Supply chains can be weapons. This episode explores how logistics design creates competitive advantage, from Lowe’s distribution shifts to Amazon speed, Tesla sourcing, and owning demand signals that raise service levels while pressuring rivals.
Danone is spending $4 million to expand its Fort Worth, Texas yogurt plant to boost production capacity and meet rising demand for protein‑rich yogurt products in the U.S.
Luxury retail can feel personal again. This episode explores high touch service, AI clienteling, RFID, and predictive analytics, showing how technology can restore confidence, intimacy, and expert service without losing the human touch.
Manhattan Associates has unveiled new AI-powered tools in its Manhattan Active Omni platform to enhance retailer performance with smarter sales insights, personalized customer service, and optimized fulfillment strategies.
At NRF 2026, retail executives say AI will transform retail, emphasizing collaboration with human expertise, data governance, and strategic use of emerging tech.
Walmart and Wing expand ultra‑fast drone delivery to Houston and 150 additional U.S. stores, bringing rapid aerial delivery of essentials to millions of customers in 2026.
Acosta Group and CommerceIQ have partnered to blend connected commerce expertise with AI-driven retail intelligence, offering brands a powerful integrated approach to navigate the fast-evolving omnichannel retail landscape.
Manhattan Associates has unveiled new AI-powered tools in its Manhattan Active Omni platform to enhance retailer performance with smarter sales insights, personalized customer service, and optimized fulfillment strategies.
Retail media went full funnel in 2025. This episode breaks down CTV, commerce media, in store screens, AI agentic shopping, measurement, and bold 2026 predictions to help brands plan smarter across the entire shopper journey.
Zero‑click buying, powered by agentic AI, is set to redefine e‑commerce in 2026 as consumers increasingly complete purchases through AI assistants without traditional clicks.
OpenAI is planning to launch its first physical AI device in late 2026, potentially a screenless, pocketable product that extends its AI expertise into consumer hardware.
Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and ByteDance are driving “agentic commerce,” where AI agents autonomously manage shopping and payments, signaling a major shift in digital retail.
Luxury retail lost its personal touch—AI clienteling and smart tech may be the key to restoring confidence, intimacy, and curated service at scale.
Eagle Eye's new AI-driven Personalized Promotions solution enables retailers to deliver one-to-one tailored offers in real time, enhancing promotional ROI and customer engagement at a scalable level.
Danone is spending $4 million to expand its Fort Worth, Texas yogurt plant to boost production capacity and meet rising demand for protein‑rich yogurt products in the U.S.
Shippers are focusing on high‑priority SKUs and tailored planning rather than broad stockpiling as the 2026 Lunar New Year approaches, with varied factory shutdowns and logistics conditions across Asia driving precision strategies.
Lululemon strengthens customer experience through community events, omnichannel shopping, fitness integration, and sustainability efforts tied to its Impact Agenda.
Find out which retail stores, grocery chains and service businesses remain open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 as the federal holiday is observed.
Brands are transforming MLK Day into a day of action, with sincere messaging, volunteerism, and long-term commitments to equity and diverse talent development.
Effective partnerships in elearning technology enhance content delivery, accelerate course creation, and empower organizations to scale learning initiatives swiftly and seamlessly.
Employers enter 2026 with stronger hiring intentions, but skills gaps and AI challenges continue to shape workforce strategies.
Despite decades of effort, real workplace gender equity remains elusive as progress stalls and critical support systems for women are scaled back.
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.4% annualized rate in Q3 2025, the fastest expansion in two years, driven by strong consumer spending, exports and business investment.
Markets turned jittery as renewed tariff threats and geopolitical uncertainty drove up volatility and pushed investors toward safe‑haven assets.
Despite continued U.S. tariffs, China’s exports surged in 2025, driving a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus as global markets absorbed Chinese goods.
Amazon files a strong objection to Saks Global’s bankruptcy plan, claiming its $475M investment is now worthless after rapid financial decline and unpaid debts.
Shippers are focusing on high‑priority SKUs and tailored planning rather than broad stockpiling as the 2026 Lunar New Year approaches, with varied factory shutdowns and logistics conditions across Asia driving precision strategies.
Placer.ai identifies Salt Lake City, Reno, Indianapolis, Raleigh and Tampa as the top U.S. metros for retail and dining growth in 2026, based on population increases and strong consumer traffic trends.
