How Automation Is Solving Retail Compliance Challenges
Retailers face rising fulfillment and regulatory complexity—automation and integrated software offer critical solutions for packaging accuracy and cost control.
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 Store Openings Slowed in 2025, Set to Accelerate in 2026
After nearly flat store opening growth in 2025, retail real estate is poised for stronger expansion in 2026, led by off‑price, beauty, and discount segments.
Lufthansa and PROS Expand AI-Powered Airline Pricing Partnership
PROS and Lufthansa Group have extended their strategic partnership to advance airline retail innovation through AI-driven dynamic pricing and offer optimization, reshaping how travelers receive personalized, flexible commercial offers in real time.
Intel Shares Slide After Weak Q1 2026 Outlook Disappoints Investors
Intel stock fell sharply after the company’s first‑quarter 2026 revenue and earnings guidance missed Wall Street expectations, highlighting supply constraints and near‑term growth concerns.
January Winter Storms Chill U.S. Retail Sales and Foot Traffic
Severe winter weather in January 2026 dampened U.S. retail activity, slowing sales growth, disrupting supply chains, and shifting consumer spending toward essentials.
Dirty Data Threatens AI-Powered Supplier Management in 2026
In 2026, poor data hygiene is undermining the effectiveness of AI in supplier management, exposing retailers to risk, inefficiency, and compliance failures.
Canada Post Tentative Contracts Alter Delivery Plans
Canada Post’s new tentative contract proposals scrap key delivery changes and are headed to a ratification vote, reshaping what could come next for delivery operations and labour peace.
Why Store Inventory Visibility Is Crucial in Omnichannel Retail
Retailers are using real-time, location-specific inventory data to turn stores into strategic supply chain assets and improve omnichannel efficiency.
Skai and Kevel Partner to Expand Retail Media Access
Skai and Kevel's new partnership streamlines omnichannel retail media campaigns, giving advertisers unified access to emerging and established networks.
Lowe’s Targets Younger Shoppers with Kids Club Relaunch
Lowe’s refreshes its Kids Club and ramps up influencer marketing to better connect with younger consumers amid housing market challenges.
TikTok US Operations Transition to Majority‑American Joint Venture
TikTok avoids a nationwide ban as its U.S. business shifts to a majority‑American joint venture led by CEO Adam Presser, with enhanced national security safeguards.
Hibbett and DoorDash Revolutionize On Demand Footwear Delivery in USA
Hibbett Sporting Goods has partnered with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of footwear, apparel, and accessories across the United States, enhancing convenience for customers and strengthening omnichannel retail experiences.
How National 3PLs Power Omnichannel Fulfillment Success
National 3PLs are helping brands meet rising delivery demands by unifying inventory, ensuring retail compliance, and streamlining omnichannel fulfillment.
Tesla’s Optimus Robots Set for Consumer Sales by 2027
Elon Musk says Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots could begin selling to the public by the end of 2027 as development accelerates toward broader functionality.
Top Distribution Locations Shaping Ecommerce in 2026
Rising delivery demands and global supply chain shifts are forcing ecommerce brands to rethink fulfillment with distributed, nearshored networks.
Living Paycheck to Paycheck Turns Small Shocks Into Big Crises
A PYMNTS Intelligence report finds that living paycheck to paycheck leaves many Americans unable to absorb even modest financial shocks, driving reliance on credit and widening economic vulnerability.