Shoppers don't just tolerate screens in the grocery store. In the right spot, they prefer them. That's the core finding from Grocery TV's In-Store Shopper Perception Report, which surveyed 1,018 US grocery shoppers in March 2026 on their attitudes toward in-store retail media. The results draw a clear line between formats that fit naturally into a shopping trip and formats that fight it. That line determines whether a screen earns goodwill or generates friction, and it's the difference retailers need to understand before they build out their networks.
Captioned content is a user expectation: Subtitles boost ad attention and clarity, making them a creative must—not just an accessibility feature.
Pepsi’s lackluster US performance underscores growing pressure on discretionary grocery categories.
Strong marketing and IP defense helped Levi’s top forecasts, raise guidance, and support premium pricing.
The beauty brand pivots to an overlooked generation with outsized spending power
The warehouse club partners with Weight Watchers to expand its wellness bundle.
Google's AI Mode healthcare ad test signals expanding AI ad inventory, though disclosure-heavy healthcare ads remain excluded for now.
But many doctors aren’t convinced that wearable-generated health data has enough clinical value to influence their decisions.
Issuers need to bolster premium products to secure top-of-wallet status.
Applying offers at checkout gives cardholders instant gratification, securing issuer loyalty.
Credit unions need to beef up rewards where their cardholders spend most—essentials.
AI is increasingly shaping how consumers discover and evaluate products before they buy. As agentic commerce gains momentum, brands are rethinking what it takes to turn AI-driven discovery into completed transactions.
38.2% of US digital shoppers have not used a retail AI chatbot and aren't interested in doing so, the single biggest response to tools like Amazon Rufus and Walmart Sparky, according to a May survey from Bizrate Insights and EMARKETER.
On today’s podcast, we discuss how infrequent big-ticket brands can stay part of the conversation and maintain relevance between purchases, what separates a partnership that’s simply marketing from one that truly strengthens a brand, and what it means for brands to earn a place in consumers’ initial consideration set as more people discover brands through AI instead of traditional search. Tune in to hear a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Analyst Rachel Wolff, and Saatva CMO Joe McCambley.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 generated record-breaking sales, but the real story lies beneath the headlines: behaviors that signal what retailers should expect heading into the holiday season.
Soccer Shots, an organization of youth soccer clinics at schools and public spaces in the US and Canada, is giving brands an opportunity to build relationships with new and experienced sports families. National and global brands are connecting with Soccer Shots families on the web, and with the orange Soccer Shots jersey that arrives in the mail. Organizations like Soccer Shots are a way for brands to gain a presence in front of sports parents that is very favorable to businesses that support their children’s athletics.
A payments-first approach ties cards, deposits, and rewards together to build lasting banking relationships.
The anniversary sale emphasizes experiences over endless promotions.
Lower-cost business and first-class fares aim to capture new demand.
The engaging format has enticed nearly 2 in 5 shoppers to make a purchase.