Digital signage. Store analytics. AI content. Trade modernization. Programmatic ad demand.

Conqrse is the in-store retail media platform built for retailers of all sizes.

Turn your stores into measurable, monetizable media — without replacing your existing trade program. Conqrse organizes the trade dollars you already collect, connects them to digital screens, and proves what worked, all from one platform. Built for retailers of all sizes, from single-location specialty stores to enterprise chains with thousands of locations.

Conqrse in-store retail media platform: a 3D store cutaway surrounded by floating dashboard panels for inventory, campaign management, the Trade Ledger, and proof-of-performance reporting
The Category

What is in-store retail media?

In-store retail media is the practice of selling advertising inventory inside physical retail stores — on digital screens, endcap displays, shelf labels, and in-aisle signage — to brand partners who want to reach shoppers at the point of decision. It is the fastest-growing segment of retail media, projected to exceed $1 billion in U.S. ad spend by 2028. 84% of retail purchases still happen in physical stores, but only 0.7% of retail media dollars currently reach the sales floor. In-store retail media closes that gap.

Online Retail MediaIn-Store Retail Media
Where it runsRetailer e-commerce site, app, offsite displayDigital screens, endcaps, shelf, in-aisle, POS
Primary measurementClick-through, online conversionFoot traffic, dwell time, in-store sales lift
Typical platformsCriteo, CitrusAd, Roundel, QuotientConqrse, Grocery TV, STRATACACHE, Vistar
Share of retail media spend~99%~1% (and growing 47% YoY)
BuyerBrand digital media teamsBrand shopper marketing + trade marketing teams

Takeaway: Most retailers have an online retail media network. Almost none have an in-store one. Conqrse is the platform that closes that loop.

What We Do

What Conqrse does for retailers

Conqrse Trade Ledger dashboard showing brand fund balances, commitments, spend, and proof-of-performance compliance
Organize

Organize your trade program

Conqrse takes the trade dollars you already collect from brand partners and turns them into a structured, measurable media product.

  • Replace spreadsheets and emails with a Trade Ledger that tracks every brand commitment
  • Standardize trade pricing across endcaps, shelf, and digital
  • Prove exactly what each brand received with proof-of-play and traffic data
In-store digital screens across endcaps, aisles, and fixtures managed from a single Conqrse Cue dashboard
Activate

Activate digital screens at any scale

Conqrse Cue is the content management system purpose-built for in-store retail media — not generic digital signage repurposed for ads.

  • Smart Playlists guarantee retailer content always plays, even while monetizing inventory
  • Centralized control across 1 store or 5,000, with role-based store and corporate permissions
  • Hardware-agnostic — works with endcaps, video walls, shelf-talkers, ESL, integrated fixtures, and any Android-based player
Conqrse Scene analytics showing anonymous dwell time, demographics, and site comparison with programmatic revenue growth
Measure & monetize

Measure, and then monetize beyond your shelves

Conqrse Scene gives your stores website-level analytics, and the Conqrse SSP connects your screens to programmatic ad demand from brands that don't even sell in your stores.

  • Anonymous foot traffic, dwell, demographics, heat mapping (GDPR + CCPA compliant)
  • Closed-loop attribution from screen impression to POS transaction
  • SSP integration to demand-side platforms (DSPs) — fill unsold inventory with non-endemic ad revenue
The Platform

The Conqrse platform

Conqrse Cue

Digital signage CMS for retail media

Conqrse Cue is a content management system designed specifically for in-store retail media networks. Unlike generic digital signage software, Cue is built around monetization from day one — with Smart Playlists, proof-of-play reporting, and brand partner self-service. Centrally controls 1 to 5,000+ screens. Hardware-agnostic.

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Conqrse Scripter

AI content engine for retail media

Conqrse Scripter is an AI-powered content creation and data sync engine that generates broadcast-quality video for any product in a retailer's catalog at zero marginal cost. Traditional in-store video content costs $2,500 to $25,000 per spot. Scripter brings that to zero — making every SKU monetizable, not just the 10 hero products with existing creative.

