How the Port of NY & NJ Stays Resilient Under Pressure
The Port of New York and New Jersey uses communication, collaboration, and resilience to keep goods moving through global and local disruptions.
NRF Outlines 2026 Priorities: Advocacy, Communication, Education
The National Retail Federation is focusing on advocacy, communication, and education to guide retailers through economic uncertainty in 2026.
Turning Purpose into Loyalty: How Impact Storytelling Wins Customers
Impact storytelling turns brand values into lasting relationships, panelists told audiences at Retail Innovation Week.
Embedding Values-Driven Leadership in Modern Retail
Retailers applying values like respect, integrity, and selfless service are creating deeper connections and long-term loyalty.
Gap Inc. Expands into Beauty and Accessories to Unlock New Growth
Gap Inc. launches beauty and accessories lines across brands, starting with Old Navy in 150 stores, targeting high-margin “sleeper categories.”
How Texas A&M's Core Values Transform Modern Retail Excellence
Discover how Texas A&M’s core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service provide a powerful framework for retail success, creating authentic customer connections and stronger teams.
Dropps CEO: Sustainable Retail Starts at the Molecular Level
At Retail Innovation Week, Dropps CEO Alastair Dorward urged CPGs and retailers to rethink product design, packaging, and logistics to achieve meaningful sustainability.
Kroger Unveils “Deli of the Future” Prototype in Kentucky
Kroger’s new Edgewood, Kentucky store debuts a 6,500‑sq.‑ft. “deli of the future,” blending open‑kitchen dining and high‑quality prepared foods to transform the in‑store grocery experience.
Balancing Purpose with Profit: Insights from Industry Leaders
At Retail Innovation Week, executives from Embecta, Wellful and B&G Foods revealed how data, innovation and purpose align to drive both profit and impact in today’s omnichannel retail environment.
How Poor On-Shelf Availability Costs Retailers $1 Trillion
Poor on-shelf availability costs retailers $1 trillion annually: data, crowdsourcing, and robots are converging to fix it.
Finding the Balance Between AI Automation and Human Touch
Retailers are rapidly adopting AI, but finding the right balance between automation and human oversight is key to optimizing operations and building trust.
Omnichannel Retail Reinvented: Storytelling, Sustainability & Smart Tech
Day 2 of Retail Innovation Week highlighted how impact storytelling, sustainable design, and data-driven innovation are reshaping omnichannel retail success.
How Veho’s Alexia McLaughlin is Redefining Sales in Supply Chain
From Oracle to Veho, Alexia McLaughlin’s journey shows how grit, mentorship and smart risks can accelerate careers for women in supply chain and tech.
“No Margin, No Mission” in Practice: Lessons from the Front Lines
Retail leaders at Innovation Week shared how they balance mission with margin by leveraging data, purpose, and agility in today’s omnichannel landscape.
“Be Curious, Not Judgmental”: How Gail Becker Turned a Gluten-Free Problem into a Frozen Food Empire
Gail Becker bet everything on a cauliflower pizza crust and built a $500M brand. At Embark, she shared how underestimation, persistence, and curiosity fueled Caulipower’s rise.
RFID in Retail: Challenges, Costs, and What Brands Must Consider Before Adoption
Learn the real-world challenges retailers face with RFID implementation, from high costs and system integration to privacy concerns, and how to navigate them for long-term success.