Amazon is rewarding systems over stunts. This episode breaks down Marketplace Pulse data showing rising GMV, fewer sellers, and more million dollar brands. Learn why disciplined operations, analytics, and patience now define success on Amazon.
Ron Acosta shares his journey from a difficult childhood to leadership, faith, and purpose. The former Walmart executive and Chick-fil-A owner reflects on resilience, healing, and personal growth, and how business success can align with family, faith, and community impact.
Live shopping is growing fast but unevenly. This episode breaks down why China leads, where US platforms like TikTok Shop and Amazon Live win or fail, and how story led streams, creator hosts, and frictionless checkout drive real conversion in 2025.
The NRF projects a record 158.9 million shoppers on Super Saturday 2025, underscoring continued omnichannel holiday retail momentum.
Walmart’s agentic AI approach redefines retail automation by embedding autonomous agents into operations, shopping experiences, and supply chain workflows.
Explore how AI, in-store experiences, retail crime prevention, and emerging tech are shaping the future of retail. Discover insights on Walmart, Amazon, and the top retail trends driving 2025 and beyond.
Explore how AI, in-store experiences, retail crime prevention, and emerging tech are shaping the future of retail. Discover insights on Walmart, Amazon, and the top retail trends driving 2025 and beyond.
Discover how brands turn retail into culture as Ryan Hughes of Gratsy shares how curated experiences, creator partnerships, and smart logistics drive trial, loyalty, and memorable moments that boost engagement in stores and online.
Learn how to rebuild your organization for the way people truly shop. Discover how unified goals, shared ownership, and practical AI help teams break silos, move faster, and win across search, social, marketplace, curbside, and in store.
A clear retail model is emerging for 2026. Unified commerce, retail media profit, automation, AI forecasting, and membership strength are reshaping how top retailers grow. Discover the framework guiding the next decade of resilient retail.
Clean data keeps retail moving. Orderful SVP Jonathan Kish explains why EDI still powers omnichannel, where it breaks, and how modern integrations speed onboarding, cut chargebacks, and sync inventory as AI driven shopping raises the bar for accuracy.
Retail’s future depends not just on AI, but on building the people who can bring innovation to life.
Generative AI delivers value when it shortens the path from data to decisions. Slalom leaders share how retailers use AI across supply chain, product, and customer experience, plus the governance and culture needed to move from pilots to production.
Elon Musk claims AI will eliminate poverty and make saving money obsolete, calling for a future of universal high income amid rollout of Trump accounts.
Ron Acosta shares his journey from a difficult childhood to leadership, faith, and purpose. The former Walmart executive and Chick-fil-A owner reflects on resilience, healing, and personal growth, and how business success can align with family, faith, and community impact.
Brand strategist Erin Campbell on winning attention through meaning not tactics. We explore resale culture, trust and second lives, plus the analog comeback from vinyl to LEGO. A sharp guide to building brands with connection, calm, and lasting value.
Olive Garden is moving forward with a nationwide rollout of its popular lighter portion menu, offering smaller, budget‑friendly entrees after strong test performance.
Mall of America reels in new tenants like CardVault by Tom Brady, POP MART, SKIMS, and Arabian Oud, enhancing its holiday and year‑round retail experience.
Amazon is rewarding systems over stunts. This episode breaks down Marketplace Pulse data showing rising GMV, fewer sellers, and more million dollar brands. Learn why disciplined operations, analytics, and patience now define success on Amazon.
Retail’s future depends not just on AI, but on building the people who can bring innovation to life.
Retail success depends on people as much as technology. Scott Benedict explains how AI and supply chains deliver results only when leaders invest in talent. Learn how NRF Foundation programs turn students into retail professionals ready to lead.
AI’s integration into retail is transforming entry‑level job requirements, making AI‑related skills and training key for new hires in 2025’s evolving job market.
Elon Musk claims AI will eliminate poverty and make saving money obsolete, calling for a future of universal high income amid rollout of Trump accounts.
The U.S. outlines key priorities ahead of the 2026 USMCA review, focusing on supply chain resilience, trade enforcement, and regional competitiveness across North America.
Get ready for 2026: Learn how to prepare for future tariff changes through supply chain diversification, compliance tools, and sourcing strategies.
Uber Eats and DoorDash have sued New York City to block a new law requiring tipping prompts at checkout, arguing it violates free‑speech rights and could increase costs for consumers.
Instacart will pay $60 million and revise fee disclosure practices under a settlement with the FTC after allegations of deceptive delivery fees and subscription terms.
Get ready for 2026: Learn how to prepare for future tariff changes through supply chain diversification, compliance tools, and sourcing strategies.
