As a leading management consulting firm, Kearney has the foresight to anticipate change. Katherine Black, partner and Americas lead, grocery and retail at Kearney, shares valuable insights on artificial intelligence and the future of retail during this interview from Total Retail Tech in Dallas last month. Black discusses emerging trends in AI and its impact…

lululemon CEO Heidi O'Neill is marking her first month on the job with a slew of leadership changes she says will make the business even more competitive. The Vancouver-based apparel company has appointed ex-Athleta chief executive and president Maggie Gauger as lululemon’s president and chief product officer. Former Walmart Canada executive Joseph Godsey is becoming…

Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) still commands enormous attention from retailers and shoppers. But increasingly, it's less the start of the holiday shopping season and more the moment when months of earlier marketing are put to the test. The 2026 Holiday & Seasonal Shopping Trends Report from tvScientific by Pinterest surveyed 400-plus marketers and found…

The FIFA World Cup 26™ brought millions of spectators through stadiums, transit systems, restaurants and local businesses, creating a large-scale test of the payment and customer experiences U.S. businesses provide to international travelers. As one of the payment providers powering contactless transit fare payments across World Cup host cities, including Atlanta and Houston, NMI has…

The holiday shopping season has always required careful planning, but this year many retailers have started preparing much earlier than usual. Import volumes surged this summer as companies accelerated orders ahead of potential tariff changes and ongoing trade uncertainty. At first glance, it may appear that retailers are bracing for widespread shortages or another round…