Walmart Extends Christmas‑Eve Delivery Cutoff to 5 p.m.
Walmart has pushed its Christmas‑Eve express‑delivery cutoff to 5 p.m., giving last‑minute holiday shoppers extra time — part of the retailer’s broader push into ultrafast delivery.
AI Meets Authenticity: Influencer Content That Drives Retail Media
Retail marketers are blending AI influencers with human creators to meet rising content demands—here’s how to do it with strategy and authenticity.
Tyson’s Strategy to Manage Shrinking Cattle & Hog Supply in 2025
As U.S. cattle and hog supplies reach historic lows, Tyson Foods turns to value‑added products and plant efficiencies — but processing closures and price pressure signal a challenging year ahead for beef supply and cost.
Water Debt Leads to Tariff Threats: U.S.–Mexico Tensions Flare
The U.S. is threatening new tariffs on Mexico after treaty‑mandated water deliveries from the Rio Grande fell hundreds of millions of acre‑feet behind, reigniting tensions at the intersection of water, agriculture and trade.
Retail's Digital Bottleneck Isn't Tech; It's People
Retail transformation fails not from broken tech stacks but from broken human infrastructure—mid-level leaders and shared understanding are key to success.
DJI FlyCart 100 Ushers in New Era for Heavy‑Lift Drone Logistics
DJI’s new FlyCart 100 heavy‑lift drone raises the bar for industrial aerial delivery with up to 100 kg payload, rapid charging, and advanced safety — positioning aerial logistics as a viable alternative for supply‑chain and infrastructure operations worldwide.
Ep. 5 - Your Tech Stack Isn’t Broken, Your Org Chart Might Be
Barbara Wittmann reveals why retail transformation succeeds when culture clarity and empowered mid level leaders guide the work. Learn how human infrastructure mindset and smart use of existing tools turn AI data and tech into real lasting results.
Store-First Thinking Is Holding Retail Back
Retail wins when digital and store teams act as one. Learn why shopper behavior demands unified planning data and goals plus how a digital infused model unlocks real growth by removing silos and serving customers with speed clarity and consistency.
Siemens USA Will Train 200,000 Skilled Workers by 2030
Siemens USA announces plan to scale workforce training to meet surging demand in electrification, AI‑powered manufacturing and U.S. industrial growth.
B2B Ecommerce in 2026: Navigating a New Era of Complexity and Expectation
B2B ecommerce is evolving faster than ever, with new challenges intensifying in 2026. Here’s how leaders can stay ahead and build digital experiences that meet modern buyer expectations.
Smart Packaging Drives Efficiency, Transparency in Manufacturing
Smart packaging — combining sensors, IoT, and interactive labels — is transforming manufacturing and supply‑chain operations through enhanced tracking, safety, sustainability, and customer engagement.
Family Dollar, DoorDash Partner for 7,000‑Store Delivery Network
Family Dollar will now offer on‑demand delivery from 7,000 stores nationwide through DoorDash — combining discount‑store value with app‑based convenience for everyday essentials.
Meta Slashes Metaverse Budget by Up to 30%
Meta will slash up to 30% of its metaverse budget for 2026 — a dramatic retrenchment that marks a pivot away from costly virtual‑reality ambitions toward more promising AI investments.
“Code Red”: Sam Altman Orders Overhaul of ChatGPT as AI Competition Heats Up
OpenAI has declared a “code red” to prioritize major improvements to ChatGPT’s speed, reliability, and personalization, pausing other projects as competition intensifies.
Walmart’s Holiday Tech Push Drives Sales Lift
Walmart’s updated app, AI assistants, and smart in‑store tools helped boost customer spend by ~25% this holiday season — highlighting the power of digital hospitality for mass‑market retail.
AI Tools Power a Surge: Nearly $12 B in U.S. Black Friday Online Sales
AI-powered shopping tools helped drive record U.S. Black Friday online sales — nearly $12 billion — as shoppers turned to chatbots and recommendation engines for faster, smarter holiday purchasing.