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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
- Omni Talk Retail
Josh Friedman on Ulta Beauty’s Digital Transformation & Personalization Strategy | NRF 2025
In this interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025, Josh Friedman, Head of Digital Strategy and Transformation at Ulta Beauty…
- Omni Talk Retail
Walmart SVP Greg Cathey on Walmart’s Transformation & AI Innovations | Live at NRF 2025
In this interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025, Greg Cathey, Walmart’s SVP of Transformation and Innovation, discusses how…
- Omni Talk Retail
The Secrets to Sam's Club Success: Todd Garner Talks Innovation at NRF 2025
In this live interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Todd Garner, SVP and Chief…
- Omni Talk Retail
Retail Innovation at NRF 2025: Tyler Davis of PetSmart on Merchandising, AI, and Pricing
In this live interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Tyler Davis, VP of Merchandise…
- Omni Talk Retail
Inside Save A Lot’s Automated Micro-Fulfillment Center Powered by Fabric
Omni Talk Retail kicks off NRF coverage with a tour of Save A Lot’s innovative micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn, powered by Fabric. Jonathan Morav…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | A Waymo Win Lightning Round
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Community Spaces Inside Grocery Stores?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Doordash Teams Up With Ibotta
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Simbe Rolls Out Tally Spot To Augment Its Robots
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Do Grocers Really Need ‘vending Machines’ We Can Unlock With Our Phones?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Walmart Expands Electronic Shelf Labels To All Stores
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs…
Omni Talk RetailNRF 2025: Must-See Retail Technology Innovations & Trends
Get an exclusive preview of NRF 2025 as retail tech leaders dive into the game-changing innovations shaping the industry. From AI chatbots and RFID-driven…
Omni Talk RetailCostco's 2025 Strategy Revealed: Back to Basics & Global Expansion | 5IM
In this episode of 5 Insightful Minutes, Todd Barentine, President of the Club Division at The Barcode Group, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Costco’s 2025…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart Expands ESLs To All Stores, DoorDash Teams With Ibotta & Simbe Hits The Spot | 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, and Scratch Event DJs…
Omni Talk RetailThe Future Of Retail Robotics: How Simbe's Tally Is Transforming Store Operations | Spotlight Series
Join Chris and Anne as they interview Simbe Robotics CEO Brad Bogolea for an in-depth discussion about how retail robotics are revolutionizing store…
Omni Talk Retail2024's Most Overhyped Retail Tech: From Device AI to Smart Carts
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk Retail2024's Biggest Retail Headlines: 70% Surge in Store Closures and Major Amazon Shifts
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk Retail2024's Most Impactful Retail Tech: From Invisible Barcodes to Smart Anti-Theft Solutions
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk Retail2024's Retailer of the Year Battle: Walmart vs. Publix vs. Sprouts
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk Retail2024's Top Retail CEO: Walmart's Doug McMillon vs. Surprising Challengers
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailHollywood Meets Retail: 2024's Most Movie-Worthy Business Headlines
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk Retail2024's Most Brilliant Retail Moves: From Carvana's 99% Recovery to Abercrombie's Cool Comeback
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk Retail2024's Best Retail Partnerships: SKIMS x North Face vs. DoorDash's Game-Changing Moves
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk Retail2024's Most Ridiculous Retail Moments: From Virtual Coach Bags to the Pepsi Whole Foods Debacle
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital, Chris…
Omni Talk Retail2025 Retail Predictions: Major Changes Coming for Amazon, Target, and Macy's
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital our industry…
Omni Talk RetailThe 2024 Omni Talk Retail Awards Show
In this special year end edition of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo…
Omni Talk RetailStartup Funding Tips: VC Insights from Clarence Bethea at True Ventures
Join Chris and Anne for a candid conversation with Clarence Bethea, investor and executive in residence at True Ventures, as he shares his incredible journey…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | A Dolly Musical Debut Lightning Round
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Why E.l.f. Beauty’s Virtual Luxe Lounge Misses the Mark
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Is Dollar General Right to Pump the Brakes on Fresh Produce?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | PorchPals: Solving Package Theft or Passing the Buck?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Tractor Supply Plans Major Expansion: Why It’s the Next Decade's Retailer to Watch
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Amazon Revolutionizes Car Buying with Launch of Amazon Autos
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailPrivate Brands 101: Kirkland, Target, Walmart & More | Spotlight Series
In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series Podcast, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga dive into the world of private brands with special…
Omni Talk RetailWhy Every Retailer Needs a Marketplace Strategy With Kroger's Brooke Chambers | 5IM
Dive into the world of digital marketplaces with retail veteran Brooke Chambers, Director of Digital Marketplaces at Kroger. Brooke shares her extensive…
Omni Talk RetailAmazon Auto, Porch Pirate Insurance & Why There May Be No Stopping Tractor Supply | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris…
Omni Talk RetailMind the Gap: Bridging the Divide Between Supply Chain & Merchandising | Ask An Expert
Join us for a dynamic conversation with SPS Commerce experts Brandon Pierre and Maayan Kaplan as they dive into bridging the gap between supply chain and…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | A Shrimp Jesus Lightning Round
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | SHEIN And Temu Are Making Inroads On The Toy Market
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Invisible Barcodes On Your Salad Containers?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: OpenAI Deploying Ads?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Forget 9 To 5: Walmart Has Been Working Overtime On Livestreaming
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | What Are The Implications From This Year’s Cyber Week Results?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart Streams Dolly Live, Cyber Week & The Rise Of Digital Dollar Toy Stores | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris…
Omni Talk RetailStartups, Investors & A Whole Host Of Innovation: What To Expect From Manifest Vegas 2025 | Spotlight Series
In this episode, Chris and Anne sit down with Pam Simon, EVP and Conference Chair of Manifest , to discuss the must-attend event for global supply chain and…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | A Shake Shack On A Plane Lightning Round
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Shopping Via Perplexity?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Qurate Aims For $1.5 Billion From Livestreaming And Social Media
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | TikTok To Add Direct Product Links To Posts
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Ashley Buchanan Named New Kohl’s CEO
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Target: Dull Or Chic?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailIntroducing You're Such A Ranker: Best Holidays Edition!
In this inaugural episode of You're Such A Ranker, Chris and Anne rank their top 5 favorite holidays! From Memorial Day to Christmas, and even the surprising…
Omni Talk RetailKohl’s Has A New CEO, Perplexity Goes Shopping & The WSJ Calls Target ‘Dull’ | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris…
Omni Talk RetailThe CDO’s Guide To 2025 E-Commerce Trends | Ask An Expert
Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga in this dynamic episode of the Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series as they explore the future of retail with Jean-Denis Mariani…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | A Rockin' Rollerblading Lightning Round
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Does The World Need A Super App For Mealtime?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | What’s The Frequency Zara?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | REI Goes After ‘Serial Returners’
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Amazon Shuts Down Secret Fertility Tracker Project
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…
Omni Talk RetailFast Five Shorts | Starbucks To Offer In-app Delivery Via Doordash
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris…