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TL;DR: This comprehensive strategy workbook combines forecasts, consumer brand benchmarks, and expert intel with 7 hands-on tools for best-in-class Amazon strategy and execution in 2026. 1 minute read Log in to download the full workbook linked at the bottom Our Amazon Strategy Workbook includes All-Signal, No Noise insights digital leaders need to forecast their business, […]
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. […]
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, […]
TL;DR: Most brands have invested heavily in dashboards, reporting tools, and data warehouses. Yet diagnostic speed remains slow, automation minimal, and AI underutilized. Rather than more data, brands need a redesigned analytics stack that enables proactive anomaly detection, connected cross-channel insights, and automated recommendations embedded directly into workflows. 2 minute read Our benchmarking across 103 […]
TL;DR: Walmart closed 2025 with sustained growth, once again driven entirely by digital: eCommerce accounted for virtually all incremental growth, penetration reached 23%, and profitability continues to expand. For brands, winning at Walmart requires an explicitly eCommerce-first strategy, disciplined marketplace management, and retail media investment aligned to digital growth. 9 minute read Walmart delivered strong […]
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TL;DR: Instacart closed 2025 with accelerating GTV and is projected to grow ~11.8% in 2026, nearly 4x faster than the total grocery market as consumers continue shifting spend online. Its advertising business is expanding largely in line with GTV, with brands prioritizing onsite paid search over incremental media intensity. For consumer brands, Instacart remains a […]