Walmart Connect Expansion Links Offsite Ads to In‑Store Sales — Chain Store Age

Walmart is expanding its retail media capabilities by enabling advertisers to target customers across offsite platforms and measure results through closed-loop attribution. New integrations with streaming, social, and demand-side platforms aim to connect media investment directly to sales outcomes across Walmart’s ecosystem.

Key Takeaways

  • Omnichannel ad targeting expansion: Walmart Connect now allows brands to reach shoppers across social, streaming, and connected TV using Walmart’s first-party data.

  • Closed-loop measurement advantage: Advertisers can track performance from ad exposure to purchase across online and in-store channels, improving attribution and efficiency.

  • Integrated media ecosystem: New tools like Connect Select and social commerce features streamline campaign execution and link shopper marketing with broader media strategies.