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Retail Media Faces 'Mid' Perception Amidst Amazon Dominance, Onsite Search Focus
This article discusses the perception and future of retail media, highlighting concerns that it could become 'mid' due to over-reliance on sponsored products and Amazon's dominance. Industry experts, however, argue that non-Amazon and offsite retail media markets are substantial and growing, with potential for omnichannel reach, and that retailers need to invest seriously to capitalize on the opportunity. Major companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Target are generating significant ad revenues, indicating retail media is becoming a key profit center.
Key Takeaways
- Non-search retail media currently represents a $21 billion market, projected to reach $35 billion by 2029.
- Non-Amazon retail media stands at $23 billion, supporting multiple $1 billion-plus ad businesses including Walmart and Instacart.
- In-store retail media, currently minimal, is anticipated to become a $10 billion to $20 billion market within five to ten years.
- Amazon generated $68.6 billion in ad revenue in 2025; Walmart's ad revenue grew 46% to nearly $6.4 billion.
- Target's Roundel platform generates nearly $2 billion in value through ad revenue and cost offsets.
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