Rethinking Retail: Why Physical and Digital Must Converge
Learn how smart brands manage returns, pivot from pure DTC, and deliver consistent brand experiences.
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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Project44 CEO: Visibility, AI, and the Logistics Tech Gap
Project44 CEO Jett McCandless shares how logistics tech is evolving, why visibility still matters, and what’s holding back the first big IPO in the space.
The Body Shop Returns to U.S. Market via Amazon and Web
After closing U.S. stores, The Body Shop is back—this time online, relaunching through Amazon and a new U.S. website under new ownership.
Retail IT Strategy 2025: Smarter Spending for Stronger Innovation
Discover how automation, vendor partnerships, and cloud cost controls drive innovation under pressure.
Why SKIMS Gains More from the Nike Collaboration
SKIMS expands globally and enters activewear with credibility, thanks to its new Nike collaboration—while Nike boosts relevance among women.
Retail Logistics: Why People Drive Digital Transformation
Explore how retailers like Walmart are leading people-first digital transformation in logistics, from dark stores to the final mile.
Retail Media: Why ROAS Isn’t Enough Anymore
Discover why ROAS is outdated, how marketplaces are reshaping brand strategies, and what Target must do to regain its retail edge.
Are Google 5-Star Reviews Worth Buying?
Google 5-star reviews can boost visibility and trust, but buying them carries ethical and strategic risks.
What Grocery AI Will Look Like in 2026
By 2026, AI will reshape grocery with smart carts, predictive stocking, shrink control, and real-time personalization—here’s what to expect.
Top Grocery News: AI, Trends, Closures & Cost Surges
From tech rollouts to store closures, these are the grocery stories making headlines today, October 9, 2025.
Heritage Grocers Blends Tradition with Tech at Groceryshop
Heritage Grocers Group brings regional flavor and smart tech together, as COO Prabash Coswatte outlines a fresh strategy for scaling without losing local identity.
Ikea Launches Food-Focused Pop-Up and Waste Pilot
Ikea kicks off its "Year of Cooking and Eating" with a NYC pop-up, 200+ new kitchen items, plant-based meals, and a food waste recycling pilot.
Retail GCCs Are Redefining Digital Growth
Retail GCCs are transforming omnichannel operations through AI, analytics, and agility—delivering innovation and efficiency at global scale.
Kroger’s Paper Coupons Make a Comeback
Kroger brings back paper coupons, giving shoppers a tactile way to save—and maybe changing how grocery promotions work across the industry.
Trucking Talk: Rules, Tech, and Real Industry Impact
From language rules to AI hype, trucking’s real challenges lie in enforcement, relationships, and smarter tech—not just headlines or heated debates.
Amazon Adds Winn-Dixie to Grocery Delivery in Florida
Amazon now offers Winn-Dixie grocery delivery in Florida, expanding customer choice and reshaping the online grocery market post-COVID.