In-Store Connect by Quad2025-09-05T09:46:46-04:00

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In-store retail media network

Meet shoppers in the aisle, at the point of purchase, using multiformat digital displays and engaging content. In-Store Connect by Quad helps retailers and CPG brands turn stores into high-performing media channels.

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Why brands and retailers are betting on in-store retail media networks

Brick-and-mortar stores are a full-funnel, first-party data-rich media opportunity.

For retailers, in-store retail media unlocks new revenue streams by monetizing foot traffic and connecting first-party shopper data to media performance.

For CPG brands, it offers unprecedented access to high-intent audiences and performance visibility through retailer sales data — so you can see what’s working, down to the store level

Powered by dynamic digital displays, in-store retail media networks are fast becoming one of the most influential media environments today, on track to exceed $1 billion media spend by 2028.1

As seen in…

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1 “In-Store Retail Media 2024,” eMarketer, Jan. 16, 2024.

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“Together, with Quad, we’re finding new ways to make shopping more personal, memorable and impactful.”

Jay Sharrock, Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer, Vallarta

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Not just digital retail signage. Quad solves RMN complexity with hands-on retail advertising expertise.

Level up your grocery store signage strategy with In-Store Connect by Quad. We offer a full-scale, in-store retail media network built for retailers and brands that want to enter the RMN space and grow fast with hands-on support — store by store, region by region.

Quad reduces the cost of entry and removes common launch hurdles through hands-on partnership, end-to-end installation and full-service creative execution. Plus testing, analytics and reporting let you know what’s working to fill shoppers’ baskets.

Regional network access

Brands are poised to leverage a ready-made advertising network of retailers. Reach engaged shoppers in the aisles, where decisions are made.

Faster in-store advertising

Our turnkey platform helps retailers launch their in-store retail media in just months and lets brands activate campaigns immediately.

End-to-end execution

We handle everything from digital signage installation to activation and content creation, so retailers and brands can focus on results, not logistics.

Reduced cost of entry

Retailers gain a partner to build a profitable in-store retail media network; brands get flexible, budget-friendly in-store campaigns.

For retailers

Turn your store into a media channel

For CPG brands

Lift in-store sales by up to 30%2

2 Based on Quad proprietary client campaign performance data, 2025. Methodology available upon request.

Drive in-store impact where it matters

Put digital kiosks and screens to work in high-traffic zones — entrances, endcaps and shelf edges — to influence purchase decisions in real time.

Deliver the right message at the right time and place

Easily tailor content by region, promotion or product. Brands can sync content across countless screens and even multiple retailer networks.

Drive in-store impact where it matters

Put digital kiosks and screens to work in high-traffic zones — entrances, endcaps and shelf edges — to influence purchase decisions in real time.

Analytics that tie in-store media to action

See exactly what’s working with campaign data tied to shelf-level sales. Prove performance, optimize faster and get credit for the ROI.

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Retail media networks FAQs

What is a retail media network example?2025-08-18T11:26:21-04:00

A retail media network is a platform that lets brands advertise within a retailer’s owned channels, including in-store displays, websites and apps. In-store retail media networks specifically focus on physical locations, using digital kiosks, screens and digital retail signage to engage shoppers.

What is an example of in-store media in a grocery store2025-08-18T11:26:13-04:00

In-store media includes any content or advertisements shown inside a store to influence purchase decisions. This covers digital signage, kiosks, shelf-edge screens, endcap displays and traditional printed signs near products or checkout areas.

Can retail media signage be deployed alongside other digital screens in my stores?2025-08-18T11:26:06-04:00

An in-store retail media network can definitely coexist with other on-premise digital signage. There are countless examples of multiple digital programs installed within the same brick-and-mortar environment; the key is that they enhance the shopping experience and support shopper marketing objectives as well as retail strategies. 

Who controls the messaging for retail media — the retailer or brand?2025-08-18T11:25:55-04:00

Both. Quad enables custom campaigns for brands and equity programs for retailers, managed through a centralized platform.

Can I track KPIs from these retail media campaigns?2025-08-18T11:25:44-04:00

Yes. Quad provides detailed performance metrics back to the brands for all campaigns.

Your retail media advertising partner and more

From reimagining the role of digital signage to building smarter store-level media strategies, Quad is helping retailers and brands unlock the next era of in-store retail media.

With deep expertise in retail print, paired with today’s digital innovations, we deliver full-spectrum solutions that connect addressable audiences, creative media and omnichannel execution — to influence real shoppers when they are purchase-ready.

Retail marketing
expertise

With more than 50 years of retail marketing experience, Quad understands how to activate media where purchase decisions happen. We tailor strategies for each environment — store by store, aisle by aisle.

Omnichannel, from shelf to screen

Quad connects in-store media to your full marketing mix — from signage to streaming, social, and direct mail. Backed by household-level data and built for measurable impact.

One partner, cleaner launches

From strategy and creative to production, installation and measurement — Quad handles every part of your retail media program. That means faster launches, fewer handoffs and clearer attribution.

Marketing guide

The marketing efficiency audit

Today’s marketing teams are stretched thin. Packed road maps. Half the budget. Ever-shifting priorities. Sound familiar? Before you add more tools or rewrite your process from scratch, take a beat.

This step-by-step audit helps you uncover what’s actually slowing you down — and what you can do about it.

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Let’s get started

Tell us what you need and we’ll connect you with Quad experts who can address your unique marketing needs.

Let’s get started

Tell us what you need and we’ll connect you with Quad experts who can address your unique marketing needs.