For Co-op, Real-World Stores are the Real Retail Media Hub

In an advertising ecosystem fixated on digital channels, it can be surprising to learn that a major retailer’s media strategy is overwhelmingly centered on its physical footprint. For UK grocery chain Co-op, about 80% of its retail media business is rooted in its brick-and-mortar stores, making them the undisputed core of its commercial engine. This […]

 
 

In-Store Retail Media Is ‘Where the Puck is Going,’ Says T-Mobile’s Cherian Thomas

As retailers look to bridge the gap between digital and physical shopping, T-Mobile Ad Solutions is betting big on the rise of in-store retail media. Cherian Thomas, senior director of retail media and digital out-of-home at T-Mobile Ad Solutions, told Beet.TV contributor David Kaplan that while bringing digital capabilities inside brick-and-mortar environments is challenging, it’s […]

 
 

Connecting Commerce to Storytelling: How Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Redefining In-Store Media

Dave Young, vice president of retail media at Dick’s Sporting Goods, sees the company’s stores as a vital link between traditional advertising and real-world brand experiences. “What we’re doing that’s unique at Dick’s through Dick’s Media,” Young said in this interview with Beet.TV contributor David Kaplan, “is taking what’s already a best-in-class shopping experience and […]

 
 

Walgreens’ Kelly Torgeson: Stores Are Media Channels That Transform Shopping Into Brand Experiences

Retail stores represent untapped media channels that can deliver storytelling and emotional connection at the critical point of purchase decision, moving beyond traditional “buy now” messaging to create memorable brand experiences. “We see the opportunity of bringing storytelling into the retail environment as a huge opportunity,” Kelly Torgeson, director of Business Development at Walgreens Advertising […]

 
 

Standardization Is Key to Linking Retail Media to Real-World Sales: IAB’s Collin Colburn

Retail media’s promise lies in connecting digital campaigns directly to in-store sales, and the IAB is pushing industry-wide standards to make that link possible, says Collin Colburn, vice president of commerce and retail media at IAB. “The IAB is connecting digital campaigns to real in-store results through what we’re known for, which is standardization,” Colburn […]

 
 

In-Store Digitization Bridges Gap Between Digital Media, Physical Shelf: Kroger’s Holleran

Digital and brick-and-mortar commerce don’t have to be strangers. Increasingly, businesses realize the convergence of online and in-store strategies offers brands enhanced opportunities to influence consumer behavior directly at the point of sale. From personalized recommendations to dynamic advertising displays, the in-store environment is becoming a valued part of a digital brand’s footprint Such is […]

 
 

Why the Physical Store Deserves Center Stage in Commerce Media

Despite the rise of e-commerce, brick-and-mortar locations still offer opportunities for connection and conversion. These physical spaces offer opportunities to drive brand awareness, encourage product trials, and, crucially, facilitate conversions, according to Sean Crawford, managing director, SMG North America. “People have been too obsessed with e-commerce,” Crawfold told Beet.TV in this video interview. “Now is […]