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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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00:08:36

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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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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00:54:54

Old Navy Hits The Radar, San Diego Bans Digital-Only...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/09

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: - Best Buy storefronts and where influencer commerce will go next - Instacart’s introduction of “Will Call” Delivery (Source) - Old Navy rolling out Radar’s RFID solution to 1,200 stores - San Diego banning digital-only grocery store coupons And closed with a look at just how game-changing Amazon’s implementation

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00:06:25

How Agentic AI Will Transform Retail Forever With...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/04/06

David Dorf, Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS, joins Omni Talk to break down how Agentic AI—the next evolution beyond generative AI—is poised to reshape the retail industry. From recommendations and virtual analysts to autonomous shopping assistants, David shares real-world retail examples already in use today. Plus, he explains why the next frontier may be agent-optimized websites and what that means for advertising, loyalty, and even SEO. 💡 Key Moments: 0:21 – What is Agentic AI? How it

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00:05:03

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Haul 50% Off During Big...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/03/28

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Haul Being Priced At 50% Off During Big Spring Sale For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE

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00:05:21

Fast Five Shorts | A Love Is Blind Lightning Round

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/03/28

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Love Is Blind Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE

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00:04:11

Fast Five Shorts | Klarna & Doordash Bring BNPL To...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/03/28

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Klarna & Doordash Bringing BNPL To Meal Delivery For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE

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00:03:10

Fast Five Shorts | Edible Arrangements To Sell . . ....

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/03/28

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Edible Arrangements Making a Shift To Sell . . . EdiblesFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE

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00:04:44

Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Target’s “Brown Box...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/03/28

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Whether They're Buying Or Selling: Target’s “Brown Box Delivery” Pilot For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE

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00:04:55

Fast Five Shorts | Best Buy Connects Retail Media...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/03/28

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Best Buy Connecting Retail Media With Meta For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE

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00:40:20

Shoptalk 2025 Key Takeaways Live Podcast

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/03/27

The Shoptalk 2025 Key Takeaways Podcast is here! Recorded live on stage, this fast-paced episode features Omni Talk's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Shoptalk's content team — Marielle Bobo, Ben Miller, HG O’Connell, and the live conference audience — as they spin the wheel to hit the hottest themes of the show. 🎯 Key Moments & Topics: (00:54) Introduction of the “Shoptalk Dream Team” (03:00) Tariffs: Shein’s surprising openness to regulation (05:01) Data: AI, personalization, and retail

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00:26:07

Walmart EVP Cedric Clark on Tech, Culture & the...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/03/27

In this Shoptalk 2025 special, recorded live from the Shoptalk TV studio, Omni Talk sits down with Cedric Clark, EVP of Stores at Walmart, to unpack the company’s people-led, tech-powered evolution. Cedric dives into Walmart’s commitment to associate experience, innovation in store technology, and why staying connected to the frontline is key to long-term retail success. 🎯 Key Moments: (00:54) Cedric on Shoptalk and innovation trends (1:45) His Walmart journey: From fishing licenses to EVP (3:09)

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00:35:45

Amazon Haul, Best Buy Social+ & Edibles.com | Fast Five

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/03/25

🎧 Retail Fast Five | March 26, 2025 – Live from Shoptalk 2025This week, Chris and Anne are back together live at Shoptalk 2025, bringing you exclusive insight and on-the-ground energy. This week's episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios, kicks off with a behind-the-scenes look at their interviews with CVS, Wayfair, and Purina (03:15), followed by their five big retail stories of the week: Best Buy Launches Social Plus – A new retail

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