Why Shoppers Want AI and Speed—Now
VML’s Future Shopper 2025 report highlights the growing demands of consumers for virtual interactions that elevate their shopping experience.
Staff Report
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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Why Regenerative Agriculture Matters for Baking's Future
Explore why regenerative agriculture is key to sustainable food systems, boosting supply chains, and building consumer trust in the baking industry.
Nuuly Enhances Customer Experience with Recurly Partnership
Nuuly’s latest partnership with Recurly aims to revolutionize the customer experience by making clothing rental simple and rewarding.
My Sephora Storefront: How Performance-Based Content Is Shaking Up Beauty Shopping
Sephora’s new influencer storefronts simplify shopping, reward creators, and enhance the customer experience—all within the Sephora ecosystem.
Agentic Commerce and Affiliate Marketing: Retail’s Next Shift
The rise of agentic commerce will revolutionize retail, enabled by AI-driven shopping agents and the efficiency of affiliate marketing.
PayPal Offers 5% Cash Back on BNPL Purchases
PayPal’s 5% cash back on Buy Now Pay Later purchases could reshape holiday shopping and expand BNPL’s role in everyday spending.
Top 100 Canadian EdTech Companies Driving Innovation
Canada’s top 100 EdTech companies are leading a wave of educational innovation through AI, accessibility, and hybrid learning tools.
Target’s 2025 Report Highlights Circular and Inclusive Future
Target's 2025 Sustainability and Governance Report highlights its commitment to creating a more sustainable and inclusive future through circularity and renewable practices.
AI Puts Supply Chain Power in Operators' Hands
AI tools like ChatGPT are enabling supply chain teams to bypass IT delays and build fast, flexible solutions on the ground.
AI, Tariffs, and Tomatoes: Supply Chain in Transition
AI is transforming supply chains—but adapting to tariffs, tech, and talent gaps requires human insight and strategic agility.
Top Takeaways from Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE 2025
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE 2025 spotlighted AI, sustainability, and supplier collaboration as key tools to future-proof supply chains.
Wholesale Beauty Trends: Clean, Fast, and Tech-Driven
Wholesale buyers in beauty now demand clean ingredients, fast logistics, and tech-savvy tools, reshaping what it takes to stand out on retail shelves.
Walmart and OpenAI Partner to Launch AI-First Shopping
Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to create AI-powered, conversational shopping experiences, shifting e-commerce from search to smart dialogue.
Walmart’s Electronic Shelf Labels Signal Dynamic Pricing Shift
Walmart's rollout of electronic shelf labels paves the way for dynamic pricing, reshaping supplier strategies and consumer expectations.
Levi’s Eyes U.S. Store Expansion After Strong Q3
Levi Strauss & Co. may double its U.S. store count following a strong Q3, driven by DTC momentum, e-commerce gains, and global growth potential.
Tariffs, Tech Leadership & Cybersecurity: Supply Chain in Focus
This week’s Thoughts and Coffee tackles tariffs, AI-era leadership, and why a single weak password can still bring down a legacy business.