by Mars United Commerce | Jan 2, 2024 | Connected Commerce, Insights & Measurement, Retail Media, Retailer Intelligence
Twelve of Mars United Commerce’s most experienced thought leaders from across our many practices examine the trends that will shape the industry in 2024 — along with some things that should happen, but probably won’t. Kandi ArringtonGroup SVP, Customer...
by Mars United Commerce | Oct 23, 2023 | Connected Commerce, Customer Development, Retailer Intelligence
Six tips for building effective strategic partnerships with the nation’s second-largest — and most stylish — mass merchant. Fiscal 2023 has been a mixed bag at Target. The mass merchant experienced its first quarterly sales decline in almost six years this summer due...
by Peter Breen | Oct 6, 2023 | Connected Commerce, Ecommerce, Retail Media, Retailer Intelligence
The need for ‘unified’ commerce and measurement standards dominated the conversation at this year’s event. If you need some really tactical proof that shoppers need a “unified” commerce experience, here it is: 90% of the time that ShopRite customers scan QR...
by Mars United Commerce | May 5, 2023 | Retailer Intelligence, Target
Target had a lot of news worth celebrating with brands this week at the retailer’s annual Marketing Partner Summit in Minneapolis. Among the celebratory news that Target shared: 23 straight quarters of comparable-store sales growth. 3 years of revenue growth...
by Mars United Commerce | Jun 27, 2022 | Amazon, Customer Development, Retail Intelligence, Retailer Intelligence, Target, Walmart
As part of their ongoing mission to help clients stay ahead of the competition in a fast-paced, constantly evolving marketplace, The Mars Agency’s Customer Development teams closely monitor the strategic activity taking place across all key retailers and channels. In...
by Mars United Commerce | Jun 13, 2022 | Ask Marilyn, Insights & Measurement, Marilyn, Retailer Intelligence
For many commerce marketing organizations, breaking the cycle of budget allocations across retailers is an extremely difficult exercise. But in the data-driven world of omnichannel retailing, it’s no longer practical to continue divvying up the spend based simply on...