Nike’s Q2 fiscal earnings show 1% revenue growth and mixed global performance, marking steady progress but ongoing challenges in its turnaround strategy.
A comprehensive review of 2025 fashion industry deals, departures, and disruptions, spotlighting M&A activity, store closures, and market shifts that reshaped the year.
Ron Acosta shares his journey from a difficult childhood to leadership, faith, and purpose. The former Walmart executive and Chick-fil-A owner reflects on resilience, healing, and personal growth, and how business success can align with family, faith, and community impact.
Retail’s future depends not just on AI, but on building the people who can bring innovation to life.
Shrink isn’t just theft—it’s a supply chain and data integrity issue retailers must fix from the source.
Generative AI delivers value when it shortens the path from data to decisions. Slalom leaders share how retailers use AI across supply chain, product, and customer experience, plus the governance and culture needed to move from pilots to production.
Amazon is rewarding systems over stunts. This episode breaks down Marketplace Pulse data showing rising GMV, fewer sellers, and more million dollar brands. Learn why disciplined operations, analytics, and patience now define success on Amazon.
Live shopping is growing fast but unevenly. This episode breaks down why China leads, where US platforms like TikTok Shop and Amazon Live win or fail, and how story led streams, creator hosts, and frictionless checkout drive real conversion in 2025.
Secondhand retail is booming as shoppers seek authenticity, sustainability, and identity over instant gratification.
In a cautious consumer climate, brands are leaning into emotional storytelling, digital engagement, and experiential retail to drive holiday spending.
Live shopping is growing fast but unevenly. This episode breaks down why China leads, where US platforms like TikTok Shop and Amazon Live win or fail, and how story led streams, creator hosts, and frictionless checkout drive real conversion in 2025.
Secondhand retail is booming as shoppers seek authenticity, sustainability, and identity over instant gratification.
In a cautious consumer climate, brands are leaning into emotional storytelling, digital engagement, and experiential retail to drive holiday spending.
Retailers in 2025 are navigating a more stable—but still complex—holiday supply chain season driven by shifting consumer behaviors, tighter delivery windows, and demand for sustainability.
Discover the lesser-known truths of starting a startup, from emotional isolation and constant selling to the importance of execution and managing cash flow.
PayPal has applied to launch PayPal Bank, a Utah-based industrial loan company focused on improving capital access for small businesses nationwide.
Companies are hiring corporate storytellers to create blogs, podcasts, and branded content, shifting communications strategy for 2026 and beyond.
Even standard return policies can feel unfair. Learn how loss aversion, fairness, and smart strategies help retailers reduce friction and build loyalty.
Clean data keeps retail moving. Orderful SVP Jonathan Kish explains why EDI still powers omnichannel, where it breaks, and how modern integrations speed onboarding, cut chargebacks, and sync inventory as AI driven shopping raises the bar for accuracy.
Shrink isn’t just theft—it’s a supply chain and data integrity issue retailers must fix from the source.
Retailers in 2025 are navigating a more stable—but still complex—holiday supply chain season driven by shifting consumer behaviors, tighter delivery windows, and demand for sustainability.
Shrink starts long before the shelf. Former Walmart leader Brand Elverston explains total retail loss, from purchase orders to omnichannel risk, and how RFID, analytics, and smarter processes cut losses while improving customer experience.
Secondhand retail is booming as shoppers seek authenticity, sustainability, and identity over instant gratification.
Walmart addresses food safety concerns after razor blades were found in bread at Biloxi stores and faces ongoing product recalls flagged by the FDA.
Focusing on soil health, regenerative agriculture offers an environmental solution to climate change, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem restoration.
Rising prices, brand investment, and cultural momentum fueled the resale market's record growth in 2025, with platforms like ThredUp and eBay seeing a surge in demand.
Amazon is rewarding systems over stunts. This episode breaks down Marketplace Pulse data showing rising GMV, fewer sellers, and more million dollar brands. Learn why disciplined operations, analytics, and patience now define success on Amazon.
Live shopping is growing fast but unevenly. This episode breaks down why China leads, where US platforms like TikTok Shop and Amazon Live win or fail, and how story led streams, creator hosts, and frictionless checkout drive real conversion in 2025.
Clean data keeps retail moving. Orderful SVP Jonathan Kish explains why EDI still powers omnichannel, where it breaks, and how modern integrations speed onboarding, cut chargebacks, and sync inventory as AI driven shopping raises the bar for accuracy.
Shrink isn’t just theft—it’s a supply chain and data integrity issue retailers must fix from the source.