Marketing

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VP of marketing Andy Comer details a value-driven reset spanning store formats, digital strategy and community connection.

It’s the latest step in the convenience retailer’s broader effort to elevate its brand, unify its marketing approach and modernize the customer experience.

Industry leaders argue the future of growth depends on connecting marketing, supply chain and finance inside unified AI planning systems.

As competitors chase automation, Publix doubles down on human connection — and shows why it still wins with service, simplicity and soul.

The company also introduced a refreshed brand identity to emphasize retail media’s next phase of growth.

Customers who link their loyalty accounts can earn Canadian Tire Money and receive special offers.

The leadership changes bring merchandising strategy, analytics and operations closer together.

Digital investments are delivering ROI gains as the company reshapes leadership, market structure and retail partnerships to fuel growth.

Ulta’s marketplace expansion and Target’s curated beauty assortment mark the next phase for each retailer.