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Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. The podcast regularly features industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

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06:06

Your Ultimate Preview Of What To Expect At Shoptalk...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/08/21

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Ben Miller, VP of Original Content and Strategy for Shoptalk and Groceryshop, joins Omni Talk to preview the upcoming Shoptalk Fall and Groceryshop events.From AI deep dives to tariff implications, Ben breaks down the main themes emerging for Shoptalk Fall (September 17-19 in Chicago), plus reveals the brand-new "Test Kitchen" format launching at Groceryshop (September 28-October 1). Discover what's driving retail innovation, efficiency gains in grocery, and why

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44:50

Amazon’s Same-Day Push, Warby & Why Ulta Won’t Be...

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2025/08/20

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by theA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, Chris and Anne discussed:Amazon adding perishable foods to its same-day delivery offering across 1,000+ U.S. cities (Source)Starbucks abandoning its mobile order, pickup-only store format due to lack of “warmth and human connection” (Source)Warby Parker ending its home try-on program as most users live within 30 minutes of a store (Source)IKEA opening mini-showrooms

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03:58

Lightning Round: Halloween in July, Wing Day, & Katy...

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2025/08/02

The fun finale! In this Lightning Round from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne rapid-fire through the week's quirkiest stories.From Aldi's "Summerween" products and chicken wing preferences to party attendance data and celebrity gossip, discover the lighter side of retail trends and consumer behavior. Plus, find out which host prefers drumsticks vs. flats and who they think

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04:36

Macy's Strategic Abercrombie Partnership | Fast Five...

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2025/08/02

Strategic partnerships are reshaping retail! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne explore Macy's new partnership with Abercrombie Kids for back-to-school season.With 3x the distribution for Abercrombie and a traffic driver for Macy's, this partnership could signal a new trend of department stores becoming "mini malls." Discover why both hosts love this strategic

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07:35

Ty Haney's Bold Outdoor Voices Revival | Fast Five...

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2025/08/02

She's back! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne dive into Ty Haney's dramatic return to Outdoor Voices with a "confident, bold, and sexy" rebrand.From wiping Instagram clean to positioning the brand as the "uniform for doing things," is this founder comeback genuine innovation or just marketing spectacle? Plus, learn when it's the right time to bring back a

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06:11

Bed Bath & Beyond's Nostalgic Comeback | Fast Five...

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2025/08/02

The home goods giant is back! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne analyze Bed Bath & Beyond's return to Brick x Mortar retail, complete with their iconic coupons.But is nostalgia enough to succeed in today's crowded home furnishing market? Hear why Chris is "selling hard" on this comeback and Anne's take on whether there's still room for middle-tier home

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06:35

Vogue’s AI Model Sparks Backlash | Fast Five Shorts

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2025/08/02

Fashion meets artificial intelligence in the most controversial way possible! This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, explores the backlash Vogue faced for featuring AI-generated models in a Guess advertisement.Chris and Anne debate whether critics need to "take a chill pill" or if high fashion magazines should draw the line at artificial beauty. Discover the complex ethics of AI in

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04:42

Walmart's AI Super Agent Revolution | Fast Five Shorts

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2025/08/02

Walmart is revolutionizing retail AI with their new "super agent" strategy! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne dive deep into how Walmart is consolidating dozens of AI agents into four specialized "super agents" for customers, employees, engineers, and suppliers.Discover why this consolidation strategy could be the future of retail AI and how Walmart's

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10:00

Meet Molly Pop -- The Brand Attempting To Make Fruit...

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2025/08/02

Meet Molly LaForest, whose father named a grape company after her when she was 12, and who's now disrupting the produce industry with Molly Pop - a brand creating 100% natural cold-pressed juices. Discover how they're pushing cross-merchandising in grocery stores by pairing specialty grapes with matching juices, and why their beet-cucumber blend is the fan favorite that's changing how grocery stores think about produce branding.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - From 12-year-old namesake to Molly Pop founder1:15

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09:50

How Knowing Customer Names Beats Big Box Convenience...

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2025/08/02

Meet Christina Melillo, VP of Merchandising at Buehler's Fresh Foods, who started bagging groceries at 16 and worked her way up over 36 years. Discover how this Northeast Ohio ESOP chain competes with big box stores through local farmer partnerships, Amish auctions, and adapting to major trends like the protein boom driven by GLP-1 medications and preventative health focus.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Christina's 36-year journey from bagger to VP1:00 - Buehler's: 14-store ESOP chain in Northeast Ohio since

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09:39

How Simbe's Tally Robot Saves Grocers $200K+ Per Store

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2025/08/02

Meet Marty Reeser, Senior Director of Customer Success at Simbe, who shares his journey from Whole Foods executive to robotics pioneer. Discover how Tally robots are delivering 90% price accuracy improvement and 2% sales increases, plus learn about the change management required to successfully implement retail automation.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Marty's career path from Whole Foods to Simbe robotics1:29 - His Philadelphia inspiration behind retail navigation2:53 - Why 5% sales losses from execution

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12:23

Carbon Negative Fruit Production: It's A Real Thing &...

