RaceTrac Enhances Loyalty with Personalized Rewards
RaceTrac is upgrading its loyalty program with Capillary’s technology to deliver personalized offers and a tier-based rewards experience.
Gen Z Pushes Healthcare Toward Mobile Payments
Younger patients increasingly expect smartphone-based payment options in healthcare, signaling a shift in how providers approach billing, access, and patient experience.
AI Forces Big Tech to Rethink Strategic Priorities
As artificial intelligence evolves from incremental enhancement to core disruption, major technology companies face an Innovator’s Dilemma that may reshape revenue models and competitive positioning.
China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles in Major EV Safety Shift
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced a first-of-its-kind ban on hidden or retractable car door handles for all new vehicles starting January 1, 2027, citing safety concerns and potentially shaping global automotive design trends.
Nintendo Maintains Switch 2 Sales Forecast
Nintendo reaffirms its target to sell 19 million Switch 2 consoles by fiscal 2026 amid strong earnings and solid sales momentum.
Walmart+ Continues Double-Digit Member Growth in 2026
Walmart+ sustained strong membership growth in January 2026, reaching 28.4 million subscribers and highlighting the program’s strategic value in driving customer loyalty and recurring.
Canadian Retail at a Crossroads in Early 2026
Canadian retail in early 2026 is marked by strategic resizing and expansion, shaped by AI adoption and evolving consumer behavior, especially from Gen Z.
Leading Retail Experts Shaping the Future of Retail in 2026
The 2026 Top Retail Expert Community by RETHINK Retail celebrates influential leaders who are driving innovation and transformation in retail.
Starbucks Signals Confidence With 150+ New U.S. Stores
Starbucks plans to open more than 150 new U.S. stores in 2026, reinforcing confidence in physical retail and omnichannel growth despite its massive scale.
Retail Wins Require Breaking Silos and Unifying Strategy
Breaking organizational silos is critical to omnichannel retail success, aligning teams, measurement, and strategy around how shoppers truly behave.
Practical AI Adoption: Insights From a Doing Business in Bentonville Breakfast Event
As AI adoption accelerates, individuals can build skills now while leaders turn experimentation into strategy through hands-on use, innovation councils, and clear direction.
Leadership Moves: Who’s Rising in Walmart’s Corporate Ranks?
Walmart’s latest executive leadership changes highlight a strategic emphasis on growth platforms, global scale, and omnichannel execution as the retailer refreshes its leadership bench for 2026.
Business Uncertainty Is Redefining the CFO Playbook in 2026
Ongoing economic and policy uncertainty is reshaping how CFOs lead, forcing finance leaders to adopt a new playbook rooted in agility, strategic risk management and data-driven decision-making.
Cox Automotive Advances Omnichannel Retail With End‑to‑End Platform
Cox Automotive is expanding its omnichannel retail platform to fully unify digital and in‑store car buying, enabling end‑to‑end vehicle transactions across every consumer touchpoint.
WD‑40 Streamlines Distribution Network to Cut Delivery Costs
WD‑40 is reconfiguring its distribution centers and sourcing model to cut delivery costs and enhance supply chain flexibility without major capital outlays.
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chair
President Donald Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that could reshape U.S. monetary policy pending Senate confirmation.