TL;DR: Missed Russ Dieringer’s opening keynote at Syndigo Connect 2026? Watch the full presentation and download the slides to learn how leading brands are separating signal from noise and building more intelligent commerce strategies. 1 minute read (Presentation recording and slide deck linked below) Stratably’s Russ Dieringer presented the opening keynote at Syndigo Connect 2026, […]
TL;DR: Kroger delivered another quarter of steady growth, with identical sales up +2.4% driven entirely by digital channels, including new DoorDash and Uber Eats partnerships that are exceeding expectations and expected to hit $1.5bn in sales next year. In 2026, brands should plan for low-single-digit topline growth, sustained price investment, and rising digital execution standards. […]
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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 Stratably’s latest multi-year U.S. Grocery Market Forecast is now available, offering a refreshed look […]
TL;DR: Kroger delivered a stable but unspectacular 3Q, with growth increasingly dependent on digital channels and pressure intensifying from Walmart and Amazon. The retailer is resetting its eCommerce operating model, leaning harder into omni-enablers, and preparing for a more urgent push toward digital profitability in 2026. Brands should plan for modest topline growth, sustained value-seeking […]
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TL;DR: Kroger, Target, and Instacart are evolving in ways that make “one-size-fits-all” planning inefficient. Brands must tailor spend to each network’s maturity, double down on paid search efficiency before expanding offsite, and measure every dollar against incremental growth. 3 minute read Retail media has become one of the defining battlegrounds for growth in consumer brands. […]