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.4% annualized rate in Q3 2025, the fastest expansion in two years, driven by strong consumer spending, exports and business investment.
Procter & Gamble beat EPS estimates but missed revenue expectations in Q2 2026, prompting a downward revision to its full‑year fiscal outlook amid ongoing cost and demand pressures.
A wave of major factory projects — from semiconductor fabs to automotive and pharmaceutical plants — is advancing in 2026, underscoring renewed industrial investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Target has appointed former Nike and HanesBrands executives to its board of directors as part of a governance refresh ahead of a major CEO transition in 2026.
Placer.ai identifies Salt Lake City, Reno, Indianapolis, Raleigh and Tampa as the top U.S. metros for retail and dining growth in 2026, based on population increases and strong consumer traffic trends.
Procter & Gamble beat EPS estimates but missed revenue expectations in Q2 2026, prompting a downward revision to its full‑year fiscal outlook amid ongoing cost and demand pressures.
Shoppers are moderating e‑commerce spending as budget pressures and omnichannel preferences grow, prompting retailers to rethink digital strategies.
Placer.ai identifies Salt Lake City, Reno, Indianapolis, Raleigh and Tampa as the top U.S. metros for retail and dining growth in 2026, based on population increases and strong consumer traffic trends.
Explore the latest funding trends in US retail startups for 2025-2026 and understand why targeting these newly funded companies offers unique growth opportunities for partners and vendors.
Tote.ai raises $22.6 million to replace outdated POS systems in convenience retail with a unified AI-native platform, enhancing real-time operations, payments, and customer engagement.
Target has appointed former Nike and HanesBrands executives to its board of directors as part of a governance refresh ahead of a major CEO transition in 2026.
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.4% annualized rate in Q3 2025, the fastest expansion in two years, driven by strong consumer spending, exports and business investment.
Nike is revamping its regional leadership team, with Carl Grebert retiring and Angela Dong departing, as part of CEO Elliott Hill’s broader turnaround strategy to boost global performance.
Meijer teams up with WellSync to offer affordable $29.99 telehealth visits for common health needs via its website and pharmacy app.
Explore the latest funding trends in US retail startups for 2025-2026 and understand why targeting these newly funded companies offers unique growth opportunities for partners and vendors.
Thousands of NWA small businesses face closure without succession plans—buyer-operators like Doug and Anne offer a roadmap to preserve legacies and local economies.
Retail accelerators are transforming how brands scale by focusing on execution, not just innovation.
Why retail accelerators are reshaping how brands scale. Learn how execution, compliance, logistics, and digital merchandising now matter more than invention, and why retailers use accelerators to build reliable partners and spot trends early.
Danone is spending $4 million to expand its Fort Worth, Texas yogurt plant to boost production capacity and meet rising demand for protein‑rich yogurt products in the U.S.
A wave of major factory projects — from semiconductor fabs to automotive and pharmaceutical plants — is advancing in 2026, underscoring renewed industrial investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Shippers are focusing on high‑priority SKUs and tailored planning rather than broad stockpiling as the 2026 Lunar New Year approaches, with varied factory shutdowns and logistics conditions across Asia driving precision strategies.
Shoppers are moderating e‑commerce spending as budget pressures and omnichannel preferences grow, prompting retailers to rethink digital strategies.
General Mills and Walmart are accelerating regenerative agriculture efforts across U.S. farmland through grassroots partnerships and sustainability investments.
How local business owners can exit on their terms without losing their legacy. Learn practical succession planning tips, valuation basics, and leadership strategies from buyer operators preserving small businesses and community identity.
In 2026, sustainability, curated experiences, and hybrid retail media strategies will be essential for retailers navigating evolving shopper expectations.
Retailers are preparing for a post‑holiday spike in returns through January 2026, as return volumes increase and influence reverse logistics and customer experience strategies.
Danone is spending $4 million to expand its Fort Worth, Texas yogurt plant to boost production capacity and meet rising demand for protein‑rich yogurt products in the U.S.
A wave of major factory projects — from semiconductor fabs to automotive and pharmaceutical plants — is advancing in 2026, underscoring renewed industrial investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Shoppers are moderating e‑commerce spending as budget pressures and omnichannel preferences grow, prompting retailers to rethink digital strategies.
OpenAI is planning to launch its first physical AI device in late 2026, potentially a screenless, pocketable product that extends its AI expertise into consumer hardware.