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October 07, 2025 | by Badger Technologies

Solving retail’s toughest challenges one aisle at a time

Retailers today are facing pressure from every direction. Labor costs are rising. Inventory accuracy is under the microscope. Pricing changes are constant. And store teams are being asked to do more with less, often without the tools they need to succeed.

October 07, 2025 | by Daphne Howland

Retail’s latest tariff challenge? Setting prices

New levies are shaping up to be a holiday tax on consumers already touchy about spending. Careful analysis and clear communication are key

October 07, 2025 | by Barry McGeough

The AI Agent Survival Guide for Retailers

The irreversible shift is already happening. ChatGPT is answering 1 billion searches per week. Traffic from AI to retail websites jumped 1,200 percent in a single month. Nearly 40 percent of consumers now use AI as a shopping assistant for researching products or planning purchases.

October 06, 2025 | by Glyn Atwal

The Soft Power Shift: What It Means for U.S. Brands

A nation’s soft power can be measured across multiple dimensions, allowing brands to draw on the distinctive attributes of their country of origin. In the 2025 Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, Italy leads in heritage and culture, followed closely by France.