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.
Google DeepMind is strategically moving from specialized AI tools to agentic systems, marking a significant evolution in technology with broad implications for corporate strategy and future business innovation.
Artemis Lounge's recent closure highlights the complex sustainability challenges facing new experiential retail ventures and local businesses in the Northwest Arkansas market.
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa explores opportunities for Chinese-branded electric vehicle production in Mexico and Canada, navigating North American market dynamics.
Walmart issued a cautious financial outlook for the upcoming quarter, warning that rising fuel costs and inflationary pressures are altering consumer spending habits.
Target’s surprise growth and Walmart’s conservative outlook illuminate how modern macroeconomic pressures and fuel costs are shifting the broader omnichannel retail landscape.
Soaring U.S. oil exports and record Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases cause historic crude inventory drops, impacting global energy markets and domestic pump prices.
Target's new strategy and in-store innovations are yielding unexpected customer behavior shifts and sales growth, highlighting effective omnichannel retail strategies.
Zevia's "radically real" brand strategy, leveraging influencer marketing and a unique AI perspective, drives significant omnichannel retail sales growth.
AI investments are reshaping global economies and financial systems, posing immediate cost challenges while promising long-term productivity gains for businesses.
Kroger is implementing significant price reductions and operational efficiencies to enhance competitiveness and deliver value to omnichannel shoppers amidst rising inflation.
Authentic Brands Group promotes Matt Maddox to CEO, with founder Jamie Salter shifting to Executive Chairman to spearhead global growth and M&A strategies.
European Union lawmakers solidify a trade agreement with the U.S., eliminating industrial tariffs while installing safeguards to protect against future duty increases.
Stellantis announces a 60 billion euro investment and strategic shifts with its FaSTLAne 2030 plan, targeting global automotive growth and efficiency.
Adobe Analytics projects that holiday e-commerce sales will see strong growth driven by mobile shopping and flexible checkout options.
As consumer attention shifts toward shoppable video content, YouTube is emerging as a primary upstream engine for modern omnichannel retail commerce and digital merchandising strategy.
Michaels is strategically expanding its party product assortment and introducing DIY customization bars to capture market share in the evolving omnichannel retail landscape.