2026 Retail Media Predictions
By Leah Logan, Vice President, Retail Media Transformation Retail media has entered 2026 with real momentum, but also growing friction. The channel is stronger than it was a year ago, yet the forces driving growth are shifting, and many long-held assumptions are starting to strain.
NADA 2026: Why Dealers Who Win the Next Decade Will Have Better Discipline, Not More AI
Sleiman Serhan, Director, Product & Strategy, Automotive For years, the automotive industry has heard the same message: AI will change everything. More automation. More personalization. More efficiency. As we head into NADA 2026, a quieter truth is becoming hard to ignore: AI isn’t the advantage anymore. Discipline is.
The Power of Mentorship and Leadership in Business: How Developing People Drives Organizational Goals
Mentorship and leadership development are essential drivers of a business management strategy and organizational success. When organizations invest in developing people, they strengthen ethical leadership, improve employee engagement, and enhance overall management strategy. At their best, mentors also act as multipliers — leaders who amplify the intelligence, capability, and confidence of everyone around them. These capabilities influence decision-making, accountability, retention, and the ability to reach annual business goals.
The Overlooked Opportunity in Digital Transformation: Deductions Management
In today’s margin-squeezed economy, finance leaders are under more pressure than ever to uncover hidden efficiencies. Many are responding with bold investments—58% of CFOs are actively deploying AI and automation to eliminate manual processes and boost performance, according to SAP’s recent global survey. But while forecasting, reporting, and spend management often lead the modernization agenda, one critical area remains overlooked: retailer deductions. And ignoring them comes at a cost.
The New Era of CPG Deductions Management
Deductions management is undergoing a major shift. For decades, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers have relied on spreadsheets, email chains, and manual workflows to resolve chargebacks. But as retailer demands grow, deduction volumes rise, and margins tighten, these outdated processes no longer hold up. A new era of deductions management has arrived—one built on automation, data visibility, and strategic insights. Why the Old Way No Longer Works Manual deductions management creates hidden costs and inefficiencies:
2026 Spring Trends Report
Spring doesn’t hinge on a single shopping moment like Back-to-School or the Winter Holidays do. It unfolds through dozens of fast, purpose-driven decisions that quietly add up over time. As consumers acclimate to 2026, they remain budget-aware while prioritizing health and convenience. Our 2026 Spring Trends Report examines the 3 behaviors shaping spring spending — and how to approach the season strategically.Inmar Intelligence Launches First-of-its-Kind Digital Coupons Program in Convenience and Gas Industry
Partnership with Inmar Intelligence and Axonet expands consumer packaged goods opportunities in convenience and fuels customer loyalty through bp’s earnify™ app