Taylor Swift Seeks U.S. Block on ‘Swift Home’ Trademark
Taylor Swift has formally asked the U.S. government to block a bedding company’s application to register the trademark “Swift Home,” saying it could mislead consumers about her endorsement.
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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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Kroger Names Greg Foran as New CEO
Kroger appoints former Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran to lead the grocery retailer’s operational reset and omnichannel retail strategy.
Reebok Drives Repurchases with Digital Refunds
Reebok is leveraging instant digital refunds to accelerate repurchasing behavior, highlighting how refund innovation can boost customer loyalty and retail conversion rates.
Walmart Supplier Readiness Drives Retail Success
Key supplier readiness strategies that help brands succeed within Walmart’s omnichannel retail ecosystem.
Invoicing Becomes Customer Experience Strategy
Companies are rethinking accounts receivable and digital invoicing as strategic tools to improve customer experience, cash flow and B2B payment efficiency.
Walmart International Triathlon Returns for Year 14
Walmart’s 14th annual International Triathlon on Walmart.com highlights global supplier competition, omnichannel growth and cross-border retail innovation.
McDonald’s Beats EPS, Revenue Expectations
McDonald’s posts stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue, citing improved traffic and value perception as key drivers.
QSR Technology Creates Friction for Customers
Retail and restaurant leaders debate whether self-service kiosks, apps and AI in quick-service restaurants are improving efficiency or creating new customer friction.
AI-Embellished Resumes Disrupt Retail Hiring
Retail leaders confront a surge in AI-generated and embellished resumes, raising new challenges for talent acquisition, workforce quality and hiring technology.
U.S. Moves to Overturn Canada Tariffs
A rare bipartisan House vote to overturn Trump’s Canada tariffs signals pressure from business and lawmakers as retail and supply chains in the U.S. and Canada grapple with trade disruptions.
El Paso Airspace Shutdown and Airline Disruption
The abrupt El Paso airspace closure tied to anti-drone laser tests exposed coordination failures and caused flight disruptions, cancellations, and broader airline impacts.
Google Agentic Commerce Redefines AI Retail
Google’s Agentic Commerce and Universal Commerce Protocol introduce AI-driven shopping agents that automate discovery, negotiation, and checkout—reshaping omnichannel retail strategy and digital marketing performance.
Hasbro’s Digital Pivot vs Mattel’s Struggles
How divergent strategies at Hasbro and Mattel are shaping investor outcomes and toy industry competition in 2026.
How to Achieve Construction Payment Stability in 2026
A deep dive into how digital payments are reshaping financial stability and cash flow for construction firms in 2026.
Kraft Heinz Pauses Corporate Split Plans
Kraft Heinz halts plans to separate its business units, with CEO Steve Cahillane citing fixable operational challenges and a renewed focus on performance, margins, and long-term shareholder value.
Amazon Ring Super Bowl Ad Sparks Privacy Debate
Amazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad is facing criticism from privacy advocates who warn the smart doorbell brand’s messaging downplays concerns around surveillance technology and consumer data.