Kroger to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B The grocers' leaders explain why the deal is a strategic fit. Empire to Open 70 Grocery Stores Over Next Three Years The majority of those stores will be discount supermarkets. Loblaw Advance Upgrades Data and Analytics Platform The retailer media network introduces agentic AI, new customization features. Metro Inc. President and CEO Eric La Flèche to Retire Marc Giroux to take helm of the Montreal-based food and pharmacy retailer. What the Next Era of Retail Media Success Looks Like, According to Giant Eagle Tech exec stresses importance of flexibility as retail media evolves. CVS Media Exchange Leans Into AI to Accelerate Campaign Planning, Optimization CMX is sharpening its AI strategy with a new platform designed to help advertisers make more informed decisions, with early tests pointing to measurable gains across the funnel. NACDS to Honor Retiring President and CEO at Annual Meeting Steven C. Anderson will step down after 20 years of service for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Top In-Store Experience Headlines From February 2026 Industry players leaned into real-time inventory technology and streamlined omnichannel partnerships to sharpen the in-store edge. Loblaw, Google Partner to Offer Canadians Conversational AI Shopping Loblaw is the first large Canadian retailer to offer products through Google's AI Mode and Gemini app. Top Retail Media Headlines From December 2025 Walmart, Amazon, Walgreens and others shared retail media-related advancements and news during the month. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
