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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, […]
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TL;DR: Algorithmic price matching has evolved far beyond same SKU comparisons. Retailers now monitor and match competitive pricing in real time at the per-ounce level, across loyalty program offers, and across multiple channels simultaneously, creating a downward spiral that erodes margin and strains channel relationships. The good news: most brands haven’t come close to exhausting […]
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: After another quarter of declining growth, Target’s investor day reinforced a familiar message: reclaim merchandising authority and reinvest in stores, while leaning into membership, Roundel, and marketplace to drive margin expansion. Top-line trends have improved sequentially although we remain in wait-and-see mode for longer term traffic stabilization. Brands should plan conservatively, lean into new, […]