Wage Gains May Boost U.S. GDP $32B in 2026 Despite Worker Confidence Lag
Stronger wages in late 2025 could add roughly $32 billion to U.S. GDP in 2026, but many frontline workers remain cautious due to rising costs and economic uncertainty.
Under‑the‑Radar Shifts Are Quietly Reshaping How Money Moves
Beyond flashy payment tech, leading industry voices say operational resilience, data governance, identity modernization, and AI are redefining the future of money movement.
EPR Packaging Compliance Becomes Business Imperative in 2026
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.
Mid‑Market CEOs See AI’s Value but Struggle to Scale It
While nearly all mid‑market CEOs recognize AI’s importance, only a fraction have true enterprise‑wide strategies as adoption stalls in pilot stages.
Osmos and Advertima Link In-Store Analytics to Retail Media
Retailers are using real-time in-store audience analytics to drive ad targeting, boost CPM revenue, and increase advertiser sales by up to 33%.
Lufthansa and PROS Expand AI-Powered Airline Pricing Partnership
PROS and Lufthansa Group have extended their strategic partnership to advance airline retail innovation through AI-driven dynamic pricing and offer optimization, reshaping how travelers receive personalized, flexible commercial offers in real time.
Intel Shares Slide After Weak Q1 2026 Outlook Disappoints Investors
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.
January Winter Storms Chill U.S. Retail Sales and Foot Traffic
Severe winter weather in January 2026 dampened U.S. retail activity, slowing sales growth, disrupting supply chains, and shifting consumer spending toward essentials.
When AI Becomes the Shopper
AI agents are becoming the shoppers. This episode explains how agentic commerce changes ecommerce priorities, why structured product data and real time inventory matter most, and how brands can win when machines choose what gets recommended.
Dirty Data Threatens AI-Powered Supplier Management in 2026
In 2026, poor data hygiene is undermining the effectiveness of AI in supplier management, exposing retailers to risk, inefficiency, and compliance failures.
Skai and Kevel Partner to Expand Retail Media Access
Skai and Kevel's new partnership streamlines omnichannel retail media campaigns, giving advertisers unified access to emerging and established networks.
TikTok US Operations Transition to Majority‑American Joint Venture
TikTok avoids a nationwide ban as its U.S. business shifts to a majority‑American joint venture led by CEO Adam Presser, with enhanced national security safeguards.
Hibbett and DoorDash Revolutionize On Demand Footwear Delivery in USA
Hibbett Sporting Goods has partnered with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of footwear, apparel, and accessories across the United States, enhancing convenience for customers and strengthening omnichannel retail experiences.
How National 3PLs Power Omnichannel Fulfillment Success
National 3PLs are helping brands meet rising delivery demands by unifying inventory, ensuring retail compliance, and streamlining omnichannel fulfillment.
Tesla’s Optimus Robots Set for Consumer Sales by 2027
Elon Musk says Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots could begin selling to the public by the end of 2027 as development accelerates toward broader functionality.
Agentic Commerce Dominates NRF 2026 Conversations: AI Takes Center Stage
At NRF 2026, agentic commerce — AI that acts autonomously on behalf of consumers and retailers — became the defining trend, shifting the focus from assistive AI to systems that execute decisions and transactions.