Heightened regional instability leads to widespread flight cancellations and cruise diversions, impacting the global travel industry and complicating international logistical corridors for business travelers.
REI declares a bargaining impasse, initiating unilateral cuts to employee pay and benefits as financial pressures mount for the outdoor retailer.
Costco partners with Sesame and IVI RMA to offer members significant savings on essential fertility medications and coordinated reproductive care.
Structural volatility is the new logistics operating system, requiring retail leaders to prioritize layered planning, organizational seams, and decision compression to maintain a competitive edge.
Intel is redirecting production to meet surging AI and server demand as executives warn that fixing deep-seated manufacturing capacity issues will require years of strategic investment.
Honda has halted development of three major North American electric vehicle models as global tariffs and cooling consumer demand trigger a historic $15.8 billion financial charge.
Michael Zimmerman of Kearney shares how to navigate supply chain volatility with layered planning and decision advantage. Learn to replace single point bets with capacity portfolios and use AI for decision compression. Fix cross functional seams and build resilience without overspending.
Industry forecasts for 2026 highlight a significant "flight to value" alongside surging demand for health, wellness, and functional grocery categories across the omnichannel landscape.
AI-native operating system BackOps secures Series A funding to eliminate manual logistics workflows and enhance omnichannel retail efficiency through automated carrier claims and customer service.
Recent Commerce Department data shows a narrowing U.S. trade deficit as export resilience balances shifting import demands for omnichannel retail and logistics leaders.
The escalating conflict in Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing unprecedented logistics delays and rising fuel costs for global retail and manufacturing sectors.
New consumer data reveals that eco-friendly packaging significantly influences brand trust and purchasing decisions across Gen Z and broader omnichannel shopping demographics.
Global supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs force omnichannel retailers to adapt corporate strategies as Middle East tensions impact logistics and consumer prices.
Retail expert Michael Graen explores how RFID, AI, and sensor technology can eliminate the execution gap and restore the ten-foot rule in modern omnichannel retail.
New Numerator data shows 73 percent of St. Patrick’s Day shoppers plan to spend under $100 as inflationary pressures influence holiday retail.
Expert Asad Afzal warns that physical facility limitations, not just software, pose the biggest challenge to scaling AI and automation in supply chain operations.