Alejandro Reyes on Building Success-Capable Organizations
Alejandro Reyes offers a new model for leading enterprise transformation, emphasizing liberation, vitality, and expression to drive success at scale.
Store Remodels Ahead: Walmart’s “Store of the Future” Rollout Continues
Walmart is remodeling over 650 stores in 2025 with digital touchpoints, activated experiential zones, and upgraded pharmacies—part of its “Store of the Future” agenda.
Bentonville Real Estate: Walmart’s Vendors Fuel Regional Expansion
As Walmart’s expanding campus and vendor network reshape Bentonville, soaring housing demand meets affordability challenges and urban development efforts.
Retailers Kick Off College Football Season with Tailgate Merchandising Blitz
With college football season underway, Walmart’s NCAA Fan Shop and tailgating departments are stocked with apparel, gear, and essential accessories for the ultimate gameday experience.
Gen Z, Sustainability, and the Retail Shift
Purpose-driven brands take center stage as Gen Z and Gen Alpha push retail toward sustainable, transparent commerce, highlighted at the upcoming Consumer Impact Summit in Bentonville.
What to Expect at Retail Innovation Week in Bentonville
Retail Innovation Week 2025 brings top founders, execs, and investors to Bentonville for keynotes, networking, and startup showcases, all in retail’s most dynamic hub.
Northwest Arkansas: From Walmart Roots to Retail Innovation Hub
Northwest Arkansas now leads as a global retail value chain hub, anchored by Walmart and fortified by venture studios, innovation districts, and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ep. 113 - NWA as a Retail Powerhouse
Northwest Arkansas has become the retail value chain capital of the world, blending supply chain expertise, startups, and quality of life. Hear how innovation, collaboration, and culture drive growth and why the Embark Summit is the perfect entry point.
Poundland, Hobbycraft Announce Major UK Store Closures
U.K. retailers Poundland and Hobbycraft shutter dozens of stores while recalibrating pricing and strategy.
Target CEO Resigns Amid Cultural Controversy and Sales Slump
Target CEO Brian Cornell will exit in 2026, signaling a leadership reset amid DEI backlash and falling sales.
Local Grocery Industry Adapts to Omnichannel Shifts in NWA
Northwest Arkansas’s grocery industry is transforming as Walmart and regional players expand digital services, reshaping the workforce and strengthening local food connections.
Retail Reset: Bankruptcy Repeats, Seafood Shifts, and Securing the Supply Chain
DBB’s latest coverage explores repeat bankruptcies in retail, seafood supply chain shifts, and how AI from the intelligence world is securing freight networks, spotlighting critical trends shaping omnichannel strategy.
Community Colleges and Walmart Build Workforce Pipelines in NWA
Walmart and local colleges are partnering to create workforce pipelines in Northwest Arkansas, preparing students for careers in supply chain, technology, and omnichannel retail.
When Omnichannel Retailers Don’t Deliver What Customers Ordered
While ship‑from‑store offers fast delivery, HBR finds that fulfillment failures like missing or substituted items undermine trust, reduce repurchase rates, and necessitate greater focus on accuracy and inventory alignment.
Doing Business in Bentonville: Advancing Omnichannel Retail through Insight and Community
Doing Business in Bentonville is an independent editorial platform fueling Bentonville’s rise as an omnichannel retail center, offering podcasts, analysis, and community insight to unite industry, civic, and entrepreneurial voices.
Leadership That Executes: How Steve Graves Redefines True Leadership
Discover Steve Graves’ three timeless leadership principles, making tough decisions, driving execution, and balancing inspiration with accountability. Learn how to move beyond management and lead with impact.