In 2022, Sam’s Club rebranded its advertising business as the Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP), charting its own course alongside other emerging retailer media platforms
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As elevated prices persist, overall U.S. retail spending on non-essential general merchandise and CPGs increased 2%, despite a decline in unit sales, according to market research firm Circana.
Advertisers and agencies who work with the retailer's Member Access Platform can immediately buy sponsored product ads along with "campaign-enhancing" technologies using a self-service interface.
To offset the impact of high prices at the shelf, CPG brands continue to focus on product quality, creating value for consumers and strengthening retailer relationships.