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Retail Media in Europe

The Retail Media landscape in Europe is growing at a fast pace - nearly four times faster than the total digital advertising market. With 50% of buyers already partnered with a retailer or Retail Media Networks this nascent market is showing now signs of slowing. Now projected to reach 31bn EURO by 2028 Retail Media really is playing a significant role in shaking up and shaping the future of Digital Advertising.  

What is Retail Media?

Commerce Media Networks, which includes Retail Media Networks, allows brands and merchants to address shoppers with products and services throughout their buying journey on and off owned platforms. It uses commerce/retail data for planning, execution and measurement. Commerce media includes an increasing range of activations on-site, off-site and in-store environments.

Examples of retail media networks include retailers operating in the categories such as grocery, beauty, fashion, DIY and home.
Examples of commerce media networks include travel and mobility services, payment providers, food delivery or classifieds.

For further detail on Off-Site, On-Site and In-Store, access IAB Europe’s definitions one-pager here:

Featured Articles

IAB Europe's Commerce (Incl. Retail) Media Measurement Standards V2

IAB Europe Flexi Ad Sizes Guidelines for Retail Media Networks

Kick-Start 2026 with Essential Digital Advertising Training

IAB Europe Launches New Retail Media Certification Programme in Beta Phase to Drive Transparency and Accountability in Retail Media Measurement

Latest News and Resources

Opinion: CTV, Commerce, and AI Are Reshaping Digital Advertising - But Progress Depends on Fixing Measurement at the Core

Retail Media Certification: What We Discussed Over Breakfast

March 18, 2026

Inside The IAB Europe Retail Media Certification Programme

IAB Europe Releases Updated Commerce (Incl. Retail) Media Standards & Flexi Ad Sizes Guidelines for Retail Media Networks

IAB Europe's Commerce (Incl. Retail) Media Measurement Standards V2

IAB Europe Flexi Ad Sizes Guidelines for Retail Media Networks

IAB Europe Retailer Digital Advertising Capability Map - Updated January 2026

IAB Europe Announces Re-Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Retail & Commerce Media Committee

IAB Europe's Attitudes to Digital Advertising Report 2026

September 30, 2026

Retail Media Impact Summit 2026

What Retail and Commerce Media Trends will Define 2026? A Q&A with Our Retail & Commerce Media Committee

March 5, 2026

Retail Media Essentials Course

Kick-Start 2026 with Essential Digital Advertising Training

April 21, 2026

The Great Debate: Retail Media 

Measuring What Matters: Navigating the Role of Retail Media Metrics from ROAS to Incrementality - A Q&A with Our Retail & Commerce Media Committee

Retail Media Roundtable - Onsite + Offsite, One Brain

Retail Media Roundtable - Unlocking the In Store Retail Media Ecosystem & Driving Incremental Revenue

Retail Media Roundtable - Building an Off Site Retail Media Strategy That Works

Building a Smarter Data Collaboration in Commerce Media

Retail Media Roundtable - How Data is the Difference between DOOH and In Store Retail Media

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Key European Retail Media Stats

Retail Media Ad Spend to Reach €31bn EUR by 2028
In 2024, Retail Media Advertising grew by 21%*
53% of buyers cite the lack of retail media standards to be a barrier
*Retail Media outside of Amazon

IAB Europe’s Retail & Commerce Media Committee

The Retail & Commerce Media Committee is a multi-stakeholder group which aims to increase understanding of the retail and commerce media advertising ecosystem, enable cross-stakeholder initiatives and develop standards, particularly in the area of metrics and measurement, so that retail media advertising in Europe can thrive.

Industry Education & Definitions

Standardisation & Guidelines

Market Intelligence

Thought-Leadership & Networking

Get Involved

Join IAB Europe’s Retail & Commerce Media Committee, the only place dedicated to advancing Retail Media in Europe. If you’re a retailer or leading Retail Media businesses, get involved to help shape the future. The Committee meets once a month usually via a virtual conference call. 

To find out more about how you can join and get involved in the committee's work please contact IAB Europe’s Marketing & Insights Director, Marie-Clare - puffett [at] iabeurope.eu or follow the link below to enquire.
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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

IAB Europe is working with leading retailers and Retail Media businesses in Europe. Here is what some of them have to say…
  • Paul Dahill

    Managing Director, Sales EMEA, Koddi

    "Having been part of the IAB Europe Retail and Commerce Media Committee for over a year, it has been one of the most valuable experiences from both a learning and networking perspective. The openness, diversity of viewpoints, and willingness to challenge one another create a genuinely collaborative environment. A great example is the Retail Media Buyer Attitudes report, which directly informed how we think about simplifying buying experiences and reducing friction for advertisers. That insight helped inspire product thinking at Koddi and continues to shape customer conversations. I would strongly encourage other tech vendors, commerce media networks, agencies and brands to participate."
  • Jason Wescott

    Global Head of Commerce Solutions, WPP Media

    “WPP Media brings together nine thousand practitioners globally across the digital ads landscape to deliver industry leading performance media for many of the world’s most respected global brands. From this position, access to the wealth of resources granted through our IAB Europe membership is invaluable, empowering our teams with comprehensive research reports, astute guides, and robust insights.

    Our vast media buying footprint implies a level of responsibility to the industry, and helping to improve it remains a priority. Membership ensures we can contribute meaningfully to industry discussions and collaborate with the IAB’s broad network of experts on publications that span all digital channels. Contributing to IAB Europe’s 101 Retail Media Guide was a personal highlight for me in 2023, and I look forward to continuing contributions through 2024 and beyond.”
  • Maurits Priem

    VP Monetisation, Europe and Indonesia, Ahold Delhaize

    “At Ahold Delhaize we are surfing The Third Wave together with our advertisers, aiming to raise the bar in advertising. As a front runner in omnichannel retail media we support the role of IAB Europe when it comes to professionalizing our industry step by step. As a member of IAB Europe we enjoy the opportunity to share experiences and learnings with our peers. We have a shared responsibility to make steps to further professionalize the Retail Media industry, in the interest of our clients, the advertisers and agencies.”

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