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.
Small Businesses Drive Surprise U.S. Job Loss in November
The U.S. lost 32,000 private-sector jobs in November 2025, with small businesses shedding 120,000 positions amid economic uncertainty and labor market pressures.
Top Leadership Development Strategies to Build Future Leaders
Explore 11 proven leadership development strategies that enhance team performance, increase retention, and prepare future leaders for success in today’s evolving business landscape.
“Code Red”: Sam Altman Orders Overhaul of ChatGPT as AI Competition Heats Up
OpenAI has declared a “code red” to prioritize major improvements to ChatGPT’s speed, reliability, and personalization, pausing other projects as competition intensifies.
Walmart’s Holiday Tech Push Drives Sales Lift
Walmart’s updated app, AI assistants, and smart in‑store tools helped boost customer spend by ~25% this holiday season — highlighting the power of digital hospitality for mass‑market retail.
Chick‑fil‑A to Build $150M Distribution Hub in Florida to Support 170‑Plus Restaurants
Chick‑fil‑A Supply is building a new $150 million distribution center in Winter Haven, Florida — a 244,000 sq ft facility set to create 180+ jobs and support around 170 restaurants across the state by 2027.
Amazon Tests 30-Minute Delivery for Essentials
Amazon is piloting 30-minute delivery for groceries and household items in Seattle and Philadelphia, signaling a new standard in ultra-fast fulfillment.
BNSF & CSX Launch Faster Coast‑to‑Coast Intermodal Lanes in Major Rail Push
BNSF and CSX unveil new intermodal lanes cutting coast‑to‑coast transit times by up to 52 hours, offering shippers faster, more flexible and sustainable freight alternatives to trucking.
Mastering Digital Hospitality for Customer Engagement
Digital hospitality creates seamless, personalized experiences across platforms—boosting customer satisfaction, loyalty, and business growth in today’s experience-first economy.
Costco Sues U.S. Government to Secure Tariff Refunds
Costco has filed suit to safeguard its right to tariff refunds, challenging sweeping IEEPA‑based trade duties and underscoring risks to global supply‑chain sourcing and retail pricing.
Supplier Emissions Take Center Stage: Why 2026 Could Be a Turning Point for Corporate Supply Chain Climate Action
With supply‑chain emissions often representing the largest share of a company’s carbon footprint, 2026 is shaping up as a turning point — forcing brands to build supplier‑level emission transparency into procurement, sourcing, and climate strategy.
Rising Fuel Surcharges from UPS and FedEx Pressure Retail Supply Chains
Fuel surcharge hikes by UPS and FedEx in 2025 are driving ground and air shipping costs to record highs — forcing retailers to rethink logistics, packaging, and fulfillment strategies.
How BigCommerce Powers Omnichannel Retail Success
BigCommerce empowers retailers to deliver seamless omnichannel experiences, driving higher conversion rates, better retention, and operational efficiency.
Why Walmart and Aldi Still Win on Low Prices
Despite changing retail dynamics, value remains king — and Walmart and Aldi’s low‑price leadership continues to shape the grocery landscape.
Upcoming Webinar: Using AI to Build Resilient Supply Chains
A December 2 webinar explores how AI can transform fragile supply chains into resilient, data‑driven engines of agility.