Aldi, AI, and TikTok Reshape 2025 Holiday Retail
From Aldi’s value-driven surge to AI-powered gifting and TikTok Shop’s impulse economy, 2025 holiday retail is rewriting the shopper playbook.
Retail Media in Grocery: From Side Hustle to Growth Engine
Grocery retail media is transforming from ad space to core strategy. Discover how Amazon, Walmart, and Kroger use data, loyalty, and in-store tech to link ads to sales, boost merchandising, and turn every aisle into measurable media. Learn what’s working and what comes next in retail media.
Coca‑Cola’s AI Holiday Ad Highlights Growing Tension Between Creativity and Technology
Coca‑Cola’s 2025 AI‑generated holiday ad draws praise for innovation but criticism for visual glitches — a cautionary tale for retail marketers using generative AI.
Ep. 5 – Impulse Clicks & Holiday Picks
Aldi proves that value still wins when quality meets discipline. We break down its growth, smart Instacart strategy, and how AI and TikTok are reshaping holiday shopping. Discover what drives traffic, loyalty, and retail success this season.
TikTok Shop Warns of AI‑Powered E‑Commerce Fraud Surge
TikTok Shop reveals generative‑AI fraud is rising fast—fake products, counterfeit brands and malware campaigns threaten marketplace trust and retail brand stability.
“Polycrisis”‑Era Shoppers Force Grocers to Adapt With Trust, Value & Digital Focus
Grocery shoppers in 2025 are savvy, skeptical and operating within a “polycrisis” mindset — forcing grocers to focus on value, trust and seamless digital‑in‑store experiences.
Grocers Must Meet Consumers in the Digital World
Grocery shoppers now begin their journeys online, and retail chains must build seamless digital‑to‑physical experiences to compete effectively.
Holiday 2025: Unlocking Incremental Growth in the Grocery Channel
As consumers plan value‑driven holiday spending, grocery retailers must activate guest‑first insights, closed‑loop metrics and omnichannel campaigns to unlock incremental growth in 2025.
Holiday Shoppers Turn to AI for Deals, Gift‑Finding & Price Savvy
One‑third of holiday shoppers plan to use AI this season for deals, gift ideas and price comparison — pushing retailers to deliver smarter, AI‑enabled experiences.
U.S. Holiday Sales to Top $1 Trillion in 2025 — NRF Forecast
The NRF forecasts U.S. holiday sales will surpass $1 trillion in 2025, reflecting consumer resilience and signaling critical strategic implications for retailers.
Customer Loyalty 2025: Insights from Medallia & Ipsos Study
New research from Medallia & Ipsos shows customer loyalty in 2025 is driven by experience, feedback and emotional attachment—not just price or products.
Black Friday 2025: GenAI, Early Deals & Omnichannel Imperatives
Black Friday 2025 will spotlight GenAI shopping, stronger consumer intent, and omnichannel execution as retailers face both opportunity and uncertainty.
Meta Opens Flagship VR & Wearables Store in Los Angeles
Meta Platforms unveils a flagship Los Angeles store to boost VR and wearable device sales, anchoring its omnichannel retail strategy.
IAC Inc. Blames Google LLC’s AI Search Feature for Revenue Shortfall
Media revenue slumps as AI search disrupts digital ad flows.
Mastering Multi‑Channel Marketing Campaigns for Retailers
Multi‑channel marketing campaigns give retailers the power to meet shoppers at every touchpoint—from blog to Instagram to store—by defining channel roles, unifying messaging and optimising across real business metrics.
Top Shoe Brands Leading U.S. Footwear Retail
Nike, Adidas, Skechers, and New Balance dominate the U.S. footwear market with strong brand equity, omnichannel execution, and trend-savvy consumer engagement.