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
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
