Omnichannel shopper journey
The Omnichannel Shopper in 2026: Trip Missions Are Fragmenting and the Measurement Gap Is Getting Expensive
Amazon's claim to second-largest U.S. grocer status, click-and-collect momentum, and the path-to-purchase measurement gap that commercial leaders can no longer afford to ignore.
In-store experience & digital shelf
In-Store Experience in 2026: Discovery Zones, Digital Shelf Signals, and the Confidence Gap
Physical stores are reclaiming their role as discovery engines, but only when digital shelf tools like QR codes, ratings, and planogrammed sampling close the gap between browsing and buying.
Loyalty & personalisation
Loyalty in 2026: Why the Next Era Will Be Earned, Not Bought
Tesco Clubcard, Kroger Boost, and Albertsons for U are raising the bar on personalisation, and the programmes that survive will be the ones shoppers trust, not just the ones that discount.