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.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are reshaping fashion retail through fluid, digital-native shopping behaviors and high expectations for personalized, immersive experiences powered by AI and ecosystem design. Brands must evolve quickly to stay relevant by 2030.
AI agents are becoming the new shoppers. Learn how to prepare your ecommerce brand with machine readable product data, clean metadata, trusted pricing and promos, inventory and delivery accuracy, and better analytics so AI can confidently recommend your products.
AI agents are becoming the new shoppers. Learn how to prepare your ecommerce brand with machine readable product data, clean metadata, trusted pricing and promos, inventory and delivery accuracy, and better analytics so AI can confidently recommend your products.
By 2028, 40% of parcels will be delivered within two hours, driven by innovations like drones and crowdsourced delivery.
AI agents are now making retail decisions—brands must prioritize data accuracy, APIs, and machine-first execution to stay in the game.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are reshaping fashion retail through fluid, digital-native shopping behaviors and high expectations for personalized, immersive experiences powered by AI and ecosystem design. Brands must evolve quickly to stay relevant by 2030.
AI agents are becoming the new shoppers. Learn how to prepare your ecommerce brand with machine readable product data, clean metadata, trusted pricing and promos, inventory and delivery accuracy, and better analytics so AI can confidently recommend your products.
Retail media fails when planning happens in silos. Toby Willse shares how AI shopping, sponsored prompts, and smarter measurement are reshaping strategy, creative, and attribution. Learn how to align teams, improve KPIs, and drive brand growth across retailers.
AI agents are becoming the shoppers. This episode explains how agentic commerce changes ecommerce priorities, why structured product data and real time inventory matter most, and how brands can win when machines choose what gets recommended.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are reshaping fashion retail through fluid, digital-native shopping behaviors and high expectations for personalized, immersive experiences powered by AI and ecosystem design. Brands must evolve quickly to stay relevant by 2030.
Canadian retail in early 2026 is marked by strategic resizing and expansion, shaped by AI adoption and evolving consumer behavior, especially from Gen Z.
Retailers face a critical juncture in 2026 as AI investments surge and omnichannel integration struggles. Success hinges on operational discipline, agentic AI deployment, and overcoming technical debt in a $30 trillion market where over 80% of sales remain in physical stores.
Market Logic and Zappi have launched a strategic technology partnership leveraging agentic AI to accelerate product innovation cycles, combining automated insight synthesis with real-world consumer feedback for faster, smarter decision-making.
Instacart's expanded partnership with Allegiance Retail Services empowers over 125 independent supermarkets with unified e-commerce, in-store AI technology, and loyalty integrations to create a seamless omnichannel grocery shopping experience.
Mattel fuels He‑Man buzz for its June 2026 Masters of the Universe film with a new line of movie‑based action figures that engage collectors and fans ahead of the release.
A landmark California trial has begun against Meta and YouTube over claims their platforms deliberately harm youth mental health through addictive design features, a case that could shape social media liability and youth safety standards nationwide.
Placer.ai’s data shows U.S. retail visits spiked two days before Winter Storm Fern hit, with Bentonville’s shoppers rushing to stock up on essentials ahead of heavy snow and ice.
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.
As AI adoption accelerates, individuals can build skills now while leaders turn experimentation into strategy through hands-on use, innovation councils, and clear direction.
In 2025, Bentonville blended retail education, AI, and logistics innovation to drive smarter supply chains and accelerate supplier success.
Inside Bentonville, leaders from Walmart, NWACC, and logistics partners share how talent pipelines, data driven training, and supplier collaboration solve real retail challenges. Learn how CPG careers start, goods move faster, and leadership turns pressure into progress.
A partial U.S. government shutdown is placing key cybersecurity measures on hold, creating uncertainty for businesses as digital threats continue to rise.
President Donald Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that could reshape U.S. monetary policy pending Senate confirmation.
