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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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10:08

Target's Rural Expansion Plan - Experts Call It a...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/24

Target's $Billion Rural Gamble - Why Experts Say It's Doomed to FailTarget drops a bombshell expansion strategy that has retail experts in complete agreement - for all the wrong reasons. A former Target executive who actually ran rural stores delivers devastating firsthand insights.Key Moments:0:00-1:07 - Target's massive rural expansion: 300 stores, 75% to 90% market coverage goal1:08-2:40 - Chris Disa's measured take: Location-specific success vs. systemic strategy flaws2:41-4:40 - Michael's

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07:28

UK Retail Cyber Attacks Now Target US - Former CEO...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/24

URGENT: Cyber Criminals Target US Retailers After UK RampageThe cyber attack wave that devastated UK retail is crossing the Atlantic. Our panel, including a former retail CEO with firsthand cyber security experience, breaks down the alarming reality of retail vulnerability.Key Moments:0:00-1:00 - Breaking news: UK retail hackers now targeting major US brands1:01-1:15 - Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods attack details1:16-3:00 - Michael's shocking revelation: Only 20% of US retailers truly

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11:32

Dick's $2.4B Foot Locker Takeover - Bold Move or...

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2025/05/24

Dick's Sporting Goods drops a retail bombshell with the massive Foot Locker acquisition. Our expert panel dissects every angle of this game-changing deal that has Wall Street buzzing.Key Moments:0:00-0:50 - Deal announcement: $2.4B acquisition details and market reaction0:51-2:40 - Michael's initial hatred: "Foot Locker has issues" and Nike dependency risks2:41-4:30 - Michael's flip: Why Dick's $20B size makes this acquisition logical4:31-5:40 - Chris Walton's "hot take": The shutdown strategy that

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10:02

Target Circle 360 Expands Same-Day Delivery - Retail...

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2025/05/24

Target's Bold Same-Day Delivery Gamble - Will It Pay Off?Target makes a major play in the membership wars by expanding Circle 360 to include same-day delivery from 100+ partner retailers. Our expert panel is split down the middle on this strategy.Key Moments:0:00-0:45 - Target's announcement: same-day delivery expansion with no price markups0:47-1:25 - Chris Disa defends the move as a consumer who already subscribes1:26-2:30 - Anne questions the financial viability and subscriber conversion

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08:31

Breaking: Walmart Signals Major Price Increases - How...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/24

Walmart's CFO John David Rainey drops a bombshell announcement about upcoming price increases, sending shockwaves through the retail industry. Our expert panel dives deep into what this means for consumers and competitors alike.Key Moments:0:00-0:35 - Walmart CFO's full statement on price increases starting late January0:50-2:20 - Michael analyzes the "absolute free-for-all" in retail pricing strategies2:22-3:28 - Chris Disa warns about surgical pricing and long-term customer training

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07:14

Radar CEO Spencer Hewett on RFID’s Future in Retail |...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/22

In this Five Insightful Minutes episode, Omni Talk Retail catches up with Spencer Hewett, founder and CEO of Radar, to dig into the retailer’s growing RFID rollout with Old Navy and American Eagle.Key Moments:(0:13) Spencer responds to Fast Five’s rollout skepticism 🎤(1:02) $1,000 Old Navy bet?! Chris and Spencer wager on RFID’s future 💸(2:01) What makes Radar’s RFID solution different(3:40) Tech behind Radar’s real-time tracking(4:00) Number of stores and rollout timeline(4:47) Why RFID handhelds

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01:10:26

Walmart Signals Price Increases, Dicks Buys Foot...

Omni Talk Retail ·

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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35:27

The Tariff Hotline Is Open & We Are Taking Your Calls...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/20

In this episode of Omni Talk Retail’s Ask an Expert series, Chris and Anne welcome SPS Commerce’s Emily Curran and Rob Schiefelbein for a deep dive into how retailers and suppliers should respond to shifting tariffs and trade conditions.Key Moments:(1:20) Meet the experts: Emily and Rob from SPS Commerce(2:11) SPS Commerce’s role in simplifying supply chain connections(6:00) Advice for startups in retail pilot programs(8:05) Transparent communication strategies with retailers(10:00) How to calculate

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04:43

100 Brits vs 100 Americans? Plus Sitcoms, Pets &...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/18

Chris and Anne debate who would dominate in a viral “100 Brits vs. 100 Americans” TikTok battle, confess their sitcom obsessions, and open up about the little joys of pet companionship. Plus, they brace for the final season of Stranger Things—with some strong opinions on what must happen before the credits roll-- in this latest clip from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.It’s the end-of-show

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04:34

ASOS Expands Next-Day Delivery to InPost Lockers |...

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2025/05/18

ASOS has partnered with InPost to offer next-day delivery to locker locations across Europe, enhancing speed and flexibility for online fashion shoppers. While the model is efficient and popular in dense urban markets, Chris and Anne explore whether the U.S. consumer landscape is ready for this kind of out-of-home delivery. This clip from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five is brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.🛍️ Will

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04:12

Primark’s “Love It For Longer” Repair Classes: Real...

