How Much Is Generative AI Driving E‑Commerce Traffic?
New data reveals an unprecedented surge in traffic to U.S. e‑commerce sites driven by generative AI, forcing retailers to rethink search, discovery and conversion strategies.
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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Best Buy Launches Holiday Deals Early with Halloween Doorbusters
Best Buy is kicking off its holiday shopping campaign on Halloween with expanded product assortment and weekly tech doorbusters, extending Black Friday‑style promotions into a longer sales window.
ShopMy Raises $77.5 M to Accelerate Creator Commerce Platform
Creator‑commerce platform ShopMy secures a $77.5 million Series B round as influencer marketing shifts toward measurable performance for retail and brand partners.
Gen Z Turns Halloween into a Year-Round Retail Experience
Retailers are leveraging experiential elements and the enthusiasm of Gen Z to transform the Halloween season into a prolonged, emotionally driven shopping event.
Pre‑Loved Gifting Climbs: A Shift Toward Secondhand Acceptability
A growing share of U.S. consumers now consider giving or receiving secondhand gifts socially acceptable — signaling a shift in how retailers and brands should think about the omnichannel gift‑economy.
Frozen Foods Still Battle Image Problem in Grocery Retail
Despite rising demand, the frozen food category continues to be held back by shopper perceptions around taste, quality and freshness — a challenge that retail and omnichannel strategies must address.
Amazon Launches AI Tool “Help Me Decide” for Indecisive Shoppers
Amazon introduces “Help Me Decide,” a new AI shopping assistant designed to help indecisive U.S. consumers choose between similar products by analyzing their preferences.
How Retail Media Networks Will Become the Omnichannel Hub in 2026
Retail media networks are evolving into connective tissue for omnichannel strategies—brands that leverage them early will pull ahead in 2026.
2025 Executive Priorities: AI, Reskilling & Risk Management
A new study shows business leaders are investing with intent—focusing on AI, talent and risk amid a volatile 2025 landscape.
Retail SaaS Firm Restores Nasdaq Listing Compliance
A retail‑tech SaaS/PaaS company informs markets that it has regained compliance with listing standards, signalling stabilization.
Fintech Launches AI Platform for Shareholder Engagement
A fintech startup introduces “Retail ID” to modernize shareholder verification and brand‑consumer engagement via AI.
Gold Slips as Investors Shift Out of Safe‑Havens, Await Earnings
With the 2025 U.S. government shutdown dragging on and earnings season underway, gold prices fall and equity sentiment steadies.
Retailers Pull Back Hiring Ahead of Critical Holiday Season
Major U.S. retailers are scaling down seasonal hiring, pointing to muted demand and tighter labor market ahead of the holidays.
Corporate Earnings Jolt Markets Amid Mixed Signals
A busy earnings season sends ripples through markets as big names deliver uneven results and investors brace for TSLA.
True Religion's Bold NYFW Move: Redefining Fashion Week With Street-Level Style
True Religion's mobile truck experience during NYFW combined high fashion with grassroots engagement, driving record sales and loyalty growth.
5 Essential Steps to Master Omnichannel Marketing in 2025
Discover the five essential steps to create a winning omnichannel marketing strategy for 2025, focusing on customer journey mapping, content consistency, fulfillment efficiency, automation tools, and measurement.