Stephan's Monday Picks

• The impact of AI in retail merchandising (McKinsey)
• Walmart names new U.S. chief, group heads ahead of CEO change (Bloomberg)
• Beyond Meat tests protein beverage in bid for much-needed growth (WSJ)
• Consumers are feeling squeezed. Here's how CPG companies can adapt (BCG)
• Sauce of deals? Century-old Japanese brand gets taste for M&A (FT)