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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.

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00:05:41

Walmart To Test Beauty Bars In 40 Stores

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/25

Walmart is testing a new beauty bar concept at 40 stores as part of its spring sale event, and Chris and Anne dive deep into what it means for the retailer's future (00:04). Chris highlights how this test differs from Target’s Ulta partnership and lets Walmart fully own its beauty experience (01:45), while Anne shares insights from her past at Target and her shift to buying drugstore beauty via Walmart Plus (02:50). They both discuss how beauty bars create immersive, high-touch customer experiences

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00:04:52

Trove Acquires Reverse.Supply to Drive Global Resale...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/25

In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down Trove’s acquisition of reverse.supply and why it’s a game-changer for global resale (00:02). Anne highlights the upside for brands and customers alike, from lower costs due to tariff avoidance (01:45) to stickier brand engagement through resale ecosystems (02:50). Chris recalls Trove CEO Terry Boyle's past comments on resale’s potential for 3–5% comp

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00:09:01

Target Launches “Good Little Garden” Floral Brand |...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/25

Target’s new floral brand Good Little Garden has entered the chat — and Chris and Anne are divided (00:03). While the brand offers fresh flowers and plants starting at $6 (00:28), Chris argues the category is operationally complex and unlikely to become a billion-dollar brand (01:00). Anne sees parallels with Trader Joe’s floral success (03:10), and the duo debates whether this launch is a strategic win or a fleeting experiment (05:00). From vermin talk to sales data speculation and nostalgic

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00:04:49

Quorso and Circle K Partner to Improve Store...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/25

In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Quorso’s new partnership with Circle K (00:02), highlighting how this technology will scale across 5,000 stores in 12 countries and 11 languages (00:16). They discuss the significance of bringing task management and performance analytics into the convenience vertical (01:30), and what this means for late-night operations and workforce efficiency (03:00)

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00:05:08

Buy Or Sell: Gas Stations Fueling Walmart’s Growth?

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/25

In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne analyze Walmart’s bold move to grow its gas station footprint, aiming to add 40–45 new locations this year as part of a five-year expansion plan (00:03). They discuss how Walmart is using fuel as a strategic lever to increase Walmart Plus membership value (01:00) and compare this tactic to Costco’s successful model (02:00). Anne shares her personal experience with

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00:41:58

Walmart Gas, Circle K & Why Target’s Floral Brand May...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/23

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:- Walmart’s gas station expansion strategy - Quorso’s intelligent store management platform rollout with Circle K Europe - Target’s new floral owned brand - Trove’s acquisition of reverse.supply - And closed with a look at why Walmart’s 40 store beauty bar test could herald even more sales growth in Walmart’s

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00:04:20

Bezos Faceplants, Festivals & Crosswalks | Omni Talk...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/18

This week’s lightning round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, is packed with laughs and unexpected questions. Chris and Anne start by debating what the official Omni Talk uniform would be, inspired by Starbucks’ new black-on-green dress code (0:01).Then they reminisce about epic faceplants, including Anne’s “Great Fall of Lisbon” (1:17), and react to Jewel suing Kroger over her removal from the Wellness Festival (2:09). Chris

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00:08:52

Hy-Vee Shuts Down In-Store Bars | Is Experiential...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/18

In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five discussion, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne explore Hy-Vee’s decision to shutter most in-store bars and eliminate full-service dining in favor of counter-only service (0:02). Chris critiques the overuse of “experiential retail” as a vague, unscalable buzzword (1:00), calling Hy-Vee’s move a necessary correction in an era where operational simplicity and consistency matter more

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00:05:49

DoorDash Empowers Restaurants with AI Tools | Better...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/18

In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dig into DoorDash’s latest AI feature rollout for restaurant partners (0:02). The tools include an AI-powered camera for high-quality food photos, an item description generator, and instant visual enhancements to improve online menus (0:08). Anne shares how these tools will help small, independent restaurants like La Bodega Taco Shop

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00:05:21

Is Sam’s Club Being Too Optimistic About Its Growth...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/18

In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Sam’s Club’s bold plan to open 15 clubs annually and remodel all 600 existing locations in the U.S. (0:02). Backed by strong performance and growing online sales, Sam’s Club hopes to double its membership over the next 8–10 years, according to CEO Chris Nicholas (0:21). Chris lays out three reasons he’s bullish: impressive comp

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00:06:39

Walmart’s AI Fashion Tool | Trend to Product Speeds...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/18

In this episode of Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Walmart’s latest AI-powered innovation: the Trend-to-Product tool (0:03). The duo explains how the tool uses generative AI to produce trend-driven mood boards, shorten design timelines by up to 18 weeks (1:10), and assist Walmart in appealing to newer, more affluent shoppers through trendier fashion options (2:44). Anne

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00:08:36

Why In The World Would Ulta Pause Its Target Expansion?

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/18

In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand,Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga break down Ulta's surprising decision to pause its shop-in-shop rollout with Target. Despite Target touting strong beauty performance, Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman—an operations leader and former Target exec—has decided to hold at 610 locations, raising questions about store traffic, brand alignment, and future

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00:45:50

Walmart’s Trend-to-Product AI, Sam’s Club’s Expansion...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/17

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed: - Ulta Beauty’s decision to pause its Target shop-in-shop expansion Walmart’s new Trend-to-Product AI tool to speed up product development - Sam’s Club’s expansion plans - DoorDash’s AI enhancements to help its quick-service restaurant partners - And closed with a look at what Hy-Vee’s decision to close its bars and

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00:26:16

What A True Omnichannel Returns Process Looks Like...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/16

In this episode of Omni Talk’s Ask an Expert series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Stipe Galic, VP of Business Development & Marketing at TGW, to demystify the complexities of returns in today’s omnichannel retail world. From cost savings to faster reshelving, Stipe walks us through how automation, flexible software, and a unified DC setup are transforming how retailers like Urban Outfitters manage inventory and returns. Key Moments: 1:05 – Stipe’s journey from mechanical engineer to

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00:06:21

Lightning Round | Burritos, "Best Of" White Lotus...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/11

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Lightning Round of Burritos, "Best Of" White Lotus Awards, and Tariff Product HoardingFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU

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00:08:15

Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Amazon AI Shopping...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/11

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: The Pros & Cons of Amazon AI Shopping Agents For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU

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00:04:17

Fast Five Shorts | San Diego Bans Digital-Only Coupons

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/11

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: San Diego Banning Digital-Only Coupons For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU

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00:04:44

Fast Five Shorts | Instacart Debuts New “Will Call”...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/11

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instacart Debuting A New “Will Call” Delivery Service For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU

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00:06:58

Fast Five Shorts | Is Old Navy’s 1,200 Store Radar...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/11

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Old Navy’s 1,200 Store Radar RFID Rollout Is Too Aggressive? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU

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00:08:06

Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Best Buy Storefronts?

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/11

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss Whether they're buying or selling Best Buy Creator Storefronts For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU

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