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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
Retail Daily Minute | Walmart's FY2026 Annual Report, Lowe's AI Inventory Push & Instacart and Uber Eats Join Claude
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Walmart's 2026…
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Retail Daily Minute | Home Depot Deploys AI Phone Agents, Sam's Club Expands Retail Media to Fuel Pumps & Casey's Doubles Down on AI Ordering
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Home Depot is…
Omni Talk RetailLightning Round: Danny DeVito Tattoos, Apple Picks & Eddie Murphy Debate | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Lightning Round segment closes out the show with rapid-fire questions, unexpected takes, and a few laughs. Chris Walton and Ben…
Omni Talk RetailAldi’s New Store Format Could Accelerate Growth | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Aldi’s new modular store format and why it could unlock faster expansion across the U.S. Chris Walton and Ben…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart Redesigns Great Value After 10 Years | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Walmart’s first major redesign of its Great Value private label brand in over a decade. Chris Walton and Ben…
Omni Talk RetailInstacart Goes Global With InstaLeap Acquisition | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Instacart’s acquisition of InstaLeap and what it signals about the company’s global ambitions. Chris Walton…
Omni Talk RetailStarbucks Tests ChatGPT Ordering But Is It Worth It? | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Starbucks’ new ChatGPT-powered drink discovery experience and whether it actually improves the customer…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart’s GLP-1 Strategy Could Reshape Grocery | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Walmart’s expansion into GLP-1 weight management and what it could mean for the future of grocery. Chris…
Omni Talk RetailWhy Culture Still Drives Sneaker Commerce with The Sole Supplier | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton caught up with George…
Omni Talk RetailThe Pace of Change in Retail Has Never Been Faster with Richard Lim | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton speaks with Richard Lim…
Omni Talk RetailHow Empathy, Compassion, and Openness Built a Global Brand for PerfectTed | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton speaks with Marisa…
Omni Talk RetailNIFT’s Simone Oloman and the Shift to 90 Minute Retail Fulfillment | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at the Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton speaks with Simone Oloman, Co-Founder and CEO of…
Omni Talk RetailAptos’ Nikki Baird on AI and the Next Era of Retail POS | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at the Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton speaks with Nikki Baird, VP of Strategy & Product at…
Omni Talk RetailMarks & Spencer Chairman Archie Norman on Truth Turnarounds and Leading Change | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton is honored to talk with Archie Norman, Chairman of Marks…
Omni Talk RetailThe Risk of Going Vanilla in Retail with Ann Summers CEO Maria Hollins | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton sits down with Maria…
Omni Talk RetailRetail Is Emotional, Not Rational with Kate Hardcastle The Customer Whisperer | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton speaks with Kate Hardcastle, also known as the Customer…
Omni Talk RetailInside River Island’s Next Chapter in Ecommerce and Personalization | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton speaks with Meriel…
Omni Talk RetailA Practical View on AI in Retail with Retail Tech Consultant Giles Smith | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton caught up with Giles…
Omni Talk RetailFortnum & Mason’s Approach to Innovation, Experience, and Staying Human | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton catches up with with Iain…
Omni Talk RetailWhat 50+ Years in Retail Teaches You with Dragon’s Den Investor Touker Suleyman | RTS 2026
What does it really take to build and sustain a successful retail business over 50+ years? Live from Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton…
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Retail Daily Minute | Best Buy CEO Corie Barry Steps Down, Dick's Sporting Goods Partners with Adobe on AI Digital Coaches & Sam's Club Launches One-Hour Express Delivery
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Best Buy CEO…
Omni Talk RetailLuxury Retail Is Won Before the Sale with Noble Panacea | RTS 2026
Luxury retail is not about faster conversion. It is about deeper connection. At Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton sits down with Will Lockie…
Omni Talk RetailDebenhams Group’s ESG Playbook with Sophie Rycroft | RTS 2026
There is no version of modern retail where ESG, sourcing, and quality operate separately anymore. Live from Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton…
Omni Talk RetailWhy Timing Is Everything in Baby Retail with Sarah Ashby | RTS 2026
How do you build a retail brand around one of the most emotional, time-sensitive moments in a customer’s life? Live from Retail Technology Show 2026 in London…
Omni Talk RetailHow Holland & Barrett Is Using AI to Reinvent Wellness Retail | RTS 2026
Live from Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Omni Talk Retail’s Chris Walton sits down with Katya Denike, Chief Product Officer at Holland & Barrett, to…
Omni Talk RetailInside Harrods’ Playbook for Luxury Customer Experience with CRO Mark Blundell | RTS 2026
How do you deliver world-class luxury service to millions of annual visitors while preserving exclusivity, personalization, and the magic of in-store retail?…
Omni Talk RetailMonica Vinader CEO Reveals How to Build a Global Luxury Brand Customers Love | RTS 2026
How do you scale a luxury brand without losing what made customers love it in the first place? Live from Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton…
Omni Talk RetailWalmart's Big Week, Starbucks Gets An AI Brain & Aldi's Coming For Everyone | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, recorded live from London and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso…
Omni Talk RetailBritish Retail Consortium CEO on Inflation, Labor Reform, and AI Regulation in UK Retail | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton sits down with Helen…
Omni Talk RetailASOS Exec Reveals How Flexible Fulfillment Is Changing Fashion Retail | RTS 2026
How do you run a global fashion marketplace serving 18 million active customers across 200 markets while keeping assortment fresh, fulfillment fast, and brand…
Omni Talk RetailCotswold Outdoor CEO on Building Better Stores and Winning in Outdoor Retail | RTS 2026
