Hammacher Schlemmer Begins Liquidation After 175 Years
Hammacher Schlemmer launches going-out-of-business sales with deep discounts, but hints at a future relaunch of the historic retail brand.
Pallet Alliance Saves Millions by Rethinking Pallets
Pallet Alliance uses science, IoT, and strategy to cut costs and improve efficiency in overlooked areas of the supply chain.
How Employee Transportation Perks Boost Productivity and Retention
Companies are leveraging transportation perks and tracking tech to enhance workforce productivity, safety, and morale.
AI Training for All: Walmart’s Bold Workforce Move
Walmart is redefining retail strategy with a bold investment in people. Through a custom OpenAI certification, every US associate will receive free AI training, empowering the workforce to drive innovation and build lasting competitive advantage.
Retail Expansion in 2026: 6 Tech Priorities for Growth
Retailers expanding in 2026 must prioritize IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud-based scalability to stay competitive and customer-ready.
Modernizing Feedback with Performance Review Platforms
Digital performance review tools are transforming feedback by ensuring fair, objective, and data-driven evaluations that boost employee growth and engagement.
Supply Chain Conversations Shaping Global Logistics Trends
Weekly industry discussions like “Thoughts and Coffee” and “On the Margins” spotlight the fast-changing dynamics of global supply chains and logistics.
Fall 2025 Fashion Trends Offer Wearable Retail Insights
New York Fashion Week’s Fall 2025 trends spotlight wearable styles that translate into actionable insights for omnichannel retail planning.
MoMA Design Store Reopens with Immersive New Retail Concept
The MoMA Design Store in SoHo reopens with a curated, immersive retail experience blending design, storytelling, and museum-quality art and products.
Trust, Tech and Tangible AI: Slalom Innovation Day
Slalom Innovation Day in Bentonville highlights how trusted AI, strong data foundations, and local expertise drive real business results. Leaders share practical strategies for fast, ethical adoption that blends governance, no code tools, and human centered change.
How Walmart and P&G’s “One Company Model” Changed Retail
Walmart and P&G’s “One Company Model” broke down silos, built trust, and set the blueprint for modern supplier-retailer partnerships.
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.
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.
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.