Ontario's government invests $7.5 million to help small and medium-sized retailers adopt digital tools, enhancing their competitiveness and boosting revenue through the province's Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC).
Explore how everyday household objects, from cereal boxes to smart speakers, serve as physical touchpoints in the complex global ecosystem of modern omnichannel commerce.
Instacart's expanded partnership with Allegiance Retail Services is enhancing independent grocers' omnichannel capabilities, integrating cutting-edge e-commerce, AI-driven in-store tech, unified loyalty programs, and retail media.
Explore the transformation of supply chain architecture and how artificial intelligence agents are redefining logistics efficiency from Bentonville to the global retail market.
Retail venture capital is booming with $368 billion invested in 2024 driven by AI, selective deal sourcing, and sector expertise. Discover key VCs, funding trends, and actionable strategies for retail startups seeking capital.
Laurie Tuschen of Optilogic reveals how digital twins, optimization, simulation, and AI transform supply chain design. Learn to test tariffs, reroute lanes, rebalance inventory, and model cost to service in minutes, replacing spreadsheets with faster data driven decisions.
The U.S. Postal Service is piloting "Picture Proof of Delivery" in select metro areas to improve package tracking accuracy and resolve customer claims through real-time photographic verification.
Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network, explores the importance of embracing uncertainty and inclusive leadership to overcome global supply chain crisis barriers.
Stellantis posted its first-ever annual loss of $26.3 billion for 2025, driven by massive EV write-downs and a strategic pivot toward "freedom of choice" for global consumers.
Swiss sportswear brand On opens a high-tech robotic manufacturing facility in Busan to mitigate supply chain risks and accelerate nearshoring strategies for global markets.
IKEA and Decathlon launch a strategic partnership in London, transforming traditional big-box retail into a collaborative omnichannel shopping destination to enhance consumer accessibility.
Lowe’s surpassed Wall Street projections for the fourth quarter, reporting $20.58 billion in revenue and robust earnings per share as the home improvement giant gains momentum in the retail sector.
American consumer confidence climbed to 91.2 in February as strengthening labor market expectations offset persistent inflation concerns, signaling potential resilience in nationwide retail spending and household economic sentiment.
Assembly has been appointed as Jabra’s global paid media and Amazon agency to power their direct-to-consumer growth strategy. This partnership integrates brand storytelling, performance media, and retail commerce using Assembly's STAGE platform for smarter, real-time marketing optimization.
FedEx continues its aggressive Network 2.0 strategy, merging Express and Ground operations to streamline logistics, resulting in facility closures and workforce reductions across North America.
Walmart reports significant progress in its high-tech supply chain transformation, leveraging automation across distribution centers to increase throughput and enhance delivery speed for customers.