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Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
AI enables passive tracking of truck movements
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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
Ep. 96 - Retail Transformation: Five Decades of Industry Insights with Terry Trofholz
A look at history, potential futures of restoring, manufacturing
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
Younger Consumers Shift Toward Automated Shopping to Avoid People
Young shoppers actively avoid interpersonal interaction
Loyalty in the Digital Grocery Cart
Digital grocery services: powerful loyalty-building tools driving revenue and retention.
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
Amazon Unveils AI-Generated Audio Product Descriptions
Digital shelf offerings expand with AI capabilities
Walmart’s Former HQ: A STEM University Backed by Walton Family
New corporate campus left old HQ site available
Ep. 97 - Building a Retail Giant: Inside Sam Walton's Legendary Saturday Meetings
Walmart execs recall the legendary Saturday Morning Meeting
Mounting Uncertainty Prompts Withdrawal of Financial Guidance Across Retail
Retailers increasingly try to model for macroeconomic events beyond traditional scope.
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Grocery Prepares for Seafood Shift as Pacific Fishing Grounds Reopen
Retailers ready for expanded domestic supply
SNAP, WIC Changes Could Reshape Grocery Ecosystem
Market share and delivery models in flux
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Family Dollar Sale Underscores Broader Challenges in Food Access
Dollar stores often primary source for household essentials, basic groceries
Joann Comes Unglued: Arts and Crafts Market in Flux
Walmart, Amazon compete with Hobby Lobby, other specialty chains for Joann's market share
Albertsons Drivers Authorize Strike Over Self-Driving Trucks
Unions push back over driverless concept
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
Mobile Shopping: Global Shift Toward Smartphone-Driven Commerce
Brazil, Southeast Asia, Africa among biggest adopters
Is the E-Commerce Revolution Over? Analysts Dispute Future Growth
Predictions for ecomm, brick and mortar vary
Amazon Unveils AI-Generated Audio Product Descriptions
Digital shelf offerings expand with AI capabilities
Younger Consumers Shift Toward Automated Shopping to Avoid People
Young shoppers actively avoid interpersonal interaction
Loyalty in the Digital Grocery Cart
Digital grocery services: powerful loyalty-building tools driving revenue and retention.
Walmart Reimagines Beauty Counters
Tech, customer touchpoint update cosmetic sales concept
Private Label Outperformance: A Sustained Market Shift
Retailers leaning into house-brand investments
Is the E-Commerce Revolution Over? Analysts Dispute Future Growth
Predictions for ecomm, brick and mortar vary
Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
AI enables passive tracking of truck movements
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
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.
Sam Walton’s Saturday Morning Meetings: Lessons for Today
Walton's plan blended speed, visibility, shared purpose
Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
AI enables passive tracking of truck movements
Albertsons Drivers Authorize Strike Over Self-Driving Trucks
Unions push back over driverless concept
Mounting Uncertainty Prompts Withdrawal of Financial Guidance Across Retail
Retailers increasingly try to model for macroeconomic events beyond traditional scope.
Tight Supplies, Trade Uncertainty Reshaping Meat Retail
How Consumers and Grocers Are Adapting in 2025
Retail's Incomplete Sustainability Journey
The retail community stands at a critical crossroads with three key opportunities to drive meaningful change.
Grocery Prepares for Seafood Shift as Pacific Fishing Grounds Reopen
Retailers ready for expanded domestic supply
Power Surge: Convenience Stores Embrace EV Infrastructure
Chargers becoming a staple offering for retailers
For Lease: Ollie's Continues Expansion
Retailer buys into Big Lots location leases; Joann stores soon available
Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
AI enables passive tracking of truck movements
Amazon Unveils AI-Generated Audio Product Descriptions
Digital shelf offerings expand with AI capabilities
Younger Consumers Shift Toward Automated Shopping to Avoid People
Young shoppers actively avoid interpersonal interaction
Loyalty in the Digital Grocery Cart
Digital grocery services: powerful loyalty-building tools driving revenue and retention.