3 Ways Retailers Can Strengthen Supply Chains for 2026
Retailers can prep supply chains for 2026 by optimizing inventory, building flexibility, and leveraging data-driven forecasting to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
AP-NORC Poll: Americans Tighten Holiday Budgets Heading Into 2026
AP-NORC poll shows U.S. consumers tightening holiday budgets in 2025. Rising costs and cautious spending are shaping the shopping season and 2026 outlook.
The Psychology Behind Returns: Balancing Rules and Customer Loyalty
Even standard return policies can feel unfair. Learn how loss aversion, fairness, and smart strategies help retailers reduce friction and build loyalty.
Disney Invests $1B in OpenAI to Power AI Video with Disney Characters
Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI unlocks 200+ characters for AI‑generated video via Sora, blending classic storytelling with generative AI innovation.
Walmart Stock Outlook 2026: Nasdaq Debut and Growth Momentum
Walmart’s 2025 Nasdaq transition, holiday-driven sales surge, and bullish analyst forecasts set the stage for potential stock gains and stronger tech-enabled growth in 2026.
Walmart Business 2026: B2B Retail Goes Enterprise-Ready
By 2026, Walmart Business aims to transform supply procurement for businesses and nonprofits, combining Walmart’s vast assortment with tailored tools, flexible payments, and efficient digital workflows.
Demand vs Order Forecasting: What Suppliers Should Know
Understanding the difference between demand forecast and order forecast helps Walmart suppliers align inventory, avoid stockouts, and respond to true consumer demand.
How Store-First Thinking Is Costing Retailers Growth
Retailers stuck in siloed, store-first models risk losing to competitors who unify physical and digital operations around the omnichannel customer.
Smucker Drops Coffee Price Hike After Green‑Bean Tariffs Removed
After the U.S. lifted tariffs on green‑bean imports, J.M. Smucker has canceled its planned winter coffee price hike — easing inflationary pressure for consumers and retailers alike.
Tyson’s Strategy to Manage Shrinking Cattle & Hog Supply in 2025
As U.S. cattle and hog supplies reach historic lows, Tyson Foods turns to value‑added products and plant efficiencies — but processing closures and price pressure signal a challenging year ahead for beef supply and cost.
Store-First Thinking Is Holding Retail Back
Retail wins when digital and store teams act as one. Learn why shopper behavior demands unified planning data and goals plus how a digital infused model unlocks real growth by removing silos and serving customers with speed clarity and consistency.
Urban Outfitters’ Holiday Pop‑Up Turns O’Hare Airport Into Seasonal Lounge
Urban Outfitters debuts “Club Holiday” lounge at Chicago O’Hare — a part‑igloo, part‑sandcastle pop‑up offering travelers games, wishlists, swag and a festive break from holiday travel chaos.
Wellness Economy 2026: Five Dimensions Reshaping Consumers & Markets
McKinsey’s latest research outlines five dimensions driving a booming $2T wellness economy and reshaping consumer expectations in 2026.
Smart Packaging Drives Efficiency, Transparency in Manufacturing
Smart packaging — combining sensors, IoT, and interactive labels — is transforming manufacturing and supply‑chain operations through enhanced tracking, safety, sustainability, and customer engagement.
Family Dollar, DoorDash Partner for 7,000‑Store Delivery Network
Family Dollar will now offer on‑demand delivery from 7,000 stores nationwide through DoorDash — combining discount‑store value with app‑based convenience for everyday essentials.
Holiday Promotions Lose Trust as Shoppers Call Deals Misleading
Survey finds most holiday shoppers view seasonal promotions as misleading or unclear, underscoring the need for transparency as consumers hunt value.