Ecommerce in Canada is entering a new phase. Buyer growth is slowing, but AI-powered shopping and mobile commerce are driving higher spending, reshaping how retailers compete and where future gains will come from.

It could help fintechs, networks, and retailers scale on-chain transactions for consumers.

Commerce media is entering a new phase. Growth is no longer enough; networks must prove distinct value as advertisers demand stronger measurement, buying capabilities, and outcomes beyond the retail media playbook.

New formats and ROAS guarantees aim to turn delivery app into larger commerce media player.

The retailer now offers delivery in 30 minutes or less in select US markets.

DoorDash and Uber post brisk order gains as consumers pay up for ease.

Retail media is concentrating as a scaled second tier takes shape and the long tail slips further behind. Growth will persist, but the hierarchy is sharpening, raising the stakes for how networks compete and where advertisers place bets.

Ad spending will surge in 2026 as AI-driven gains and a packed events calendar offset mounting economic strain. Social will lead the way as Meta overtakes Google in net revenues and the wider ad industry closes in on the half-trillion-dollar milestone.

Stablecoin-backed solutions are unlocking real-world use cases for gig workers.

As retail media networks use different attribution models, it’s becoming harder for advertisers to compare performance across platforms. Incrementality offers a clearer view of which investments are truly driving growth.

The delivery platform’s limited pilot aims to test consumer appetite and cost efficiencies.

Core delivery surges, but integration expenses and investments squeeze near-term profits.

McDonald's leads all US food and grocery sites and apps with 57 million unique visitors, outpacing DoorDash (52.8 million) and nearly doubling the top traditional grocer Kroger (31.3 million), according to November 2025 data from Comscore.

US grocery ecommerce will continue to grow through 2029, but at a slower pace as the market matures and in-store sales remain dominant. As growth cools, delivery, retailer-owned channels, and a few larger players will lead the gains.

Revenues jumped 30% YoY as consumers’ takeaway habits solidified.

The deal could be mutually beneficial as both look to grow their ecommerce influence.

This FAQ addresses what commerce media is, how it differs from retail media, and where growth opportunities exist for advertisers in 2026.

The global last-mile delivery market is valued at approximately $201 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 12% compound annual rate through 2029. For retailers competing with Amazon's delivery dominance, mastering last-mile logistics is no longer optional.

A free myDG Delivery offer is part of a bigger ecommerce and media play.

Digital grocery has evolved from a pandemic-era convenience to a core retail channel. More than 90% of US consumers now shop for groceries both online and in-store, according to FMI and NielsenIQ. As the channel matures, the competitive battleground shifts from basic fulfillment to AI-powered personalization, retail media monetization, and seamless omnichannel experiences. This FAQ addresses the trends, players, and strategies shaping digital grocery in 2026.