Walmart Faces Bread Tampering Case, FDA Warnings in 2025
Walmart addresses food safety concerns after razor blades were found in bread at Biloxi stores and faces ongoing product recalls flagged by the FDA.
Walmart Adds Performance-Based Raises, Expands Logistics Network
Walmart is rolling out performance-based raises for frontline associates and investing in advanced distribution centers to support operational growth.
U.S. Consumer Spending Growth Expected to Slow in 2026
Moody’s projects U.S. consumer spending growth to slow to roughly 1.5% in 2026, with labor market and affordability pressures dampening demand.
Doug McMillon Reflects on Career as Walmart CEO Retirement Nears
After four decades at Walmart, CEO Doug McMillon plans to retire in January 2026 and has said he’s looking forward to a “blank calendar” before pursuing future business and philanthropic interests.
Industry Dive Event to Analyze 2025 Holiday Retail Trends
A January 2026 virtual event from Industry Dive will review 2025 holiday season trends and explore how they may shape retail and logistics strategies in 2026.
Walmart AI Strategy: Betting on an Agentic Future for Retail
Walmart’s agentic AI approach redefines retail automation by embedding autonomous agents into operations, shopping experiences, and supply chain workflows.
UNFI Boosts Supply Chain Performance with Lean Daily Management
UNFI’s expanded lean daily management rollout has improved throughput, on‑time deliveries and reduced shrink across its distribution centers, reinforcing its supply chain performance goals.
Walmart’s 2025 Logistics Push: Faster Delivery Through Tech and Networks
In 2025, Walmart boosted delivery performance through drones, store‑fulfilled orders, network upgrades, and automation to meet rising customer demand for speed and convenience.
Why Soil Health is the Key to Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Focusing on soil health, regenerative agriculture offers an environmental solution to climate change, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem restoration.
3D Printing Reshapes Walmart Stores Nationwide
Walmart expands its 3D printing construction strategy with a nationwide rollout of 3D‑printed building projects to accelerate and modernize store expansions.
J&J Snack Foods Shutters Plants Under “Project Apollo” Restructuring
J&J Snack Foods is closing three plants and optimizing distribution under Project Apollo to boost efficiency and target $20M in run‑rate savings by 2026.
Tariffs Top Concern for Semiconductor Leaders in 2026: KPMG
A new KPMG survey reveals tariffs and trade policy have overtaken labor as the semiconductor industry's top concern, as leaders prioritize global supply chain diversification in 2026.
Kroger to Invest $391 M in New Kentucky Distribution Hub
Kroger announces a $391 million distribution center in Simpson County, Kentucky, blending automation with 430 new full‑time jobs to strengthen regional logistics.
Holiday BNPL Surge Raises Consumer Finance Concerns
As Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) usage spikes during the 2025 holiday season, retailers and analysts debate whether it’s a savvy budgeting tool or a warning sign of financial strain among U.S. consumers.
iRobot Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Roomba Struggles
iRobot, the maker of Roomba robotic vacuums, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be taken private under a restructuring plan with its contract manufacturer as it faces intensified competition and financial pressures.
U.S. Returns Rise in 2025, Shoppers Retract Purchases
The inaugural Seel 2025 Returns and Refunds Report shows rising consumer return rates driven by defective items, “change of mind” returns, and economic uncertainty, reshaping retail post‑purchase strategies.