What is retail media?

Advertising space that retailers offer to brands to reach customers at the point of purchase intent, on the retailer's own platform.

1 min read Updated 16 October 2026 Media
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Retail media networks are offered by Amazon, Bol.com, Coolblue and Albert Heijn. Brands advertise through sponsored products and banners in search results. The unique value: the audience is in buying mode and the retailer holds first-party transaction data for precise targeting. Retail media is one of the fastest-growing advertising categories.

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Heinz advertises through Amazon Advertising on search terms such as 'ketchup'. Sponsored product placements raise the conversion rate by an average of 40% compared with organic placements for the same product, thanks to greater visibility at the moment of purchase.

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