Retail Media Summit Canada 2026: The Signals Defining What Comes Next Industry leaders discussed the state of shoppers and how to partner for success. Explore key themes and highlights from the event. Weigel's Updates In-Store Audio to Reflect Communities The convenience chain is growing its retailer media network in partnership with My InStore Radio. Unilever Links Marketing, Data and AI to Prepare for Agentic Commerce Era The manufacturer will overhaul its operations through a five-year partnership with Google Cloud. Albertsons Joins OpenAI Pilot for Targeted Promotions The launch builds on the retailer's other AI efforts. Gelson's Uses Ideal Digital Circulars Ahead of Latest SoCal Store Opening The upscale grocer leveraged targeted digital media to drive awareness for its new small-format location. How to Measure AI Success — and Machine-Age Marketing Metrics Goodway Group's Daniel Cinquegrano shares how marketers can connect AI investment to real business and shopper outcomes. Criteo Launches Agentic Commerce Recommendation Service to Enhance AI Shopping Assistants Recommendation feature boosts AI shopping relevancy by up to 60%, Criteo says. Top In-Store Experience Headlines From January 2026 Target, BJ's Wholesale Club, Amazon and others revealed plans to expand store footprints and build up in-store experiences last month. Inside the Race to Win Shoppers in AI-Enabled Marketplace As AI reshapes how shoppers discover and choose products, brands, platforms and retailers are racing to turn signals, conversations, and intent into measurable growth. Walmart Connect Canada Launches Ad Certification Program The program currently offers two courses tailored to the Canadian market. 1 2 Next Last
