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Retail Fast Five

Omni Talk Retail

The Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast is your weekly dose of retail industry insights and trends in a quick and digestible format. Hosted by industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, this podcast delivers the top five news stories each week that are shaping the digital and physical retail landscape. Each episode breaks down the most important developments in retail, from the latest innovations in technology to consumer behavior shifts, emerging market trends, and beyond. Whether you"re a

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02:52

Amazon's Desperate Grocery Play: Will Bundling Work?

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/06/30

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Amazon is testing aggressive grocery bundling by showing 100+ food items during regular checkout flows. We analyze whether this interstitial approach can change deeply ingrained shopping habits and why Walmart has a massive advantage in the grocery recommendation game.Timestamps:29:28 - Bundling strategy details30:08 - Intent vs behavior mismatch31:03 -

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04:11

H-E-B Tests Grocery Robots: Innovation or the Next...

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2025/06/30

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, conservative grocery giant H-E-B surprises everyone by piloting autonomous delivery robots in Austin with Avride. We break down why this 1-mile radius test makes sense for this location but question whether robot delivery can scale beyond urban experiments.Timestamps:25:12 - H-E-B robot pilot details26:21 - Why this location works27:07 - Scaling

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04:02

Walmart's New AI Saves Managers 60 Minutes Per Shift

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2025/06/30

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we discuss how Walmart is revolutionizing store operations with AI tools that cut shift planning from 90 to 30 minutes. We analyze why overnight stocking is the perfect testing ground for retail AI and how this technology could transform workforce productivity across thousands of stores.Timestamps:15:17 - AI tool announcement15:53 - Why overnight logistics

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06:42

Inside Whatnot: The Secret $5B Live Shopping Empire

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2025/06/30

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we deep dive into Whatnot, the live streaming shopping app that hit $3B in sales selling trading cards, sneakers, and collectibles. We explore whether this QVC-meets-Twitch model can expand beyond niche markets and why video commerce is finally taking off in America.Timestamps:8:28 - What is Whatnot?9:47 - US vs China video commerce10:44 - Niche vs mass market

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02:56

$1.77B Grocery Mega-Merger: SpartanNash & C&S Unite

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2025/06/30

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we break down the massive $1.77B merger between SpartanNash and C&S Wholesale Grocers that will service 10,000+ retail locations. We analyze why wholesale consolidation is accelerating and what it means for independent grocers fighting against Walmart and Kroger's dominance.Timestamps:5:28 - Merger announcement details6:09 - Why scale matters in

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38:10

Walmart, Whatnot & WTF Is H-E-B Doing With Robots?

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2025/06/25

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored bytheA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Simbe,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andClearDemand,Chris and Anne discussed:SpartanNash’s merger with C&S Wholesale Grocers (Source)Whatnot, the $5 billion shopping app you probably haven’t heard of (Source)Walmart equipping its store associates with mobile AI tools (Source)H-E-B piloting autonomous deliveries in Austin, TX (Source)Amazon testing tighter grocery bundling for same-day deliveries

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05:46

Lightning Round: Costco Brisket, Corvette Dreams &...

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2025/06/21

Ever wonder what retail experts actually buy at Costco or what cars they dream about driving? This lightning round reveals the personal side of our A&M retail gurus, from brisket smoking tips to the shocking number of Cheerios varieties on shelves. Brought to you by A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital.For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/vjOmUkH_Vhw?si=9f8KlsQw8yUdPqan#cheerios #corvettes #costco

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04:04

The Costco Gas Station Experience You've Always...

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2025/06/21

Costco is finally building standalone gas stations to solve their infamous parking lot congestion while expanding member benefits beyond the warehouse. This economics 101 supply-and-demand solution could be the competitive edge Costco needs against Sam's Club and Walmart. Presented by A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital.For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/vjOmUkH_Vhw?si=9f8KlsQw8yUdPqan#costco #costcogas #gas

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08:02

Albertsons' Digital Display Gamble: Retail Media Gold...

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2025/06/21

Albertsons is betting big on digital displays throughout their stores, but grocery retail has a terrible track record with digital advertising execution. Our experts clash over whether this retail media investment will drive meaningful ROI or become another expensive digital billboard failure. Powered by A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital.For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/vjOmUkH_Vhw?si=9f8KlsQw8yUdPqan#albertsons

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08:50

Buy Or Sell: H&M Bettting Everything on AI to Beat...

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2025/06/21

Can AI save H&M from Shein's explosive growth? H&M invests heavily in predictive and generative AI to compete as Shein leapfrogs to 1.5% market share. Expert analysis reveals why AI alone won't solve H&M's fast fashion problem. Brought to you by A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital.For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/vjOmUkH_Vhw?si=9f8KlsQw8yUdPqan#shein #h&m #fastfashion

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08:43

End of an Era: Amazon Officially Absorbs Whole Foods...

