ugly Cute’ Aesthetic Shift
China’s youth are turning to the ‘ugly cute’ trend as a form of authentic self-expression, signaling a cultural and emotional shift in consumer behavior.
Gen Z Turns Halloween into a Year-Round Retail Experience
Retailers are leveraging experiential elements and the enthusiasm of Gen Z to transform the Halloween season into a prolonged, emotionally driven shopping event.
True Religion's Bold NYFW Move: Redefining Fashion Week With Street-Level Style
True Religion's mobile truck experience during NYFW combined high fashion with grassroots engagement, driving record sales and loyalty growth.
How Accounting Teams Can Navigate Tariff Uncertainty with Strategic Planning
In an age where tariffs can shift markets overnight, the pressure on accounting teams is immense — this article explores how businesses can effectively manage the impact of tariff uncertainties.
Boost Productivity with the 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 Rule, or Pareto Principle, reveals how focusing on a small percentage of efforts can yield substantial results in productivity and personal fulfillment.
2025 Executive Priorities: AI, Reskilling & Risk Management
A new study shows business leaders are investing with intent—focusing on AI, talent and risk amid a volatile 2025 landscape.
7 Leadership Principles for Thriving Through Change
Seven proven leadership strategies to guide teams through change with courage, clarity, and human connection.
School Stationery Market Forecasted to Grow by $10.8B Through 2028
The school stationery supplies market is set to grow by $10.8B from 2024–2028, fueled by rising education needs and demand for sustainable, tech-integrated products.
Supply Chain Shock: Nexperia Crisis Threatens Automotive Chip Supply
Disruptions at Nexperia stemming from geopolitical conflict and government intervention raise urgent supply‑chain alarms for automotive manufacturers across Europe and North America.
Major Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Outage Disrupts Global Internet and What It Means for Omnichannel Retail
A sweeping AWS outage exposed the fragility of digital infrastructure and introduced a major disruption in the omnichannel retail ecosystem.
UK Business Metaverse: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities
Understanding the UK business metaverse market is crucial for leveraging innovation, navigating regulatory landscapes, and tapping into emerging opportunities across sectors.
U.S. Takes Control of TikTok in New Executive Order
Trump’s new executive order lets TikTok and TikTok Shop keep operating in the U.S. under a U.S.-controlled ownership structure.
GigaCloud Acquires New Classic to Expand B2B Reach
GigaCloud's acquisition of New Classic could redefine supply chain dynamics and market reach.
Fintech Launches AI Platform for Shareholder Engagement
A fintech startup introduces “Retail ID” to modernize shareholder verification and brand‑consumer engagement via AI.
Gold Slips as Investors Shift Out of Safe‑Havens, Await Earnings
With the 2025 U.S. government shutdown dragging on and earnings season underway, gold prices fall and equity sentiment steadies.
Corporate Earnings Jolt Markets Amid Mixed Signals
A busy earnings season sends ripples through markets as big names deliver uneven results and investors brace for TSLA.
How Much Is Generative AI Driving E‑Commerce Traffic?
New data reveals an unprecedented surge in traffic to U.S. e‑commerce sites driven by generative AI, forcing retailers to rethink search, discovery and conversion strategies.
2025 Executive Priorities: AI, Reskilling & Risk Management
A new study shows business leaders are investing with intent—focusing on AI, talent and risk amid a volatile 2025 landscape.
Retailers Pull Back Hiring Ahead of Critical Holiday Season
Major U.S. retailers are scaling down seasonal hiring, pointing to muted demand and tighter labor market ahead of the holidays.
True Religion's Bold NYFW Move: Redefining Fashion Week With Street-Level Style
True Religion's mobile truck experience during NYFW combined high fashion with grassroots engagement, driving record sales and loyalty growth.
Ep. 4 - From Roblox to Retail: The New Ad Game
Gaming and retail collide in new ways. Joel Ponce of HashCoup explains how brands use Roblox, Fortnite, and mobile ads to turn fan engagement into real sales, why AI pricing needs trust, and how smart carts and apps are redefining the in-store experience.
Mexico Retail Sales Rise Despite Economic Slowdown
Mexico’s retail sector posted a 2.4% annual sales increase in August 2025, revealing consumer resilience and strategic shifts in spending.
