Retail Logistics Shift Demands Faster, Smarter Vendor Ecosystems
Retailers are reshaping vendor relationships and logistics expectations, favoring agility, integration, and performance-driven partnerships.
Retailers Struggle to Prove ROI on In-Store Technology
Nearly half of North American retailers can’t quantify the return on in-store tech, raising concerns about investment impact.
Amazon Launches “Haul” Storefront and Early Holiday Sale
Amazon debuts an ultra-low-price “Haul” storefront with items under $10 and launches an early Black Friday-style event.
Target Cuts 1,800 Corporate Roles, Deploys AI for Shoppers
Target is eliminating 1,000 jobs and closing 800 open roles while rolling out AI tools to enhance gift discovery for holiday shoppers.
Walmart Names John Furner as President & CEO
Walmart Inc.’s board has elected John Furner as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2026, marking a key transition in the retailer’s omnichannel leadership.
Ep. 2 - Stablecoin Meets Omnichannel
Stablecoin is reshaping retail payments with instant refunds, cheaper settlements, and programmable rewards. Discover how AI, automation, and transparency are building faster, smarter checkout systems that power the next wave of omnichannel commerce.
Walmart Faces Scrutiny Over Omnichannel Price Transparency
New York’s proposed pricing transparency law could fine retailers like Walmart $250 per violation if online and in-store prices aren’t clearly disclosed.
Bloomberg Terminal’s AI Evolution Drives Real‑Time Market Insight
The Bloomberg Terminal is integrating generative AI and large‑language‑model capabilities to transform hours of manual analysis into minutes — while maintaining rigorous controls.
AI’s Sameness Problem: Why Marketers Should Take Notice
Generative AI is delivering undeniable scale — but its growing “sameness” in content poses real risks for marketers striving to stand out.
Protect Your Brand: Know Your Caller Reputation
Unidentified and spoofed calls are increasingly hurting brand reputation and call answer rates—marketers and contact‑center leaders must act now.
Modern Measurement Meltdown: Why Legacy Models Fail
Marketing leaders face a measurement meltdown as legacy models collapse under modern complexity—here’s how to rebuild toward a dynamic, AI‑ready system.
IEA Projects Oil Demand Growth Through 2050
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revived a scenario projecting global oil demand growth through 2050 — a significant shift in outlook that may ripple throughout supply‑chain, logistics and omnichannel retail strategies.
Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
In a live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Arvind Krishna explore how AI and quantum computing are reshaping enterprise strategy.
B2B Marketers Shift to Growth in 2026: Strategies & Priorities
B2B marketing leaders are embracing growth in 2026—boosting budgets for programs, talent and technology while focusing on search visibility and hybrid execution models to thrive in an omnichannel world.
GenAI Is Redefining SEO: The Rise of AI Overviews in Search
Generative AI is redirecting the SEO equation: as “AI Overviews” become common in search results, omnichannel brands must invest in structured data, narrative control and multi‑touchpoint presence—not just clicks.
Meta Earned Billions From Scam Ads Despite Oversight Failures
Internal documents reviewed by Reuters show Meta may have earned up to 10 % of its revenue in 2024 from scam and banned ads, revealing major brand‑safety risks in its advertising ecosystem.