From Delivery to Domination: Supply Chain Power Plays
Smart companies are using strategic supply chain moves not just to serve customers—but to outmaneuver their competition.
Ep. 135 - Weaponizing Supply Chains to Crush Competition
Supply chains can be weapons. This episode explores how logistics design creates competitive advantage, from Lowe’s distribution shifts to Amazon speed, Tesla sourcing, and owning demand signals that raise service levels while pressuring rivals.
Retail Media’s Evolution in 2025: From Product Pages to Agentic AI
Retail media became full-funnel in 2025, with agentic AI, CTV, and commerce data transforming how brands drive discovery, engagement, and conversion in 2026.
DTC Brands Reaffirm Value of Brick‑and‑Mortar in 2026 Retail
Direct‑to‑consumer brands like Beyond Yoga, Mejuri and Coterie say physical stores still drive growth, new customer acquisition, and stronger brand experiences this year.
Retail Leaders at NRF 2026: AI Should Amplify Human Expertise
At NRF 2026, retail executives say AI will transform retail, emphasizing collaboration with human expertise, data governance, and strategic use of emerging tech.
Birkenstock Forecasts Margin Drag and Slower Growth in 2026
Birkenstock warns U.S. tariffs will cut gross margins and temper revenue growth in fiscal 2026 even as demand stays strong and expansion continues.
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.
Amazon Challenges Saks Global Bankruptcy Over $475M Loss
Amazon files a strong objection to Saks Global’s bankruptcy plan, claiming its $475M investment is now worthless after rapid financial decline and unpaid debts.
Fabletics Targets Global Growth with 40-Store Expansion in 2026
Fabletics is expanding globally with 40 new stores in 2026, positioning the athleisure brand for major revenue and footprint growth beyond the U.S.
India’s Supreme Court Rules Against Tiger Global in Landmark Walmart Tax Case
India’s Supreme Court ruled that Tiger Global must pay tax on its 2018 Flipkart stake sale to Walmart, setting a landmark precedent on international tax treaties and cross‑border investment taxation.
Walmart Expands Ultra‑Fast Drone Delivery to Houston and 150 More U.S. Stores
Walmart and Wing expand ultra‑fast drone delivery to Houston and 150 additional U.S. stores, bringing rapid aerial delivery of essentials to millions of customers in 2026.
Sam’s Club Hits Clean Label Milestone for Member’s Mark
Sam’s Club has fully reformulated its Member’s Mark food and beverage products to exclude over 40 artificial ingredients, achieving its “Made Without Commitment” clean-label milestone.
Amazon Eyes Walmart‑Style Big‑Box Store in Major Retail Push
Amazon’s proposed 225,000+ sq ft big‑box store near Chicago marks a major strategic push into physical retail, directly challenging Walmart’s supercenter model with groceries and general merchandise under one roof.
Coca‑Cola, McDonald’s, Tito’s Top 2026 Food & Beverage Loyalty Rankings
The 2026 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index reveals Coca‑Cola, McDonald’s, Tito’s, Michelob Ultra, and Cheetos as top loyalty leaders, showing how consumer expectations are reshaping brand attachment in food and beverage.
Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Debt and Retail Slump
Saks Global, parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after heavy debt and declining sales strained its finances, securing financing to keep stores open during restructuring.
Succession Planning Key to Small Business Survival in NWA
Thousands of NWA small businesses face closure without succession plans—buyer-operators like Doug and Anne offer a roadmap to preserve legacies and local economies.