Technology Greenhouse Transforming the Retail Value Chain.
Arkade is a collaborative space designed to drive innovation and spark growth, dedicated to helping technology companies transform the retail value chain.
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Arkade is a collaborative space designed to drive innovation and spark growth, dedicated to helping technology companies transform the retail value chain.
We empower businesses to scale with purpose and impact, all while shaping the future of commerce from Bentonville, Arkansas—the heart of global retail.
We know what the market leaders are looking for and we’re here to help you deliver a pilot that moves the needle in their eyes.
Every idea, product and strategy can be traced back to a mission aimed at preparing for the world of tomorrow.
Connecting your team with experienced business leaders and investors who have navigated the toughest challenges and serve as your strategic sounding board.
A market where every door is ajar and a region that encourages you to have more meetings before lunch than you’d have in a week elsewhere.
Once vendor selection starts, we support you all the way to Implementation. From requirements gathering, RFP response, Pilot Implementation, performance tracking and collaborative evaluation, the Arkade team is with you.
Reducing waste is more than keeping our environment clean, it’s also critical for cutting costs and improving efficiency across the retail value chain. Innovations in food waste reduction, upcycling, and resource optimization ensure sustainable operations while aligning with increasing consumer and regulatory demands for sustainability.
Transportation and storage are the backbone of the retail value chain, ensuring products reach shelves in a timely manner and to consumers in optimal condition. Innovations in cold chain logistics, route optimization, and smart storage reduce spoilage, cut operational costs, and maintain product quality for consumers.
Food science sparks innovation in the retail value chain by boosting product quality, ensuring dependency, and meeting consumer demands. Advances in areas such as alternative proteins, food safety, and nutrition help create scalable solutions that meet the growing demand for healthier, more eco-friendly options.
Modern day business decisions are driven by historical and real-time data analysis and require platforms to digest various forms of data in an efficient manner. With tools like predictive insights, Artificial Intelligence, and IoT, companies can better use information to improve inventory management, streamline supply chains, implement dynamic sales and marketing strategies, and increase consumer confidence.
Product design and manufacturing are often two of the most significant costs and challenges for any business. The implementation of technology in the form of both software and hardware can help automate business processes, minimize hiring needs, streamline workflows and free up talent to address other pressing issues.
Innovative packaging increases the shelf life of products, cuts down on waste, and increases the volume of product that can be stored on existing shelves. Smart, innovative designs increase efficiencies within the supply chain, lower environmental impact, and give businesses an edge with today’s conscious consumers.