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2025/06/21

Amazon restructures grocery leadership under "One Grocery" strategy, merging Whole Foods employees into Amazon systems. Is this long-overdue efficiency or cultural destruction? Expert debate on what this means for grocery competition and Whole Foods' future. Sponsored by A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital.For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/vjOmUkH_Vhw?si=9f8KlsQw8yUdPqan#grocery #amazon #wholefoods

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07:55

BREAKING: Walmart's Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Just...

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2025/06/21

Walmart just revolutionized product launches forever! See how they delivered every Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order by 9 AM with FREE Coke and Pringles, leaving Target and Best Buy scrambling to catch up. Expert analysis on why this changes everything for electronics retail and gaming drops. Brought to you by A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital.#walmart #switch2 #nintendoFor the full episode, head here:

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58:18

Walmart’s Bait & Switch 2, Costco Gas & More Grocery...

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2025/06/18

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored bytheA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Simbe,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andClearDemand,A&M Brooks Levering and Bryson Waterman joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Walmart’s stroke of merchandising genius around the Nintendo Switch 2 launch (Source)Amazon restructuring around its “One Grocery” strategy (Source)H&M’s plans to reverse its market share declines through AI and store efficiency gains (Source)Albertsons’ decision to go all-in on

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32:06

Peloton Resale, Dollar General's Home Line & Who Knew...

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2025/06/11

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored bytheA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Simbe,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andClearDemand,Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart’s new “Who knew?” advertising campaign (Source)Walmart’s gen AI assistant Sparky (Source)Dollar General’s home line with Kathy Ireland (Source)Amazon training humanoid robots to deliver packages (Source)And closed with a look at why they both think Peloton’s move into resale could be more difficult than Peloton thinks

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51:10

Walmart Presses Its ‘Advantage,’ ALDI Recruits Teens...

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2025/06/04

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored bytheA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Simbe,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andClearDemand,Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart helping Medicare Advantage members identify items to buy with their OTC benefits (Source)E.l.f.’s acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand for $1 Billion (Source)Victoria’s Secret’s website shutdown last week (Source)Aldi’s new digital work experience program for teens in the UK (Source)And closed with a debate over whether

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46:50

Target’s Woes, Lowe’s Marketplace & Why Sam’s Club...

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2025/05/30

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, former Target executives Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga analyze this week's biggest retail stories, including Target's questionable "acceleration office" strategy amid declining sales, Sam's Club's game-changing $8.98 pizza delivery service, Lowe's strategic marketplace expansion with Mirakl, Google's AI-powered shopping checkout revolution, and

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46:50

Target’s Woes, Lowe’s Marketplace & Why Sam’s Club...

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2025/05/28

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored bytheA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Simbe,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:The utter absurdity of Target’s Acceleration Office (Source)Sam’s Club’s new pizza delivery play (Source)Lowe’s third-party marketplace initiative with Mirakl (Source)Google’s advances in agentic AI checkout (Source)And closed with at look at why they both think Nike selling on Amazon again is a bad idea (Source)There’s

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01:10:26

Walmart Signals Price Increases, Dicks Buys Foot...

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2025/05/21

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored bytheA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Simbe,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andClearDemand, A&M’s Michael Prendergast and Christopher Disa join Chris and Anne to discuss:Walmart signaling that price hikes could begin later this month (Source)Target Circle 360 members receiving free same-day delivery from 100+ other retailers via Shipt (Source)Dick’s Sporting Goods acquiring Foot Locker (Source)The cybercrime wave that has hit

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42:52

Instacart’s CEO Bolts, Primark Teaches Sewing &...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/05/14

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored bytheA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Simbe,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:Instacart’s CEO resigning to take a job with OpenAI (Source)Amazon’s new warehouse robot, Vulcan (Source)Primark’s in-store repair classes (Source)ASOS offering next-day delivery through InPost Lockers (Source)And closed with a look at how LTK is bringingThe Bachelorto life on its social commerce shopping platform

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59:28

Walmart Stores Of The Future, Morrisons Robots & Why...

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2025/05/07

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored bytheA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Simbe,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andClearDemand, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Saks Fifth Avenue’s new Amazon storefront (Source)Walmart’s new “Store of the Future” down in Texas (Source)Morrisons introducing Simbe’s Tally robots (Source)Pinterest becoming a visual search engine (Source)And closed with a look at Lowe’s new MyLow AI app for store associates

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