AI is transforming retail marketing by turning messy data into connected brand experiences across search, stores, and digital channels. Leaders from Google and Hershey share how agentic systems personalize creative, speed planning, and keep messaging consistent wherever shoppers engage.
A new reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Bangladesh reduces import tariffs and expands market access, reshaping supply chain dynamics for apparel and industrial goods.
Agentic commerce is shifting retail from AI recommendations to autonomous buying. Learn how leaders must prepare with machine ready product data, accurate pricing and inventory, clear governance, and APIs that keep trust, accountability, and margins intact as AI agents make decisions.
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.
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.
AI is transforming retail marketing by turning messy data into connected brand experiences across search, stores, and digital channels. Leaders from Google and Hershey share how agentic systems personalize creative, speed planning, and keep messaging consistent wherever shoppers engage.
Agentic commerce is shifting retail from AI recommendations to autonomous buying. Learn how leaders must prepare with machine ready product data, accurate pricing and inventory, clear governance, and APIs that keep trust, accountability, and margins intact as AI agents make decisions.
Target’s evolution in eCommerce and fulfillment highlights a strategic shift toward precision, speed, and AI-powered personalization. This article explores how Target’s innovations redefine omnichannel retail and offer valuable lessons across retail categories.
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.
OpenAI signals a shift toward advertising on free ChatGPT access, raising new questions about trust, monetization, and the future of AI platforms.
As AI systems gain autonomy, companies must rethink governance, accountability, and control across retail, supply chain, and enterprise operations.
AI is transforming retail marketing by turning messy data into connected brand experiences across search, stores, and digital channels. Leaders from Google and Hershey share how agentic systems personalize creative, speed planning, and keep messaging consistent wherever shoppers engage.
Once touted as the tech future, the metaverse has failed to gain expected traction, with Big Tech scaling back investments and users showing limited adoption.
New Numerator data shows consumers planning Valentine’s Day celebrations in 2026 are prioritizing affordability, small gifts, and shared experiences amid ongoing economic caution.
Consumer sentiment in the United States showed an uptick in February 2026, reaching its highest level since August 2025, though households remain wary of persistent price pressures and job market risks.
Goodwill Industries posted record revenue in 2025 and plans to open 100 new stores in 2026 as both physical retail and resale e-commerce continue to grow.
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.
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.
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.
A new reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Bangladesh reduces import tariffs and expands market access, reshaping supply chain dynamics for apparel and industrial goods.
Following a $40 billion bitcoin mis-distribution by Bithumb, South Korean regulators are accelerating plans for stronger crypto market regulation and investor protections.
Simon Property Group reports softer mall traffic near the US-Canada border as tariff disputes and heightened border enforcement deter Canadian shoppers.
The White House has launched TrumpRx.gov, a new federal platform designed to connect consumers with discounted prescription drug pricing through direct manufacturer channels.
Toyota confirms its 2027 Highlander will be a fully electric, three-row SUV, marking a major expansion of the brand’s EV lineup.
Pepsi’s Super Bowl polar bear campaign shows how brands can turn a single broadcast moment into a multi-channel marketing strategy with extended cultural impact.
Coca-Cola reported mixed fourth quarter 2025 results, topping earnings expectations while missing on revenue and outlining moderate growth expectations for 2026.
Following a $40 billion bitcoin mis-distribution by Bithumb, South Korean regulators are accelerating plans for stronger crypto market regulation and investor protections.
A new reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Bangladesh reduces import tariffs and expands market access, reshaping supply chain dynamics for apparel and industrial goods.
Nordstrom celebrates its 125th anniversary with a capsule collection, enhanced loyalty perks, and a special 125-page catalog for shoppers.
Toyota confirms its 2027 Highlander will be a fully electric, three-row SUV, marking a major expansion of the brand’s EV lineup.
As AI systems gain autonomy, companies must rethink governance, accountability, and control across retail, supply chain, and enterprise operations.
Nordstrom celebrates its 125th anniversary with a capsule collection, enhanced loyalty perks, and a special 125-page catalog for shoppers.
OpenAI signals a shift toward advertising on free ChatGPT access, raising new questions about trust, monetization, and the future of AI platforms.
Pepsi’s Super Bowl polar bear campaign shows how brands can turn a single broadcast moment into a multi-channel marketing strategy with extended cultural impact.
AI is transforming retail marketing by turning messy data into connected brand experiences across search, stores, and digital channels. Leaders from Google and Hershey share how agentic systems personalize creative, speed planning, and keep messaging consistent wherever shoppers engage.
New Numerator data shows consumers planning Valentine’s Day celebrations in 2026 are prioritizing affordability, small gifts, and shared experiences amid ongoing economic caution.
Kroger has appointed former Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran as its new chief executive following the departure of longtime leader Rodney McMullen.
U.S. coin dealers are curtailing how much gold and silver they buy from customers as a surge of sellers overwhelms inventories and refineries can’t keep up with processing demand.
Consumer sentiment in the United States showed an uptick in February 2026, reaching its highest level since August 2025, though households remain wary of persistent price pressures and job market risks.
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 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.
A new reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Bangladesh reduces import tariffs and expands market access, reshaping supply chain dynamics for apparel and industrial goods.
Nordstrom celebrates its 125th anniversary with a capsule collection, enhanced loyalty perks, and a special 125-page catalog for shoppers.
Coca-Cola reported mixed fourth quarter 2025 results, topping earnings expectations while missing on revenue and outlining moderate growth expectations for 2026.
Kroger has appointed former Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran as its new chief executive following the departure of longtime leader Rodney McMullen.
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.
Toyota confirms its 2027 Highlander will be a fully electric, three-row SUV, marking a major expansion of the brand’s EV lineup.
OpenAI signals a shift toward advertising on free ChatGPT access, raising new questions about trust, monetization, and the future of AI platforms.
As AI systems gain autonomy, companies must rethink governance, accountability, and control across retail, supply chain, and enterprise operations.
Once touted as the tech future, the metaverse has failed to gain expected traction, with Big Tech scaling back investments and users showing limited adoption.