Generative AI delivers value when it shortens the path from data to decisions. Slalom leaders share how retailers use AI across supply chain, product, and customer experience, plus the governance and culture needed to move from pilots to production.
Shrink starts long before the shelf. Former Walmart leader Brand Elverston explains total retail loss, from purchase orders to omnichannel risk, and how RFID, analytics, and smarter processes cut losses while improving customer experience.
Coty names Procter & Gamble veteran Markus Strobel as interim CEO and board chair as part of a leadership overhaul amid strategic reviews and market pressures.
Instacart will pay $60 million and revise fee disclosure practices under a settlement with the FTC after allegations of deceptive delivery fees and subscription terms.
Retail success depends on people as much as technology. Scott Benedict explains how AI and supply chains deliver results only when leaders invest in talent. Learn how NRF Foundation programs turn students into retail professionals ready to lead.
FedEx warns the MD‑11 cargo aircraft grounding will elevate logistics costs and strain capacity during the 2025 holiday peak shipping season, forcing contingency strategies and network adjustments.
AI’s integration into retail is transforming entry‑level job requirements, making AI‑related skills and training key for new hires in 2025’s evolving job market.
The long‑awaited U.S. jobs report showed weak overall employment growth and a rising unemployment rate, reflecting slowing labor market momentum amid economic uncertainty.
Macy’s Chicago flagship on State Street is showing noticeable turnaround progress with enhanced merchandising, customer service, and visual presentation.
Discover the lesser-known truths of starting a startup, from emotional isolation and constant selling to the importance of execution and managing cash flow.
Walmart is rolling out performance-based raises for frontline associates and investing in advanced distribution centers to support operational growth.
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.
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.
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.
In 2025, Walmart boosted delivery performance through drones, store‑fulfilled orders, network upgrades, and automation to meet rising customer demand for speed and convenience.
Walmart expands its 3D printing construction strategy with a nationwide rollout of 3D‑printed building projects to accelerate and modernize store expansions.