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Omni Talk Retail
Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. Created by a retailer, Chris Walton, for retailers, Omni Talk Retail covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Episodes
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From Albertsons to Artificial Plants? Suzanne Long on Sustainability, Reinvention & Fauxliage
Live from the VusionGroup booth at World Retail Congress, Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Suzanne Long, the newly minted founder of…
Omni Talk RetailWhy Retailers Can't Ignore Competitive Intelligence With ClearDemand CPO Rajat Nigam | Spotlight Series
In this deep-dive Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Rajat Nigam, Chief Product Officer at ClearDemand, to unpack the critical…
Omni Talk RetailFrom Nostalgic Cereals to Met Gala Fashion: This Week's Lightning Round Reveals Our Personal Side
This charming lightning round segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, reveals the…
Omni Talk RetailBuy Or Sell: Lowe's AI Assistance For In-store Associate Customer Service?
In this insightful analysis, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, retail experts reveal what…
Omni Talk RetailPinterest Is A Search Engine?
Pinterest vs. Google: The Visual Search Revolution This episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and…
Omni Talk RetailAll Hail The Year of the Robot: Morrisons Debuts UK's First Human-Sized Grocery Aisle Robots
Morrisons Robotic Revolution: UK's First Human-Sized Grocery Aisle Robots This eye-opening segment explores how Morrisons supermarket is transforming UK…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart's "Store of the Future": Evolution or Revolution?
In this insightful retail analysis, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, experts debate…
Omni Talk RetailAmazon & Saks: Luxury Retail's Most Asinine Partnership?
In this eye-opening retail industry analysis, our expert panel examines the high-stakes partnership between Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue that could reshape…
Omni Talk RetailHow AI Will Change Order Management Forever With Infios SVP Omar Akilah | 5IM
In this exclusive 5 Insightful Minutes interview, Omar Akilah, SVP of Product at Infios, joins Omni Talk to explore how AI is impacting retail order management…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart Stores Of The Future, Morrisons Robots & Why Saks Just Set Omnichannel Back | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand…
Omni Talk Retail🎸 7-Eleven Emo Fests, Miami Vice Comebacks & Beyoncé Takes Over Omni Talk
In this week’s Lightning Round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, the Omni Talk crew gets…
Omni Talk RetailSchnucks Bets Big on Local Brands — But Will It Work?
Schnucks is rolling out products from its first local brand accelerator, Schnucks Springboard, into 15 stores across Missouri and Illinois. But with rising…
Omni Talk RetailPepsiCo Goes Natural: Is This The End of Artificial Colors in Food?
PepsiCo says it plans to replace artificial colors with natural ones across its product lines by 2026, but the move could come with major R&D and consumer…
Omni Talk RetailHow Scared Should Google Be Of Shopify And ChatGPT’s Potential Integration?
A bombshell code leak suggests ChatGPT is preparing to integrate directly with Shopify, allowing users to discover and buy products without ever leaving the…
Omni Talk RetailSchnucks Doubles Down on Caper Carts | Key Moment in Grocery History or Gimmick?
Schnucks is expanding its Caper Cart program, bringing the smart carts to more stores in Missouri and Illinois with new features like a lower tray for bulk…
Omni Talk RetailAmazon's Tariff Pricing Drama: Smart Retail Strategy or Pure Misstep?
Amazon’s consideration of displaying tariff charges on ultra-discount items triggered political backlash and retailer debate over pricing transparency. Experts…
Omni Talk RetailHow Intelligent Store Management Solutions Can Surface Problems & Prioritize Actions For Store Teams | 5IM
Julian Mills, CEO of Quorso, sits down with Chris and Anne for a fast-paced 5 Insightful Minutes. Julian explains why intelligent management systems are…
Omni Talk RetailAmazon’s D.C. Blowback, Caper Carts & Why A ChatGPT/Shopify Tie-Up Should Scare Google | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand…
Omni Talk RetailWhy Micro Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) Still Matter With Dematic & Tesco's Transcend Retail Solutions | Spotlight Series
Is microfulfillment still a viable strategy? In this new Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris and Anne sit down with Oliver Vogt, CEO of Tesco’s Transcend Retail…
Omni Talk RetailFSMA & The Future Of Food Safety Explained With Angela Fernandez Of GS1 US | Spotlight Series
Chris and Anne sit down with Angela Fernandez, SVP Market Development at GS1 US, to dive deep into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the massive…
Omni Talk RetailAI Manners, Sperm Races, Papal Name Hypotheticals & Pasta Debates | Lightning Round Gets Wild
It’s lightning round time! Chris and Anne open with OpenAI’s surprising energy usage linked to polite prompts (00:03), then reveal whether they use manners…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart To Test Beauty Bars In 40 Stores
Walmart is testing a new beauty bar concept at 40 stores as part of its spring sale event, and Chris and Anne dive deep into what it means for the retailer's…
Omni Talk RetailTrove Acquires Reverse.Supply to Drive Global Resale Expansion & Circular Retail Strategy
In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down Trove’s…
Omni Talk RetailTarget Launches “Good Little Garden” Floral Brand | Retail Strategy Hit or Miss?
Target’s new floral brand Good Little Garden has entered the chat — and Chris and Anne are divided (00:03). While the brand offers fresh flowers and plants…
Omni Talk RetailQuorso and Circle K Partner to Improve Store Operations Across Europe
In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Quorso’s new…
Omni Talk RetailBuy Or Sell: Gas Stations Fueling Walmart’s Growth?
