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A retail analyst says Target is ‘falling behind’ Walmart, Amazon, and Costco after earnings, but hope is not lost

May 22, 2024 A retail analyst says Target is ‘falling behind’ Walmart, Amazon, and Costco after earnings, but hope is not lost The company’s stock growth has lagged this year when compared to some of its competitors in the retail space. BY Sam Becker Target reported Q1 2024 earnings on Wednesday, revealing to investors that comparable … Continue reading A retail analyst says Target is ‘falling behind’ Walmart, Amazon, and Costco after earnings, but hope is not lost

Why giving shoppers an easy way to return items has become retail gold

April 22, 2024 Why giving shoppers an easy way to return items has become retail gold Companies like Walmart and Optoro are building loyalty by improving the returns experience. BY Yasmin Gagne It seems counterintuitive: To sell more products, stores are focusing on the returns process. A quick and easy returns process can built consumer trust, … Continue reading Why giving shoppers an easy way to return items has become retail gold

Google Search Ads 360 gains retail media capabilities

Tech giant claims new features will increase efficiency and scale for retail media with self-service. Barry Schwartz on March 19, 2024 Google Search Ads 360 launched a closed beta for offsite retail media campaigns to help retailers and brands achieve common goals with shoppers, boost product visibility and increase sales, the search ad company told … Continue reading Google Search Ads 360 gains retail media capabilities

AI in retail media? Majority of marketers are optimistic

53% of marketers believe AI will significantly enhance targeting and ad relevance according to Cooler Screens study. Chris Wood on March 6, 2024 Marketers are ready to embrace AI in the retail media space. A majority (53%) of marketers believe AI will “significantly enhance” the way shoppers are targeted and served relevant ads, according to … Continue reading AI in retail media? Majority of marketers are optimistic

How to build trust and loyalty in retail with reception marketing

Here’s how retail brands can connect with consumers by delivering valuable content whenever and wherever they need it. RJ Licata on February 28, 2024 The consumer experience has fully evolved from anonymously transactional to personally helpful. Retail brands must seamlessly mesh into and be present throughout the customer journey to remain useful to consumers. They … Continue reading How to build trust and loyalty in retail with reception marketing

Caveats Flood Paid Search, Retail Media Investments

Caveats Flood Paid Search, Retail Media Investments by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, February 7, 2024 Retail media and paid online search are the most important marketing channels to consumer product manufacturers and agencies today, according to a study released Wednesday from the digital agency Skai and the Path to Purchase Institute (P2PI). Fifty-three percent … Continue reading Caveats Flood Paid Search, Retail Media Investments

Loyalty, Budgets, And Percentage Of Ad Spend For Retail: Report

Loyalty, Budgets, And Percentage Of Ad Spend For Retail: Report by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, February 2, 2024 Retail marketing budgets are shifting, according to a study independent agency NP Digital will release next week that highlights trends. The 2024 Retail Reveal Report shows that the electronics sector has the highest budget when compared … Continue reading Loyalty, Budgets, And Percentage Of Ad Spend For Retail: Report

Salesforce announces new tools for retail marketers

Generative AI is at the heart of new solutions for retail marketers, merchandisers and shoppers. Kim Davis on January 15, 2024 Salesforce is launching new data and AI-powered tools for retail marketers, retail merchandisers and shoppers. The announcement came on the first day of this year’s National Retail Federation show. Innovations for retail marketers include … Continue reading Salesforce announces new tools for retail marketers