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Costume Commerce: How Walmart Marketplace Sellers Win Halloween
Seasonal demand, fast fulfillment and Walmart Connect ad tactics are letting third‑party sellers turn Halloween into a major marketplace opportunity.
Ep. 1 - Omnichannel Gets an AI Brain
Walmart’s new partnership with OpenAI is redefining retail. Discover how chat-driven shopping turns conversation into checkout, improving margins, loyalty, and last-mile delivery while reshaping how customers interact with stores and e-commerce in real time.
Rethinking Retail Media for Small Brands
New analysis from Bird Dog and Keen shows how 400+ brands manage $16B in retail media. Learn why small brands can boost ROI by reallocating budgets, optimizing across networks like Walmart and Instacart, and measuring true incrementality instead of chasing spend.
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Target cuts 1,800 jobs in HQ restructure to spark turnaround
Target is eliminating around 1,800 corporate roles—about 8% of its HQ workforce—in a restructuring aimed at simplifying operations and enabling a turnaround under new leadership.
Amazon Launches AI Tool “Help Me Decide” for Indecisive Shoppers
Amazon introduces “Help Me Decide,” a new AI shopping assistant designed to help indecisive U.S. consumers choose between similar products by analyzing their preferences.
How Retail Media Networks Will Become the Omnichannel Hub in 2026
Retail media networks are evolving into connective tissue for omnichannel strategies—brands that leverage them early will pull ahead in 2026.
Ep. 1 - Omnichannel Gets an AI Brain
Walmart’s new partnership with OpenAI is redefining retail. Discover how chat-driven shopping turns conversation into checkout, improving margins, loyalty, and last-mile delivery while reshaping how customers interact with stores and e-commerce in real time.
Clutch Enhances Trust with Verified Reviews and Rankings
Clutch ensures trust in B2B services through verified reviews, structured evaluations, and transparency standards.
Retail’s Future: Tech-Driven, Human-Centered, Outcome-Focused
Retail is evolving through AI, media, and agentic commerce—yet success still hinges on core fundamentals and customer focus.
Ep. 2 - Turn Store Data Into Revenue
Retail innovation meets reality with Ricardo Belmar of The Retail Razor. Discover how AI, retail media, and agentic commerce are reshaping customer experience, what’s hype versus real, and how smart tech and fundamentals drive measurable business results.
Walmart’s AI Checkout Chat Signals a Retail Paradigm Shift
Walmart’s new ChatGPT integration transforms retail by turning conversations into carts—reshaping omnichannel strategy, margins, and supply chain precision.
Ep. 1 - Omnichannel Gets an AI Brain
Walmart’s new partnership with OpenAI is redefining retail. Discover how chat-driven shopping turns conversation into checkout, improving margins, loyalty, and last-mile delivery while reshaping how customers interact with stores and e-commerce in real time.
Leveraging AI for Enhanced Market Research Insights
Explore how AI technology is transforming market research by providing deeper insights and automating complex tasks, making research more accessible and actionable.
Agentic Email Marketing Reduces Churn, Boosts Engagement
Agentic Marketing transforms email from a static channel into a dynamic ecosystem that drives customer retention and brand loyalty.
Why the Weekly Grocery Trip Is Making a Comeback
Inflation and AI planning tools are reshaping grocery habits—bringing back the weekly shop.
Grocery Sector Faces Major Revenue Hit as SNAP Funding Looms
Amid the U.S. government shutdown, grocers including Walmart Inc. are bracing for up to an $8 billion drop in November sales if the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) lapses.
Walmart faces looting threats amid SNAP suspension
As the federal shutdown suspends SNAP benefits, Walmart faces social‑media‑driven threats of mass looting in the NYC area.
How Walmart Business Helps SMBs Save Time and Grow
Walmart Business equips SMBs with smarter tools, inventory solutions, and community resources to free up time and drive future growth.
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.
U.S.–China Trade Truce Hangs on Trump–Xi Summit
A high‑stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may signal a pause in U.S.–China trade friction — but deep structural issues still loom.
U.S.–China Port Fees Disrupt Global Shipping Routes
New reciprocal port fees between the U.S. and China are reshaping global shipping routes, increasing freight rates, and pressuring supply chains worldwide.
UAE Offers Free ChatGPT Plus, Eyes AI Leadership
The UAE becomes the first country to provide free ChatGPT Plus access nationwide, advancing its strategic AI leadership and global tech partnerships.
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.
Chipotle Stock Drops as Q3 Sales Miss Expectations
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill slid sharply after third‑quarter results fell short of consensus and the company cut its full‑year outlook amid inflation and changing consumer behavior.
U.S.–China Trade Truce Hangs on Trump–Xi Summit
A high‑stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may signal a pause in U.S.–China trade friction — but deep structural issues still loom.
JPMorgan Enables Employees to Use AI in Writing Performance Reviews
JPMorgan now allows employees to leverage AI chatbots for drafting performance reviews — accelerating the process while retaining human responsibility at the finish line.
Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion as AI Surge Powers Wall Street Highs
Nvidia becomes the first $5 trillion company amid an AI‑driven rally and shifting monetary policy, signaling elevated tech valuations and broader market optimism.
The Rise of Smart Loyalty in Grocery Retail
Loyalty programs are evolving from static point systems to real-time, behavior-based engagement tools.
Chipotle Stock Drops as Q3 Sales Miss Expectations
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill slid sharply after third‑quarter results fell short of consensus and the company cut its full‑year outlook amid inflation and changing consumer behavior.
Empowering Frontline Workers: Key Insights from the Unisys ‘Frontline in Focus’ Report
The latest Unisys and ISG research spotlights how tailored technology can uplift frontline workforces—in retail, manufacturing, healthcare and beyond.
How to Pitch Your Omnichannel Startup to Walmart
Cracking into Walmart’s vendor ecosystem takes more than a great idea — here’s how startups can align, scale, and stand out.
Costume Commerce: How Walmart Marketplace Sellers Win Halloween
Seasonal demand, fast fulfillment and Walmart Connect ad tactics are letting third‑party sellers turn Halloween into a major marketplace opportunity.
The Rise of Smart Loyalty in Grocery Retail
Loyalty programs are evolving from static point systems to real-time, behavior-based engagement tools.
Holiday Season 2025 Begins: Omnichannel Retail Pivots into High Gear
As the calendar flips to November, retailers in Bentonville and beyond launch the critical holiday quarter—where omnichannel execution, supply chain agility, and digital activation will define winners.
How to Pitch Your Omnichannel Startup to Walmart
Cracking into Walmart’s vendor ecosystem takes more than a great idea — here’s how startups can align, scale, and stand out.
Costume Commerce: How Walmart Marketplace Sellers Win Halloween
Seasonal demand, fast fulfillment and Walmart Connect ad tactics are letting third‑party sellers turn Halloween into a major marketplace opportunity.
Why the Weekly Grocery Trip Is Making a Comeback
Inflation and AI planning tools are reshaping grocery habits—bringing back the weekly shop.
How Walmart and Amazon Are Reinventing the Grocery Marketplace
Grocers are blending owned and third-party inventory to create platformized shopping experiences.
Grocery Sector Faces Major Revenue Hit as SNAP Funding Looms
Amid the U.S. government shutdown, grocers including Walmart Inc. are bracing for up to an $8 billion drop in November sales if the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) lapses.
How to Pitch Your Omnichannel Startup to Walmart
Cracking into Walmart’s vendor ecosystem takes more than a great idea — here’s how startups can align, scale, and stand out.
Robot Butler Arrives to Handle Household Chores
A new humanoid robot aims to offload household tasks, signaling the dawn of AI-powered in‑home assistants.
Apple Considers Ads in Maps, Eyeing Local Marketing Shift
Apple may bring ads to its Maps app, opening new opportunities for local marketing while raising concerns about user experience and privacy.
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.
Why the Weekly Grocery Trip Is Making a Comeback
Inflation and AI planning tools are reshaping grocery habits—bringing back the weekly shop.
Cold Chain Innovation: How Grocery Is Going Greener and Smarter
As shoppers demand fresher, faster deliveries and sustainability takes centre stage, grocery logistics is re‑engineering the cold chain with new packaging, IoT sensors and lean delivery strategies.
How Walmart and Amazon Are Reinventing the Grocery Marketplace
Grocers are blending owned and third-party inventory to create platformized shopping experiences.
Holiday Season 2025 Begins: Omnichannel Retail Pivots into High Gear
As the calendar flips to November, retailers in Bentonville and beyond launch the critical holiday quarter—where omnichannel execution, supply chain agility, and digital activation will define winners.
Cold Chain Innovation: How Grocery Is Going Greener and Smarter
As shoppers demand fresher, faster deliveries and sustainability takes centre stage, grocery logistics is re‑engineering the cold chain with new packaging, IoT sensors and lean delivery strategies.
Centric Software Drives Retail Efficiency with PLM Tools
Centric Software’s PLM and AI solutions help retailers streamline product development, enhance inventory planning, and support sustainability goals.
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.
Costume Commerce: How Walmart Marketplace Sellers Win Halloween
Seasonal demand, fast fulfillment and Walmart Connect ad tactics are letting third‑party sellers turn Halloween into a major marketplace opportunity.
The Rise of Smart Loyalty in Grocery Retail
Loyalty programs are evolving from static point systems to real-time, behavior-based engagement tools.
Cold Chain Innovation: How Grocery Is Going Greener and Smarter
As shoppers demand fresher, faster deliveries and sustainability takes centre stage, grocery logistics is re‑engineering the cold chain with new packaging, IoT sensors and lean delivery strategies.
How Walmart and Amazon Are Reinventing the Grocery Marketplace
Grocers are blending owned and third-party inventory to create platformized shopping experiences.