Grit, Gut Health & Growth: The Women Behind Unbothered Foods and Lifeway
Morgan Murdock and Julie Smolyansky share what happens when grit meets purpose.
North America Retail IT Spending Accelerates with AI, IoT, and Cloud
Retail IT spending in North America is growing as retailers prioritize AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud platforms to enhance omnichannel operations, optimize costs, and drive personalized customer experiences.
Retail Startups Powered by Y Combinator in 2025
Y Combinator’s 2025 retail cohort features startups like Two Tap, Aleph, and SureBright, pioneering innovations in seamless checkout, marketplace scaling, and AI-powered warranties that are redefining modern commerce.
AdFury.ai: Scaling Retail Media Ads with Generative AI
Combining deep industry experience with AI-driven creativity, AdFury.ai streamlines retail media advertising, saving time, ensuring brand consistency, and boosting performance for brands on platforms like Walmart Connect.
Ep. 115 - AI-Powered Ad Creation at Scale
AdFury.ai is transforming retail media with generative AI that creates high performing ads at scale. Built in the retail capital of the world, the platform streamlines creative production and delivers smarter, data driven advertising for brands and agencies.
AI and Omnichannel Commerce Shape the Future of Indian Retail
India’s retail sector is embracing AI and omnichannel models as core strategies, a central theme at the upcoming ET Soonicorns Summit 2025.
Ecommerce 2025: Omnichannel, AI, and Returns Define Peak Season
Peak season 2025 will be shaped by AI-driven personalization, fast shipping, and returns strategies that strengthen omnichannel ecommerce performance.
What to Expect at Retail Innovation Week in Bentonville
Retail Innovation Week 2025 brings top founders, execs, and investors to Bentonville for keynotes, networking, and startup showcases, all in retail’s most dynamic hub.
Northwest Arkansas: From Walmart Roots to Retail Innovation Hub
Northwest Arkansas now leads as a global retail value chain hub, anchored by Walmart and fortified by venture studios, innovation districts, and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ep. 113 - NWA as a Retail Powerhouse
Northwest Arkansas has become the retail value chain capital of the world, blending supply chain expertise, startups, and quality of life. Hear how innovation, collaboration, and culture drive growth and why the Embark Summit is the perfect entry point.
Amazon: Books Remain a Market Despite Layoffs
Ecomm giant affirms commitment to original business vertical
Michaels Eyes Market Expansion with Acquisition of Joann Brands, IP
Retailers positioning as primary destination for former Joann customers
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Sam Walton’s Saturday Morning Meetings: Lessons for Today
Walton's plan blended speed, visibility, shared purpose
Your One-Stop Shop for Retail Intelligence—Now with a Clearer Weekly Focus
Rolling out a new plan for DBB
Ep. 94 - Silicon Valley Meets Small Town: Global Innovation in Bentonville
DBB talks supply chain tech, from the Plug and Play summit last week in Bentonville