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Trade tensions, tariff policies creating significant disruptions
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Booze Sales Face Regulatory, Consumer Changes
State Sales Laws, Online Landscapes Shifting
Walmart, Competitors Expand Digital Offerings
Retailers Pushing for Advantages in Online Spaces
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
Ep. 95 - Gen Alpha: Retail's Digital Native Future
Breaking down the preferences and power of younger consumers
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
Ep. 92 - AI-Powered Learning: The Last Mile of Workforce Training
Former college athlete now counts team, manufacturers among clients
Save the Date: Retail Innovation Week Coming to Bentonville in September
Collaboration highlights area's role in retail
Essential or Discretionary? Walmart, Amazon Examined
Retail giants see different economic shifts
Private Labels Feel Inflation Pinch
Category once considered backstop to pricing fluctuations
Save the Date: Retail Innovation Week Coming to Bentonville in September
Collaboration highlights area's role in retail
Unlocked: The Rise of Locker Delivery Systems
US adoption increasing, but Europe, Asia leading the trend.
Retail Buzzwords: Mail-Order Catalogs to Unified Commerce
New phrases may become industry standards
How Ethnic Grocers Are Adapting to a Tariff Storm
Many staples, ingredients unavailable from US sources
How Tariff Policies Are Reshaping Retail and Tech Industries
Trade tensions, tariff policies creating significant disruptions
Tariffs and Trade: Navigating the New Retail Landscape
Shifting global dynamics challenge retailers
Analysis: Walmart Bracing for Tariff Impacts
Supply chains, inventory, pricing all potentially changing
Joann Comes Unglued: Arts and Crafts Market in Flux
Walmart, Amazon compete with Hobby Lobby, other specialty chains for Joann's market share
C&S Wholesale Grocers Acquires Winn-Dixie, Harveys
Wholesaler continues push for retail locations
Ep. 82 - Maximizing Growth Potential through Smart Capital Solutions
A Digital Front Door look at financing options for growing SMBs
Shifting Standards: Lessons from Kroger's Leadership Shake-Up
Scott dives into expecations in workplace professionalism
Modern Struggles Hit Historic Hudson’s Bay Co.
North America’s oldest business faces financial headwinds
Fallout: Latest After Failed Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Leadership shakeups for both, as C&S makes other moves
Ep. 95 - Gen Alpha: Retail's Digital Native Future
Breaking down the preferences and power of younger consumers
Omnichannel Insights: Rethinking Retail Media Content Through the Lens of Supply Chain
Commentary from BV Viveiros of AdFury
Joann Comes Unglued: Arts and Crafts Market in Flux
Walmart, Amazon compete with Hobby Lobby, other specialty chains for Joann's market share
Wholesalers Gain Visibility in Grocery Sector
Closure of Laurel, moves by C&S highlight often-overlooked link in supply chain
Ep. 70 - Rethinking Retail: Merging Analytics, AI, and Sustainability with Leon Nicholas and Kerry Bailey
Discover how the fusion of analytics, AI, and consumer behavior data is revolutionizing the shopping experience, propelling retailers like Walmart to new heights of customer engagement and ancillary revenue generation.
Walmart: E-Commerce Profitability In Sight
Grocery driving online revenue toward the black
Retail Takes Lessons from Game Theory
Gamified experiences, back-end improvements among uses
eComm Flirts with 1/4 Mark of Retail Sales
Online accounted for 24.6% of total retail sales in Q4
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. 89 - Unlocking Retail Media Advertising with AdFury
Startup aims to scale, target ad placements within retailer search result pages
New NWA Group Unveils AI-Powered Ad Scaling Tool
Local tech firm simplifying ad creation, deployment on retail media networks
Ep. 86 - Repurposing the Old: New Age Warehousing Insights with Brendan Howell
Startup leans into distributed hubs for last-mile delivery
Unlocked: The Rise of Locker Delivery Systems
US adoption increasing, but Europe, Asia leading the trend.
How Ethnic Grocers Are Adapting to a Tariff Storm
Many staples, ingredients unavailable from US sources
Wholesalers Gain Visibility in Grocery Sector
Closure of Laurel, moves by C&S highlight often-overlooked link in supply chain
For Lease: Ollie's Continues Expansion
Retailer buys into Big Lots location leases; Joann stores soon available
Ep. 86 - Repurposing the Old: New Age Warehousing Insights with Brendan Howell
Startup leans into distributed hubs for last-mile delivery
Ep. 95 - Gen Alpha: Retail's Digital Native Future
Breaking down the preferences and power of younger consumers
Unlocked: The Rise of Locker Delivery Systems
US adoption increasing, but Europe, Asia leading the trend.
How Walmart is Setting the Standard for AI Ethics
Scott examines Walmart's Responsible AI Pledge
Retail Media Networks Expanding into Mid-Size Chains
Regional, specialty retailers embracing tech