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, 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.
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.
Dietary fiber is emerging as a major U.S. health trend for 2026, with consumers and brands shifting focus from protein to fiber for gut health, satiety, and overall wellness.
Cold‑chain packaging companies are innovating with alternatives and sustainable solutions as CO2‑driven dry ice supply tightens, impacting frozen shipping and logistics.
Holiday meal bundles are reshaping retail by turning planning into a simple choice. Learn how value focused feasts boost convenience basket size and loyalty through smart assortment omnichannel execution and margin minded strategy.
Retailers can prep supply chains for 2026 by optimizing inventory, building flexibility, and leveraging data-driven forecasting to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Rivian will expand its hands-free driving to surface streets in early 2026. Universal Hands-Free promises full-route autonomy for eligible EVs.
RXO Curve reports flat truckload rates in Q4 2025 but predicts potential 2026 recovery. Explore market trends, capacity, and freight insights.
Kellanova partners with Walmart and Indigo Ag to expand regenerative agriculture, reduce emissions, and boost farmer profitability in 2026 supply chains.
Learn how retailers can optimize supply chains for omnichannel success in 2026, using forecasting, dynamic allocation, and technology-driven strategies.
A metaverse-based digital twin of Bentonville could help Walmart and vendors simulate retail, logistics, and civic planning with real-world impact.
Dr Travis Tokar explains how fairness loss aversion and frontline moments shape customer reactions to returns. Learn which policy levers build trust cut friction and protect margins and how smarter design can boost loyalty while reducing costs.
With tight budgets and rising prices, more than 8 in 10 Americans are likely to buy secondhand holiday gifts in 2025, embracing value, sustainability, and unique finds.
As Q4 2025 began, equity valuations remain rich and markets are driven by AI‑linked stocks, with value and small caps offering potential opportunities amid macro uncertainty.
DHL Supply Chain integrates its first all‑electric Tesla Semi into daily routes in California, advancing sustainability goals and planning more EV trucks in 2026.