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TL;DR: Target struggled to keep pace with the market across its physical stores and the eCommerce channel, with profitability trending in the wrong direction. Management is facing a unique set of challenges as the consumer continues to look for great deals, while increasingly shopping online. 7 minute read Target reported its 3Q25 earnings this morning, […]
TL;DR: Walmart continues to pull ahead of so many of its peers, leveraging its reputation for value and leaning into online tailwinds to drive profitable growth. 7 minute read Broad-based strength across geographies and categories, share gains in grocery and general merchandise, fast eCommerce growth, and improving profitability as digital-related revenue streams grow characterized Walmart’s […]
TL;DR: Instacart’s Q3 results show strong growth and ongoing tech and retailer integrations, but brand concerns around ad targeting and retailer-level performance remain unaddressed. 8 minute read Instacart reported its third quarter results yesterday, revealing above market growth, continued traction with emerging brands, and a steady drumbeat of technology innovations and retailer integrations. For Stratably’s […]
TL;DR: Brands should expect the value-focused consumer to persist through 2025, driving heightened promotional activity across retailers. 3 minute read Stratably hosted Mark Stamps and Jackie Lewis from Harvest Group to discuss the increasing promotional environment in the U.S. retail market. This is a gated article just for members Join the Stratably community Access independent […]
October 25, 2024 TL;DR: No spend minimums, greater control, and enhanced visibility are the main draws to leverage Walmart’s self-serve platforms for Display test-and-learns. 4 minute read Walmart display ads are less widely adopted today compared to Amazon’s display offerings and paid search across retail media networks, in part due to limited budgets and the […]
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 […]
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 […]