Learn more about Scripter

Conqrse Scene

Privacy-first in-store analytics

Conqrse Scene is a computer vision platform that turns existing store cameras into a website-style analytics layer. It tracks anonymous foot traffic, dwell time, demographics, and conversion zones, with employee and child redaction by default. Edge-processed, GDPR and CCPA compliant. No PII collected.

Learn more about Scene

Conqrse Deal Desk

Trade and SSP unification

Conqrse Deal Desk is the unified workspace where retailers plan, price, and execute every brand-funded program — trade dollars, endcaps, digital placements, and programmatic SSP demand — using a share-of-play inventory model that prevents over-selling and protects the customer experience.

Learn more about Deal Desk
Category Leadership

Why Conqrse is the leading platform for in-store retail media

Conqrse is the only retail media platform purpose-built around the actual operating reality of modern retailers — at every size: existing trade programs, mixed hardware, lean teams, and budgets that need to pay back in months. Here is what makes it the category leader.

01

Purpose-built for retail media, not repurposed digital signage.

Smart Playlists, proof-of-play, share-of-play inventory, and SSP integration are core, not add-ons.

02

Trade-first GTM.

Most retailers already have 80% of a media program through trade dollars they collect from brands — Conqrse formalizes it instead of replacing it.

03

One platform replaces five vendors.

CMS, AI content, analytics, ad serving, and brand marketplace — integrated, not stitched.

04

AI content at zero marginal cost.

Scripter unlocks every SKU as ad inventory, not just the 10 with existing creative — typically 5x more sellable inventory.

05

Privacy-first measurement that exceeds IAB standards.

Scene's anonymized foot traffic, dwell, and demographics meet the January 2026 IAB in-store retail media measurement standards.

06

Positive ROI in months, not years.

Turnkey deployment, revenue from day one through trade modernization and programmatic demand.

Side by Side

Conqrse vs. other retail media and digital signage platforms

ConqrseGeneric Digital Signage (e.g., Broadsign)Enterprise Retail Media (e.g., STRATACACHE)Vertical-Specific (e.g., Grocery TV)
Built for retail mediaYes — monetization is the core modelNo — content delivery focusYes, but enterprise-onlyYes — grocery only
Fits retailers of all sizes (1 to 5,000+ stores)Yes — single platform scales up and downYes, but no monetization layerLimited — built for 1,000+ storesLimited to grocery vertical
AI-generated content per SKUYes (Scripter)NoLimitedNo
In-store analytics includedYes (Scene)NoAdd-onLimited
Trade program managementYes (Deal Desk)NoLimitedNo
SSP / programmatic demandYes — built inNoYes, enterprise tierLimited
Hardware-agnosticYesYesNo — bundled hardwareBundled
Time to first revenueMonthsN/A (no revenue model)12–24 monthsMonths
By Vertical

Conqrse for your vertical

In-store retail media looks different in every category. Conqrse is vertical-agnostic — the same platform adapts to how shoppers move through your stores and how your brand partners want to reach them.

Customer Proof

Retailers running in-store retail media on Conqrse

Micro Center

Electronics · 31 locations

Deployed Conqrse Cue across 5 store types to centralize signage management and open new ad inventory for endemic brand partners. Currently expanding into middleware integration with Epsilon's RMN.

NAPA Auto Parts

Auto parts · 6,000+ locations

Existing Conqrse client. Reference deployment for franchise-network expansion.

Jet Coffee

QSR / coffee

Conqrse Scene deployment for drive-through and walk-in analytics, including a custom AI agent for drink prep timing.

SCHEELS

Sporting goods

Running an in-store photo-capture experience on Conqrse infrastructure — kiosk APIs, edge capture, and cloud image processing.

