May 9, 2024 Instacart reported 1Q24 financial results yesterday, with gross transaction value (GTV), revenue, and profitability all coming in above expectations. The Y/Y acceleration in GTV growth (+11.4%) was driven by healthy order growth and modest transaction growth. This represents the fourth consecutive quarter of accelerating GTV growth after years of volatile peaks and […]
April 15, 2024 3 minute read Stratably’s eTailer Index comprises 13 of the largest eCommerce platforms in the U.S. market that account for $820 billion in annual global gross merchandise value (GMV). Analyzing the Index sheds light on a subset of eCommerce, and it illuminates performance differences for pure eCommerce models compared to their omnichannel […]
March 18, 2024 Retail media is having a moment, and it’s an exciting time for digital leaders. As retail media networks (RMNs) continue to proliferate, this means more levers to access shoppers and drive sales. But excitement meets overwhelm when the resources and budgets to support retail media are still limited. Are we investing in […]
March 11, 2024 Is eCommerce front and center when consumer brands present their strategy? We were able to test that hypothesis when thirty brands presented at the CAGNY conference, a long-running industry event primarily designed for investors to assess the short- and long-term strategies of some the largest companies in the industry. The event is […]
March 8, 2024 Yesterday, Costco shared results from its fiscal quarter ending Feb-24, including solid performance in both the in-store and digital businesses. Total company same store sales grew 4.8% in the U.S., driven more by traffic than ticket as inflation wanes, with management seeing Y/Y lower prices in some cases. Its strong in-store growth […]
March 7, 2024 Kroger’s 4Q and full year 2023 results published this morning were a continuation of trends seen during the last several quarters. Decelerating top line growth (adjusted comps +0.1%) was driven by moderating inflation and a challenging consumer backdrop, although Kroger is seeing more positive performance with its mainstream and upscale customer cohorts. […]
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November 30, 2023 Kroger reported its quarterly results this morning with the digital business and inflationary and promotional trends taking center stage – resulting in important implications for Stratably readers. Read on for financial highlights, important commentary, and what it all means for brands looking to Q4 and 2024. This is a gated […]