August 12, 2024 7 minute read TL;DR: Walmart gained share across income demographics and categories in the latest quarter. It sees stable consumer demand that favors its price leadership position persisting into 2H24 and beyond. Online is a major contributor to its success, contributing 76% of total dollar growth in the U.S. and the improving […]
August 7, 2024 8 minute read Instacart released its 2Q24 financial results, offering a detailed look into the current state of the grocery market and the effectiveness of its omni-enabler business model amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment. For CPG brand leaders, this report is crucial to: Assessing whether your outlook on Instacart and its role […]
July 17, 2024 Category Management (Catman) has traditionally focused on in-store strategies, but the rise of eCommerce necessitates the addition of eCategory Management (eCatman). Our webinar, presented in collaboration with Lauren Livak, Executive Director of the Digital Shelf Institute, unpacked the transformative power of eCategory Management (eCatman). As eCommerce continues to rise in prominence, understanding […]
July 18, 2024 3 minute read Four years on from the pandemic and brands continue to waffle on the “importance” of digital as a sales channel (let alone digital marketing). Recent data on digital sales penetration reveals contradictions to the narrative of eCommerce stagnation post-pandemic. This analysis leverages internal benchmark data alongside the U.S. Census […]
June 13, 2024 5 minute read All digital leaders face the same challenge: so much to do, so little time (and budget, and resources)! With so many variables to manage – inventory, pricing, content, advertising, brand control, variations, brand stores, you name it! – one of the most important facets of the job is deciding […]
June 10, 2024 3 minute read We shared benchmarking earlier this year suggesting paid search (and specifically, Sponsored Products) accounts for the majority of brands’ retail media spend. For instance, the growth in Amazon’s advertising business is driven primarily by Sponsored Products, despite it being the most mature ad type. Newer developments like Streaming TV […]
June 5, 2024 High performing brands have a unique opportunity to become a leader with their omnichannel retailers, offering collaboration, category insight, and novel consumer data. Chris Perry and Amanda Wolff from Firstmovr shared their seven-step framework for brands interested in capitalizing on the shift to omnichannel mindsets inside retailers: Everyday Excellence Ways of Working […]
June 2, 2024 2 minute read Brands have moved on from the retail media FOMO mentality of past years when a new retail media network (RMN) seemed to pop up weekly and brands felt a frantic pressure to invest in them all. They’ve come to terms with a few key facts: We’ll never have unlimited […]