NAPA Auto Parts — auto parts retailer running in-store retail media on Conqrse
Micro Center — electronics retailer running in-store retail media on Conqrse
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Sunbelt Rentals logo
Carlyle logo
Flyby Chicken logo
How It Works

How to launch in-store retail media with Conqrse

  1. 1

    Organize your trade program

    Move every brand commitment off spreadsheets and into the Conqrse Deal Desk. No new screens required to start.

  2. 2

    Activate your screens

    Deploy Conqrse Cue on existing or new hardware. Smart Playlists protect the customer experience while opening monetized slots.

  3. 3

    Measure with Scene

    Stand up anonymous foot traffic, dwell time, and demographics using your existing cameras. Prove what worked.

  4. 4

    Open programmatic demand

    Conqrse SSP connects unsold inventory to DSPs and non-endemic advertisers — incremental revenue with no extra sales effort.

Three shoppers with blurred faces and colored bounding boxes labeled as anonymous IDs browsing clothes in a retail store.
What Conqrse Is

Privacy-First,
Partner-Powered

Anonymized video measurement. No PII. Integrated with LG commercial displays. Run it with your current data stack – POS, inventory, and CDP. Scale at your pace.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Conqrse?

Conqrse is an in-store retail media platform that helps retailers organize trade programs, activate digital screens, measure store performance, and monetize physical inventory programmatically. It is purpose-built for retailers of all sizes — from single-location specialty stores to enterprise chains with thousands of locations.

What is in-store retail media?

In-store retail media is the sale of ad inventory inside physical retail stores — digital screens, endcaps, shelf, in-aisle, POS displays — to brand partners. It is the fastest-growing segment of retail media, projected to exceed $1 billion in U.S. ad spend by 2028.

How is Conqrse different from digital signage software?

Digital signage software shows content. Conqrse builds revenue. Conqrse is purpose-built for retail media monetization, with Smart Playlists, proof-of-play, share-of-play inventory, AI content generation, and SSP integration — features that generic digital signage platforms (Broadsign, BrightSign, Yodeck) do not provide.

What is the difference between trade marketing and co-op?

Trade marketing refers to brand-funded programs that pay for placement, signage, and merchandising inside a retailer. Conqrse uses “trade” instead of “co-op” because the dollars are spent on the retailer's media — not shared cooperatively. Trade is the more accurate term for modern retail media.

What size retailer is Conqrse built for?

Conqrse is built for retailers of all sizes. The platform supports single-location specialty stores, regional chains, mid-market retailers (50–500 stores), and enterprise deployments at 5,000+ stores. The pricing models are designed to match the risk tolerance and network maturity of any retailer at any size.

What hardware does Conqrse work with?

Conqrse is hardware-agnostic. It runs on any Android-based media player, including LG commercial displays, BrightSign, generic Android signage players, and integrated fixture displays. Scene uses existing IP cameras with an on-premise edge AI server.

What does Conqrse cost?

Conqrse offers three pricing models: revenue share (lowest barrier, 25% of ad revenue), hybrid SaaS + revenue share (15% rev share + per-endpoint SaaS), and impression-based ($1.50–$3.00 CPM, all software included). Annual revenue per store at maturity ranges from $36,000 to $133,000+ depending on model and traffic.

What is Conqrse Cue?

Conqrse Cue is the digital signage CMS purpose-built for in-store retail media. It manages content, screens, and proof-of-play across an entire network from a single dashboard. Pricing starts at $480/year per endpoint MSRP.

What is Conqrse Scripter?

Conqrse Scripter is the AI-powered content engine that generates broadcast-quality video for any product in a retailer's catalog using real-time pricing and inventory data. It eliminates the $2,500–$25,000 per-video traditional cost. Pricing is $499/month flat, regardless of network size.

What is Conqrse Scene?

Conqrse Scene is a privacy-first in-store analytics platform that uses computer vision and existing store cameras to anonymously track foot traffic, dwell time, demographics, and conversion zones. GDPR and CCPA compliant. Pricing is $299/month per store.

