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.
Investors representing Magnum ice cream have formally challenged Unilever regarding the strategic handling and operational separation of the Ben & Jerry’s brand ahead of its planned 2025 spinoff.
Target's overhaul of its creator programs, including "Club Target" and "Target Ambassadors," is a strategic move to leverage social commerce and enhance omnichannel customer experiences.
Investment icon Michael Burry sells GameStop stake following CEO Ryan Cohen's aggressive eBay acquisition bid, raising retail corporate strategy and leverage concerns.
The U.S. Postal Service is launching 14 new sorting and delivery centers, enhancing supply chain efficiency and reliability for retailers and commercial shippers nationwide.
US trade patterns with China are dramatically shifting through ASEAN, driven by tariffs and exploding demand for AI infrastructure, impacting global supply chains and technology manufacturing.
Lay's innovative World Cup marketing campaign showcases a robust omnichannel retail strategy, leveraging digital platforms like WhatsApp for deep consumer connection and data insights.
Recent significant real estate transactions across Fayetteville, Centerton, Rogers, and Siloam Springs highlight robust investment and ongoing development in the Northwest Arkansas business landscape.
Walmart's new store-based marketplace fulfillment shifts supplier inventory strategy, accelerating delivery and transforming omnichannel retail logistics.
Long Lake Management is acquiring American Express Global Business Travel for $6.3 billion, signaling a strategic focus on AI-driven corporate travel innovation.
The Federal Reserve elevates consumer fraud as a priority, signaling crucial implications for digital transactions, retail security, and shopper trust within the omnichannel ecosystem.
REI faces a union-led boycott during its anniversary sale as contract talks stall, highlighting broader challenges in retail labor relations and corporate strategy.
Non-alliance ocean carriers are reducing Transpacific capacity amid low spot rates, shifting market dynamics and impacting global retail supply chain stability.
Artificial intelligence expert Stuart Russell testified in the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial, warning of a competitive AGI arms race despite judicial limits on existential risk testimony.
This analysis explores the potential retail impact and supply chain synergies of a GameStop and eBay acquisition, focusing on the evolution of circular commerce and omnichannel distribution models.
Gap Inc. becomes the first major fashion retailer to enable direct checkout within Google Gemini, integrating Bold Metrics’ Agentic Sizing Protocol to solve AI-driven fit challenges.
Bed Bath & Beyond, now under new ownership and leadership, has launched a national franchise system as part of its transition toward a capital-efficient "Everything Home" retail ecosystem.