Technology - Doing Business in Bentonville (Page 2)

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Black Friday 2025 Is Here: What Today’s Shopping Signals Reveal

Black Friday 2025 is here—early trends point to omnichannel execution, mobile traffic, and value-driven shoppers defining the day.

, and Staff Report

November 28, 2025

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Supply Chain

Why Digitizing Your Warehouse Reduces Costs and Risk

Digitizing your warehouse with smart autonomy reduces stockouts, labor costs, and risk—without needing a full retrofit.

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November 28, 2025

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Merchandising

Black Friday 2025: Omnichannel in Action Across Retail

Black Friday 2025 showcases the power of omnichannel retail—from AI-driven deals to seamless in-store and online integration.

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November 28, 2025

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Supply Chain Unlocked

Ep. 3 - Why Digitizing The Warehouse Now Cuts Cost, Risk, and Stockouts

Discover how smart autonomy can boost warehouse safety, accuracy, and flexibility. Learn how remote assisted forklifts, better data, and fast deployment help teams cut errors, balance labor, and build stronger, more resilient supply chains.

, and Nathan Sellars

November 27, 2025

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Community

Reflecting on Progress and Partnership This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the partnerships and progress shaping Bentonville’s role in global omnichannel retail.

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November 27, 2025

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Technology

8 Sustainable Growth Strategies for Long-Term Business Success

Explore proven strategies for sustainable business growth, from market penetration to digital transformation and eco-conscious innovation.

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November 26, 2025

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AI

How AI Is Transforming Retail Operations and Customer Experience

Discover how AI is revolutionizing retail—from personalized shopping and dynamic pricing to fraud prevention and supply chain optimization. Learn why AI adoption is essential for retail growth.

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November 26, 2025

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Supply Chain

Why Supply Chain Management Powers Omnichannel Success

Explore how dynamic supply chain strategies, inventory optimization, and channel-level forecasting drive seamless omnichannel experiences and boost retail profitability.

, and Staff Report

November 26, 2025

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Metaverse

How Metaverse Retail Is Transforming Shopping Experiences

Explore how metaverse retail blends VR, AR, and blockchain to revolutionize consumer engagement. Learn about key case studies, benefits, and future trends reshaping e-commerce.

, and Staff Report

November 26, 2025

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Technology

Mastering SLAM Automation for High‑Volume Fulfillment

Automating the Scan‑Label‑Apply‑Manifest process (SLAM) is the fulcrum of high‑volume fulfillment—speed, accuracy and scale depend on it.

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November 26, 2025

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Technology

How to Choose the Right Sorter System for Your Warehouse

Choosing the right sorter system means matching throughput, size‑mix, growth and space to technology that keeps your warehouse efficient and scalable.

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November 26, 2025

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Technology

Omnichannel eCommerce Strategy: Boost Sales and Loyalty

Learn how to integrate customer data, real-time inventory, and seamless shopping across platforms to drive loyalty and increase sales.

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November 25, 2025

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Agentic Commerce

Key Retail Trends 2025: AI, Store Evolution & Tech Innovation

Explore how AI, in-store experiences, retail crime prevention, and emerging tech are shaping the future of retail. Discover insights on Walmart, Amazon, and the top retail trends driving 2025 and beyond.

, and Staff Report

November 25, 2025

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Supply Chain

USPS Projects 9.4% Package Revenue Jump in FY26

USPS eyes a 9.4% package‑revenue boom in FY26 even as overall volumes drop—an update that retailers and suppliers must factor into their delivery strategies.

, and Staff Report

November 25, 2025

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Technology

Retail’s New Operating System: Omnichannel and Automation

Retail’s next decade will be shaped by omnichannel systems, media-driven margin, automation, and membership loyalty.

, and Staff Report

November 25, 2025

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