# Retail Roundup: 9 Commerce Moves From Target, Kroger, Walmart and More > Source: > Published: 2026-08-14 06:00:00+00:00 August may be a slower time for news, but retailers are in the thick of back-to-school season and preparing for holiday sales. Kroger and Target both made intriguing AI hires this week, Walmart added a long-desired tool for advertisers, and there’s a new retail media network from sporting goods retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors. Here are 9 stories to watch this week. **1. Academy Sports partners with Instacart** Sporting goods retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors has launched an advertising business called Academy Retail Media that gives marketers access to shoppers across its e-commerce site and stores. The move adds another major retailer to the retail media space while giving Academy a new way to monetize customer data, purchase intent, and in-store behavior. ## UNLOCK FULL ACCESS Subscribe and get full access to the news, insights, and expertise that keep industry professionals ahead of the curve. [VIEW ALL SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS](/subscription/)