Walmart Revamps Checkout Layout to Add More Staffed Lanes
Walmart is reducing self-checkout stations in Michigan and adding more staffed lanes to improve customer experience.
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Cold Chain Tech Adoption Slows Amid Operational Barriers
Despite available AI and IoT solutions, cold chain logistics faces slow tech adoption due to frontline capacity, data gaps, and market readiness challenges.
Brand Collabs, Creative Shifts, and AI: This Week in Retail
Nike x Skims launches, Jaden Smith joins Louboutin, and AI’s role in daily life grows.
Walmart Bets on Live Commerce to Transform Collecting
Walmart’s Collector’s Night brings live commerce to the collectibles market, blending entertainment, exclusivity, and frictionless shopping into a new kind of retail experience.
Digital Lending Transforms Loan Origination and Onboarding
Loan origination software and digital onboarding are transforming lending, making approvals faster, safer, and more accessible for both banks and borrowers.
Forever 21 Resets U.S. Strategy With New Partners
Forever 21 is shifting to a multi-partner model in the U.S., strengthening e-commerce and wholesale while preparing for a brick-and-mortar return.
ThredUp Marks 16 Years With Rebrand and AI Tools
ThredUp celebrates 16 years with a bold rebrand and AI-powered features to make resale shopping and selling more seamless.
Generative AI Redefines Procurement in 2025
In 2025, Generative AI is reshaping procurement, enabling teams to focus on strategy and innovation while driving a critical need for new skills.
Lina Castaneda on Leading With Purpose in Supply Chain
Tai Software’s Lina Castaneda shares how embracing difference, agility, and continuous learning helped her rise in supply chain leadership.
Modernization, Not Perfection, Is the Future of Logistics
Logistics leaders say the future isn’t digital perfection—it’s embracing modernization and thriving amid uncertainty.
Securities and Exchange Commission Sues Retail Ecommerce Ventures Over Fraud
The SEC has accused REV founders of a $112M investor fraud tied to failed retail brand acquisitions, including RadioShack and Pier 1.
U.S. Takes Control of TikTok in New Executive Order
Trump’s new executive order lets TikTok and TikTok Shop keep operating in the U.S. under a U.S.-controlled ownership structure.
Costco to Open 35 New Warehouses by August 2026
Costco is scaling its global retail presence with 35 new warehouses by 2026, backed by strong sales and digital innovation.
AI, Tariff Engineering, and Wearable Tech: Key Supply Chain Trends
AI, tariff-smart product design, and wearable tech are redefining supply chain strategy; leaders must act with insight and responsibility.
Circle K Pro Fleet Card Helps Logistics Firms Save Big
Circle K Pro’s fleet card offers discounts, fraud protection, and real-time reporting - helping logistics companies cut fuel costs, streamline billing, and improve driver satisfaction.
Spirit Christmas Expands With 30 Stores, Immersive Experience, and Santa Visits
Spirit Halloween returns with its holiday concept - Spirit Christmas - expanding to 30 stores in 2025 and debuting new immersive features like Peppermint Village and Santa photo sessions.