AI and shopper psychology meet in this episode with Amanda Danish Wineland of Mars United. Discover how smart friction builds trust, reduces regret, and keeps control with shoppers. A practical guide to agentic commerce, retail media, and human centered buying.
Explore how everyday household objects, from cereal boxes to smart speakers, serve as physical touchpoints in the complex global ecosystem of modern omnichannel commerce.
Laurie Tuschen of Optilogic reveals how digital twins, optimization, simulation, and AI transform supply chain design. Learn to test tariffs, reroute lanes, rebalance inventory, and model cost to service in minutes, replacing spreadsheets with faster data driven decisions.
Walmart's partnership with OpenAI is transforming retail by enabling AI-driven, conversational shopping through ChatGPT. This innovation shifts customer experiences from reactive searches to proactive, personalized interactions.
Retailers faced $796 billion in losses from shrink, return abuse, and fraud in 2025, with returns driving the majority of financial impact, according to Appriss Retail.
New AI-powered approaches are reshaping websites into adaptive, context-aware sales engines that personalize user journeys in real time and drive higher conversions across digital channels.
AI and shopper psychology meet in this episode with Amanda Danish Wineland of Mars United. Discover how smart friction builds trust, reduces regret, and keeps control with shoppers. A practical guide to agentic commerce, retail media, and human centered buying.
Explore the leading omnichannel retail solution companies shaping the industry in 2026. Discover how startups across the US, India, and beyond are leveraging AI, cloud, and mobile platforms to redefine retail engagement and fulfillment.
Discover how AI and modern technology platforms are revolutionizing food distribution and retail operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, customer experience, and enabling independent businesses to compete at scale.
AI and voice technology are reshaping retail by unlocking underutilized sales channels and enhancing the omnichannel experience. This article explores recent innovations, funding developments, and industry trends driving retail transformation.
AI and shopper psychology meet in this episode with Amanda Danish Wineland of Mars United. Discover how smart friction builds trust, reduces regret, and keeps control with shoppers. A practical guide to agentic commerce, retail media, and human centered buying.
Explore the transformation of supply chain architecture and how artificial intelligence agents are redefining logistics efficiency from Bentonville to the global retail market.
Discover how AI and modern technology platforms are revolutionizing food distribution and retail operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, customer experience, and enabling independent businesses to compete at scale.
Industry experts analyze how AI adoption, execution gaps, and shifting value perceptions are creating a precarious environment for mid-tier retail brands heading into 2026.
Despite landmark court rulings reclassifying gig workers as subordinate employees, Italian delivery riders continue to struggle with algorithmic management and declining street-level labor conditions.
Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network, explores the importance of embracing uncertainty and inclusive leadership to overcome global supply chain crisis barriers.
Walgreens cuts at least 628 positions following its private equity buyout by Sycamore Partners as the company reorganizes operations under new ownership.
Rising merchant credit card fees at checkout are straining consumer loyalty, with many shoppers altering spending behavior or switching merchants over surcharges.
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis found U.S. businesses and consumers absorbed about 90% of the economic burden from 2025 tariff increases, challenging claims that foreign exporters paid most of the costs.
Key supplier readiness strategies that help brands succeed within Walmart’s omnichannel retail ecosystem.
New research finds that AI agents can infer and exhibit human-like altruistic tendencies by learning from real human decision-making across cultural contexts.
Arkansas entrepreneurs gain structured pathways to scale consumer products into major retail channels through the Ozark Retail Accelerator.
Despite landmark court rulings reclassifying gig workers as subordinate employees, Italian delivery riders continue to struggle with algorithmic management and declining street-level labor conditions.
The Trump administration has directed U.S. diplomats to challenge foreign data localization mandates and regulations like the GDPR to protect American technology interests and cloud service scalability.
President Trump introduces the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," requiring major technology firms to develop independent power generation for AI data centers to shield consumers from rising utility costs.
FedEx has filed a landmark lawsuit seeking a full refund of duties following a Supreme Court ruling against the administration's tariff authority.
Explore the leading omnichannel retail solution companies shaping the industry in 2026. Discover how startups across the US, India, and beyond are leveraging AI, cloud, and mobile platforms to redefine retail engagement and fulfillment.
Escape Plan’s recent $25 million Series A funding marks a significant step toward reshaping travel retail through omni-channel innovation and strategic market expansion.
The J.M. Smucker Co. has expanded its board by appointing two new independent directors following a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating growth and operational efficiency.
Nvidia maintains its dominant position in the AI chip market as soaring demand for high-performance computing reshapes corporate strategy and global technology investments.
