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Applications are now open for Walmart’s 2026 Open Call, the company’s signature program inviting U.S. entrepreneurs to pitch products made, grown, or assembled in America. Key takeaways Act now...
READ MOREU.S. ports began 2026 with moderate but stable throughput following a busy 2025, as importers adjusted to earlier tariff-driven surges and uneven inventory levels. Key Takeaways Tariff timing muted...
READ MOREMeta is reportedly testing an AI-powered shopping research tool that allows users to request product suggestions and browse curated results tied to their location. The feature, available to some U.S....
READ MOREIn a recent interview on the Speed of Culture podcast, EVP and Chief Experience Officer Diana Marshall outlined how AI-powered personalization, empowered associates, and closed-loop data position the...
READ MOREIn a recent interview with Beet.TV, Ryan Mayward, SVP of Retail Media Sales at Walmart Connect, explained how the division has led the expansion of retail media beyond retailers’ own sites and apps...
READ MORERobotics and AI are rapidly moving beyond big enterprises such as Walmart and Amazon, as lower costs and “as-a-service” models are opening access to midmarket and smaller operators. Key Takeaways...
READ MOREWalmart experienced a strong start to 2026, with steady traffic gains and strong comparable sales, while Target’s new leadership faces an uphill recovery amid declining visits and softer...
READ MOREWalmart’s rollout of digital shelf labels (DSLs) across U.S. stores is streamlining pricing accuracy and freeing associates from manual tag updates. Key Takeaways Efficiency through automation:...
READ MOREHoliday-driven spending offset soft spring and summer sales in 2025, lifting overall U.S. retail sales nearly 4%, according to Colliers Retail Market Intelligence. Despite stronger year-end totals,...
READ MOREWalmart has reached new commercial milestones in 2026, surpassing a $1 trillion market capitalization while outperforming key U.S. retail peers in brand strength and consumer perception. YouGov...
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