Retail Store Openings Slowed in 2025, Set to Accelerate in 2026
After nearly flat store opening growth in 2025, retail real estate is poised for stronger expansion in 2026, led by off‑price, beauty, and discount segments.
Intel Shares Slide After Weak Q1 2026 Outlook Disappoints Investors
Intel stock fell sharply after the company’s first‑quarter 2026 revenue and earnings guidance missed Wall Street expectations, highlighting supply constraints and near‑term growth concerns.
January Winter Storms Chill U.S. Retail Sales and Foot Traffic
Severe winter weather in January 2026 dampened U.S. retail activity, slowing sales growth, disrupting supply chains, and shifting consumer spending toward essentials.
Dirty Data Threatens AI-Powered Supplier Management in 2026
In 2026, poor data hygiene is undermining the effectiveness of AI in supplier management, exposing retailers to risk, inefficiency, and compliance failures.
Canada Post Tentative Contracts Alter Delivery Plans
Canada Post’s new tentative contract proposals scrap key delivery changes and are headed to a ratification vote, reshaping what could come next for delivery operations and labour peace.
Why Store Inventory Visibility Is Crucial in Omnichannel Retail
Retailers are using real-time, location-specific inventory data to turn stores into strategic supply chain assets and improve omnichannel efficiency.
How National 3PLs Power Omnichannel Fulfillment Success
National 3PLs are helping brands meet rising delivery demands by unifying inventory, ensuring retail compliance, and streamlining omnichannel fulfillment.
Top Distribution Locations Shaping Ecommerce in 2026
Rising delivery demands and global supply chain shifts are forcing ecommerce brands to rethink fulfillment with distributed, nearshored networks.
Agentic Commerce Dominates NRF 2026 Conversations: AI Takes Center Stage
At NRF 2026, agentic commerce — AI that acts autonomously on behalf of consumers and retailers — became the defining trend, shifting the focus from assistive AI to systems that execute decisions and transactions.
Danone Invests $4 Million to Expand Texas Yogurt Plant Amid Surging Demand
Danone is spending $4 million to expand its Fort Worth, Texas yogurt plant to boost production capacity and meet rising demand for protein‑rich yogurt products in the U.S.
Major Factory Construction Projects to Watch in 2026 as Manufacturing Investment Ramps Up
A wave of major factory projects — from semiconductor fabs to automotive and pharmaceutical plants — is advancing in 2026, underscoring renewed industrial investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Shippers Prioritize Precision Planning Over Stockpiling Ahead of Lunar New Year Disruptions
Shippers are focusing on high‑priority SKUs and tailored planning rather than broad stockpiling as the 2026 Lunar New Year approaches, with varied factory shutdowns and logistics conditions across Asia driving precision strategies.
Why Shoppers Are Pulling Back From E‑Commerce And What It Means for Retail
Shoppers are moderating e‑commerce spending as budget pressures and omnichannel preferences grow, prompting retailers to rethink digital strategies.
Target Adds Former Nike and HanesBrands Executives to Board Ahead of Leadership Shift
Target has appointed former Nike and HanesBrands executives to its board of directors as part of a governance refresh ahead of a major CEO transition in 2026.
Procter & Gamble Posts Mixed Q2 Results, Lowers Fiscal 2026 Outlook
Procter & Gamble beat EPS estimates but missed revenue expectations in Q2 2026, prompting a downward revision to its full‑year fiscal outlook amid ongoing cost and demand pressures.
Investors Are “Officially Afraid Again” as Tariff Fears Shake Markets
Markets turned jittery as renewed tariff threats and geopolitical uncertainty drove up volatility and pushed investors toward safe‑haven assets.