Writer & Video Editor based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a Multimedia Journalism degree from the University of Arkansas.
A perfect storm of tariffs, inflation, shifting consumer behavior, labor costs and inventory pressures is forcing retail leaders to balance short‑term profitability against long‑term transformation.
Inventory intelligence is the key to grocery’s omnichannel future, ensuring accuracy, speed, and satisfaction across the path to purchase.
Retail media is transforming the grocery aisle into a digital-first discovery and conversion channel for food and beverage brands.
Retailers like Walmart are rewriting seasonal strategy with agile, data-driven calendars tailored to real-time consumer demand.
TikTok is reshaping shopper marketing by turning short-form video into a powerful driver of omnichannel retail conversion.
Walmart is transforming reverse logistics into a tech‑powered, sustainable lever of value—recovering lost revenue, cutting waste, and enhancing customer loyalty.
From Walmart’s new “super agents” and Amazon’s AI workforce evolution to Kroger’s shrink reduction, major retailers are embedding artificial intelligence deeply into operations, workforce design, and customer experiences to sharpen omnichannel advantage.
Grocery retailers are tapping into regional sourcing to boost sustainability, shopper trust, and community engagement.
Fresh produce satisfaction and private-label innovation are defining competitive grocery strategy as retailers invest in premium quality, sustainability, and customer trust.
Retailers are turning shelf space into premium ad inventory as retail media networks expand into physical stores.
AI-powered inventory systems are becoming essential for omnichannel success, helping retailers optimize operations, improve customer satisfaction, and scale smarter.
Walmart partners with Alphabet’s Wing to launch drone delivery across 100+ U.S. stores, offering 30-minute drop-offs and reshaping last-mile logistics.
Walmart is expanding its network of dark stores— automated fulfillment centers designed to boost speed and convenience across its omnichannel delivery strategy.
AI agents are transforming grocery shopping with automation, personalization and operational efficiencies while retailers work to address shopper trust and reshape the purchase funnel.
Retailers like Walmart Connect are turning Cannes Lions into a crucial platform for retail media growth, forging omnichannel partnerships and showcasing closed-loop advertising solutions.
Walmart expands its Associate-to-Technician training program and pilots an AI-powered Interview Coach, highlighting its commitment to retail workforce development and adoption of cutting-edge hiring technology.