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.
From agentic commerce to unified inventory, discover the ten pivotal trends that are redefining how brands connect with the modern "omniconsumer" across every digital and physical touchpoint.
Analysts warn the retail home sector’s "weak" performance will likely deteriorate further in 2026 as high interest rates and cautious consumer spending persist.
A San Francisco judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Perplexity AI’s shopping bot from accessing Amazon accounts, marking a landmark test for agentic commerce.
From procurement to customer service, specialized AI agents are moving beyond simple chatbots to handle complex, multi-step business tasks for global retail and supply chain leaders.
Australia and the European Union have finalized a free trade agreement to secure critical mineral supply chains and reduce industrial reliance on Chinese exports.
U.S. stock futures waver following a rally as conflicting reports on Iran negotiations and energy supply disruptions weigh on global investor sentiment and logistics.
Simon Property Group CEO David Simon has died. His son Eli Simon succeeds him as the REIT navigates a transforming retail landscape.
Gartner faces market pressure as artificial intelligence and macroeconomic shifts impact the research firm’s valuation and core advisory business model through 2025.
Modern product detail pages must transition from creative brand assets to predictive data models to drive organic ranking, conversion, and machine-readable AI discovery.
Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is adopting AI-driven decision-making under human supervision, signaling a major shift in institutional investment and global financial technology.
Chipotle Mexican Grill faces stock pressure as value-conscious consumer shifts lead to lower-than-expected comparable sales and revised annual guidance for the third time.
Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Strategy sells its position in electric aircraft manufacturer BETA Technologies amid shifting investment priorities in the aerospace sector.
Federal lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to prohibit sports-related wagering on prediction markets, impacting the evolving landscape of digital finance, retail technology, and commodity trading regulations.
Tyson Foods is defending against two federal lawsuits in Virginia alleging a hostile work environment and systemic racial discrimination at its Temperanceville processing facility.
The University of Michigan reports a dip in consumer sentiment for early March 2026, as shoppers navigate evolving economic pressures and omnichannel retail shifts.
Visa leadership outlines how AI agents will transform retail through secure, automated shopping experiences while maintaining consumer trust and rigorous payment protocols.