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: 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, […]
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TL;DR: Our latest forecast reflects accelerating digital adoption and widening performance gaps across retailers. Digital channels are projected to drive more than 75% of incremental grocery dollars through 2030, with Amazon and Walmart seen extending their share gains. 1 minute read Stratably’s latest multi-year U.S. Grocery Market Forecast is now available, offering a refreshed look […]
TL;DR: The digital ad market enters 2026 on solid footing with retail media remaining a major growth driver, social and search growing nicely, and AI-powered ad automation becoming an increasingly important part of the playbook. This is a gated article just for members Join the Stratably community Access independent research on the omnichannel market Enterprise […]
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