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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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04:31

Lightning Round Chaos: Dum-Dums, Snack Wars & Sydney...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/06/07

This week’s Lightning Round delivers a sugar rush of retail absurdity — from Mondelez pulling products over pricing beef with Aldi, to mistakenly buying 70,000 lollipops, and Sydney Sweeney selling out her soap line. Retail’s never been this entertaining — and we couldn’t bring it to you without the support of our amazing sponsors: A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — the brands powering the future of retail.For the full episode head here:

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07:53

Will David’s Bridal’s New Diamonds & Pearls Store...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/06/07

David’s Bridal is getting glam with its new Diamonds & Pearls store concept, complete with upgraded fittings and a full glam squad. Thanks to our always fabulous sponsors — A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — for supporting retail reinvention.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#retailnews #weddingdressThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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06:26

Buy Or Sell: Aldi’s New Virtual Work Experience For...

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2025/06/07

Aldi is making early career access easier with a new virtual retail work experience program designed for teens aged 13 and up. This forward-thinking discussion was made possible thanks to the innovation-minded sponsors of the Retail Fast Five: A&M CRG, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#retailnews #aldiThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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04:12

Victoria’s Secret Gets Hacked?! 💻🚨

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2025/06/07

Victoria’s Secret faced a major website outage this week, raising big questions about cybersecurity readiness in retail. Brought to you by the Fast Five sponsors: A&M CRG, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — the tech and strategy partners keeping retailers one step ahead.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#cybersecurity #retailnews #victoriasecretThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn -

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07:24

Is Rhode Worth $1B? E.L.F. (and Anne) Think So 👀

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/06/07

E.l.f. is betting big on Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand, Rhode, with a $1 billion acquisition that could reshape the beauty M&A landscape. This coverage is powered by Omni Talk's Fast Five sponsors: A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — all trusted names in transforming retail.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#retailnews #elfcosmetics #rhodeskinThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

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06:15

Will Walmart’s Medicare Advantage Play Succeed?

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/06/07

Walmart is piloting a digital badge to help Medicare Advantage members identify "food-as-medicine" eligible items — a move blending AI, healthcare, and retail. As always, this segment is brought to you by our friends at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand — the companies helping retailers win smarter, faster.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#walmart #foodasmedicine #medicareadvantage #retailnewsThis podcast uses

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07:08

📦 Supply Chain AI: What’s Real vs. Hype? | 5...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/06/06

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Eugene Amigud Chief Innovation Officer at Infios, joins Omni Talk to separate AI fact from fiction when it comes to transforming the supply chain.From predictive analytics to agentic AI, Eugene breaks down how to spot purposeful innovation, how to deploy modular decision engines that adapt to change, and why the future of execution is about real-time intelligence — not black-box systems. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually worth adopting in retail AI, this

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38:56

Shoptalk Europe 2025: TikTok Shop Dominates, AI Gets...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/06/05

Fresh from the buzzing halls of Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, the Omni Talk team delivers a rapid-fire breakdown of the biggest retail trends shaping the future live from the conference stage with Shoptalk's very own Ben Miller and Adam Plom.From TikTok Shop's explosive growth (seriously, it's everywhere) to the rise of agentic AI that's already saving Amazon $200 million annually, this episode covers the tech, strategies, and insights that had everyone talking while eating tapas down the aisles of

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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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05:12

Lightning Round | A Terminator Reality & The Return...

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2025/05/31

Takeaways: The nostalgia surrounding Pizza Hut's summer Book It program evokes strong emotional responses among participants. The discussion on personal pan pizzas reveals individual preferences, particularly for meat toppings like sausage and pepperoni. Concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential harmful actions were highlighted in relation to Anthropic's Clot Opus 4. A TikTok travel hack involving the use of a pillowcase for clothing was shared, illustrating creative packing

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05:58

Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Nike Selling On Amazon?

