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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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10:27

JD Sports CEO Regis Schultz on U.S. Growth, Gen Z, &...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/14

In this Omni Talk exclusive, recorded live from the VusionGroup Studio, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga speak with Regis Schultz, CEO of JD Sports, from the floor of the World Retail Congress 2025. Regis shares his retail origins, how JD Sports went from $1.5B to $6B in U.S. sales in just six years, and how the brand’s lifestyle-driven, Gen Z-focused strategy is transforming the athletic apparel space. Learn how JD builds unique product stories with brands, leverages TikTok as a global style engine,

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42:52

Instacart’s CEO Bolts, Primark Teaches Sewing &...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/14

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:Instacart’s CEO resigning to take a job with OpenAI (Source)Amazon’s new warehouse robot, Vulcan (Source)Primark’s in-store repair classes (Source)ASOS offering next-day delivery through InPost Lockers (Source)And closed with a look at how LTK is bringingThe Bachelorto life on its social commerce shopping platform

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08:30

DFI CEO Scott Price on Retail’s AI Future, Growth...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/14

In this live World Retail Congress episode, recorded from the VusionGroup Studio, Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga catch up with Scott Price, CEO of DFI Retail Group, to explore the sweeping changes in global retail. Scott reflects on his second year as CEO, DFI’s shift to an operating model, and how AI is simultaneously revolutionizing efficiency and threatening traditional career paths. From ERP upgrades to retail media monetization and the crucial role of human insight in merchandising,

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10:40

From Albertsons to Artificial Plants? Suzanne Long on...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/14

Live from the VusionGroup booth at World Retail Congress, Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Suzanne Long, the newly minted founder of Fauxliage and former Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons. Suzanne opens up about the changing state of retail sustainability, how real transformation begins with frontline workers, and why she left a top executive role to chase a six-year-old startup idea that just wouldn’t let go. From supply chain resilience to scaling

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25:52

Why Retailers Can't Ignore Competitive Intelligence...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/13

In this deep-dive Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Rajat Nigam, Chief Product Officer at ClearDemand, to unpack the critical role of competitive intelligence in modern retail pricing. Formerly leading pricing innovation at Amazon, Rajat explains how engineering, data quality, and normalization are central to making pricing intelligence truly actionable — and profitable. From assortment gap analysis to real-time pricing enabled by electronic shelf labels, this episode

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04:28

From Nostalgic Cereals to Met Gala Fashion: This...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/10

This charming lightning round segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, reveals the personalities behind retail analytics as Ben Miller, a UK retail expert, answers rapid-fire personal questions with humor and authenticity.Key Moments:0:02 - Introduction to the fast-paced lightning round with Ben Miller0:05 - Nostalgic food question: Which childhood foods would Ben miss if discontinued?0:27 - Ben's sentimental attachment to

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05:29

Buy Or Sell: Lowe's AI Assistance For In-store...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/10

In this insightful analysis, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, retail experts reveal what Lowe's new AI assistant is really designed to accomplish, beyond the surface-level marketing about leaky faucets and fertilizer choices.Key Moments:0:02 - Breaking news: Lowe's introduces MyLow Companion AI assistant for store associates0:10 - Partnership details: Application developed with OpenAI across 1,700+ stores0:14 - Core

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11:07

Pinterest Is A Search Engine?

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2025/05/10

Pinterest vs. Google: The Visual Search RevolutionThis episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, explores how Pinterest is disrupting traditional search engines and transforming product discovery through visual search. Our retail experts analyze surprising data and debate what it means for brands' marketing strategies.Key Moments:0:03 - Breaking news: Adobe research reveals Pinterest emerging as a search engine competitor0:14

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03:22

All Hail The Year of the Robot: Morrisons Debuts UK's...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/10

Morrisons Robotic Revolution: UK's First Human-Sized Grocery Aisle RobotsThis eye-opening segment explores how Morrisons supermarket is transforming UK grocery operations by deploying the first human-sized aisle robots in the country. Retail experts analyze what this means for the industry's automation future.Key Moments:0:02 - Breaking news: Morrisons becomes first UK supermarket to deploy human-sized aisle robots0:08 - Introduction to Simbe's Tally robots now operating in three northern England

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06:40

Walmart's "Store of the Future": Evolution or...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/10

In this insightful retail analysis, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, experts debate whether Walmart's new Texas Supercenter deserves its "store of the future" label or simply represents a necessary upgrade to remain competitive in 2025.Key Moments:0:02 - Introduction to Walmart's new "store of the future" in Cypress, Texas0:09 - Surprising revelation: This is Walmart's first ground-up Supercenter in four years0:18 - Walmart's

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10:13

Amazon & Saks: Luxury Retail's Most Asinine Partnership?

