How 9/11 Shaped Modern Retail Resilience
From supply chain security to omnichannel innovation, the lessons retailers learned after 9/11 continue to shape resilience and adaptability in the 2020s.
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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The Inner Work of Leadership: Why Self-Awareness Drives Team Success
Effective leadership in today’s world starts with self-awareness, not strategy, transforming burnout into resilience from the inside out.
Essential Questions to Ask Before Trusting a Data Recovery Professional
Knowing the right questions to ask a data recovery expert is vital, not just for retrieving lost files, but for safeguarding security, clarity, and peace of mind throughout the recovery process.
Can Factories Stay Profitable Amid 2025 Labor & Tariff Shifts?
The pallet market remains flat, but rising labor costs, tariff uncertainty, and lumber supply dynamics could drive price increases, while digital product passports and value-driven procurement reshape supply chain strategy.
Walmart’s Marketplace Strategy Blends Speed, AI, and Scale
Walmart is redefining retail through fast delivery, AI tools, and a flexible platform that helps sellers scale across online and physical shelves.
Retail Giants Walmart and Amazon Explore Stablecoin Launches
Walmart and Amazon are exploring U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins, signaling a potential shift in retail payments toward faster, lower-cost digital transactions.
Discount Retailers Surge as Shoppers Seek Value
Consumers are shopping smarter, not necessarily less, reshaping retail success around perceived value and omnichannel execution.
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.