U.S. Consumer Spending Growth Expected to Slow in 2026
Moody’s projects U.S. consumer spending growth to slow to roughly 1.5% in 2026, with labor market and affordability pressures dampening demand.
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Doug McMillon Reflects on Career as Walmart CEO Retirement Nears
After four decades at Walmart, CEO Doug McMillon plans to retire in January 2026 and has said he’s looking forward to a “blank calendar” before pursuing future business and philanthropic interests.
Industry Dive Event to Analyze 2025 Holiday Retail Trends
A January 2026 virtual event from Industry Dive will review 2025 holiday season trends and explore how they may shape retail and logistics strategies in 2026.
Walmart AI Strategy: Betting on an Agentic Future for Retail
Walmart’s agentic AI approach redefines retail automation by embedding autonomous agents into operations, shopping experiences, and supply chain workflows.
UNFI Boosts Supply Chain Performance with Lean Daily Management
UNFI’s expanded lean daily management rollout has improved throughput, on‑time deliveries and reduced shrink across its distribution centers, reinforcing its supply chain performance goals.
Walmart’s 2025 Logistics Push: Faster Delivery Through Tech and Networks
In 2025, Walmart boosted delivery performance through drones, store‑fulfilled orders, network upgrades, and automation to meet rising customer demand for speed and convenience.
Why Soil Health is the Key to Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Focusing on soil health, regenerative agriculture offers an environmental solution to climate change, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem restoration.
Why the Resale Market Boomed in 2025
Rising prices, brand investment, and cultural momentum fueled the resale market's record growth in 2025, with platforms like ThredUp and eBay seeing a surge in demand.
3D Printing Reshapes Walmart Stores Nationwide
Walmart expands its 3D printing construction strategy with a nationwide rollout of 3D‑printed building projects to accelerate and modernize store expansions.
J&J Snack Foods Shutters Plants Under “Project Apollo” Restructuring
J&J Snack Foods is closing three plants and optimizing distribution under Project Apollo to boost efficiency and target $20M in run‑rate savings by 2026.
Tariffs Top Concern for Semiconductor Leaders in 2026: KPMG
A new KPMG survey reveals tariffs and trade policy have overtaken labor as the semiconductor industry's top concern, as leaders prioritize global supply chain diversification in 2026.
Kroger to Invest $391 M in New Kentucky Distribution Hub
Kroger announces a $391 million distribution center in Simpson County, Kentucky, blending automation with 430 new full‑time jobs to strengthen regional logistics.
PayPal Applies to Launch Industrial Bank to Aid Small Businesses
PayPal has applied to launch PayPal Bank, a Utah-based industrial loan company focused on improving capital access for small businesses nationwide.
Kraft Heinz Taps Steve Cahillane as CEO for 2026
Kraft Heinz has appointed Steve Cahillane, former Kellanova CEO, to lead the company as it prepares to split into two independent firms starting January 1, 2026.
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Paramount Launches $108B Hostile Warner Bros Bid
Paramount Skydance has made a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix’s deal and setting up one of the year’s biggest media acquisition battles.