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TL;DR: Walmart posted another quarter of strong results, enabled by its leading omnichannel business. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance and remains a retail standout, poised to maintain its leadership position amidst tariff-related economic risks. 7 minute read Walmart reported its fiscal 1Q26 results this morning, shedding light on tariffs along with an updated outlook […]
Stratably’s May 2025 in-depth analysis of Walmart spanning growth forecasts, Walmart Connect, Scintilla, and more. 1 minute read Log in to download the full report linked at the bottom Our May 2025 Walmart Omnichannel Quarterly Business Review includes All-Signal insights retail leaders need to forecast the business, make critical investment decisions, and compete effectively on […]
TL;DR: Instacart delivered steady +10% GTV growth in 1Q25, driven by strong order volume but offset by lower AOV. Most notably, advertising growth reaccelerated to +14% with ads as a percentage of GTV growing by +10 basis points. While the platform remains highly relevant for CPGs, it still lacks breakout momentum relative to Amazon and […]
TL;DR: Retail growth rates come down, but Amazon appears well-positioned to navigate tariff uncertainty; market share inside Amazon up for grabs as tariffs are expected to have an uneven impact across brands and sellers. 5 minute read Amazon reported its 1Q25 results this evening, shedding light on tariffs along with an updated outlook for its […]
TL;DR: Stratably’s latest U.S. grocery forecast highlights a below average growth outlook in ’25 and ’26, with Amazon and Walmart standing out as share gainers. 1 minute read Stratably’s latest market forecast provides forward-looking insights into the U.S. grocery sector during a time of significant economic uncertainty. This forecast stands apart by modeling the grocery […]
TL;DR: Target’s outlook for the year ahead reinforces value-focused consumer behavior persists, hurting its business while helping rivals Walmart and Amazon. Brands will be focused on leaning into personalized promotions, on-trend innovation, and digital excellence to capture share gains, while maintaining a moderate pace of spend on Roundel. 5 minute read Target reported its fiscal […]
TL;DR: Presenting CPG companies at CAGNY 2025 made it clear that AI, premiumization, and digital commerce are now critical for growth, with a widening gap between brands that fully integrate digital commerce versus those that still treat them as secondary. 1 minute read The 2025 CAGNY conference featured presentations from leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) […]