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Everyday goods inflation remained elevated in December 2025, with prices up 2.4 % year‑over‑year, reflecting ongoing cost pressures on essential consumer purchases.
Despite decades of effort, real workplace gender equity remains elusive as progress stalls and critical support systems for women are scaled back.
Bentonville’s local cafés — from Onyx Coffee Lab to Airship and Third Space — are more than coffee stops; they’re community hubs where retail professionals meet, connect, and spark ideas.
Walmart rolls out Better Care Services, a digital health hub connecting customers with telehealth providers and offering a limited‑time $15 discount.
e.l.f. Beauty’s Glow Up! on Roblox fuses virtual makeup, self-expression, and retail innovation to reach digital-first Gen Z audiences.
e.l.f. Beauty debuts Glow Up! on Roblox, an immersive virtual makeup experience targeting Gen Z with creativity, self-expression, and commerce.
In 2026, beauty retail is defined by ecommerce acceleration, income-driven spending patterns, and rising demand for effective, results-driven products.
Retail Brew reports that protein became a dominant driver in 2025 retail trends, with widespread consumer demand reshaping product innovation and in‑store merchandising.
Markets reacted positively after Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pled not guilty in U.S. court, with energy and defense stocks rallying on hopes of future economic opportunities.
One year after launch, New York City’s congestion pricing program has reduced traffic, boosted transit ridership, and generated substantial revenue, even as air quality impacts remain mixed.
Amazon expands rural delivery infrastructure with a new Oklahoma last‑mile station to improve shipping speeds and support economic growth.
U.S. manufacturing activity dropped to its lowest level of 2025 as weak demand and tariff uncertainties continued to drag on production and business sentiment.
From Barbie to billboards, nostalgia and traditional media still deliver emotional ROI—if brands use them authentically.
Live shopping is surging, but U.S. brands must reduce friction and elevate storytelling to unlock its full potential in 2025.
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.