Brands Shift Toward Purposeful Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Brands are transforming MLK Day into a day of action, with sincere messaging, volunteerism, and long-term commitments to equity and diverse talent development.
How Strategic Partnerships Elevate Elearning Impact at Scale
Effective partnerships in elearning technology enhance content delivery, accelerate course creation, and empower organizations to scale learning initiatives swiftly and seamlessly.
2026 Hiring Outlook Improves, But Skills & AI Pose Key Challenges
Employers enter 2026 with stronger hiring intentions, but skills gaps and AI challenges continue to shape workforce strategies.
Why Women Are Still Missing From the Corporate Ladder
Despite decades of effort, real workplace gender equity remains elusive as progress stalls and critical support systems for women are scaled back.
Retail’s Secret Weapon: Accelerators
Why retail accelerators are reshaping how brands scale. Learn how execution, compliance, logistics, and digital merchandising now matter more than invention, and why retailers use accelerators to build reliable partners and spot trends early.
AI Agents Are Shopping for Us Now: Is Your Brand Ready?
AI agents are now browsing and buying for shoppers—brands must optimize data, build trust, and adapt to generative search or risk falling off the digital shelf.
Stores Aren’t Dead. They’re Evolving
Digital shapes the shopping journey but stores still win the moment of purchase. This episode uses fresh data to explain why blended retail works, from social discovery and mobile research to BOPIS, curbside, and in store experiences that drive trust and conversion.
The End of Easy Amazon Money
Amazon is rewarding systems over stunts. This episode breaks down Marketplace Pulse data showing rising GMV, fewer sellers, and more million dollar brands. Learn why disciplined operations, analytics, and patience now define success on Amazon.
Why Talent Development Is the Hidden Engine of Retail Innovation
Retail’s future depends not just on AI, but on building the people who can bring innovation to life.
AI + People = Retail’s Real Future
Retail success depends on people as much as technology. Scott Benedict explains how AI and supply chains deliver results only when leaders invest in talent. Learn how NRF Foundation programs turn students into retail professionals ready to lead.
AI Reshapes Retail Hiring: Entry‑Level Jobs Need New Skills
AI’s integration into retail is transforming entry‑level job requirements, making AI‑related skills and training key for new hires in 2025’s evolving job market.
What No One Tells You About Starting a Startup
Discover the lesser-known truths of starting a startup, from emotional isolation and constant selling to the importance of execution and managing cash flow.
Why Leaders Need Time for Themselves to Avoid Burnout
Taking time to recharge helps leaders avoid burnout, regain focus, and lead with clarity—especially in an era of AI and constant decision fatigue.
8th & Walton’s “3‑Minute Insights”: Quick Wins for Walmart Suppliers
A short-format series offering expert advice to Walmart suppliers on forecasting, logistics, and retail trends—in just three minutes.
How Walmart’s Founding Culture Still Powers Retail Success
Walmart’s early leadership turned four simple beliefs into a system of fast, values-driven execution that still offers a blueprint for today’s retailers.
Retail's Digital Bottleneck Isn't Tech; It's People
Retail transformation fails not from broken tech stacks but from broken human infrastructure—mid-level leaders and shared understanding are key to success.