Digital shapes the shopping journey but stores still win the moment of purchase. This episode uses fresh data to explain why blended retail works, from social discovery and mobile research to BOPIS, curbside, and in store experiences that drive trust and conversion.
Amazon is rewarding systems over stunts. This episode breaks down Marketplace Pulse data showing rising GMV, fewer sellers, and more million dollar brands. Learn why disciplined operations, analytics, and patience now define success on Amazon.
Retail success depends on people as much as technology. Scott Benedict explains how AI and supply chains deliver results only when leaders invest in talent. Learn how NRF Foundation programs turn students into retail professionals ready to lead.
Holiday meal bundles are reshaping retail by turning planning into a simple choice. Learn how value focused feasts boost convenience basket size and loyalty through smart assortment omnichannel execution and margin minded strategy.
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.
Freshness wins shoppers, but manual counts make it hard to deliver. This episode shows how RFID labels give real time visibility, cut waste, speed recalls, and boost margins, turning bakery into the smartest place to start store digitization. Subscribe for more retail insights.
A clear retail model is emerging for 2026. Unified commerce, retail media profit, automation, AI forecasting, and membership strength are reshaping how top retailers grow. Discover the framework guiding the next decade of resilient retail.
AI agents are transforming retail and CPG by turning data into real-time action. Learn how agentic AI streamlines operations, predicts issues, and enhances decisions across marketing, supply chain, and merchandising to drive precision, speed, and profit.
Grocery retail media is transforming from ad space to core strategy. Discover how Amazon, Walmart, and Kroger use data, loyalty, and in-store tech to link ads to sales, boost merchandising, and turn every aisle into measurable media. Learn what’s working and what comes next in retail media.
Warehouse clubs are evolving from bulk buying to digital value hubs. Discover how Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s blend convenience, trust, and tech through scan and go, curbside, and retail media that redefine membership for the modern shopper.
New analysis from Bird Dog and Keen shows how 400+ brands manage $16B in retail media. Learn why small brands can boost ROI by reallocating budgets, optimizing across networks like Walmart and Instacart, and measuring true incrementality instead of chasing spend.
Data can inform, but only merchants create meaning. This episode explores how human judgment still drives retail success, from assortment and pricing to supplier relationships, even in an AI-driven world where curation, not automation, defines lasting customer connection.
Retail success is no longer about physical or digital alone. Discover how integrated channel strategies, smarter return management, and brand-driven experiences are reshaping the future of commerce and driving profitability across today’s evolving retail landscape.
Walmart is redefining retail strategy with a bold investment in people. Through a custom OpenAI certification, every US associate will receive free AI training, empowering the workforce to drive innovation and build lasting competitive advantage.
Walmart is redefining digital shopping with Collector's Night, a live commerce event featuring box breaks, giveaways, and exclusive drops. Blending entertainment, community, and convenience, it shows how retail’s future lies in immersive, real-time experiences.
Discover how Texas A&M’s core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service provide a powerful framework for retail success, creating authentic customer connections and stronger teams.