A PYMNTS Intelligence report finds that living paycheck to paycheck leaves many Americans unable to absorb even modest financial shocks, driving reliance on credit and widening economic vulnerability.
A wave of major factory projects — from semiconductor fabs to automotive and pharmaceutical plants — is advancing in 2026, underscoring renewed industrial investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Target has appointed former Nike and HanesBrands executives to its board of directors as part of a governance refresh ahead of a major CEO transition in 2026.
Placer.ai identifies Salt Lake City, Reno, Indianapolis, Raleigh and Tampa as the top U.S. metros for retail and dining growth in 2026, based on population increases and strong consumer traffic trends.
Procter & Gamble beat EPS estimates but missed revenue expectations in Q2 2026, prompting a downward revision to its full‑year fiscal outlook amid ongoing cost and demand pressures.
OpenAI is planning to launch its first physical AI device in late 2026, potentially a screenless, pocketable product that extends its AI expertise into consumer hardware.
Nike is revamping its regional leadership team, with Carl Grebert retiring and Angela Dong departing, as part of CEO Elliott Hill’s broader turnaround strategy to boost global performance.
Michaels is aggressively targeting the market share left by Party City and Joann bankruptcies, expanding party and fabric offerings across its store network under CEO David Boone’s strategy.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says tariff‑driven costs are starting to show up in product prices as inventory buffers run out, signaling potential price hikes for online shoppers.
GameStop will close 470 U.S. stores by the end of January, impacting major states including New York, California, and Texas.
Sony hands 51% of its Bravia TV business to TCL, forming a joint venture to combine premium branding with mass-scale production and global reach.
NRF’26 revealed key trends reshaping retail: AI impact, immersive store design, Gen Z engagement, and payment innovations for seamless shopping.
Walmart announces major leadership changes as John Furner is named CEO, marking a new era for the retail giant starting February 1, 2026.
Smart companies are using strategic supply chain moves not just to serve customers—but to outmaneuver their competition.
Supply chains can be weapons. This episode explores how logistics design creates competitive advantage, from Lowe’s distribution shifts to Amazon speed, Tesla sourcing, and owning demand signals that raise service levels while pressuring rivals.
Retail media became full-funnel in 2025, with agentic AI, CTV, and commerce data transforming how brands drive discovery, engagement, and conversion in 2026.