Gen Z Embraces ‘Ugly Cute’ Aesthetic Shift
China’s youth are turning to the ‘ugly cute’ trend as a form of authentic self-expression, signaling a cultural and emotional shift in consumer behavior.
LiveRamp Boosts Meta Insights for Retail Media Networks
LiveRamp is enabling retail media networks to access deeper attribution insights from Meta Platforms campaign data, enhancing measurement and activation capabilities for brands and retailers.
Suppliers Get Insight into Walmart’s 2025 Open Call
A detailed Q&A session with 8th & Walton CEO Jeff Clapper outlines practical strategies for supplier success at Walmart’s 2025 Open Call event in Bentonville.
Best Buy Launches Holiday Deals Early with Halloween Doorbusters
Best Buy is kicking off its holiday shopping campaign on Halloween with expanded product assortment and weekly tech doorbusters, extending Black Friday‑style promotions into a longer sales window.
Gen Z Turns Halloween into a Year-Round Retail Experience
Retailers are leveraging experiential elements and the enthusiasm of Gen Z to transform the Halloween season into a prolonged, emotionally driven shopping event.
Frozen Foods Still Battle Image Problem in Grocery Retail
Despite rising demand, the frozen food category continues to be held back by shopper perceptions around taste, quality and freshness — a challenge that retail and omnichannel strategies must address.
Boost Productivity with the 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 Rule, or Pareto Principle, reveals how focusing on a small percentage of efforts can yield substantial results in productivity and personal fulfillment.
Mastering Kubernetes for Modern Development Success
Understanding Kubernetes is no longer optional for developers aiming to thrive in the evolving tech landscape.
Supply Chain Shock: Nexperia Crisis Threatens Automotive Chip Supply
Disruptions at Nexperia stemming from geopolitical conflict and government intervention raise urgent supply‑chain alarms for automotive manufacturers across Europe and North America.
Suppliers Get Insight into Walmart’s 2025 Open Call
A detailed Q&A session with 8th & Walton CEO Jeff Clapper outlines practical strategies for supplier success at Walmart’s 2025 Open Call event in Bentonville.
GigaCloud Acquires New Classic to Expand B2B Reach
GigaCloud's acquisition of New Classic could redefine supply chain dynamics and market reach.
Mexico Retail Sales Rise Despite Economic Slowdown
Mexico’s retail sector posted a 2.4% annual sales increase in August 2025, revealing consumer resilience and strategic shifts in spending.
IKEA to Cut Carbon Footprint with Biobased Glue Shift
IKEA’s transition to biobased glue highlights how small material changes can drive major environmental progress in retail manufacturing.
Supply Chain Shock: Nexperia Crisis Threatens Automotive Chip Supply
Disruptions at Nexperia stemming from geopolitical conflict and government intervention raise urgent supply‑chain alarms for automotive manufacturers across Europe and North America.
Boost Productivity with the 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 Rule, or Pareto Principle, reveals how focusing on a small percentage of efforts can yield substantial results in productivity and personal fulfillment.
IKEA to Cut Carbon Footprint with Biobased Glue Shift
IKEA’s transition to biobased glue highlights how small material changes can drive major environmental progress in retail manufacturing.
Pre‑Loved Gifting Climbs: A Shift Toward Secondhand Acceptability
A growing share of U.S. consumers now consider giving or receiving secondhand gifts socially acceptable — signaling a shift in how retailers and brands should think about the omnichannel gift‑economy.
Why Regenerative Agriculture Matters for Baking's Future
Explore why regenerative agriculture is key to sustainable food systems, boosting supply chains, and building consumer trust in the baking industry.
Ep. 4 - From Roblox to Retail: The New Ad Game
Gaming and retail collide in new ways. Joel Ponce of HashCoup explains how brands use Roblox, Fortnite, and mobile ads to turn fan engagement into real sales, why AI pricing needs trust, and how smart carts and apps are redefining the in-store experience.
GigaCloud Acquires New Classic to Expand B2B Reach
GigaCloud's acquisition of New Classic could redefine supply chain dynamics and market reach.
Mexico Retail Sales Rise Despite Economic Slowdown
Mexico’s retail sector posted a 2.4% annual sales increase in August 2025, revealing consumer resilience and strategic shifts in spending.
Mastering Kubernetes for Modern Development Success
Understanding Kubernetes is no longer optional for developers aiming to thrive in the evolving tech landscape.