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By: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas Rendering of Amazon’s planned large-format retail store in Orland Park, Illinois — the company’s proposed biggest physical store, designed to combine traditional shopping with integrated fulfilment services.   Source:  The Wall Street Journal (2026) What Its Largest Retail Store Tells Us About the Future of Retail in 2026 In a bold strategic shift reflecting broader forces shaping the retail industry, Amazon is planning to open its largest-ever retail store, a...

By: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas As organizations move further into 2026, data and artificial intelligence (AI) are no longer experimental technologies, they are core strategic assets. While many companies began exploring AI in previous years, the focus has shifted toward real-world execution, accountable governance, and data readiness as the foundation for measurable business value (IBM, 2026; Deloitte, 2025). AI Moves from Pilots to Enterprise-Scale Execution One of the defining shifts in 2026 is...

By: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas The New Mandate for HR in 2026 In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from the fringes of organizational technology to the core of daily operations. From automated workflows to advanced analytics that guide business decisions, AI is reshaping how work gets done. For many organizations, AI promises increased efficiency, new innovation pathways, and improved competitive advantage. Yet, as AI becomes more pervasive, a new organizational imperative has...