In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne analyze Walmart’s bold…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart Gas, Circle K & Why Target’s Floral Brand May Not Come Up Smelling Like Roses | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand…
Omni Talk RetailBezos Faceplants, Festivals & Crosswalks | Omni Talk Lightning Round Gets Wild 🎤
This week’s lightning round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, is packed with laughs and…
Omni Talk RetailHy-Vee Shuts Down In-Store Bars | Is Experiential Retail Dying?
In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five discussion, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris…
Omni Talk RetailDoorDash Empowers Restaurants with AI Tools | Better Photos, Menus & Visibility
In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and…
Omni Talk RetailIs Sam’s Club Being Too Optimistic About Its Growth Potential?
In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart’s AI Fashion Tool | Trend to Product Speeds Up Design by 18 Weeks
In this episode of Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris…
Omni Talk RetailWhy In The World Would Ulta Pause Its Target Expansion?
In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart’s Trend-to-Product AI, Sam’s Club’s Expansion & Ulta’s Pregnant Pause At Target | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand…
Omni Talk RetailWhat A True Omnichannel Returns Process Looks Like With TGW’s Stipe Galic | Ask An Expert
In this episode of Omni Talk’s Ask an Expert series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Stipe Galic, VP of Business Development & Marketing at TGW, to…
Omni Talk RetailLightning Round | Burritos, "Best Of" White Lotus Awards, and Tariff Product Hoarding
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Amazon AI Shopping Agents?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | San Diego Bans Digital-Only Coupons
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Instacart Debuts New “Will Call” Delivery Service
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Is Old Navy’s 1,200 Store Radar RFID Rollout Too Aggressive?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Best Buy Storefronts?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital…
Omni Talk RetailHow Agentic AI Will Transform Retail Forever With David Dorf Of AWS | 5 Insightful Minutes
David Dorf, Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS, joins Omni Talk to break down how Agentic AI—the next evolution beyond generative AI—is poised to reshape…
Omni Talk RetailOld Navy Hits The Radar, San Diego Bans Digital-Only Coupons & Amazon Debuts AI Agents | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | A Love Is Blind Lightning Round
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Target’s “Brown Box Delivery” Pilot?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Edible Arrangements To Sell . . . Edibles
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Klarna & Doordash Bring BNPL To Meal Delivery
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Amazon Haul 50% Off During Big Spring Sale
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Best Buy Connects Retail Media With Meta
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl…
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Shoptalk 2025 Key Takeaways Live Podcast
The Shoptalk 2025 Key Takeaways Podcast is here! Recorded live on stage, this fast-paced episode features Omni Talk's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with…
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Walmart EVP Cedric Clark on Tech, Culture & the Future of Retail | Shoptalk 2025 Interview
In this Shoptalk 2025 special, recorded live from the Shoptalk TV studio, Omni Talk sits down with Cedric Clark, EVP of Stores at Walmart, to unpack the…
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Meta Unveils New Omnichannel Ad Platform | JP Chookaszian at Shoptalk 2025
Live from Shoptalk 2025, Meta’s JP Chookaszian joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to unpack one of the show’s biggest announcements—Meta’s new omni-channel…
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How DoorDash is Powering Omnichannel Excellence with AI & Data | Live at Shoptalk 2025
In this Shoptalk 2025 episode, recorded live from the Meta Podcast Studio,, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga chat with Jessica Lachs, Chief Analytics Officer at…
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How Five Below & Ovative Group Power Omnichannel Commerce | Shoptalk 2025 Insights
In this episode of Omni Talk Retail recorded live from the Meta Podcast Studio at Shoptalk 2025, hosts Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton welcome Five Below’s VP…
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Retail Media As A Reinvestment Tool with Sam's Club VP Harvey Ma | Live at Shoptalk 2025
In this insightful Shoptalk 2025 episode, recorded live from the Meta Podcast Studio, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Harvey Ma, VP and GM of…
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Why Retail Media Needs a Rethink | Liz Roche, Albertsons Media Collective @ Shoptalk 2025
🎧 Retail Media, Evolved: Liz Roach on KPIs, Clean Rooms & Commerce at Speed | Shoptalk 2025 Live Albertsons Media Collective's Liz Roche joins Chris and Anne…
Omni Talk RetailAmazon Haul, Best Buy Social+ & Edibles.com | Fast Five
🎧 Retail Fast Five | March 26, 2025 – Live from Shoptalk 2025 This week, Chris and Anne are back together live at Shoptalk 2025, bringing you exclusive insight…
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How Kendra Scott Is Using AI to Redefine Jewelry E-Commerce | Kamanasish “KK” Kundu at Shoptalk 2025
🎧 Personalized Joy at Scale: KK Kandu of Kendra Scott | Shoptalk 2025 Live Kamanasish Kundu (aka "KK"), SVP & Head of Digital and E-Commerce at Kendra Scott…
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Why Resale Is Retail’s Next Big Growth Engine | Trove CEO Terry Boyle at Shoptalk 2025
🎧 Turning Returns Into Revenue: Trove CEO Terry Boyle on Resale’s Rise at Shoptalk 2025 Terry Boyle, CEO of Trove, sits down with Omni Talk, live from the…
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Tariffs, Taxes & Cross-Border Growth: Avalara’s George Trantas on What Retailers Must Know in 2025
🎧 Tariff Tuesdays, Taxes & Cross-Border Success: Avalara’s George Trantas at Shoptalk 2025 Live from Shoptalk 2025, Avalara’s George Trantas shares deep…