Co-op to Open 75 Stores in 2025 The U.K. consumer co-operative also plans to refurbish up to 80 locations this year. Top Retail Media-Related Stories From December Costco, Ulta Beauty, Walmart and others shared retail media-related advancements, collaborations and other news and perspectives during the month. Top In-Store Experience Stories From December Best Buy, Target, 7-Eleven Canada and others unveiled store initiatives and updates during the month. Costco Is Canada's Top Grocer, According to Dunnhumby Discount, club and superstore formats fared best in the data firm's first Canadian Retailer Preference Index study. 7-Eleven Canada Adds Dine-In Space to Winnipeg Location The convenience store chain also has remodeled stores in Alberta and Ontario, adding menu items and offering adult beverages. Sobeys Expands Electronic Shelf Label Installation After a 50-store trial, the Canadian grocer has ordered 5 million digital tags. We Can’t Keep Ignoring the Retail Media Talent Shortage The industry is expanding, but there simply isn’t enough talent to support this growth … or dollars, writes SMG's Justin Sparks. Best Buy Canada Expands Reach of Its Retail Media Network Partnership with Rokt lets Best Buy Ads Canada offer targeted offers from non-endemic brands. Empire to Open More Stores in 2025 The parent company of Canadian grocer Sobeys also plans to continue investing in data, e-commerce and owned brands. Loblaws PC Optimum Purina 'Earn 1,000 Pts' Aisle Violator 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last