Retailer Media Partners in Driving Brand Growth with Kroger Precision Marketing’s Barbara Connors & Brian Dowey The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Barbara Connors VP of Strategy & Activation and Brian Downey, Senior Director at Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), the retail media business of Kroger designed to make brand advertising more effective by closing the loop between media exposure and store sales. Powered by 84.51˚ data science, and […] The CPG Guys May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaKrogerMarketing: Social MediaPodcasts84.51Data & InsightsBrokersStrategyConsumersInsight ProvidersVendorsBig DataMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Grocers Step Up: Solving Parents’ Time Crunch with Better-for-You Meal Solutions Back-to-school is no longer just a retail event—it’s a high-stakes meal solutions moment, where grocers have a unique opportunity to solve one of the most persistent pain points for families: time-starved parents seeking nutritious, convenient, and kid-approved food options according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. In 2026, the […] Grocerant Guru March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 5 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessPackagingHoliday & EventsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInclusivityRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaMerchandisingBig DataPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersDept. Center StoreShoppersStrategyEconomyConagraCostcoDeliveryDept. NonfoodDept. FreshDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicVendors84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Kroger names 84.51° chief to oversee AI efforts Milen Mahadevan, president of the grocer’s analytics subsidiary, will lead the company’s efforts to adopt agentic capabilities in the newly created role of chief data and AI officer. Grocery Dive March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIVendorsMarketing: Retail MediaKrogerInsight ProvidersBig Data84.51Data & InsightsGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer What gets shoppers past the ‘tipping point’ on private label? Promotions are “undefeated” in getting consumers to expand their horizons and try more innovative store brand products, 84.51° reported. Grocery Dive February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersConsumersVendorsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersBig Data84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Kroger Expands In-Store Digital Screens to Provide Wine and Spirits Sales Support Kroger has expanded its deployment of in-store digital screens in the wine and spirits departments of nearly 600 stores nationwide, following a multi-year pilot across 50 locations. The screens, powered by the Looma retail media network, helped grow category sales and improve endcap execution, providing featured alcohol brands with a 2X to 4X ROAS (return […] Retail TouchPoints December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 < 1 min read Data & InsightsKrogerDept. Adult BevMarketing: In StoreDept. BeverageMarketing: Retail Media84.51Brick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStart UpsRegional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryLowesInsight ProvidersVendorsBig DataBJ’s Wholesale ClubExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Kroger Precision Marketing expands offsite media capabilities The grocer’s retail media arm now offers managed-service solutions across channels like programmatic audio and connected TV. Grocery Dive September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaKroger84.51Pricing & PromotionsMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery After the Failed Kroger–Albertsons Merger: Looking Ahead Amid Store Closures, Market Pressures, and Strategic Reorientation The collapse of the proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons exposed deep vulnerabilities in both companies’ strategies. But today, they’re shifting focus—pivoting toward cost discipline, digital transformation, and customer-centric innovation. Here’s how they intend to move forward. Forward-Looking Strategy: Kroger 1. Reinvesting Closure Savings into Customer Experience Kroger is closing 60 […] Grocerant Guru September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 4 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryData & InsightsKrogerMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersMergersTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodMarketing: Retail MediaOmnichannelStrategyResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceOwned Brands (Private Label)ConsumersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreCompetitionDept. ApparelDept. FreshAssociatesBig DataVendorsDept. PharmacyInsight ProvidersSustainability84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Live from Cannes Lions with Barilla Group’s Mariama Kamanda & Kroger/84.51’s Jenny Holleran The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Jenny Holleran, VP Media Insights & Incentives at Kroger Precision Marketing / 84.51 and Mariama Kamanda, Associate Director Data & Analytics at Barilla Group. This episode was recorded at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Follow Jenny Holleran on LinkedIn at: Follow Kroger Precision […] The CPG Guys August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 2 min read KrogerData & InsightsMarketing: Retail Media84.51Marketing: Social MediaBig DataInsight ProvidersPodcastsVendorsShoppersBrokersTechnology & InnovationInternationalESG and CSREconomyPricing & PromotionsConsumersMarketing: TradeStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Kroger Brings Retail Media, Loyalty and Insights Together Under One Roof Kroger has unified the supermarket giant’s retail media, insights and loyalty marketing functions into a single department: Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) Powered by 84.51˚. The newly unified team, which includes data scientists, engineers, strategists and sales leaders, has been configured to help brand marketers across every stage of the product lifecycle, from product innovation to […] Retail TouchPoints July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaKrogerData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription84.51ExecutivesBig DataInsight ProvidersVendorsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainStrategyTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Disney Doubles Down on Shoppable TV with ‘Virtual Concessions,’ Content-Based Ecommerce As its roster of streaming services continues to grow and expand, Disney is upping the ante on shoppable TV. The latest additions include new digital storefronts centered on specific content and developed in partnership with Shopsense, as well as a “virtual concessions” feature that allows TV viewers to order snacks from Gopuff from the comfort […] Retail TouchPoints July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 2 min read StreamingTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BroadcastAIGopuffMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Retail MediaDeliveryFood DeliveryQ CommerceConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsHoliday & EventsWalmartKrogerMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelDept. Sporting goodsWalmart ConnectOperations & Supply ChainShoppersTargetUnileverExecutives84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Why Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence. Grocery Dive April 17, 2025April 18, 2025 < 1 min read AIData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationKrogerVendorsMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersBig Data84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Kroger cuts jobs at 84.51° The layoffs at the grocer’s retail analytics subsidiary reflect an effort by the company to “focus on the key priorities that power our go-to-market strategy,” a spokesperson said. Grocery Dive March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 < 1 min read VendorsMarketing: Retail MediaKrogerInsight ProvidersBig Data84.51Data & InsightsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations THE OMNIES -The 2024 CPGGUYS Omnichannel Awards with NielsenIQ This special episode of The CPGGUYS features four guests – the WINNERS of our 2024 Omnichannel awards – ‘The OMNIES’. The Omnies recognizes a select few every year that have dedicated a career to evolving from brick & mortar to being truly omnichannel and championing it in the industry. Our four winners this past year […] The CPG Guys February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 2 min read OmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail MediaStrategyVendorsInsight ProvidersPodcastsBrokersTechnology & Innovation84.51PepsiCoWalmart ConnectAhold DelhaizeBig DataKrogerWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Live from Groceryshop With Henkel’s Karen Satterlie, Pacvue’s Melissa Burdick & 84.51’s Barbara Connors The CPG Guys are joined by Karen Satterlie, Director of eCommerce Marketing & Shopper Marketing at Henkel, Melissa Burdick, president of Pacvue & Barbara Connors, VP Strategy & Acceleration at 84.51 a division of Kroger. The episode was recorded in Las Vegas at Groceryshop 2024. This episode is sponsored by 84.51. Follow Karen Satterlie on […] The CPG Guys December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaInsight Providers84.51Industry Conferences and EventsBig DataVendorsOmnichannelBrokersPodcastsStrategyShoppersConsumersKrogerMarketing: ShopperSponsoredExecutivesTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Reaffirms Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its first quarter 2024 results, reaffirmed guidance and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger June 20, 2024June 23, 2024 7 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentDept. FuelHealth & WellnessEconomyAssociatesGovernmentShoppersConsumersDept. FreshSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. PharmacyStrategyDept. GroceryExecutivesCompetitionCustomer ExperienceDivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayDeliveryBOPISMarketing: BrandMergersOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)SponsoredESG and CSRReturnsPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherBrick and MortarTargetDept. Natural / OrganicData & Insights84.51Press ReleaseUnileverRegional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: TradeMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsTrends: ConsumerHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Kroger to track carbon footprint of its retail media [[“value”:” Kroger has announced it will work with a media emission tracker Scope3 to measure the carbon performance linked with offsite media campaigns conducted by Kroger Precision Marketing, reports Yahoo! Finance. The company claims that it is the first time a retail media network is tracking carbon emissions. Kroger Precision Marketing is […] Supermarket News October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaKroger84.51Results & InvestmentSustainabilityEconomyData & InsightsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results and Reaffirms Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its second quarter 2023 results, reaffirmed 2023 guidance and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 8 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentDept. FuelShoppersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyGovernmentSustainabilityHealth & WellnessInclusivityConsumersDept. FreshMergersStrategyRegional GroceryDept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19PartnershipsPress ReleasePhilanthropyOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PharmacyDept. GroceryExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherReturnsTargetUnileverDeliveryDivestituresData & InsightsDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRHomeChefVendorsTrends: ConsumerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports First Quarter 2023 Results and Reaffirms Full-Year Identical Sales Without Fuel and Adjusted EPS Guidance Company Release – 6/15/2023 First Quarter Highlights CINCINNATI, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its first quarter 2023 results, reaffirmed 2023 guidance for identical sales without fuel and adjusted EPS and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Comments from Chairman and […] Kroger Press Releases June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 