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AnalysisRetail media: The advertising opportunities the World Cup can bring
This year marks the first men’s FIFA World Cup taking place in the summer for eight years, and will have more matches than ever, more teams qualified than ever, and 16 cities across the US, Canada and Mexico set to host games.
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InterviewRetail media: SMG MD on unlocking new opportunities for brands, retailers and customers
SMG group managing director John Mathieson speaks to Retail Week about the opportunities retail media unlocks, the sectors where it works best, and how technology and AI can further develop benefits in the future.
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AnalysisHow Very Group, Asda, Co-op and Boots are upping their retail media game
Some retailers have just set up their own retail media networks, while others have been in the game for years.
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NewsThe Very Group poaches former Supedrug retail media boss
The Very Group has tapped former Superdrug head of retail media Paul Stafford to run its own Very Media Group.
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NewsDeliveroo enters new partnership to drive retail media proposition
Deliveroo has entered a strategic partnership with a retail media company to drive the growth of its advertising and media offering.
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NewsThe Very Group launches data-led creative studio to collaborate with brands
Online marketplace The Very Group has launched a new marketing proposition connecting its data-led creative capabilities to external brands.
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Innovation of the WeekWHSmith has launched a retail media network in North America
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisMorrisons (Strategy)
Morrisons plans to use Ocado’s fulfilment centres to support its shift to more in-store fulfilment. Morrisons will bolster volumes via Ocado’s fulfilment centre in the Midlands and extend its store network where ecommerce orders are processed through Ocado’s AI-powered in-store technology.
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AnalysisThree retailers reveal the next steps in their retail media networks
Retail media networks continue to be a hot topic in the industry, and its growth shows no signs of slowing down.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisThe Co-operative Food (Strategy)
Co-op Food managing director Matt Hood reveals plans for the next 10 years as it shapes its convenience strategy for the future. These include trialling dual purpose tills, as well as next-generation electronic shelf-edge labelling.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisThe Very Group (Strategy)
The Very Group announces the launch of ‘Very Media Group’ in partnership with SMG, as it aims to be “the choice retail media network for brands”. The retailer’s “unique combination of personal, shopping and financial data” will be key differentiator.
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NewsVery Group has launched a new retail media network
The Very Group has launched a reimagining of its retail media proposition dubbed ‘Very Media Group’.
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AnalysisShoppable TV ads: The next big thing in the retail media revolution?
Retailers are constantly looking for new ways to reach consumers, gain loyal customers and boost sales.
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AnalysisThe rise of retail media networks: why the digital ad revolution is taking off
With The Co-op announcing the launch of the UK’s first retail media network in the convenience sector, Retail Week assesses whether the advertising platform is a viable option for all retailers to explore.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘momentous’ retail media network for convenience
The Co-op has launched its own retail media network, making it the first in the UK in the convenience sector.
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NewsMorrisons launches media business to capture brands’ advertising revenues
Morrisons has become the latest retailer to launch an advertising media business connecting brands to consumers.