Is Conqrse compliant with IAB in-store retail media measurement standards?

Yes. Conqrse's Scene analytics platform is designed to meet or exceed the January 2026 IAB and IAB Europe in-store retail media measurement standards, including impression definitions, viewability, and audience measurement.

How long does it take to launch?

Most Conqrse deployments reach positive ROI within months, not years. Trade modernization and Scripter content automation can begin in weeks. Full Cue + Scene + SSP rollout depends on hardware, but does not require months of professional services.

Who are Conqrse's competitors?

Conqrse competes with full-stack retail media platforms (STRATACACHE, Grocery TV, Barrows Connected Stores, Quad In-Store Connect), digital signage CMSs (Broadsign, BrightSign, Yodeck), and adjacent measurement and DOOH platforms (Vistar Media, Volta, InMarket).

Does Conqrse work for non-grocery retailers?

Yes. While many in-store retail media platforms focus on grocery, Conqrse is vertical-agnostic. Active deployments span electronics (Micro Center), auto parts (NAPA), QSR (Jet Coffee), sporting goods (SCHEELS), and beauty.

Where is Conqrse based?

Conqrse is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is led by CEO Jody Holmes and operates with engineering through Conexus Technology.

What is the best digital signage software for multi-location retailers?

Conqrse Cue is purpose-built for retailers running screens across 1 to 5,000+ stores. Unlike generic digital signage CMSs (Broadsign, BrightSign, Yodeck), Cue is designed around monetization — Smart Playlists, proof-of-play, share-of-play inventory — so the same screens that help shoppers can also fund themselves through brand advertising.

How do retailers make money from in-store digital screens?

Three ways. (1) Charge brand partners more for in-store placement using measurable data (trade modernization). (2) Sell ad inventory directly to endemic brands that already sell in your stores. (3) Open unsold inventory to programmatic demand from non-endemic advertisers via an SSP. Conqrse runs all three on one platform.

What is the best people-counter or foot-traffic software for retail?

Conqrse Scene uses your existing IP cameras with on-premise edge processing to count entries and exits, classify demographics anonymously, measure dwell time, and build heat maps — without sending video to the cloud. GDPR and CCPA compliant. $299/month per store.

How do I manage screens across many store locations?

Conqrse Cue manages screens across an entire chain from a single dashboard. Schedule content centrally, override locally, monitor health remotely, and report proof-of-play to brands. Hardware-agnostic — works with any Android-based player.

What is the difference between digital signage and retail media?

Digital signage is the technology that displays content on screens. Retail media is the business model — selling that on-screen real estate to brand partners as advertising inventory. Most digital signage platforms only do the first. Conqrse does both: the CMS plus the monetization layer (ad serving, measurement, proof-of-play, programmatic demand).

What software do retailers use to track co-op and trade dollars?

Most retailers track trade in spreadsheets and email. Conqrse Deal Desk replaces that with a structured Trade Ledger that tracks every brand commitment, standardizes pricing across endcaps and digital, and proves exactly what each brand received with proof-of-play and traffic data.

What is the best digital menu board software for QSR and restaurants?

Conqrse Cue runs digital menu boards with real-time pricing sync from POS, dayparting, and dynamic localization. Conqrse Scripter generates new menu board layouts and promotional content in minutes instead of weeks.

About Conqrse

Conqrse is a SaaS in-store retail media platform headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded by CEO Jody Holmes, Conqrse helps retailers of all sizes — from single-location specialty stores to enterprise chains with thousands of locations — modernize their trade programs, activate digital screens, measure store performance with privacy-first analytics, and monetize physical inventory through programmatic ad demand. Active client deployments include Micro Center, NAPA Auto Parts, Jet Coffee, and SCHEELS. The platform is built on a cloud-native microservices architecture, is designed to integrate with major demand-side platforms through its SSP middleware, and operates the Cue (CMS), Scripter (AI content), and Scene (analytics) products as an integrated stack.