Top In-Store Experience Headlines From September 2026

Noteworthy P2PI in-store headlines from September include an analysis of Mariano's, top P-O-P displays and shopper studies. 

• Retailer Playbook: How Mariano's Builds In-Store Discovery: In this member-exclusive, the Chicago-born grocer blends fresh food, local discovery, specialty departments and Kroger-scale capabilities to create a distinctive shopping experience.
• The Diverse Strategy Behind Hy-Vee's Success: CEO Jeremy Gosch shared insights on strategy, value and health (especially GLP-1s) at Groceryshop.
• Circle K Canada, Couche-Tard Launch Road to Rewards: Circle K Canada and Couche-Tard have launched a visit-based loyalty campaign that offers a $10,000 cash grand prize draw.
• The In-Store Retail Media Opportunity: This infographic examines how shoppers respond to in-store experiences and media, where brands can find the most opportunities, and three strategies for expanding retail media inside the store.
• P-O-P Showcase: Best-in-Class Displays, Beyond CPG: This gallery presents a sampling of eye-catching and effective activations representing a variety of products in categories beyond traditional CPG.
• P-O-P Showcase: Best-in-Class Displays, CPG Products: This gallery features a sampling of in-store activations across numerous CPG products and categories. 
• Field Report: Inside Ulta's Back-to-School Marketing Strategy: The beauty retailer is targeting shoppers across age groups with dedicated displays, digital content and influencer marketing. 
• P2PI's 2026 Shopper Pulse Study: Wave 3: This member-exclusive Q3 survey highlights pre-trip planning, product discovery, online-to-offline purchasing, the types of in-store displays most likely to capture shoppers' attention and more. Members can download the full report now.