Kroger Cuts Back Ocado Fulfillment, Shifts Grocery Strategy
Kroger is canceling automated fulfillment centers and paying $350M to Ocado as it pivots toward in-store picking and delivery partnerships for e-commerce growth.
8th & Walton’s “3‑Minute Insights”: Quick Wins for Walmart Suppliers
A short-format series offering expert advice to Walmart suppliers on forecasting, logistics, and retail trends—in just three minutes.
Amazon Doubles Down on Sustainability in Grocery Fulfillment
Amazon’s grocery‑fulfillment innovations use AI and logistics overhauls to shrink energy use, speed delivery, and further The Climate Pledge’s goal of net‑zero carbon.
Global Air Cargo Up 5% in November, But Risks Loom
November air cargo volumes rose 5% year-over-year, but falling spot rates and a slowdown in e-commerce growth signal challenges ahead for 2026.
Hormel Combats Meat Inflation with Pricing and Supply Moves
Hormel Foods responds to meat inflation with strategic price hikes and a sweeping supply chain overhaul to protect margins and stabilize growth through 2026.
How Walmart Uses Holiday Deals to Drive Sales
Walmart and other retailers use deep discounts, flash deals, and omnichannel logistics to turn holiday urgency into revenue—even amid tighter consumer budgets.
Walmart Business 2026: B2B Retail Goes Enterprise-Ready
By 2026, Walmart Business aims to transform supply procurement for businesses and nonprofits, combining Walmart’s vast assortment with tailored tools, flexible payments, and efficient digital workflows.
Demand vs Order Forecasting: What Suppliers Should Know
Understanding the difference between demand forecast and order forecast helps Walmart suppliers align inventory, avoid stockouts, and respond to true consumer demand.
Shopify Merchants Hit $14.6B Black Friday–Cyber Monday Record Despite Outage
Shopify merchants broke records this Black Friday–Cyber Monday with $14.6 billion in global sales — up 27% YoY — proving e‑commerce resilience even after a temporary Cyber Monday platform outage.
Trade‑Policy Turbulence Clouds Retail Outlook for 2026
Ongoing tariff volatility and shifting trade policy threaten to squeeze retail margins and reshape supply‑chain strategies — making 2026 a critical pivot point for survival and adaptation.
How Store-First Thinking Is Costing Retailers Growth
Retailers stuck in siloed, store-first models risk losing to competitors who unify physical and digital operations around the omnichannel customer.
Walmart Extends Christmas‑Eve Delivery Cutoff to 5 p.m.
Walmart has pushed its Christmas‑Eve express‑delivery cutoff to 5 p.m., giving last‑minute holiday shoppers extra time — part of the retailer’s broader push into ultrafast delivery.
Smucker Drops Coffee Price Hike After Green‑Bean Tariffs Removed
After the U.S. lifted tariffs on green‑bean imports, J.M. Smucker has canceled its planned winter coffee price hike — easing inflationary pressure for consumers and retailers alike.
Tyson’s Strategy to Manage Shrinking Cattle & Hog Supply in 2025
As U.S. cattle and hog supplies reach historic lows, Tyson Foods turns to value‑added products and plant efficiencies — but processing closures and price pressure signal a challenging year ahead for beef supply and cost.
UP‑NS Merger: What It Means for Trucking, Rail & Retail Supply Chains
The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern could redirect long‑haul freight from trucks to a unified coast‑to‑coast rail network.
Water Debt Leads to Tariff Threats: U.S.–Mexico Tensions Flare
The U.S. is threatening new tariffs on Mexico after treaty‑mandated water deliveries from the Rio Grande fell hundreds of millions of acre‑feet behind, reigniting tensions at the intersection of water, agriculture and trade.