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.
Tesco reports strong annual profits but broadens its 2026/27 guidance as geopolitical tensions and Middle East uncertainty impact consumer confidence and global supply chain stability.
A landmark monopoly verdict against Live Nation creates significant uncertainty for the Department of Justice settlement, impacting the global live entertainment supply chain and corporate strategy.
PepsiCo’s latest quarterly results highlight the intersection of inflationary pricing, evolving retail volume trends, and strategic investments in omnichannel supply chain efficiencies.
A new Numerator report reveals that surging fuel costs are forcing most Americans to slash discretionary spending and adopt aggressive new strategies to save at the pump.
As the April 15 tax deadline arrives, small business owners must navigate significant changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) while optimizing for permanent deductions and credits.
Industry experts discuss how high-velocity data, quality improvements, and omnichannel integration are driving the meteoric rise of private label brands in the modern retail landscape.
Walmart (WMT) shares see positive momentum as the retail giant leverages generative AI, launches new B2B services, and modernizes its multi-billion dollar Great Value brand.
The April 2026 Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates a persistent decline in New York's manufacturing activity, with the general business conditions index remaining in negative territory.
Apple announces the closure of its Short Hills, New Jersey, store, the first of its retail locations to unionize, citing mall relocation and store modernization strategy.
Walmart enhances its environmental corporate strategy by joining the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, aiming to improve transparency and sustainable practices across its global apparel and textile supply chain.
Starbucks launches a first-of-its-kind ChatGPT integration, allowing shoppers to discover personalized beverages through natural language prompts and images as part of its "Back to Starbucks" digital strategy.
Target secures status as the exclusive U.S. mass retailer for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, debuting a 100-item collection and a high-profile campaign featuring global superstar Joe Jonas.
7-Eleven announces the closure of 600-plus North American locations as the convenience retail giant adjusts its corporate strategy to address evolving omnichannel shopper behaviors and inflationary pressures.
Walmart launches a comprehensive visual rebranding of its Great Value line, modernizing the packaging of thousands of products to enhance shelf appeal and digital visibility for omnichannel shoppers.
Retailers in Bentonville and beyond are leveraging unified commerce and AI to navigate industry ambiguity while meeting evolving consumer demands for seamless, high-speed omnichannel experiences.
March inflation jumped 0.9% as war-induced gasoline price spikes drove consumer sentiment to a record low, challenging retail stability and household affordability across the nation.