Discount Retailers Surge as Shoppers Seek Value
Consumers are shopping smarter, not necessarily less, reshaping retail success around perceived value and omnichannel execution.
Staff Report
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.
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Retail Platform Market Surges with Cloud, AI, and Unified Commerce
The global retail platform market is accelerating as retailers adopt cloud-native architectures, advanced inventory management, and AI-enabled tools to power seamless omnichannel experiences.
North America Retail IT Spending Accelerates with AI, IoT, and Cloud
Retail IT spending in North America is growing as retailers prioritize AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud platforms to enhance omnichannel operations, optimize costs, and drive personalized customer experiences.
Smarter AI, Stronger Experiences
Grant Thornton’s latest insights show that AI in retail isn’t about more personalization, but smarter, more intentional engagement that fosters trust and cross-functional alignment across the omnichannel journey.
Unlock Efficiency and Savings: The Power of Hiring Indian Engineers Through Offshore Partnerships
With rising costs and tight deadlines, construction, infrastructure, and real estate firms are increasingly partnering with offshore engineering providers in India, gaining skilled talent, reducing expenses, and expanding capacity while creating new opportunities for global collaboration.
You Forgot to Say "AI"
Grocery Shop 2025 is introducing a “Test Kitchen” series of hands-on sessions, giving grocery leaders practical insights into AI forecasting, SEO in an AI-driven world, and advanced retail media measurement.
Tesla, Tariffs, and Trump: Is Global Trade on the Brink of a Major Shift?
From Tesla to Temu, companies are rethinking sourcing, shipping, and inventory as tariffs, de minimis rule changes, and shifting trade routes complicate supply chains ahead of the holiday season.
Recent Highlights in Generative AI
From Microsoft’s in-house AI leap to GenAI to impactful updates on chatbot safety and Essenger news of GPT‑5’s imminent arrival, recent developments reveal a shift toward safer, more autonomous, and enterprise-ready AI systems.
Retail Layoffs Surge 274% Amidst Macy's Store Closures and Economic Headwinds
Retail layoffs have surged 274% in 2025, with Macy’s store closures leading the trend as economic headwinds, tariffs, and shifting consumer behaviors push retailers to shrink footprints, cut costs, and rethink strategies for future growth.
The Week Ahead: Retail Disruption, AI Advances, and Global Trade
This week’s coverage spans retail layoffs, AI breakthroughs, and the future of global trade, alongside stories on collegiate esports, offshore hiring strategies, and technology investments reshaping omnichannel retail.
Weekly Retail Roundup: Sustainability, Walmart Growth, and Omnichannel Trends
This week’s coverage spotlights sustainability’s evolution, Walmart’s resilience in the face of tariffs, and how omnichannel innovation is reshaping grocery, fashion, and home retail.
U.S. Economic Outlook 2025: Measured Growth Amid Inflation and Volatility
Spartan Capital expects the U.S. economy to expand at a moderate pace in 2025, with growth between 2.25%–2.50%, but persistent inflation, policy uncertainties, and global risks suggest a cautious but optimistic environment for investors.
What Retail Software Really Means for Modern Commerce
From CRM to vendor management, retail software has become the backbone of omnichannel operations, helping retailers manage inventory, personalize marketing, and optimize supplier performance.
Agentic Commerce Goes Mainstream: A Retail Transformation
This week, agentic commerce—where autonomous AI agents shop on consumers’ behalf, leaped into the mainstream, with major publications and legacy platforms embracing the concept and signaling a fundamental shift in ecommerce.
Top Grocery Trends Shaping Omnichannel in 2025
From real-time stock visibility to social commerce and AI personalization, grocery retailers are embracing omnichannel innovations that enhance convenience, boost conversions, and reshape shopping habits in 2025.
Five Pillars to Strengthen Omnichannel Retail
EY highlights five key strategies - insights, inventory, distribution, logistics, and real estate - that retailers must integrate to build resilient and customer-centric omnichannel operations.