Placer.ai’s data shows U.S. retail visits spiked two days before Winter Storm Fern hit, with Bentonville’s shoppers rushing to stock up on essentials ahead of heavy snow and ice.
UPS has permanently retired its MD-11 aircraft fleet following a fatal crash in November, incurring a $137M charge while preparing to add 18 Boeing 767s over the next 15 months to maintain air capacity.
Home Depot has revealed plans to eliminate approximately 800 corporate jobs tied to its Atlanta area operations and will require remaining corporate staff to return to the office five days a week beginning April 6, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and boost agility.
Tractor Supply’s Q4 financial results showed declines in net income and EPS, with both metrics missing analyst expectations and prompting share volatility amid signs of softer consumer demand.
President Trump plans to raise tariffs on South Korean imports to 25%, citing delays in enacting a 2025 trade agreement, sparking new global trade concerns.
Copper, critical minerals, and medical supplies lead the list of 2026 shortages, pushing firms to overhaul supply chains for resilience and risk readiness.
In 2025, Bentonville blended retail education, AI, and logistics innovation to drive smarter supply chains and accelerate supplier success.
UPS will cut 30,000 jobs in 2026 as it ends its Amazon partnership and accelerates operational restructuring to boost efficiency and profitability.
Optimizing pricing, promotions, fulfillment, external traffic, and marketplace data amplifies Walmart Marketplace performance for 1P brands—driving discoverability and ecommerce growth that fortifies omnichannel success.
Bain & Co. projects U.S. retail sales growth slowing to 3.5% in 2026, down from 4% in 2025, as consumer confidence weakens and economic headwinds mount.
By 2028, 40% of parcels will be delivered within two hours, driven by innovations like drones and crowdsourced delivery.
In 2026, JD Logistics continues advancing its global logistics footprint — building on its 2‑3 day delivery infrastructure, expanded international express reach, and an integrated omni‑channel supply chain network to compete in the era of seamless cross‑border e‑commerce.
Inside Bentonville, leaders from Walmart, NWACC, and logistics partners share how talent pipelines, data driven training, and supplier collaboration solve real retail challenges. Learn how CPG careers start, goods move faster, and leadership turns pressure into progress.
As seven U.S. states roll out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, brands face complex compliance hurdles that require new data, processes, and resources.
Learn how 1P suppliers can use Walmart Marketplace to drive ecommerce growth, control pricing, and unlock data. This episode breaks down 1P versus 3P strategy, promotions, ads, fulfillment, and brand control to build a stronger Walmart business.
Retailers face rising fulfillment and regulatory complexity—automation and integrated software offer critical solutions for packaging accuracy and cost control.