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.
Wipro's strategic partnership with RELEX Solutions merges expertise in retail technology and AI-driven supply chain planning to help retailers optimize inventory, demand forecasting, and operations in today's complex omnichannel environment.
New Omnisend data shows 44% of U.S. consumers hid online purchases, highlighting rising price sensitivity, cart abandonment strategies, and shifting omnichannel retail behavior.
Coca-Cola temporarily halts Topo Chico mineral water production to invest in source stability, creating short-term supply shortages across U.S. retail channels.
As AI accelerates and omnichannel complexity grows, effective retail leadership depends on clarity, decentralized decision-making, and values-driven execution that scales across teams.
Washington’s Supreme Court ruled that families can sue Amazon over deaths linked to sodium nitrite bought on its platform, a decision that could reshape online marketplace liability.
Legacy retail brands are finding renewed growth through direct-to-consumer strategies, social commerce and AI-driven merchandising in today’s omnichannel marketplace.
U.S. stock index futures held steady as investors anticipated major economic releases, including fourth-quarter GDP and inflation figures that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy path.
Walgreens cuts at least 628 positions following its private equity buyout by Sycamore Partners as the company reorganizes operations under new ownership.
Incoming CEO John Furner begins leadership at Walmart with strong recent results but a cautious forecast for 2026 amid economic headwinds and strategic transition.
Rising merchant credit card fees at checkout are straining consumer loyalty, with many shoppers altering spending behavior or switching merchants over surcharges.
New Balance reported a record-setting $9.2 billion in 2025 sales, while Gordon Brothers expanded its footwear portfolio with Chinese Laundry and sibling brands.
Amazon becomes the world’s largest company by sales, overtaking Walmart as shifting retail, cloud computing, and digital advertising revenues reshape global corporate rankings.
Retailers faced $796 billion in losses from shrink, return abuse, and fraud in 2025, with returns driving the majority of financial impact, according to Appriss Retail.
December’s widening U.S. trade deficit closed 2025 on uneven footing, shaping 2026 strategy for retailers, importers and global supply chain leaders.
Hapag-Lloyd will acquire ZIM for $4 billion, expanding global container capacity and reshaping competitive dynamics in ocean freight and international supply chains.
Wayfair achieved its first annual revenue increase since 2020, outpacing the broader home sector in 2025 amid a challenging housing and import environment.