FMI Statement on July 2026 CPI Food Price Numbers
“Consumers remain highly attentive to grocery prices and are adjusting how they shop to make household budgets work harder,” FMI’s Steve Markenson said.
Retail Media
Walmart completes Vibe.co acquisition
Founded in 2021, Vibe.co operates a self-service platform that enables advertisers to launch streaming TV campaigns across premium publishers.
Vusion expands retail media platform with ISM deal
“The next big digital media is the physical store,” said Thierry Gadou, chairman and CEO of Vusion.
Purina Films Docuseries A Different Breed earns three Daytime Emmy Award nods
Emmy-nominated series celebrates the extraordinary bond between people and pets through the world of canine competition
Amazon mobilizes disaster relief efforts after Venezuela earthquakes
“As the situation evolves, we remain committed to supporting our employees and the wider community affected by these devastating earthquakes,” said Bettina Stix, director of Amazon’s Community Impact.
Instacart debuts Immersive Feed for grocery brands
Currently in pilot, the new ad format lets shoppers browse short videos featuring recipes, seasonal meal ideas, and more.
Walmart buys Vibe.co to expand connected TV advertising
The deal aims to make streaming TV advertising more accessible and measurable for small and mid-sized businesses.
ShopRite launches “We Kick It Here Tour” for summer soccer season
Experiential fan tour to bring soccer-themed events, giveaways and interactive activities to 23 store locations across the Northeast.
Albertsons and P&G make retail media fun with sitcom series
As retail media spending grows, Albertsons and P&G test 'Rico’s Tacos,” a scripted series turning shopper data into entertainment and sales.
Instacart expands Ads Manager tools to retailers
The company said retailers can now launch, test and optimize campaigns directly without relying on managed-service support teams.
Coca-Cola backs new media measurement framework
The system is designed to place “all media under a single measurement system.”
Personalization boosts retail media as trust gap remains
New dunnhumby report signals caution around emerging technologies.
Sam’s Club advances retail media with “Retail Experience Network”
Executives said the model reflects growing advertiser demand for accountability and performance beyond impressions.
Dollar General expands AI-powered in-store audio network
New partnership with QSIC establishes one of the nation’s largest in-store audio networks backed by robust, data-driven measurement capabilities.
Walmart and VIZIO deepen content-to-commerce integration
Retail giant links streaming engagement to purchase data as it expands closed-loop measurement capabilities.
Publix named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2026
This list acknowledges companies that make it a priority to commit to associates’ well-being, community engagement, sustainability efforts and being a great place to work, among other criteria.