Consumer Pulse data finds that 69% of consumers bought something unplanned during their most recent errand trip, creating opportunities for convenience retailers and CPG brands.
P2PI editors spotted the in-store retail media activity the same week Kroger leadership communicated its ambitions to expand its in-store media and physical digital footprint.
The retailer is developing a gateway for AI-powered shopping, while Walmart and Samβs Club Connect execs point to opportunities for brands to influence product discovery in conversational experiences.
SVP Ryan Mayward outlines how the retail giant is lowering ad barriers for smaller businesses, expanding smart in-store displays, and driving higher order values via its AI assistant.