Supply Chain
Walmart’s investment in automation is set to peak in the coming year
The retail giant is spending more than ever on automating its supply chain, with the ultimate goal of lowering costs and increasing profits.
Alex is a senior reporter for Retail Brew covering big box stores and direct-to-consumer brands. He previously covered the Fed, inflation, and crypto for Cheddar News.
Stores
Hasbro’s Magic the Gathering widens gap with rival Mattel
Hasbro’s Magic the Gathering grew 86% in Q4, widening gap with Mattel
E-Commerce
How important is retail as a proving ground for AI?
With fears of a bubble spreading among even executives of AI firms, the question of industry adoption looms large.
Stores
This Week in Retail: Presidents Day sales and Walmart earnings
Plus, the Toy Fair comes to New York City.
Supply Chain
Mapping the ‘seams’ of retail’s global supply chain
Researcher Benjamin Y. Fong is mapping out the murky world of logistics, one major retailer at a time.
E-Commerce
Amazon CEO says shoppers will choose retailers over third-party AI platforms
As AI platforms wade into e-commerce, Amazon is betting consumers will choose in-house shopping agents over “horizontal agents” like ChatGPT.
Stores
This Week in Retail: Valentine’s Day and Fashion Week
Plus, a supply chain conference in Las Vegas.
Stores
Bob’s Discount Furniture IPO and expansion plans provide hope for beleaguered home goods category
The furniture chain is leverage its success at the lower-end of the price spectrum to build out its footprint
Stores
Consumer confidence is collapsing, but spending is strong
The Consumer Confidence Index hit its lowest level since 2014 in January, but a number of indicators show US consumers are still spending money.
Stores
Amazon’s bid for big-box glory has some locals concerned it’s just another warehouse
Amazon is testing a new brick-and-mortar concept outside Chicago. The lack of details is generating pushback in the community.