• Albertsons’ retail media unit struck an integration deal with Criteo to place sponsored product ads inside its AI-powered conversational search.
• Brands will be able to surface eligible sponsored products within conversational product carousels as shoppers plan meals, discover items, and build baskets.
• Criteo called Albertsons its first retailer to add Sponsored Products to an AI-powered shopping assistant, targeting monetization of AI-driven discovery.
• Albertsons said more than 85% of these AI conversations start with open-ended questions, positioning ads earlier in the path to purchase.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Albertson's Companies Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20260622677493) on June 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.