Instacart Accused of Charging Shoppers Different Prices
A new study finds Instacart lists different prices for the same grocery items from the same store, raising concerns about transparency and fairness.
Kroger Cuts Back Ocado Fulfillment, Shifts Grocery Strategy
Kroger is canceling automated fulfillment centers and paying $350M to Ocado as it pivots toward in-store picking and delivery partnerships for e-commerce growth.
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.
Hormel Combats Meat Inflation with Pricing and Supply Moves
Hormel Foods responds to meat inflation with strategic price hikes and a sweeping supply chain overhaul to protect margins and stabilize growth through 2026.
EU Opens Antitrust Probe Against Google Over AI‑Content Use
The European Commission has launched a sweeping antitrust investigation into Google’s use of publisher and YouTube content to fuel its AI search tools — a probe that could reshape AI content rights, competition and the future of digital publishing.
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.
Ep. 129 - Speed, Simplicity, and Sam Walton’s Legacy
Sam Dunn shares practical lessons from The Walmart Way showing how simple beliefs clarity and speed create powerful results. Learn how culture daily habits and fast execution help leaders sharpen performance and build stronger teams.
Ep. 5 - Your Tech Stack Isn’t Broken, Your Org Chart Might Be
Barbara Wittmann reveals why retail transformation succeeds when culture clarity and empowered mid level leaders guide the work. Learn how human infrastructure mindset and smart use of existing tools turn AI data and tech into real lasting results.
Siemens USA Will Train 200,000 Skilled Workers by 2030
Siemens USA announces plan to scale workforce training to meet surging demand in electrification, AI‑powered manufacturing and U.S. industrial growth.
Why CEOs Must Build “Geopolitical Muscle” in 2026
Amid global trade fragmentation and regulatory upheaval, McKinsey lays out five imperatives for 2026 leaders — from scenario planning to resilience — to turn geopolitical risk into opportunity.
B2B Ecommerce in 2026: Navigating a New Era of Complexity and Expectation
B2B ecommerce is evolving faster than ever, with new challenges intensifying in 2026. Here’s how leaders can stay ahead and build digital experiences that meet modern buyer expectations.
How to Identify and Close Workforce Training Gaps in Retail & Supply Chain
Unaddressed training gaps undercut retail and supply‑chain performance — but a structured needs‑analysis and blended training strategy can turn workforce readiness into a strategic advantage.
How Northwest Arkansas Built a Walmart‑Ready Talent Pipeline
Northwest Arkansas has built a powerful, skills‑first talent pipeline that feeds Walmart and its supplier network — transforming hiring challenges into long‑term competitive advantage.
Meta Slashes Metaverse Budget by Up to 30%
Meta will slash up to 30% of its metaverse budget for 2026 — a dramatic retrenchment that marks a pivot away from costly virtual‑reality ambitions toward more promising AI investments.
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 3‑Year Low
U.S. jobless claims dropped to 191,000 — the lowest since 2022 — indicating labor market stability despite broader hiring slowdowns.