Amazon Doubles Down on Sustainability in Grocery Fulfillment
Amazon’s grocery‑fulfillment innovations use AI and logistics overhauls to shrink energy use, speed delivery, and further The Climate Pledge’s goal of net‑zero carbon.
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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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Global Air Cargo Up 5% in November, But Risks Loom
November air cargo volumes rose 5% year-over-year, but falling spot rates and a slowdown in e-commerce growth signal challenges ahead for 2026.
Hormel Combats Meat Inflation with Pricing and Supply Moves
Hormel Foods responds to meat inflation with strategic price hikes and a sweeping supply chain overhaul to protect margins and stabilize growth through 2026.
How Walmart Uses Holiday Deals to Drive Sales
Walmart and other retailers use deep discounts, flash deals, and omnichannel logistics to turn holiday urgency into revenue—even amid tighter consumer budgets.
Walmart Business 2026: B2B Retail Goes Enterprise-Ready
By 2026, Walmart Business aims to transform supply procurement for businesses and nonprofits, combining Walmart’s vast assortment with tailored tools, flexible payments, and efficient digital workflows.
Demand vs Order Forecasting: What Suppliers Should Know
Understanding the difference between demand forecast and order forecast helps Walmart suppliers align inventory, avoid stockouts, and respond to true consumer demand.
Metaverse Retail 2026: Immersive Shopping Goes Mainstream
By 2026, metaverse retail will offer immersive, personalized shopping experiences that merge entertainment, convenience, and global access.
Shopify Merchants Hit $14.6B Black Friday–Cyber Monday Record Despite Outage
Shopify merchants broke records this Black Friday–Cyber Monday with $14.6 billion in global sales — up 27% YoY — proving e‑commerce resilience even after a temporary Cyber Monday platform outage.
EU Opens Antitrust Probe Against Google Over AI‑Content Use
The European Commission has launched a sweeping antitrust investigation into Google’s use of publisher and YouTube content to fuel its AI search tools — a probe that could reshape AI content rights, competition and the future of digital publishing.
How Walmart’s Founding Culture Still Powers Retail Success
Walmart’s early leadership turned four simple beliefs into a system of fast, values-driven execution that still offers a blueprint for today’s retailers.
Trade‑Policy Turbulence Clouds Retail Outlook for 2026
Ongoing tariff volatility and shifting trade policy threaten to squeeze retail margins and reshape supply‑chain strategies — making 2026 a critical pivot point for survival and adaptation.
How Store-First Thinking Is Costing Retailers Growth
Retailers stuck in siloed, store-first models risk losing to competitors who unify physical and digital operations around the omnichannel customer.
Walmart Extends Christmas‑Eve Delivery Cutoff to 5 p.m.
Walmart has pushed its Christmas‑Eve express‑delivery cutoff to 5 p.m., giving last‑minute holiday shoppers extra time — part of the retailer’s broader push into ultrafast delivery.
Smucker Drops Coffee Price Hike After Green‑Bean Tariffs Removed
After the U.S. lifted tariffs on green‑bean imports, J.M. Smucker has canceled its planned winter coffee price hike — easing inflationary pressure for consumers and retailers alike.
AI Meets Authenticity: Influencer Content That Drives Retail Media
Retail marketers are blending AI influencers with human creators to meet rising content demands—here’s how to do it with strategy and authenticity.
Tyson’s Strategy to Manage Shrinking Cattle & Hog Supply in 2025
As U.S. cattle and hog supplies reach historic lows, Tyson Foods turns to value‑added products and plant efficiencies — but processing closures and price pressure signal a challenging year ahead for beef supply and cost.