Walmart and OpenAI Partner to Launch AI-First Shopping
Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to create AI-powered, conversational shopping experiences, shifting e-commerce from search to smart dialogue.
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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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Walmart’s Electronic Shelf Labels Signal Dynamic Pricing Shift
Walmart's rollout of electronic shelf labels paves the way for dynamic pricing, reshaping supplier strategies and consumer expectations.
Levi’s Eyes U.S. Store Expansion After Strong Q3
Levi Strauss & Co. may double its U.S. store count following a strong Q3, driven by DTC momentum, e-commerce gains, and global growth potential.
Tariffs, Tech Leadership & Cybersecurity: Supply Chain in Focus
This week’s Thoughts and Coffee tackles tariffs, AI-era leadership, and why a single weak password can still bring down a legacy business.
How Expert Networks Are Reshaping Retail Strategy
Discover how Rethink Retail is building a global expert network to drive faster, smarter retail decisions through community-led insight, advisory panels, and fractional leadership.
Shipt’s AI Chat-to-Cart Faces Adoption Hurdles
Shipt’s new AI-powered chat-to-cart tool shows promise but may falter due to its reliance on an external browser, creating friction for users.
Edible Brands Reinvents Stores as Fulfillment Hubs
Edible Brands is transforming retail locations into hybrid fulfillment centers optimized for digital orders, delivery, and local customer experience.
Agnes AI Agent Transforms Enterprise Agility and Operations
The Agnes AI agent empowers enterprises with real-time analytics, workflow automation, and predictive insights to boost agility and efficiency.
Leveraging Payment Data to Drive Retail Growth
Retailers are unlocking consumer insights and profitability through payment data, loyalty programs, and integrated POS systems.
Solving Supply Chain Blind Spots with Real-Time Visibility
Shippeo and Let's Talk Supply Chain explore how real-time visibility transforms fragmented transportation networks into strategic value drivers.
Balancing Client Involvement in UI/UX Design
Striking the right balance of client input and designer expertise is essential to successful UI/UX outcomes.
Rethinking Retail: Why Physical and Digital Must Converge
Learn how smart brands manage returns, pivot from pure DTC, and deliver consistent brand experiences.
Project44 CEO: Visibility, AI, and the Logistics Tech Gap
Project44 CEO Jett McCandless shares how logistics tech is evolving, why visibility still matters, and what’s holding back the first big IPO in the space.
The Body Shop Returns to U.S. Market via Amazon and Web
After closing U.S. stores, The Body Shop is back—this time online, relaunching through Amazon and a new U.S. website under new ownership.
Retail IT Strategy 2025: Smarter Spending for Stronger Innovation
Discover how automation, vendor partnerships, and cloud cost controls drive innovation under pressure.
Why SKIMS Gains More from the Nike Collaboration
SKIMS expands globally and enters activewear with credibility, thanks to its new Nike collaboration—while Nike boosts relevance among women.