Winning 'Decision Season' — How Early Shoppers, AI Are Transforming Holiday Retail InMarket’s latest report reveals that two-thirds of consumers begin shopping by October. Here is how brands must adapt. Loblaw to Increase Number of Store Openings in 2026, Test New Concepts Canadian grocer’s expansion is primarily focused on discount banners No Frills and Maxi. Albertsons Cos. Names Emily Turner Chief Marketing Officer Turner joins the grocery giant from The Fresh Market, where she led marketing for nearly two years. Report: Back-to-School Shopping Will Be More Intentional, Happen Later in the Summer Deloitte predicts $30.4 billion in BTS spending this year, a 6% drop year over year. Empire to Open 70 Grocery Stores Over Next Three Years The majority of those stores will be discount supermarkets. How Dollar General Charted Its Path in Data The retailer's data science director lays out steps for retail media success at GroceryTech. Dollar General Links On-Site, Off-Site Retail Media With New Activation Brands on the Dollar General Media Network will be able to plan, execute and measure full campaigns through a partnership with Kevel and The Trade Desk. Dollar General Doubles Audio Network Footprint with AI-Enabled Retail Media Expansion Partnership with Qsic will bring localized, real-time messaging to 6,000 stores. Empire Acquires Quebec Food Retailer Mayrand The deal marks the company’s entry into the province’s discount and warehouse food market. Aldi U.S. Upgrades Website, App With Instacart The new digital experience aims to deliver easier online shopping experience. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last