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2025/08/01

Meet Loren Foss, VP of Strategy at CMI Orchards, who reveals how this Washington state fruit company became the world's first carbon negative fruit producer. Discover their revolutionary 8-acre worm farms and regenerative cattle ranch that sequester enough carbon to offset 60,000 cars annually. Plus learn about exciting new fruit varieties like their upcoming new apple variety.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - CMI Orchards: 15% of Washington's apples, pears, and cherries1:30 - Favorite varieties2:17 - Gem pears:

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09:16

Kellanova's Protein Revolution: How Cheez-Its & Eggo...

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2025/08/01

Meet Amy Davis, VP of Industry Relations at Kellanova, who reveals how the snack giant is responding to major consumer trends from GLP-1 medications to Gen Z's spicy flavor obsession. Discover why they renamed "stuffed" Eggo products to "protein pancakes," how Hot Ones Pringles target younger consumers, and the innovative breakfast charcuterie boards that are redefining snack occasions.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Amy's role connecting Kellanova with industry trends2:07 - Consumer trends: Gen Z spice

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07:14

Discover Why An Employee-Owned Grocer In Indiana...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/08/01

Meet Josh Kuhbander, VP of Neighborhood Fresh, an employee-owned (ESOP) grocery chain in northern Indiana that made a bold move by eliminating print ads in 2024. Discover how they're achieving an impressive 86% loyalty program participation rate through customer service, meat cutters, baggers, and strategic digital engagement while competing against big box retailers.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Josh's grocery industry background and family connections1:26 - What makes Neighborhood Fresh unique: employee

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08:49

From Part-Time Cashier to Fortune 500 CCO: Amy...

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2025/08/01

Join us for an exclusive interview with Amy McClellan, newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer at SpartanNash, as she shares her journey from part-time cashier to Fortune 500 executive. Discover how SpartanNash is putting shoppers at the center of every commercial decision, leveraging technology partnerships with Simbe and serving diverse customers from independent grocers to military commissaries.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Amy's new Chief Commercial Officer role at SpartanNash2:00 - Strategic direction:

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08:56

From Shelf Scanning to Fresh Food: Simbe's Complete...

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2025/08/01

Join us for an exclusive interview with Caitlin Allen, SVP of Market at Simbe, as she reveals how retail inefficiencies are costing grocers up to 5.5% of sales annually. Discover how Simbe's inventory robots and computer vision technology are helping independent grocers compete with e-commerce giants.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Women in retail panel insights1:57 - Caitlin's background and Simbi introduction3:27 - How Simbe's inventory robots digitize shelves4:47 - New Coresight Research report on retail

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12:56

From 1 Store to 10 Locations: Fresh Foods' Inspiring...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/08/01

Meet Ben and Kerri Dishman, founders of Fresh Foods, who turned a $1 abandoned grocery store opportunity into a thriving 10-location chain across three states. Discover how they're serving rural communities, investing in technology like electronic shelf labels, and creating a family-friendly workplace culture that keeps employees and customers loyal.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - How Ben and Kerri met and the grocery store dream2:07 - The $1 store opportunity in Gering, Nebraska4:30 - What sets Fresh Foods

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09:27

Electronic Shelf Labels & Digital Transformation at...

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2025/08/01

Join us at the SpartanNash Conference as we interview Doug Highland, GM of Leevers Foods, about their approach to retail technology and workforce development. From electronic shelf labels to digital advertising, discover how this third-generation North Dakota grocer is modernizing while maintaining their community focus.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Doug's retail background and career journey1:08 - About Leevers Foods: 9 stores across North Dakota & Minnesota2:05 - Progressive Grocer recognition for

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10:16

Inside Clemens Food Group's 130-Year Legacy

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/08/01

Meet Sean Gerard, Regional Sales Manager for Clemens Food Group, who turned his food marketing degree from Western Michigan University into a career selling every pork product imaginable. Discover how this sixth-generation, vertically coordinated family business approaches food safety, follows restaurant trends like carnitas, and positions pork as a versatile, value-driven protein in today's market.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Sean's intentional path: food marketing degree at Western Michigan1:53 - Career

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11:41

From CPG to Grocery: SpartanNash CMO on Banner...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/07/30

Meet Erin Storm, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at SpartanNash, as she shares insights from her transition from 18 years at Kellogg/Kellanova to leading marketing for 200+ grocery stores and more. Discover how SpartanNash approaches banner differentiation, building retail media networks, and adapting to emerging food trends like GLP-1 driven demand.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Erin's CPG background at Kellogg/Kellanova1:39 - Transition from CPG to grocery retail2:43 - Marketing challenges across 200

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