Friction kills retail growth, and fixing it starts in the aisles. Learn from strategist DeAnn Campbell how small design and data shifts turn stores into profit engines. Discover how AI, layout, and culture upgrades can lift loyalty, sales, and engagement across every channel.
From Aldi’s value-driven surge to AI-powered gifting and TikTok Shop’s impulse economy, 2025 holiday retail is rewriting the shopper playbook.
Grocery retail media is transforming from ad space to core strategy. Discover how Amazon, Walmart, and Kroger use data, loyalty, and in-store tech to link ads to sales, boost merchandising, and turn every aisle into measurable media. Learn what’s working and what comes next in retail media.
Coca‑Cola’s 2025 AI‑generated holiday ad draws praise for innovation but criticism for visual glitches — a cautionary tale for retail marketers using generative AI.
Aldi proves that value still wins when quality meets discipline. We break down its growth, smart Instacart strategy, and how AI and TikTok are reshaping holiday shopping. Discover what drives traffic, loyalty, and retail success this season.
TikTok Shop reveals generative‑AI fraud is rising fast—fake products, counterfeit brands and malware campaigns threaten marketplace trust and retail brand stability.
Grocery shoppers in 2025 are savvy, skeptical and operating within a “polycrisis” mindset — forcing grocers to focus on value, trust and seamless digital‑in‑store experiences.
Grocery shoppers now begin their journeys online, and retail chains must build seamless digital‑to‑physical experiences to compete effectively.
As consumers plan value‑driven holiday spending, grocery retailers must activate guest‑first insights, closed‑loop metrics and omnichannel campaigns to unlock incremental growth in 2025.
One‑third of holiday shoppers plan to use AI this season for deals, gift ideas and price comparison — pushing retailers to deliver smarter, AI‑enabled experiences.
The NRF forecasts U.S. holiday sales will surpass $1 trillion in 2025, reflecting consumer resilience and signaling critical strategic implications for retailers.
New research from Medallia & Ipsos shows customer loyalty in 2025 is driven by experience, feedback and emotional attachment—not just price or products.
Black Friday 2025 will spotlight GenAI shopping, stronger consumer intent, and omnichannel execution as retailers face both opportunity and uncertainty.
Meta Platforms unveils a flagship Los Angeles store to boost VR and wearable device sales, anchoring its omnichannel retail strategy.
Media revenue slumps as AI search disrupts digital ad flows.
Multi‑channel marketing campaigns give retailers the power to meet shoppers at every touchpoint—from blog to Instagram to store—by defining channel roles, unifying messaging and optimising across real business metrics.