Amazon: Books Remain a Market Despite Layoffs
Ecomm giant affirms commitment to original business vertical
Startups
Explore how startups are transforming global retail with AI-driven ad tech, last-mile logistics, drone delivery, and evolving e-commerce models. Doing Business in Bentonville provides in-depth coverage of emerging ventures, disruptive strategies, and innovation hubs influencing omnichannel commerce and the future of consumer engagement.
Michaels Eyes Market Expansion with Acquisition of Joann Brands, IP
Retailers positioning as primary destination for former Joann customers
Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
AI enables passive tracking of truck movements
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Ep. 98 - Every Brand Deserves Its Day: How Data and AI Are Democratizing Digital Marketing
Discover how small and mid-sized brands can compete with marketing giants using data, AI, and retail media. Shaun Brown of BirdDog shares insights on democratizing digital marketing, maximizing 1P data, and winning with smarter strategies—not bigger budgets.
Sam Walton’s Saturday Morning Meetings: Lessons for Today
Walton's plan blended speed, visibility, shared purpose
Ep. 97 - Building a Retail Giant: Inside Sam Walton's Legendary Saturday Meetings
Walmart execs recall the legendary Saturday Morning Meeting
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
Ep. 89 - Unlocking Retail Media Advertising with AdFury
Startup aims to scale, target ad placements within retailer search result pages
New NWA Group Unveils AI-Powered Ad Scaling Tool
Local tech firm simplifying ad creation, deployment on retail media networks
Ep. 86 - Repurposing the Old: New Age Warehousing Insights with Brendan Howell
Startup leans into distributed hubs for last-mile delivery
Independent Grocers: Navigating a Complex Terrain
Regional Chains Also Facing Unique Challenges
Walmart Grounds a Drone Contract
DroneUp exits pilot program; Walmart no longer invested in company