Instacart's expanded partnership with Allegiance Retail Services is enhancing independent grocers' omnichannel capabilities, integrating cutting-edge e-commerce, AI-driven in-store tech, unified loyalty programs, and retail media.
Industry experts analyze how AI adoption, execution gaps, and shifting value perceptions are creating a precarious environment for mid-tier retail brands heading into 2026.
Retail venture capital is booming with $368 billion invested in 2024 driven by AI, selective deal sourcing, and sector expertise. Discover key VCs, funding trends, and actionable strategies for retail startups seeking capital.
The J.M. Smucker Co. has expanded its board by appointing two new independent directors following a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating growth and operational efficiency.
Explore how everyday household objects, from cereal boxes to smart speakers, serve as physical touchpoints in the complex global ecosystem of modern omnichannel commerce.
Escape Plan’s recent $25 million Series A funding marks a significant step toward reshaping travel retail through omni-channel innovation and strategic market expansion.
Industry experts analyze how AI adoption, execution gaps, and shifting value perceptions are creating a precarious environment for mid-tier retail brands heading into 2026.
The J.M. Smucker Co. has expanded its board by appointing two new independent directors following a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating growth and operational efficiency.
Escape Plan’s recent $25 million Series A funding marks a significant step toward reshaping travel retail through omni-channel innovation and strategic market expansion.
Burger King launches a premium Whopper upgrade featuring glazed buns and new packaging to improve the omnichannel guest experience and drive franchisee profitability across 7,000 U.S. locations.
Walmart introduces "Scintilla," a revolutionary in-store digital display network designed to bridge the gap between physical shopping and high-precision digital retail media.
IKEA and Decathlon launch a strategic partnership in London, transforming traditional big-box retail into a collaborative omnichannel shopping destination to enhance consumer accessibility.
Discover how Y Combinator-backed payments startups in 2026 are innovating cross-border payments, AI integration, fintech solutions for emerging markets, and streamlined payroll technologies, transforming global financial infrastructure.
Arkansas entrepreneurs gain structured pathways to scale consumer products into major retail channels through the Ozark Retail Accelerator.
Ozark Retail Accelerator helps Arkansas CPG founders scale from local sales to major retailers like Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Kroger. Learn packaging, pricing, trade math, working capital, and buyer pitching, plus key dates for the Bentonville kickoff, virtual cohort, and demo day.
Jennifer Garner-backed Once Upon a Farm is planning a $764 million IPO, signaling momentum in health-driven consumer brands and a recovering IPO market.
Explore how everyday household objects, from cereal boxes to smart speakers, serve as physical touchpoints in the complex global ecosystem of modern omnichannel commerce.
Instacart's expanded partnership with Allegiance Retail Services is enhancing independent grocers' omnichannel capabilities, integrating cutting-edge e-commerce, AI-driven in-store tech, unified loyalty programs, and retail media.
Explore the transformation of supply chain architecture and how artificial intelligence agents are redefining logistics efficiency from Bentonville to the global retail market.
Retail venture capital is booming with $368 billion invested in 2024 driven by AI, selective deal sourcing, and sector expertise. Discover key VCs, funding trends, and actionable strategies for retail startups seeking capital.
Walmart is advancing a revised decarbonization roadmap focused on achieving zero operational emissions by 2040 after acknowledging delays in its original 2025 and 2030 goals and shifting its carbon targets.
FedEx announces plans to shutter more than 475 facilities by 2027 as it consolidates Express and Ground operations under its Network 2.0 strategy, aiming to cut costs, streamline delivery routes and modernize its U.S. and Canada parcel footprint.
In 2026, JD Logistics continues advancing its global logistics footprint — building on its 2‑3 day delivery infrastructure, expanded international express reach, and an integrated omni‑channel supply chain network to compete in the era of seamless cross‑border e‑commerce.
General Mills and Walmart are accelerating regenerative agriculture efforts across U.S. farmland through grassroots partnerships and sustainability investments.
Explore how everyday household objects, from cereal boxes to smart speakers, serve as physical touchpoints in the complex global ecosystem of modern omnichannel commerce.
Instacart's expanded partnership with Allegiance Retail Services is enhancing independent grocers' omnichannel capabilities, integrating cutting-edge e-commerce, AI-driven in-store tech, unified loyalty programs, and retail media.
Explore the leading omnichannel retail solution companies shaping the industry in 2026. Discover how startups across the US, India, and beyond are leveraging AI, cloud, and mobile platforms to redefine retail engagement and fulfillment.
Explore the transformation of supply chain architecture and how artificial intelligence agents are redefining logistics efficiency from Bentonville to the global retail market.