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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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05:21

Sam's Club's Global Intent Revolution | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/15

Sam's Club has rolled out a major app redesign featuring global intent centers, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.The new presentation layer allows customers to choose fulfillment options upfront and offers enhanced retail media capabilities. Chris dives deep into why this strategy perfectly positions Sam's Club for warehouse retail dominance and how it leverages Walmart's fulfillment network for competitive advantage. Anne explores

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42:32

Gap's Beauty Play, Kroger's 'Deli Of The Future' &...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/10

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:Sam’s Club’s brilliant app redesign— Anne and I break down why this move is so genius and what other retailers can and cannot learn from it. (Source)Gap’s beauty gamble— The company wants to expand into beauty and accessories across all brands, starting with Old Navy. Is this Richard Dickson’s next stroke of genius, or are they about to learn

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06:03

Lightning Round: Viral Food Trends, French Name...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/08

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris and Anne tackle viral grocery shopping trends, discuss Nestlé's leadership chaos, share parenting hacks for school prep, and debate cool-sounding French names. From the "5-4-3-2-1" grocery method to bus ride realities, it's rapid-fire retail commentary at its finest.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #Grocery #BTS #Hack #Parenting

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05:51

Waitrose Smart Cart Experiment | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/08

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Waitrose pilots AI-powered smart trolleys in Bracknell, becoming the first UK supermarket to test the technology. Chris and Anne remain skeptical about customer adoption hurdles and question why retailers are first in the water on unproven smart cart solutions.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #waitrose #trolley #retailmedia #ecommerce

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07:13

Lululemon's AI Leadership Gamble | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/08

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Lululemon appoints AI veteran Ranju Das as its first Chief AI and Technology Officer, signaling a major strategic shift. Chris and Anne debate whether putting "AI" in his title shows innovation or reveals that Lululemon is lost from a leadership perspective.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #lululemon #fabletics #retailmedia #ecommerce

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03:56

Macy's Amazon Ad Network Partnership | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/08

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Macy's becomes the first major retailer to partner with Amazon's retail ad service, allowing advertisers to buy sponsored product ads through Amazon's platform. Chris and Anne analyze whether this short-term revenue grab compromises Macy's long-term independence.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #macys #amazon #retailmedia #ecommerce

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05:31

Amazon's Whole Foods Corporate Takeover | Fast Five...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/08

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. After eight years, Amazon finally absorbs Whole Foods corporate employees into Amazon teams, eliminating the grocery chain's distinct culture and benefits. Chris and Anne debate whether this signals Amazon Grocery's desperation or sets up bigger strategic moves ahead.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #wholefoods #amazon #retailmedia #ecommerce

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04:36

Walmart's Marketplace Velocity Play | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/08

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Walmart accelerates marketplace growth with expanded next-day delivery for third-party sellers across major US cities including LA, New York, and Chicago. Chris and Anne discuss how Walmart is "out-Amazoning Amazon" with 95% of the country deliverable in under three hours and their "you win, we win" philosophy for marketplace success.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI

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47:36

Amazon Ingests Whole Foods, Macy’s Sleeps With The...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/03

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:Walmart launching next-day delivery for third-party marketplace orders in major cities like LA, NYC, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta, as the retailer aims to have 95% of the country deliverable in under 3 hours (Source)Amazon’s plan to extend new employment offers to Whole Foods’ U.S. corporate employees starting November 10th, absorbing their

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05:48

Lightning Round: Oasis Comeback Glory, Soccer Star &...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/01

Ben Miller shares his Oasis reunion experience, thoughts on Arsenal's 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman, and reveals the ultimate Vegas conference hack for Shoptalk and Groceryshop attendees. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #Oasis #MaxDowman #Soccer #Football #Shoptalk #Groceryshop #Arsenal

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06:33

Fabletics Tech Transformation - RFID Rollout | Fast...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/01

