New research from Gartner suggests that AI will be central to supply chain operations in the immediate future. Leaders in the supply chain space must redesign processes and ways of working with AI to create value, and reimagine the workforce for a “human-machine future,” per researchers (via Gartner).

Burger King is upgrading its Whopper sandwich after customer complaints suggested it might be prudent. The new Whopper comes in a box, features premium mayonnaise, and has a premium-quality bun to keep things together. Franchisees are asked to shoulder an annual $4,000 cost tied to the upgrade (via CNN Business).

Spirits company Diageo saw its shares fall by more than 12% recently upon news that it expected a weak 2026 on falling consumer demand in the U.S. and Chinese markets. Further, net sales tumbled by 4% in the six months ending in December, reinforcing a decline (via CNBC).

Stellantis delivered its first-ever full-year loss of $26.3 billion, largely based around write-downs on a large portion of its EV business. “In 2026 our focus will be on continuing to close the execution gaps of the past, adding further momentum to our return to profitable growth,” CEO Antonio Filosa said (via CNBC).

Recent reportage indicates that review frenzy is expanding in all spheres of shopping, including traditional retail, ecommerce, and services. However, fatigue may be setting in: “They are excessive,” customer Audrey Morris said. “I get tired of them” (via NPR).