President Trump plans to raise tariffs on South Korean imports to 25%, citing delays in enacting a 2025 trade agreement, sparking new global trade concerns.
The U.S. dollar has fallen to its weakest level in four years as measured by the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, pressured by a resurgent Japanese yen and bearish market sentiment.
PepsiCo is cutting prices on select snack brands as affordability pressures reshape consumer behavior and force CPG companies to prioritize volume growth over pricing power.
Walmart achieved a historic $1 trillion market capitalization amid strong e-commerce growth, technology investments, and omnichannel retail strategy, marking a milestone for traditional retailers.
New research shows buy now, pay later tools are becoming a planned part of monthly household budgets, reshaping omnichannel retail and payment strategy.
Walmart’s latest executive leadership changes highlight a strategic emphasis on growth platforms, global scale, and omnichannel execution as the retailer refreshes its leadership bench for 2026.
Walmart+ sustained strong membership growth in January 2026, reaching 28.4 million subscribers and highlighting the program’s strategic value in driving customer loyalty and recurring.
Canadian retail in early 2026 is marked by strategic resizing and expansion, shaped by AI adoption and evolving consumer behavior, especially from Gen Z.
The 2026 Top Retail Expert Community by RETHINK Retail celebrates influential leaders who are driving innovation and transformation in retail.
Starbucks plans to open more than 150 new U.S. stores in 2026, reinforcing confidence in physical retail and omnichannel growth despite its massive scale.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are reshaping fashion retail through fluid, digital-native shopping behaviors and high expectations for personalized, immersive experiences powered by AI and ecosystem design. Brands must evolve quickly to stay relevant by 2030.
Instacart's expanded partnership with Allegiance Retail Services empowers over 125 independent supermarkets with unified e-commerce, in-store AI technology, and loyalty integrations to create a seamless omnichannel grocery shopping experience.
PepsiCo is cutting prices on select snack brands as affordability pressures reshape consumer behavior and force CPG companies to prioritize volume growth over pricing power.
Digital in-store media is turning grocery aisles into one of retail’s most precise, measurable advertising channels by combining smart screens, contextual placement, and privacy-safe sales measurement.
Walmart+ sustained strong membership growth in January 2026, reaching 28.4 million subscribers and highlighting the program’s strategic value in driving customer loyalty and recurring.
PepsiCo is cutting prices on select snack brands as affordability pressures reshape consumer behavior and force CPG companies to prioritize volume growth over pricing power.
Retailers face a critical juncture in 2026 as AI investments surge and omnichannel integration struggles. Success hinges on operational discipline, agentic AI deployment, and overcoming technical debt in a $30 trillion market where over 80% of sales remain in physical stores.
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.
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 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.
Walmart+ sustained strong membership growth in January 2026, reaching 28.4 million subscribers and highlighting the program’s strategic value in driving customer loyalty and recurring.
Canadian retail in early 2026 is marked by strategic resizing and expansion, shaped by AI adoption and evolving consumer behavior, especially from Gen Z.
Walmart achieved a historic $1 trillion market capitalization amid strong e-commerce growth, technology investments, and omnichannel retail strategy, marking a milestone for traditional retailers.
Digital in-store media is turning grocery aisles into one of retail’s most precise, measurable advertising channels by combining smart screens, contextual placement, and privacy-safe sales measurement.
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.
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.
Instacart's expanded partnership with Allegiance Retail Services empowers over 125 independent supermarkets with unified e-commerce, in-store AI technology, and loyalty integrations to create a seamless omnichannel grocery shopping experience.
Walmart achieved a historic $1 trillion market capitalization amid strong e-commerce growth, technology investments, and omnichannel retail strategy, marking a milestone for traditional retailers.
Digital in-store media is turning grocery aisles into one of retail’s most precise, measurable advertising channels by combining smart screens, contextual placement, and privacy-safe sales measurement.
The 2026 Top Retail Expert Community by RETHINK Retail celebrates influential leaders who are driving innovation and transformation in retail.