Omnichannel Loyalty: The Key to Seamless Customer Engagement
Retailers embracing omnichannel loyalty drive deeper engagement, personalization, and lifetime value by unifying rewards across digital and in-store channels.
Walmart Unveils Sweeping Leadership Shakeup Ahead of February CEO Transition
Walmart announces major leadership changes as John Furner is named CEO, marking a new era for the retail giant starting February 1, 2026.
From Delivery to Domination: Supply Chain Power Plays
Smart companies are using strategic supply chain moves not just to serve customers—but to outmaneuver their competition.
Ep. 135 - Weaponizing Supply Chains to Crush Competition
Supply chains can be weapons. This episode explores how logistics design creates competitive advantage, from Lowe’s distribution shifts to Amazon speed, Tesla sourcing, and owning demand signals that raise service levels while pressuring rivals.
Omnichannel Packaging: Retail’s New Front Door
In omnichannel retail, packaging has become a full-fledged media channel—bridging shelf, screen, and social with storytelling, speed, and shopper impact.
China’s Trade Surplus Tops $1 Trillion Despite U.S. Tariffs and Trade Friction
Despite continued U.S. tariffs, China’s exports surged in 2025, driving a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus as global markets absorbed Chinese goods.
What Retail Stores Are Open or Closed on MLK Day 2026
Find out which retail stores, grocery chains and service businesses remain open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 as the federal holiday is observed.
Birkenstock Forecasts Margin Drag and Slower Growth in 2026
Birkenstock warns U.S. tariffs will cut gross margins and temper revenue growth in fiscal 2026 even as demand stays strong and expansion continues.
Dos Equis Revives ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ in Nostalgia‑Driven Ad Push
Dos Equis is reviving its iconic Most Interesting Man in the World ad campaign with Jonathan Goldsmith reprising the role in a new spot debuting during the College Football Championship on ESPN.
U.S. and Taiwan Clinch $250 Billion Semiconductor Deal to Reshore Chip Manufacturing
The U.S. and Taiwan finalize a $250 billion semiconductor deal to reshore chip production, boost U.S. tech security, and stabilize electronics supply chains.
US Retail Sales Beat Expectations in November, Signaling Strong Holiday Spending
U.S. retail sales in November 2025 rose 0.6%, beating expectations and signaling resilient holiday consumer spending as economic momentum strengthens.
Growing a Sustainable Future, Together: How General Mills and Partners Are Advancing Regenerative Agriculture
General Mills and Walmart are accelerating regenerative agriculture efforts across U.S. farmland through grassroots partnerships and sustainability investments.
Walmart Expands Ultra‑Fast Drone Delivery to Houston and 150 More U.S. Stores
Walmart and Wing expand ultra‑fast drone delivery to Houston and 150 additional U.S. stores, bringing rapid aerial delivery of essentials to millions of customers in 2026.
AI and Receipts Reveal What Americans Really Bought in 2025
Fetch’s 2025 consumer spending report reveals real receipts show Americans embraced protein foods, dining out, decluttering, comfort products, and energy nutrition while meatless alternatives declined.
Sam’s Club Hits Clean Label Milestone for Member’s Mark
Sam’s Club has fully reformulated its Member’s Mark food and beverage products to exclude over 40 artificial ingredients, achieving its “Made Without Commitment” clean-label milestone.
Amazon Eyes Walmart‑Style Big‑Box Store in Major Retail Push
Amazon’s proposed 225,000+ sq ft big‑box store near Chicago marks a major strategic push into physical retail, directly challenging Walmart’s supercenter model with groceries and general merchandise under one roof.