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.
Standard Bots’ CEO warned Congress that without a funded national robotics strategy, U.S. manufacturers risk being outpaced by subsidized foreign competitors, particularly from China.
Fuel surcharge hikes by UPS and FedEx in 2025 are driving ground and air shipping costs to record highs — forcing retailers to rethink logistics, packaging, and fulfillment strategies.
Cyber Monday 2025 set a new U.S. e‑commerce record with up to $14.2 billion in online spending, highlighting how digital retail continues to redefine holiday shopping.
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Black Friday 2025 saw fewer older shoppers in stores as more turn to online shopping. Retailers must adapt strategies to this shifting demographic trend.
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American Eagle enlists Martha Stewart for its holiday "Great Jeans" campaign, targeting cross-generational appeal and rebounding from past ad backlash.
Despite changing retail dynamics, value remains king — and Walmart and Aldi’s low‑price leadership continues to shape the grocery landscape.
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A December 2 webinar explores how AI can transform fragile supply chains into resilient, data‑driven engines of agility.
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The U.S. and U.K. have reached a zero-tariff agreement on pharmaceuticals, easing trade tensions and stabilizing supply chains amid rising NHS pricing commitments.
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Grocery bakeries adopting item‑level RFID tagging are slashing food waste, speeding inventory counts, and transforming freshness — turning a modest tech shift into a major operational win.
As Cyber Monday 2025 arrives, retailers prepared across sites, offer strategy, fulfillment, and data analytics stand to win — and build long-term customer loyalty.