Amazon Allegedly Coerced Vendors to Raise Competitor Prices
Unredacted court filings allege Amazon pressured major brands to increase prices at Walmart and Target, using vendor influence to maintain its own "lowest price" retail status.
Bath & Body Works Scales Back Laundry Line Amid Strategic Pivot
Bath & Body Works is reducing its laundry detergent offerings to refocus on core fragrance categories and improve operational efficiency within its omnichannel retail framework.
How Food Manufacturers Use RFID and Digital Twins for Inventory
Food manufacturers are leveraging RFID technology and digital twins to optimize supply chain visibility, reduce waste, and meet evolving omnichannel retail demands in Bentonville and beyond.
McCormick and Unilever Reshape Global Condiment and Flavor Landscape
McCormick & Company’s transformative $44.8 billion deal with Unilever creates a global flavor powerhouse, consolidating iconic brands like Hellmann’s and Knorr alongside Frank’s RedHot and Cholula.
Google AI Enhances Real-Time Local Product Availability for Shoppers
Google’s latest AI integration streamlines omnichannel retail by providing shoppers with real-time, accurate data regarding local product availability and in-stock inventory at nearby brick-and-mortar stores.
Gatorade Announces Brand Refresh and Removal of Artificial Dyes
PepsiCo’s Gatorade is undergoing a major rebranding to regain market share, introducing a new "Advanced Hydration System" and removing artificial dyes to appeal to health-conscious omnichannel shoppers.
The Rise of Private Label: Transforming Modern Retail Data
Industry experts discuss how high-velocity data, quality improvements, and omnichannel integration are driving the meteoric rise of private label brands in the modern retail landscape.
Target Lands Exclusive Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collection and Celebrity Partnership
Target secures status as the exclusive U.S. mass retailer for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, debuting a 100-item collection and a high-profile campaign featuring global superstar Joe Jonas.
7-Eleven to Close Over 600 Stores Amid Shifting Consumer Demand
7-Eleven announces the closure of 600-plus North American locations as the convenience retail giant adjusts its corporate strategy to address evolving omnichannel shopper behaviors and inflationary pressures.
Walmart Unveils Major Design Overhaul for Great Value Private Label
Walmart launches a comprehensive visual rebranding of its Great Value line, modernizing the packaging of thousands of products to enhance shelf appeal and digital visibility for omnichannel shoppers.
Google and Walmart Drive AI-Powered Omnichannel Retail Evolution
Discover how the strategic partnership between Google and Walmart leverages generative AI to revolutionize the omnichannel shopper journey and redefine global retail supply chain efficiency.
McDonald’s Expands Menu with Energy Drinks and Crafted Sodas
McDonald's is launching a nationwide beverage expansion featuring Red Bull infusions and "dirty sodas" to capture a larger share of the $100 billion global drink market.
Building Sam's Club From Zero to $93 Billion
Examine the operational excellence, leadership traits, and "do it, try it, fix it" philosophy that transformed Sam's Club into a multi-billion dollar retail giant.
2026 Tax Refunds Surge: A Strategic Boost for Retail Sales
Federal tax refunds are projected to rise by 20% in 2026, injecting billions into the retail economy and shifting consumer focus toward discretionary goods and debt reduction.
Bark Rejects Take-Private Offers to Pursue Standalone Strategy
Bark declined two acquisition proposals, opting to remain public while navigating a 22% revenue decline and focusing on its long-term omnichannel growth strategy.
Split Spending: How Survival and Splurge Define the 2026 Consumer
A new PYMNTS Intelligence report reveals a "consumer wallet reset" as shoppers bifurcate spending between disciplined essentials at Walmart and aspirational discretionary splurges on Amazon.