Marketing

Retail media represents a red-hot growth category within the advertising landscape. eMarketer is expecting U.S. retail media spending to top $45 billion this year. In terms of the impact of retail media networks (RMNs) and the evolution of the business models that drive them, we’re just getting started. Ultimately, we’re going to see a major…

In episode 402 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Austin Leonard, head of sales at Sam's Club MAP, the retail advertising business at the membership-only retail warehouse clubs owned and operated by Walmart, Inc. Leonard discusses his role at Sam's Club (0:55), the launch of real-time intelligently retargeted display advertising via its Member…

What makes an Amazon.com seller stand out on such a mammoth platform? What turns some sellers into Amazon Marketplace success stories and leaves others practically invisible? A leading brand on Amazon is one that manages to be a top seller in its category. However, volume alone doesn't determine a leading brand; many large retailers dominate…

For retailers that have spent years or decades building up their businesses, stores have been shaped into castles — absolute domains where the retailers are able to control the infrastructure through a complete understanding of what, when and how they sell. Endcaps, wobblers, shelf talkers and other essential tools shaped what we can now consider…

Current economic factors mean marketers must use their shrinking budgets wisely. Yet brand marketers continue to waste about 25 percent of these precious dollars because they’re not effectively using the correct data or insights to best understand their customers and unengaged audiences. The Most Prominent Mistakes Marketers Are Making “The definition of insanity is doing…

It may seem early to think about the retail holiday season, but now is the perfect time to start planning for the busiest time of year. Despite concerns about rising interest rates and inflation, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that U.S. retail sales grew 5.3 percent during the 2022 holiday season. Many experts anticipate…

In episode 399 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Matt Repicky, senior vice president and chief brands officer at Tailored Brands, a leading omnichannel retailer featuring brands Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores, and K&G Fashion Superstore. Listen in as Repicky provides an overview of the Tailored Brands portfolio and his role within the…

If it seems like retail media is at the top of every retailer’s tech wish list recently, it’s because it is … or at least it should be. As advertising trends shift from in-store to digital, and customers rely more on their smartphones to inform their purchasing decisions, retailers need to focus on tools and…

Winning at retail is more important than ever today. With an expected one in four media dollars being spent in retail media by 2026, building a thriving sales practice is critical. Sales can no longer be solely about selling tactics or product capabilities; instead, it must center around building trust and educating potential brand advertisers…

E-commerce is gradually becoming the preferred shopping medium for consumers. In 2023, nearly 21 percent of purchases are expected to happen online, amounting to more than $6.3 billion in total spending. Today’s shoppers can do almost anything on a computer or mobile device: collaborate with co-workers, buy groceries, and even purchase a new car. As…