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton sits down with Jamie…
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Retail Daily Minute | Amazon's Price-Fixing Bombshell, Party City's Staples Comeback & Luna the AI Store Owner
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: California's AG…
Omni Talk RetailHalf Your Ads Don't Work, So Here's How to Know Which Half Will | Spotlight Series
In this Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Armen Mkrtchyan, CEO and co-founder of Extuitive, joins Omni Talk to tackle one of the oldest problems in…
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Retail Daily Minute | Walmart Pilots Store-Based Marketplace Fulfillment, Home Depot Eyes Same-Day Delivery DC in New York & Dairy Queen Expands Voice AI Drive-Thru Pilot
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Walmart is…
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Retail Daily Minute | Walmart Goes All-In on GLP-1 Support, Aldi Pilots New Global Store Format & Uber Eats Launches In-App Returns
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Walmart expands…
Omni Talk RetailLightning Round: DoorDash Confessions, Little House Reboot & Team Alex Debate | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Lightning Round segment closes out the show with rapid-fire questions on pop culture, personal stories, and unexpected hot…
Omni Talk RetailCan Old Navy Disrupt Athleisure? | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores reports that Old Navy may launch a new standalone concept called Old Navy Sport focused on affordable…
Omni Talk RetailCould Dollar General’s AI Ads Change Retail Forever? | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Dollar General’s rollout of AI-powered in-store audio advertising to thousands of locations nationwide. Chris…
Omni Talk RetailBurger King Goes On A 60,000-person Hiring Spree | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Burger King’s nationwide hiring push and the momentum behind its Reclaim the Flame turnaround plan. Chris…
Omni Talk RetailStarbucks’ Bet On The Third Place | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Starbucks’ latest turnaround moves, including new store designs, employee bonuses, expanded tipping, and…
Omni Talk RetailAndy Jassy’s Letter To Shareholders: “The Path Is Rarely Straight” | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s latest shareholder letter and how the company is evolving beyond ecommerce into an AI…
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Retail Daily Minute | Walmart Refreshes Great Value, Albertsons Battles Pharmacy Headwinds & Starbucks Brews Up AI Discovery
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Walmart announces…
Omni Talk RetailAmazon's Master Plan, Starbucks Bets On The Couch & Dollar General Pumps Up The Volume | Fast Five
In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso and Veloq, Chris and special…
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Retail Daily Minute | Instacart Acquires Instaleap, David's Bridal Goes Agentic & GameStop Launches Power Packs
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Instacart…
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Retail Daily Minute | Consumer Sentiment Craters, 7-Eleven Plans to Close 645 Stores & Dollar General Rolls Out AI Audio Ads
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Inflation surged…
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Retail Daily Minute | Starbucks Uplifts Chicago Stores, Ahold Delhaize Expands Pay-by-Bank & Edibles.com Enters Physical Retail
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Starbucks unveils…
Omni Talk RetailLightning Round: Indianapolis, Movie Classics & Space Travel | Fast Five Shorts
This Lightning Round segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and…
Omni Talk RetailCarrefour’s Record-Breaking Smart Cart Rollout | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Carrefour Israel’s $50 million deal to deploy 4,000 smart carts with Cust2Mate. Chris Walton and Laura Kennedy…
Omni Talk RetailIs This The Beginning Of The End For QVC And Home Shopping TV? | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores the "going concern" warning issued by QVC Group as it grapples with $6.6 billion in debt. Chris Walton and…
Omni Talk RetailCarrefour Grocery Shopping via ChatGPT | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Carrefour becoming the first major European retailer to offer grocery shopping directly through ChatGPT. Chris…
Omni Talk RetailAerie and Pamela Anderson’s Anti-AI Pledge | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Aerie’s bold decision to ban AI-generated bodies and people from its marketing. Chris Walton and Laura Kennedy…
Omni Talk RetailBed Bath & Beyond Is Back And It Just Bought The Container Store For $150M | Fast Five Shorts
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Bed Bath & Beyond’s acquisition of The Container Store for $150 million. Chris Walton and Laura Kennedy break…
Omni Talk RetailHow Regional Grocers Can Win With Fresh Over The Next Decade | 5IM
In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Jeremy Levine, Senior Director at Alvarez and Marsal's Consumer and Retail Group, joins Omni Talk to break down the…
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Retail Daily Minute | Bed Bath & Beyond Bets Big on Home Services, Walmart Supercharges Its Retail Media Network & Kroger Takes Flashfood Division-Wide
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Bed Bath & Beyond…
Omni Talk RetailBed Bath & Beyond Buys The Container Store, Aerie Vs. AI & Has QVC Run Out Of Time? | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso and Veloq, Chris and guest…
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Retail Daily Minute | PepsiCo's Pricing Blunder, Ace Hardware Teams With Uber Eats & Old Navy Sport Is Reportedly in the Works
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: PepsiCo's…
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Retail Daily Minute | Meta Kills 'Link in Bio,' Carrefour Shops on ChatGPT & Carrefour Israel Goes Big into Smart Carts
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: agging in…
Omni Talk RetailAI Is Finally Coming for One of Retail's Most Broken Jobs And It's About Time | Spotlight Series
In this Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Jeff Fish, co-CEO of Intelo.ai, and Noah Herschman, Head of Merchandise Strategy at Intello AI, join Omni Talk to…
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Retail Daily Minute | QVC Group's Going Concern Warning, Starbucks Sweetens the Deal for Baristas & Burger King Goes on a Hiring Spree
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: QVC Group delays…
Omni Talk RetailLightning Round: March Madness Takes, Bracket Chaos & Spring Break Picks | Fast Five Shorts
This Lightning Round segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and…