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TL;DR: Expect less search, more display, and greater agility in advertisers’ 2026 Walmart Connect plans. Monitor sponsored brand opportunities from bid minimum changes, be cautious of full search automation, and set aside 5–10% of spend for test-and-learn. In addition, be ready for more offsite and CTV opportunities. Log in for access to the replay and […]
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TL;DR: Costco’s digital business is lagging peers like Sam’s Club, creating a future problem as shoppers spend more of their wallets online. 3 minute read After analyzing Costco’s May-’25 quarterly results, we recalled our article two-years ago laying out The Omnichannel Rule: “Since shoppers move fluidly across physical and digital channels to discover, consider and […]
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TL;DR: 2025 sales forecasts have been lowered to +1.2% under worsening consumer sentiment, with eCommerce expected to drive all of the industry’s growth. Brands are working to offset tariff costs via alternative sourcing and supply chain productivity first, before considering price increases. Despite muted growth and incremental tariff-related costs, brands remain committed to investments into […]
TL;DR: Retail sales growth accelerated to +4.5% in 1Q25, with eCommerce maintaining steady momentum at +6.1% and B&M accelerating to +4.2% under easier year-over-year comparables. Despite macroeconomic concerns, consumer spending remains resilient, although growth is increasingly concentrated in platforms delivering value and convenience, reinforcing the critical role of eCommerce in 2025 and beyond. 2 minute […]
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 […]