2025 Outlook: Emerging Retail Formats & Shopper Trends Industry expertย Ethan Chernofsky explores key implications marketers should have on their radar for the second half of the year. P-O-P Spotlight: Back-to-School Hits the Aisles Take a look at the seasonal activations that have caught our eyes so far from Colgate, General Mills, Walmart and others. PriceSpider Rebrands as Wayvia, Unveils AI-Driven Commerce Intelligence Engine The launch comes as major retailers such as Walmart are also preparing for a future shaped by agentic AI. Kenvue Scales Sustainable Design at Costco, Walmart and Beyond From Project Gigaton to new packaging rollouts, the CPG giant is aligning innovation with retailer climate goals. Retail Trends: Implications for the Second Half and Beyond From the impact of tariffs to lingering changes in visitation patterns, Placer.ai's Ethan Chernofsky dives into the most important trends and what they could signal for the industry. Top Retail Media Stories From July 2025 Kroger, Target, H-E-B and others shared retail media-related advancements, collaborations and news during the month. Pet Valu Names Greg Ramier CEO The former Loblaw executive, currently serving as the pet goods retailer's president and chief operating officer, assumes the top spot in September. Ikea, Best Buy Partner on In-Store Planning Experience The retailers blend appliances and furnishings in pilot shop-in-shops across Florida and Texas. Designing for Conversion: How Hershey, Dreyer's, Others Are Fixing In-Store Execution CPG companies are aligning teams and tactics to deliver shopper-first in-store experiences that actually show up at-shelf. Midwest Grocer Coborn's to Launch Retail Media Network The Minnesota-based grocer is entering the retail media arena through a partnership with Digits Agency. First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last