Fabletics achieves 95-97% fill rates and 20% sales boosts with comprehensive RFID rollout. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to explore why RFID is becoming the GPS moment for apparel retail and why every retailer should be paying attention.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #Fabletics #RFID #RetailTech #GPS #retailinnovation

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06:19

BNPL Goes North - Walmart Canada's Klarna Rollout |...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/01

Walmart Canada deploys Klarna's buy-now-pay-later service across 400+ stores. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to debate whether BNPL will become ubiquitous in stores within three years or if credit cards will capture this market instead.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #Walmart #Klarna #BNPL #Canada #Creditcards

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05:46

Best Buy Goes Broader - Third-Party Marketplace Debut...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/01

Best Buy officially launches its third-party marketplace with 500 vetted sellers. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss what Best Buy needs to do right to succeed and how this could create new opportunities for Geek Squad upselling.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #BestBuy #GeekSquad #ThirdParty #marketplace

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06:10

Rental Cars Go Retail - Hertz Joins Amazon Autos |...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/01

Hertz Car Sales launches on Amazon Autos, bringing thousands of pre-owned vehicles to the marketplace. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss how this partnership could finally disrupt the car buying experience and what it means for the future of automotive retail.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #retailstrategy #Amazon #Hertz #preownedvehicles

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14:37

"The Fidelke Faux Pas" - Target's CEO Succession...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/01

Target names Michael Fiddelke as next CEO in a move that's sparking industry debate. Sponsored by theA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to break down why this internal succession might be the wrong move for the struggling retailer. Chris argues this could be "The Fiddelke Faux Pas" while Anne offers a contrarian view on why an internal candidate might be Target's only hope.For the full #fastfive episode head here:

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59:28

Amazon Autos, Best Buy’s Marketplace & The Potential...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/08/27

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by theA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Target’s CEO Succession– Michael Fiddelke named as next CEO, sparking debate about internal vs. external leadership choices (Source)Hertz Car Sales on Amazon Autos– Fleet dealer partnership expands used car marketplace with thousands of pre-owned vehicles in major markets (Source)Best Buy’s Third-Party Marketplace

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04:12

Lightning Round: Crocs Go Pro, Harry Potter Donuts &...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/08/25

Chris and Anne tackle the week's quirkiest retail stories in rapid-fire format! Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.From NFL-themed Crocs to Harry Potter donuts and pawn shops becoming back-to-school destinations, discover the unexpected retail trends shaping consumer behavior.For the full episode head here: youtu.be/wKzV_5mqg64Topics: NFL merchandise, specialty donuts, alternative shopping, fair food trends#retail #trends #NFL #Crocs

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06:33

Target & Ulta Beauty Partnership ENDS In 2026 -...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/08/25

Target and Ulta Beauty are ending their successful shop-in-shop partnership in August 2026, shocking the retail world. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.Chris delivers harsh criticism of Target's strategy while Anne worries about the retailer's future without one of its biggest traffic drivers. A must-watch analysis of retail's biggest breakup.For the full episode head here: youtu.be/wKzV_5mqg64Topics: Target Ulta partnership, retail

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05:28

IKEA Inside Best Buy: Genius Partnership or Expensive...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/08/25

IKEA is opening mini showrooms inside select Best Buy stores, focusing on kitchen and laundry products with IKEA designers on-site. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.Chris and Anne disagree on whether this partnership makes sense - is it smart space utilization or an over-engineered branding exercise?For the full episode head here: youtu.be/wKzV_5mqg64Topics: IKEA Best Buy partnership, retail partnerships, home goods, appliances#IKEA

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04:33

Warby Parker Kills It's Signature Home Try-On Program...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/08/25

Warby Parker is ending its iconic Home Try-On program by year-end, citing that most customers now live within 30 minutes of a store. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.Chris and Anne analyze what this cost-cutting move signals about Warby's growth challenges and whether the Target partnership can fill the gap.For the full episode head here: youtu.be/wKzV_5mqg64Topics: Warby Parker strategy, home try-on program, eyewear retail, store

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