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.
Union Pacific Railroad has secured a seven-year supply agreement with Rocky Mountain Steel, ending a legal dispute and strengthening domestic rail infrastructure as transcontinental merger talks continue.
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, seeking production flexibility amid the ongoing Iran conflict and regional tensions.
The Home Depot is deploying Google Cloud’s Gemini AI to its store phone systems, reducing customer wait times and streamlining omnichannel project management for professional and DIY shoppers.
Subway enters the 2026 fast-food value wars with a new "Fresh Value Menu," offering 15 entrees under $5 to compete with McDonald’s expanded McValue offerings.
Gatorade reintroduces its legendary "Is It In You?" theme and orange sweat imagery to anchor its global marketing strategy for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
New consumer data reveals that personalization and price sensitivity are the primary drivers for Mother’s Day spending as shoppers navigate an omnichannel landscape.
As AI agents begin executing autonomous transactions, legacy payment systems face a critical rethink to support the speed and security required for agentic commerce.
Adidas stock climbed as Kenyan runner Sawe made marathon history wearing the brand's latest footwear technology, reinforcing the link between high-performance innovation and global retail demand.
Hasbro reports a significant revenue hit in its second quarter following a sophisticated cyberattack that disrupted global operations, logistics, and digital consumer engagement platforms.
Walmart’s 2026 annual report details a multi-billion dollar commitment to generative AI, e-commerce infrastructure, and physical store remodels to strengthen its global omnichannel leadership.
Bassett Furniture Industries reports a significant impact on margins as surging ocean freight rates and raw material inflation challenge the furniture sector's global supply chain resilience.
Starbucks is sunsetting its standalone "Coffee Loop" pilot program on April 30, as the coffee giant refocuses efforts on its recently overhauled three-tier Rewards system.
Newsweek’s 2026 Most Trustworthy Companies report highlights top retail leaders, with Walmart and Murphy USA representing Arkansas among the nation’s most reliable consumer brands.
Consumer confidence plummeted to a historic low in April 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and surging inflation expectations that challenge retail growth.
A federal investigation reveals how illicit gold from Colombian cartels entered the US Mint supply chain, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in global precious metal logistics.
The Savannah Bananas' logistics model sparks a new "spontainment" trend in retail.