June 11, 2026
Walmart is on a mission to prove that it has the latest, greatest and trendiest assortment, and that it can get it to you faster than anyone else. Last week, reporter Mitchell Parton flew down to the retailer's hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas for Associates Week, its annual shareholder meeting and event where it brings in thousands of employees from around the world. Here's what he found.
June 11, 2026
Online merchants are encouraged by a new Trump administration effort to crack down on customs fraud after a surge in tariff evasion schemes rattled sellers over the past year.
June 11, 2026
Walmart executives are training associates to use AI widely throughout the organization. For example, store managers can create digital dashboards for scheduling, or merchandising associates can turn dense text into useful graphics.
June 11, 2026
The quadrennial men’s World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, giving global soccer players and fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see their team take home the prize. And with billions of viewers tuning in from around the world, it is also a rare opportunity for brands to capitalize on the frenzy. Four years after Qatar, that now includes grooming brands looking to use the power of soccer to reach the evolving male beauty consumer base.
June 11, 2026
The growing meat snacks market is attracting new brands like Singing Pastures to jump in to challenge incumbents, even as major startups like Chomps and Archer continue to dominate the better-for-you subcategory.
June 10, 2026
The entire retail media industry, from retail media networks to agencies and tech platforms, is showing up in full force to promote brands during the World Cup and prove the effectiveness of the sector.
June 10, 2026
Ranger Station, known for unisex fragrances and candles, chose Charleston for its third store by combining customer data with on-the-ground experience.