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2025/05/18

Primark introduced its first U.S. in-store repair workshops to promote sustainability and customer engagement, offering free sewing kits and mending tutorials. While the effort aligns with a broader push for circular fashion, Chris and Anne weigh its true value for low-cost fast fashion shoppers and whether it can scale meaningfully in the U.S. market in this clip from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital,

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06:50

Amazon Debuts Vulcan Robot with Human Touch | What It...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/18

Amazon has introduced Vulcan, its first robot with a sense of touch, now operating in Spokane and Hamburg fulfillment centers.⏱️ Time Stamps:0:00 – Amazon announces Vulcan robot0:15 – Vulcan’s capabilities: Force sensors, suction cups & vision0:53 – Hair straightener meets ruler? Describing the tech1:30 – Why warehouse automation is gaining momentum2:40 – Human dexterity vs robots3:25 – Will Vulcan ever hit stores? Not so fast4:00 – Naming robots: Why always sci-fi?5:00 – What’s realistic: 10–20

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04:05

Fidji Simo Leaves Instacart for OpenAI | What’s Next...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/18

📢 Big leadership shakeup at Instacart! In this Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down the departure of Fidji Simo as she leaves her role as CEO and Chair to join OpenAI.⏱️ Time Stamps:0:00 – Breaking news: Fidji Simo steps down0:26 – Simo’s move to OpenAI0:54 – Chris reacts: Is Instacart better off now?1:46 – The broader message: E-commerce is yesterday, AI is the future2:30 – Anne

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05:40

LTK Partners With The Bachelor to Launch Shoppable TV...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/18

LTK is teaming up with The Bachelor to turn binge-watching into shopping. In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down how this partnership modernizes product placement with real-time affiliate links and seamless in-app shopping. Could this model reshape the future of commerce on TV—and are Bachelor fans ready to shop while they watch?📺 Can reality TV drive real-time retail?⏱️ Time Stamps:0:00

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11:00

LEAD Network CEO Allyson Zimmerman on Gender Equity,...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/15

Live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at the World Retail Congress 2025, Omni Talk catches up with Allyson Zimmerman, CEO of the LEAD Network. Allison discusses her journey from KFC kitchens to global NGO leadership, how the LEAD Network is advancing gender equity in the retail and CPG sectors, and what retailers must do to create workplaces that are truly inclusive.Key Moments:(0:38) Allyson Zimmerman introduction and career background(1:50) The LEAD Network’s mission and scale across

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10:40

Pacsun CEO Brieane Olson on Gen Z, TikTok Commerce &...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/15

Broadcasting from the VusionGroup booth at the World Retail Congress, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Pacsun CEO Brieane Olson for a candid and energizing conversation on youth culture, experimentation, and the future of fashion retail. Brieane reflects on how her two-decade Pacsun journey has prepared her to lead in a time of rapid digital evolution. From rebooting Roblox efforts to tracking the creator economy and prioritizing social commerce on TikTok and YouTube, Brieane shares what

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07:37

Falabella Chairman Enrique Ostalé on AI, Leadership,...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/15

Live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at the World Retail Congress in London, Omni Talk sits down with Enrique Ostalé, Chairman of the Board at Falabella, for a conversation that blends strategy, leadership, and regional retail insight. Enrique, a retail veteran with experience at Walmart and Falabella, unpacks how he thinks about the AI opportunity—not through a technical lens, but through one of cultural and organizational readiness.⏱ Key Moments:0:38 – Enrique’s background: Walmart to

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10:51

How Albert Heijn Is Winning with Gen Z and Generative...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/15

Live from the Grand Ballroom Foyer and the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at World Retail Congress 2025, Omni Talk catches up with Sjoerd Holleman, SVP and Executive Board Member of Albert Heijn, to talk digital grocery, personalization, and why the company calls itself a "food tech" leader. Holleman reveals how the grocer balances the needs of 4.7M unique weekly customers across generations—leveraging everything from GenAI assistants to a booming loyalty app ecosystem.⏱ Key Moments:0:33 – Meet Sjoerd

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08:16

Mark Ibbotson on Navigating Retail Chaos | AI, Black...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/15

Omni Talk Retail catches up with Mark Ibbotson, former EVP at Walmart and current VusionGroup advisor, live at World Retail Congress 2025 to break down the state of retail volatility. From economic whiplash to geopolitical black swan events, Mark paints a clear picture of the new retail reality and explains why precision, not perfection, is the future. He also shares advice for innovation teams on how to make a case for change inside cost-conscious organizations.⏱ Key Moments:0:33 – Mark’s

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15:55

Bonprix’s Carolin Klar on 3D Design, AI, and the...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/15

Live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at the World Retail Congress 2025 in London, Omni Talk sits down with Carolin Klar, Executive Board Member at Bonprix, to explore the intersection of fashion, technology, and human insight. Carolin walks us through how Bonprix scaled a 3D development workflow globally, how AI is helping designers spot and prototype emerging trends faster, and how cultural change and trust were vital to success. If you love product, people, and process, this one’s for you.⏱

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