Walmart Names John Furner as President & CEO
Walmart Inc.’s board has elected John Furner as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2026, marking a key transition in the retailer’s omnichannel leadership.
Holiday Shoppers Shift to Early Deals and Delayed Payments
U.S. consumers are starting holiday shopping earlier, leaning on buy-now-pay-later, and hunting discounts as inflation and job worries shape spending habits.
Ep. 2 - Stablecoin Meets Omnichannel
Stablecoin is reshaping retail payments with instant refunds, cheaper settlements, and programmable rewards. Discover how AI, automation, and transparency are building faster, smarter checkout systems that power the next wave of omnichannel commerce.
Modern Measurement Meltdown: Why Legacy Models Fail
Marketing leaders face a measurement meltdown as legacy models collapse under modern complexity—here’s how to rebuild toward a dynamic, AI‑ready system.
IEA Projects Oil Demand Growth Through 2050
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revived a scenario projecting global oil demand growth through 2050 — a significant shift in outlook that may ripple throughout supply‑chain, logistics and omnichannel retail strategies.
Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
In a live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Arvind Krishna explore how AI and quantum computing are reshaping enterprise strategy.
How to Thrive Amid 3,700+ U.S. Store Closures in 2025
As over 3,700 stores shutter nationwide, retailers and suppliers must act now to transform physical locations into omnichannel performance hubs.
Retail Feels Impact of Global and U.S. Policy Uncertainty
Geopolitical shifts and domestic policy turbulence are adding complexity to retail operations, supply chains, and consumer behavior.
2025 Holiday Sales to Exceed $1 Trillion, NRF Predicts
U.S. holiday retail sales are projected to cross $1 trillion for the first time, signaling steady consumer demand and a crucial test for omnichannel strategy execution.
Grocery Retail Media Becomes a Full-Funnel Growth Engine
Retail media in grocery is evolving fast—from ad sideline to core growth strategy—reshaping merchandising, loyalty, and in-store operations.
IKEA U.S. and Best Buy Launch In‑Store Kitchen & Laundry Centers
IKEA U.S. and Best Buy partner to introduce immersive in‑store kitchen and laundry planning centers, blending home‑furnishing design with big‑box electronics retail.
“Polycrisis”‑Era Shoppers Force Grocers to Adapt With Trust, Value & Digital Focus
Grocery shoppers in 2025 are savvy, skeptical and operating within a “polycrisis” mindset — forcing grocers to focus on value, trust and seamless digital‑in‑store experiences.
Exiger Wins Multi‑Million Dollar AI Contract to Support CBP’s Trade Compliance Mission
Exiger’s AI platform will empower CBP to detect illicit transshipment in global trade flows, raising stakes for supply‑chain visibility, import compliance and retail sourcing practices.
Administration Appeals Judge’s SNAP Funding Mandate Amid Shutdown
The Trump administration appeals a judge’s order to fully fund SNAP in November, creating uncertainty for grocers and retailers serving benefit‑dependent shoppers.
Over 3,700 U.S. Retail Stores Scheduled to Close in 2025
More than 3,700 store closures have been announced in the U.S. by November 2025, highlighting major structural challenges across retail chains.
Dollar General Appoints AI SVP to Accelerate Operational Efficiency
Dollar General names Travis Nixon as SVP of AI Optimization, signaling a major push to embed AI across store operations, supply chain and merchandising.