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SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 |
T-minus one day till EMARKETER's Future of Digital summit, an in-person event taking place in NYC that will explore what's next in commerce media, the new era of AI search and discovery, the rise of streaming and digital video, and more. But don't worry, there's still time to sign up! Register now. | | | |
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Retail media networks rely on driving conversions—and Walmart is no exception. Its search results are saturated with ads, with 97% of queries serving at least one sponsored product, per Pentaleap data. |
But Walmart is also growing its upper-funnel capabilities, using its stores to do it despite physical retail’s traditional role as a bottom-of-the-funnel channel. |
“When we think about the store, we’ve always thought about it from this pure sales perspective,” said Ethan Chernofsky during EMARKETER’s virtual summit earlier this year. But the “pure marketing value of the eyeballs that pass a physical location” is extremely valuable for marketers. |
Bringing digital discovery into the aisle |
In April, Walmart announced the opening of its newest Supercenter in Cypress, Texas. |
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In addition to a refreshed look and feel, the store features digital QR codes throughout the store that customers can use to access digital tools and an extended online assortment.
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Shoppers at the Cypress location can use the Walmart App for store services like TV mounting, registry enhancement, or tire installation. |
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Zip partnered with Nift to bring AI-powered “thank-you” gifts to its checkout flow, per company announcements. The integration brands send Zip users tailored offers after making a purchase, aiming to strengthen loyalty while creating new ad inventory. |
Nift says its tech helps fintech and consumer platforms monetize commerce media network (CMN) inventory. Its personalized experiences lift sentiment, engagement, and loyalty. |
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