When Tariffs Hit the Shelf: A Retailer's Survival Guide
Critical adaptation strategies separate struggling retailers from successfully navigators
Podcasts
The Doing Business in Bentonville Podcast features conversations with retail leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Hosted by Andy Wilson, episodes explore topics like retail media, AI, leadership, supply chains, and omnichannel strategies. These interviews offer fresh insights into the evolving world of commerce and business.
Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
AI enables passive tracking of truck movements
Ep. 100 - Leadership, Legacy, and Community: Cameron Smith's Impact on Northwest Arkansas
A look back at the origins of DBB for the 100th podcast epsiode
Email vs. SMS: Surprising Effectiveness Data for Retailers
Data reveals a fascinating paradox
Ep. 99 - The Art of Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Lessons from 35 Years in Business
supplier-retailer relationships in today's business environment
Retail's Incomplete Sustainability Journey
The retail community stands at a critical crossroads with three key opportunities to drive meaningful change.
Ep. 98 - Every Brand Deserves Its Day: How Data and AI Are Democratizing Digital Marketing
Discover how small and mid-sized brands can compete with marketing giants using data, AI, and retail media. Shaun Brown of BirdDog shares insights on democratizing digital marketing, maximizing 1P data, and winning with smarter strategies—not bigger budgets.
Digital Revolution in the Grocery Landscape: How Economic Pressures are Reshaping Consumer Behavior
Scott digs into the annual State of Spend report from Ibotta
Ep. 97 - Building a Retail Giant: Inside Sam Walton's Legendary Saturday Meetings
Walmart execs recall the legendary Saturday Morning Meeting
Specialty Retail's Journey Toward Seamless Omnichannel Experiences
Specialty retailers embrace unified commerce strategies
Ep. 96 - Retail Transformation: Five Decades of Industry Insights with Terry Trofholz
A look at history, potential futures of restoring, manufacturing
Hybrid Retail Revolution: Finding Balance in a Post-DTC World
The most successful brands have pivoted toward a more balanced approach
Ep. 95 - Gen Alpha: Retail's Digital Native Future
Breaking down the preferences and power of younger consumers
How Tariff Policies Are Reshaping Retail and Tech Industries
Trade tensions, tariff policies creating significant disruptions
Ep. 94 - Silicon Valley Meets Small Town: Global Innovation in Bentonville
DBB talks supply chain tech, from the Plug and Play summit last week in Bentonville
Ep. 93 - Break into Walmart: The Expert’s Blueprint with Lane Carruth
Lane and Andy examine the unique aspect of Walmart's online space