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2025/05/31

Takeaways: Nike's decision to resume sales on Amazon marks a significant shift in their strategy, emphasizing direct consumer engagement. The brand's previous focus on maintaining a direct relationship with consumers is now seemingly compromised through this partnership. Concerns arise regarding the potential dilution of Nike's brand equity with the mass availability of their products on Amazon. Experts believe that this move could lead to increased competition and a loss of exclusivity for

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07:31

Fast Five Shorts | How Momentous Is Google’s New AI...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/31

Takeaways: Google is introducing a new AI enhanced shopping experience called AI Mode to improve online shopping. The AI Mode integrates the Gemini Generative AI chatbot with the Google Shopping Graph, providing real-time product data. Customers will soon be able to search for products using conversational language and receive tailored recommendations. The agentic AI checkout will allow users to confirm purchases securely and receive notifications about price drops. Shoppers can set preferences

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04:15

Fast Five Shorts | What Excites You Most About Lowe’s...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/31

Takeaways: Lowe's is collaborating with Miracle to enhance its online marketplace capabilities significantly. This partnership enables Lowe's to accelerate its e-commerce business while improving customer service. The expansion of Lowe's Marketplace now includes a diverse range of products from third-party sellers. Members of the Milo's Rewards loyalty program can earn points on Marketplace purchases. All Marketplace items are available for home delivery and can be returned to Lowe's stores.

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05:20

Fast Five Shorts | Does Pizza Delivery From Sam’s...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/31

Takeaways: Sam's Club has introduced delivery for their Members Mark hot baked pizza, enhancing convenience for customers. The price of Members Mark hot baked pizza is competitively set at $8.98, making it an appealing option. Delivery of the pizza is available in most Sam's Clubs nationwide, with full rollout expected soon. Customers can select from a variety of toppings, including pepperoni, cheese, and four meat options. The express delivery service promises arrival within three hours,

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05:43

Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Target’s New...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/31

Takeaways: Target has initiated a new enterprise acceleration office with the intention of enhancing decision-making speed to facilitate growth. The company's recent performance indicates a concerning trend, marked by a decline in net and comparable store sales for three consecutive quarters. The establishment of the acceleration office has been met with skepticism, particularly regarding the effectiveness of leadership in driving growth strategies. Critics express that the creation of the

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29:30

Invisible Barcodes: The Innovation You'll Never See...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/30

In this Ask An Expert episode, Chris and Anne welcome Dave Steck, former VP of IT and Store Innovations at Schnucks, to explore how Digimarc’s invisible watermark technology is reshaping the future of retail operations. Learn how weighted items like salads and hot wings are being protected against theft, how retailers can collaborate with vendors to adopt this tech, and how gift card fraud could become a thing of the past.Key Moments:0:28 – What is an invisible watermark?3:00 – Real-world use case:

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06:21

🧠 5 Insightful Minutes Inside the Mind of Today’s...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/29

🎧 In this episode, Chris and Anne break down the latest survey from A&M Consumer and Retail Group with David Schneidman, which offers a clear look into how U.S. shoppers are adjusting their habits amid economic uncertainty.Key Highlights:[01:05] Why private label is booming[03:20] The collapse of traditional brand loyalty[06:45] How inflation is reshaping grocery budgets[09:10] What role loyalty and subscription programs really play[12:00] How retailers should react — strategic tech and

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46:50

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

Omni Talk Retail ·

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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32:32

The Past, Present & Future Of E Ink And ESLs With...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/26

🎙️ In this special Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bryan Chan, Senior Director at E Ink, to explore the journey of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and why they're finally catching fire in the U.S.Key Moments:[01:03] What is E Ink? — Origins as an MIT spinout and Kindle beginnings[2:52] Why ESLs weren’t the original goal — from newspapers to shelf labels[4:45] Learning from “belly loaders” and how real-world store operations shaped the

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06:29

Lightning Round: Golden Globes Podcasts, Brett Favre...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/24

Time to let loose! Our retail experts drop their serious analyst personas for a fun lightning round that covers everything from podcast awards to NFL legends to coffee obsessions.Key Moments:0:00-0:20 - Golden Globes adds podcast category: Which shows deserve recognition?0:21-1:50 - Michael's surprising praise for Call Her Daddy's business genius and target audience mastery1:51-2:35 - Unexpected Tucker Carlson podcast recommendation and educational content praise2:36-4:07 - Brett Favre documentary

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