Optimizing pricing, promotions, fulfillment, external traffic, and marketplace data amplifies Walmart Marketplace performance for 1P brands—driving discoverability and ecommerce growth that fortifies omnichannel success.
Bain & Co. projects U.S. retail sales growth slowing to 3.5% in 2026, down from 4% in 2025, as consumer confidence weakens and economic headwinds mount.
By 2028, 40% of parcels will be delivered within two hours, driven by innovations like drones and crowdsourced delivery.
In 2026, JD Logistics continues advancing its global logistics footprint — building on its 2‑3 day delivery infrastructure, expanded international express reach, and an integrated omni‑channel supply chain network to compete in the era of seamless cross‑border e‑commerce.
Inside Bentonville, leaders from Walmart, NWACC, and logistics partners share how talent pipelines, data driven training, and supplier collaboration solve real retail challenges. Learn how CPG careers start, goods move faster, and leadership turns pressure into progress.
As seven U.S. states roll out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, brands face complex compliance hurdles that require new data, processes, and resources.
Learn how 1P suppliers can use Walmart Marketplace to drive ecommerce growth, control pricing, and unlock data. This episode breaks down 1P versus 3P strategy, promotions, ads, fulfillment, and brand control to build a stronger Walmart business.
Retailers face rising fulfillment and regulatory complexity—automation and integrated software offer critical solutions for packaging accuracy and cost control.
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 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.
Severe winter weather in January 2026 dampened U.S. retail activity, slowing sales growth, disrupting supply chains, and shifting consumer spending toward essentials.
In 2026, poor data hygiene is undermining the effectiveness of AI in supplier management, exposing retailers to risk, inefficiency, and compliance failures.
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.
Retailers are using real-time, location-specific inventory data to turn stores into strategic supply chain assets and improve omnichannel efficiency.
National 3PLs are helping brands meet rising delivery demands by unifying inventory, ensuring retail compliance, and streamlining omnichannel fulfillment.
Rising delivery demands and global supply chain shifts are forcing ecommerce brands to rethink fulfillment with distributed, nearshored networks.