What to Expect at Retail Innovation Week in Bentonville
Retail Innovation Week 2025 brings top founders, execs, and investors to Bentonville for keynotes, networking, and startup showcases, all in retail’s most dynamic hub.
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Omnichannel Investments Position Walmart and Peers for Earnings Beat
Walmart and other omnichannel-focused retailers are poised to beat earnings forecasts, fueled by digital growth, last-mile delivery, and customer-centric strategies.
Retail Resilience Rises with Supply Chain Innovation
Retailers are enhancing supply chain resilience with AI, automation, and localized networks to meet omnichannel demands.
Top 10 Supply Chain Management Systems Driving Omnichannel Agility
These top 10 supply chain systems, from Blue Yonder to Oracle, are transforming omnichannel retail through AI-powered planning, real-time visibility, and seamless execution.
AI-Powered Returns Unlock Hidden Retail Insights
Retailers are using AI to analyze returns data, uncover product issues, and optimize omnichannel operations and customer satisfaction.
Retail Business Models Shift to Unlock Growth
Retailers are evolving their business models through omnichannel strategies, AI investments, and new service-based offerings to drive sustainable growth.
Northwest Arkansas: From Walmart Roots to Retail Innovation Hub
Northwest Arkansas now leads as a global retail value chain hub, anchored by Walmart and fortified by venture studios, innovation districts, and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Columbia Taps Omnichannel to Power Global Growth
Columbia leans on omnichannel growth and global marketing to offset U.S. wholesale challenges and expand its international footprint.
AI Personalization Transforms Retail Shopper Experience
AI personalization in retail is redefining customer engagement, blending data, respect, and tech to drive loyalty and conversion.
FMI Drives Omnichannel Innovation in Food Retail
FMI supports the food industry’s omnichannel evolution with education, research, and collaboration to meet shifting shopper expectations.
Omnichannel Marketing Strategy: Personalized Messaging at Scale
Omnichannel marketing enables personalized messaging across digital platforms, enhancing customer journeys and driving retail sales.
How Omnichannel Contact Centers Strengthen Customer Loyalty
Omnichannel contact centers enable real-time, personalized support that strengthens brand loyalty and shopper retention.
SageX Launches Online Courses to Upskill Retail Professionals
SageX launches short-term online retail and CRM courses to help professionals stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Poundland, Hobbycraft Announce Major UK Store Closures
U.K. retailers Poundland and Hobbycraft shutter dozens of stores while recalibrating pricing and strategy.
Target and Ulta Beauty End Partnership Due to Shoplifting Surge
Shoplifting losses of over $10K per store helped end Target’s partnership with Ulta Beauty.
TJX Raises 2026 Forecast as Off-Price Retail Booms
TJX Companies lifts full-year outlook as inflation-weary shoppers flock to off-price deals.