Author: Russ Dieringer

Instacart 2025 Review: Growth Accelerates as Digital Grocery Expands

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TL;DR: Instacart closed 2025 with accelerating GTV and is projected to grow ~11.8% in 2026, nearly 4x faster than the total grocery market as consumers continue shifting spend online. Its advertising business is expanding largely in line with GTV, with brands prioritizing onsite paid search over incremental media intensity. For consumer brands, Instacart remains a […]

Organic Disruption on Amazon | Webinar Recap

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TL;DR: Organic rank on Amazon increasingly reflects algorithmic trust rather than just keyword coverage. This session breaks down what brands can do to actively build relevance through better content, conversion, and momentum to win visibility and make retail media work harder as AI becomes more influential in what products consumers see and buy. 3 minute […]

Amazon 2025 Results: Key Takeaways for Consumer Brands

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TL;DR: Amazonโ€™s 2025 results illustrate retail share gains, improving margins, retail media dominance, a bigger than projected grocery business, and a relatively small impact from Rufus. We are forecasting additional share gains in 2026, with projections for GMV to grow +9.6% and ads to grow +21.5% as brands spend more across the funnel. 6 minute […]

Even P&G Feels The Need to Disrupt Itself

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The Uncomfortable Truth About Most Retail Media Networks

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2026-2030 U.S. Grocery Forecast โ€“ December 2025 Edition

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TL;DR: Our latest forecast reflects accelerating digital adoption and widening performance gaps across retailers. Digital channels are projected to drive more than 75% of incremental grocery dollars through 2030, with Amazon and Walmart seen extending their share gains. 1 minute read Stratablyโ€™s latest multi-year U.S. Grocery Market Forecast is now available, offering a refreshed look […]

Are Brands Using Walmartโ€™s Enhanced Campaign Reporting?

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Is Walmartโ€™s Review Accelerator Worth It?

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