A rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average contrasts with weakness in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite as investors balance optimism over the U.S. government shutdown ending with renewed worries about high‑flying AI valuations.
B2B marketing leaders are embracing growth in 2026—boosting budgets for programs, talent and technology while focusing on search visibility and hybrid execution models to thrive in an omnichannel world.
Generative AI is redirecting the SEO equation: as “AI Overviews” become common in search results, omnichannel brands must invest in structured data, narrative control and multi‑touchpoint presence—not just clicks.
Internal documents reviewed by Reuters show Meta may have earned up to 10 % of its revenue in 2024 from scam and banned ads, revealing major brand‑safety risks in its advertising ecosystem.
Parenting brands are thriving through omnichannel retail by blending empathy, convenience, and connection across digital and physical platforms.
Segmentation driven by commercial use‑cases, future‑focused markets and embedded behaviours is the strategic lever omnichannel brands need—not just a messaging tool.
From one boutique to 1,200 Walmart stores, Monica + Andy proves community can scale. Founder Monica Royer shares how parent insights, organic quality, and clear values fueled growth without losing soul. Learn the real steps to build a brand that stays authentic at scale.
Invisible friction in physical stores is costing retailers millions—fixing it requires fresh eyes, smarter design, and AI-enabled human touchpoints.
As over 3,700 stores shutter nationwide, retailers and suppliers must act now to transform physical locations into omnichannel performance hubs.
Geopolitical shifts and domestic policy turbulence are adding complexity to retail operations, supply chains, and consumer behavior.
Friction kills retail growth, and fixing it starts in the aisles. Learn from strategist DeAnn Campbell how small design and data shifts turn stores into profit engines. Discover how AI, layout, and culture upgrades can lift loyalty, sales, and engagement across every channel.
Grocery shoppers now begin their journeys online, and retail chains must build seamless digital‑to‑physical experiences to compete effectively.
The Trump administration appeals a judge’s order to fully fund SNAP in November, creating uncertainty for grocers and retailers serving benefit‑dependent shoppers.
New legislation would require Congress to approve any tariffs on food imports, aiming to curb rising grocery prices driven by recent duty hikes.
A U.S. government shutdown is forcing major airlines to cut up to 10 % of flights, disrupting travel plans and raising stakes for local businesses tied to logistics and tourism.
U.S. job‑cut announcements surged to their highest October level in over 20 years, with more than 1.1 million jobs cut so far in 2025, signalling mounting pressure across sectors.