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Digital shelf labels promise more connected stores, but pricing concerns remain

Article
Apr 15, 2026

Digital shelf labels (DSLs) are gaining momentum in retail stores, as major players prepare to scale adoption. Walmart recently announced plans to roll out DSLs across its entire store fleet within the next year, while Kroger has already begun replacing traditional paper tags with electronic labels in its Cincinnati-area stores.

Walmart Connect expands social capabilities as retail media chases off-site growth

Article
Apr 13, 2026

Social media is emerging as a key growth channel for retail media networks (RMNs) as they expand beyond their owned properties.

What If...Abercrombie Was a Lifestyle & Google's AI Paid For Content | Behind the Numbers

Audio
Apr 10, 2026

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what if Apple delivers on its vision of Apple Intelligence? What if Abercrombie evolves beyond retail into a lifestyle brand? What if Google starts paying for the content its AI uses? Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Content Suzy Davidkhanian, and Principal Analysts Nate Elliott and Yory Wurmser. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.

Department Store Reinvention: Old Rules vs. New Success | Reimagining Retail

Audio
Apr 08, 2026

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the difficulty of defining a department store, what to keep or discard from the old model, and how success should be measured. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, and Analyst Rachel Wolff.

FAQ on agentic commerce: How brands should act now to compete in an AI-driven landscape

FAQ on agentic commerce: How brands should act now to compete in an AI-driven landscape

Article
Apr 07, 2026

This FAQ covers what agentic commerce is, who the key players are, and what brands and advertisers should do about it.

What Advertisers Actually Need From Commerce Media Measurement | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast

Audio
Apr 07, 2026

On this episode, we examine the challenges and best practices for measuring impact of commerce media advertising. We discuss discuss moving beyond platform-reported metrics, incrementality testing frameworks, clean room strategies, cross-network measurement and building internal capabilities. Arielle Feger, EMARKETER’s Senior Analyst, Media Content hosts Jack Kneuper, Senior Digital Performance Marketing Manager at Perdue Farms and Matt Barresi, President of Digital Commerce and Capabilities at Kimberly-Clark.

The Ruling That Could Unravel Social Media | Behind the Numbers

Audio
Apr 06, 2026

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the main takeaways from the recent social media harm trials, how much Americans are using social networks (and which ones they’re using the most), and the changes we expect to see as a result of this landmark verdict. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Analyst Emmy Liederman. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.

Beyond Sponsored Products: What Offsite Means for the Media Plan | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast

Audio
Apr 04, 2026

On this episode, we explore how leading brands are implementing successful offsite strategies. Focuses include data partnerships and clean rooms, audience targeting off-platform, measuring offsite incrementality, and balancing scale with signal quality. EMARKETER Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley hosts Jason O’Toole, Head of Connected Commerce & Media at Gildan and Ryan Verklin, Paid Media & Retail Media Senior Lead at Bayer.

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FAQ on AI creative optimization: What to automate, what to keep human, and how to compete

Article
Apr 03, 2026

This FAQ covers what AI creative optimization is, which tools are available, how consumers react, and how marketing teams should reorganize for the shift.

Screens, Shelves, and Signals: Retail Media's In-Store Opportunity | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast

Audio
Apr 02, 2026

In this episode, we discuss digital screens and audio, connecting in-store exposure to purchase, attribution challenges, retailer infrastructure investments, and shopper experience considerations. EMARKETER Vice President & Principal Analyst, Sarah Marzano hosts Gabi Viljoen, Vice President & Head of eCommerce at Nestlé Health Science and Austin Leonard, Vice President and General Manager of DG Media Network.

3 Consumers Retailers Must Know in the AI Era | Reimagining Retail

Audio
Apr 01, 2026

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the most interesting moments from ShopTalk, the three types of consumers retailers need to be thinking about, and whether retailers are overestimating or underestimating where AI is actually showing up in the customer journey. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst Carina Lamb.

Data Drop: 4 Charts on US Streaming TV Advertising Trends

Data Drop: 4 Charts on US Streaming TV Advertising Trends

Report
Mar 31, 2026

US streaming TV advertising is seeing a significant influx of new advertisers and increased budgets. While Hulu maintains its ad revenue lead, a growing number of brands are diversifying their spend across multiple platforms to reach viewers.

The In-Store Unlock: Retail Media's Next Stage | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

Audio
Mar 31, 2026

In today's podcast episode, EMARKETER Vice President & Principal Analyst, Sarah Marzano, examines what's holding in-store back, what it will take to overcome these constraints, and where the most meaningful opportunities lie as retailers work to scale the next stage of retail media.

America Is Rewriting Its Relationship with News | Behind the Numbers

Audio
Mar 30, 2026

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the various reasons why Americans consume news, how they receive information, and the evolving behaviors emerging from their growing distrust of the news media. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson and Associate Director of Research at Pew Research Center, Michael Lipka. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Brands move beyond ROAS as measurement gaps widen in commerce media

Article
Mar 27, 2026

Though both commerce media spend and measurement capabilities are growing rapidly, the gap between investment and the ability to accurately measure performance continues to widen.

King YouTube: Who’s Coming for the Crown—and How | Behind the Numbers

Audio
Mar 27, 2026

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss why YouTube is the “new king of all media,” the strategies most likely to help competitors catch up, and what—if anything—might trip YouTube up. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen everywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.

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