8 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentDept. FuelSustainabilityAssociatesShoppersDept. FreshHealth & WellnessEconomyPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentStrategyDeliveryDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainConsumersReturnsDept. PharmacyBrick and MortarOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedCOVID19TargetPackagingMergersWeatherMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionUnileverPress ReleasePartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionUbereatsESG and CSRTrends: ConsumerData & InsightsDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / Organic84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its third quarter 2022 results and will update investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger Press Releases December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 8 min read KrogerAssociatesDept. FuelShoppersSustainabilityResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsEconomyGovernmentTechnology & InnovationStrategyOwned Brands (Private Label)COVID19Dept. GroceryReturnsBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesPartnershipsWeatherDept. Fresh PreparedCompetitionMergersPress ReleasePhilanthropyConsumersDept. PharmacyDept. DairyTargetAlbertsons / SafewayUnileverMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: BroadcastHomeChefHoliday & EventsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationFood DeliveryMarketing: Digital MediaESG and CSRDept. DeliTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: ConsumerMarketing: TradeDoorDashDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / Organic84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retailer Media Kroger Precision Marketing enters CTV advertising partnership Magnite platform to pair KPM retail sales data with streaming video programming for CPG brands Supermarket News September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsKroger84.51Marketing: Digital MediaData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Kroger Precision Marketing Expands Access to On-Site Advertising Inventory Through Three Leading Ad-Management Platforms Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), the retail media business of the Kroger Co. powered by 84.51°, is expanding access to its on-site advertising inventory. Yahoo March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaKroger84.51Insight ProvidersOperations & Supply ChainConsumersDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationAgenciesData & InsightsShoppersMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retail Ecosystem We’ve Reached 100 Episodes! We’re celebrating 100 episodes of the Retail Remix podcast! We were feeling a bit nostalgic, so the team looked back into the archives and uncovered the five most-downloaded conversations. They paint a fascinating picture about how far the show, and the retail industry, has come over the past two years. Listen to get a […] Retail TouchPoints March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 < 1 min read PodcastsMarketing: Retail MediaShopifyTechnology & InnovationAmazonBrick and MortarCOVID19Data & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutives84.51KrogerInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its third quarter 2021 results and will update investors on how key initiatives are positioning the company for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger Press Releases December 2, 2021December 5, 2021 8 min read KrogerAssociatesCOVID19Dept. FuelDeliveryEconomyDept. FreshConsumersHealth & WellnessInclusivityGovernmentDept. GroceryData & InsightsExecutives84.51CompetitionBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentDept. PharmacyInstacartDept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsBed Bath & BeyondAgenciesDept. BakeryMarketing: BrandDept. Natural / OrganicOwned Brands (Private Label)PhilanthropyInsight ProvidersOcadoMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreHomeChefMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationEditor's Choice 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
RetailWit QuickWit Cookiegeddon is coming & Last Week’s Top Stories Cookiegeddon is coming and it won’t be easy street. From Google Analytics to Retail Media, there will be a significant level of added complexity to prepare for. Here’s a primer from our good friends at dunnhumby (the OG of Retail Media). The cookie unified digital marketing. Until (and if) another standard takes its place, the […] RetailWit March 29, 2021July 12, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsEconomyMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersDeliveryFood DeliveryBrick and MortarAssociatesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
RetailWit Special News Last Week’s Top Stories In a week overshadowed by the GameStop story, there were still a handful of stories that we think everyone will be talking about. We bring you the top stories from last week with the Editor’s Choice, curated by RetailWit.com… 1. Path to Purchase shared the results of their annual survey, and one big takeaway for us […] RetailWit February 3, 2021July 12, 2023 < 1 min read Editor's ChoiceMarketing: ShopperKrogerMarketing: Social MediaInstacartThick DataTargetResults & InvestmentMarketing: Retail MediaDeliveryCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Stores & Formats Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit RetailWit Blog QuickWit Monthly (February 2026) – The Top Retail News The top retail news and most interesting & most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 3, 2026March 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 2 on Apple’s top free apps list after Pentagon rejection OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple’s rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction. Written by CNBC February 28, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Media & Marketing Data & Insights Walmart app connects suppliers with store-level data Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store so field representatives can see real-time data — in part to reduce out-of-stocks. Written by RetailDive February 27, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked