Global insights on omnichannel retail and commerce from the Doing Business in Bentonville Staff Report Team—expert analysis and trends shaping Bentonville’s role in the future of business.
Chipotle's 'Summer of Extras' and relaunched 'Rewards on Repeat' platform significantly boost omnichannel sales and customer engagement through gamification and data-driven strategies.
CVS Health's decision to restore Zepbound coverage and add Foundayo significantly reshapes the competitive landscape for weight loss medications, impacting patient access and corporate strategies.
Amazon Web Services introduced the Agentic Shopping Assistant tool, allowing retailers to deploy conversational AI interfaces using the technology framework from Alexa for Shopping.
Dick's Sporting Goods outpaced first-quarter revenue projections, achieving a 62.7% increase to $5.17 billion as its strategic Foot Locker turnaround initiative yielded positive comparable store sales.
The retail giant rolled out its new Prepaid Consolidation Program, streamlining supplier inbound freight operations through a single purchase order to optimize regional distribution across the United States.
Target invests $6 billion in AI and agentic commerce to revitalize merchandising and demand forecasting, aiming for omnichannel retail recovery.
Discover how creator-driven commerce fragments the digital advertising market, capturing billions in revenue and forcing omnichannel retail brands to operationalize user-generated content.
A security chief warns that AI coding agents pose an unprecedented threat to decentralized finance, jeopardizing smart contract security and institutional confidence in digital assets.
Discover how AI chip demand, Lululemon's leadership changes, and fluctuating oil prices are reshaping global retail, technology, and supply chain landscapes.
A reality series featuring Secretary Sean Duffy raises questions about corporate sponsorship ethics and government oversight amidst public criticism, impacting business dynamics.
Discover how consumer brands navigate retail convergence, manage customer acquisition costs, and optimize data structures for agentic commerce within next-generation direct-to-consumer frameworks.
Chili's leverages pop culture with Lizzo to boost brand engagement and drive retail growth through strategic omnichannel marketing initiatives for modern consumers.
New Federal Reserve insights reveal that U.S. wage inflation has stabilized near pre-pandemic levels, signaling shifts for corporate strategy and labor market dynamics across industries.
Discover how emerging consumer packaged goods startups navigate margin pressures, retail media networks, and channel-specific marketing strategies to successfully win shelf space from legacy corporations.
Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson reach a settlement, appointing new board members to enhance corporate strategy and drive retail growth amidst market challenges.
Discover how human-centered leadership and continuous unlearning foster modern organizational design, helping retail and supply chain teams navigate workplace volatility and digital transformation.