Why Merchants Still Matter in Tech-Driven Retail
As retail tech accelerates, merchants must protect their role as curators—balancing data with human taste to drive differentiation and long-term trust.
Are Digital Twins Worth It in Supply Chains?
AutoCuler AI CEO Keith Moore shares why digital twins may be overhyped in today's supply chain tech stack—citing complexity, cost, and limited ROI.
NRF Forecast: Returns Hit Nearly $850B in 2025
U.S. retailers expect nearly $850 billion in returns in 2025 — about 15.8% of sales — as consumer expectations and return behaviours continue to evolve.
Why Connected Planning Is the Future of Supply Chains
Explore how connected planning, AI integration, and digital agility are redefining supply chain strategies in a post-disruption era.
UK Business Metaverse: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities
Understanding the UK business metaverse market is crucial for leveraging innovation, navigating regulatory landscapes, and tapping into emerging opportunities across sectors.
Key Insights from the 2025 Omnichannel Retail Index
Explore the key findings from the 2025 Omnichannel Retail Index to enhance customer experience and prepare for the future of retail.
How LMS Prepares Retail Teams for 2025 Trends
Discover how retail trends for 2025 are reshaping workforce training, with a focus on LMS solutions that empower teams to adapt to consumer expectations and technological advancements.
Nuuly Enhances Customer Experience with Recurly Partnership
Nuuly’s latest partnership with Recurly aims to revolutionize the customer experience by making clothing rental simple and rewarding.
Agentic Commerce and Affiliate Marketing: Retail’s Next Shift
The rise of agentic commerce will revolutionize retail, enabled by AI-driven shopping agents and the efficiency of affiliate marketing.
PayPal Offers 5% Cash Back on BNPL Purchases
PayPal’s 5% cash back on Buy Now Pay Later purchases could reshape holiday shopping and expand BNPL’s role in everyday spending.
Top 100 Canadian EdTech Companies Driving Innovation
Canada’s top 100 EdTech companies are leading a wave of educational innovation through AI, accessibility, and hybrid learning tools.
AI Puts Supply Chain Power in Operators' Hands
AI tools like ChatGPT are enabling supply chain teams to bypass IT delays and build fast, flexible solutions on the ground.
Wholesale Beauty Trends: Clean, Fast, and Tech-Driven
Wholesale buyers in beauty now demand clean ingredients, fast logistics, and tech-savvy tools, reshaping what it takes to stand out on retail shelves.
Walmart and OpenAI Partner to Launch AI-First Shopping
Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to create AI-powered, conversational shopping experiences, shifting e-commerce from search to smart dialogue.
Walmart’s Electronic Shelf Labels Signal Dynamic Pricing Shift
Walmart's rollout of electronic shelf labels paves the way for dynamic pricing, reshaping supplier strategies and consumer expectations.
Tariffs, Tech Leadership & Cybersecurity: Supply Chain in Focus
This week’s Thoughts and Coffee tackles tariffs, AI-era leadership, and why a single weak password can still bring down a legacy business.