BELK TEAMS UP WITH CRITEO TO CREATE THE BELK MEDIA NETWORK

Commerce media company Criteo has partnered with Belk Inc. to launch the Belk Media Network. The partnership offers national brands across the apparel, accessories, beauty, and home categories the opportunity to increase awareness and sales on Belk’s owned-and-operated properties. The retailer will utilize sponsored products and onsite display, with plans to expand to additional formats in 2025.

Access to Criteo’s technology and Belk’s first-party data will allow brands and agencies to target a unique audience segment of high-earning, predominantly women shoppers. Belk serves customers at nearly 300 stores and Belk Outlet locations in 16 Southeastern states and boasts a strong digital presence.

“Belk is thrilled to be partnering with Criteo, an industry leader with extensive experience building retail media networks from the ground up, to help connect advertisers with our engaged and loyal customer base,” said Neal Sheridan, Vice President of Belk Media Network. “Through this partnership and the launch of the Belk Media Network, our brand partners will be able to reach and engage with consumers at the digital point of purchase, increasing visibility and driving sales ahead of a very crowded holiday shopping season.”

Belk Media Network launches as retail media continues to scale at a rapid pace. With the category expected to surpass $231 billion by 2030, Belk is the latest company to capitalize on the opportunity by joining Criteo’s network of 225 global retailer and marketplace partners.

“We are excited to power the Belk Media Network and support how national brands optimize their omnichannel campaigns to drive measurable commerce outcomes,” said Sherry Smith, Executive Managing Director for the Americas at Criteo. “Our technology will equip brands and agencies to maximize their investments across Belk’s digital properties and identify opportunities for growth in the ever-evolving retail landscape.”

Belk is harnessing Criteo’s retailer monetization platform, Commerce Yield to optimize monetization opportunities and provide brands and agencies access to its inventory and data for display and sponsored product ad campaigns. Brands and agencies can also plan, activate, and report on campaigns in real-time and with closed-loop reporting via Criteo’s demand-side platform, Commerce Max for a seamless experience that drives performance across the buyer journey.