A report from Chicory and Mars United Commerce reveals why discretionary categories arenβt doomed β and how rethinking pack sizes and occasion-based marketing can keep treats in the basket.
As consumer budget pressures drive early and value-focused shopping, the retail giant is leaning into a three-tiered promotional calendar and a nostalgia-fueled "Muppet Christmas Carol" campaign to capture holiday spend.
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.
From cross-category collaboration to connected commerce, the upcoming Path to Purchase Institute event will examine how brands and retailers are rethinking the shopper experience.