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/10

In this eye-opening retail industry analysis, our expert panel examines the high-stakes partnership between Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue that could reshape luxury shopping forever.Key Moments:0:02 - Introduction to the new "Luxury Stores at Amazon" partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue0:50 - Ben Miller breaks down the strategy from Amazon's perspective as they pursue luxury consumers1:18 - The fundamental mismatch between Amazon's utility-focused model and luxury's desire-creation business2:05 -

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08:20

How AI Will Change Order Management Forever With...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/08

In this exclusive 5 Insightful Minutes interview, Omar Akilah, SVP of Product at Infios, joins Omni Talk to explore how AI is impacting retail order management systems. From modular OMS architecture to predictive inventory optimization and AI-enhanced customer service, Omar explains why the future of retail fulfillment depends on intelligent, scalable, and purpose-built solutions. Learn how leading retailers can ditch the spreadsheets and future-proof their operations today.Key moments include:0:11

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59:28

Walmart Stores Of The Future, Morrisons Robots & Why...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/07

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored bytheA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Simbe,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andClearDemand, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Saks Fifth Avenue’s new Amazon storefront (Source)Walmart’s new “Store of the Future” down in Texas (Source)Morrisons introducing Simbe’s Tally robots (Source)Pinterest becoming a visual search engine (Source)And closed with a look at Lowe’s new MyLow AI app for store associates

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04:12

🎸 7-Eleven Emo Fests, Miami Vice Comebacks & Beyoncé...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/03

In this week’s Lightning Round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, the Omni Talk crew gets loose with hot takes on 7-Eleven’s emo music festival sponsorship, the return of Miami Vice, Target’s paper wine bottles, and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour. Plus, find out which Beyoncé track makes Jeff's all-time list and whether Luis, as a Frenchman, would ever bring wine in paper packaging to a party. For the full episode, head here:

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08:31

Schnucks Bets Big on Local Brands — But Will It Work?

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/03

Schnucks is rolling out products from its first local brand accelerator, Schnucks Springboard, into 15 stores across Missouri and Illinois. But with rising tariffs and razor-thin margins, will this bold bet on community-rooted innovation pay off—or fizzle out? The Omni Talk team breaks down the business case, strategic risks, and long-term viability of grocers becoming incubators in their latest Fast Five podcast, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo

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08:05

PepsiCo Goes Natural: Is This The End of Artificial...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/03

PepsiCo says it plans to replace artificial colors with natural ones across its product lines by 2026, but the move could come with major R&D and consumer acceptance challenges. The Fast Five crew debates whether regulation is the only real way to force change.0:02 – PepsiCo CEO outlines natural color transition timeline0:45 – U.S. HHS pushes voluntary color removal by 20262:00 – France vs U.S.: stark differences in food color standards3:40 – Why reformulation is hard: R&D, sourcing,

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09:09

How Scared Should Google Be Of Shopify And ChatGPT’s...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/03

A bombshell code leak suggests ChatGPT is preparing to integrate directly with Shopify, allowing users to discover and buy products without ever leaving the chatbot. Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and the A&M CRG team break down how this could upend search, crush Google’s e-commerce edge, and change online retail forever.🚀 Is this the future of AI-driven shopping?🛍️ How should retailers—and Google—respond?🧠 And are most CEOs even ready for what’s coming?This may be the most important retail

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07:24

Schnucks Doubles Down on Caper Carts | Key Moment in...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/03

Schnucks is expanding its Caper Cart program, bringing the smart carts to more stores in Missouri and Illinois with new features like a lower tray for bulk items. Omni Talk and A&M experts discuss the promise, pain points, and potential of this next-gen checkout technology in reshaping the grocery shopping experience.📌 0:02 – Schnucks expands Caper Cart pilot to Illinois with new lower tray feature📌 0:49 – Customer usage hits high levels: All 10 carts in use throughout the day📌 1:23 – Jeff

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08:26

Amazon's Tariff Pricing Drama: Smart Retail Strategy...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/03

Amazon’s consideration of displaying tariff charges on ultra-discount items triggered political backlash and retailer debate over pricing transparency. Experts argue it would be poor merchandising and discuss the broader supply chain and inventory consequences retailers face amid rising trade tensions.📌 0:02 – Amazon considers showing tariff costs on Haul items, then reverses📌 1:00 – White House responds, calling it “hostile and political”📌 1:45 – Jeff Dwyer explains why it's not good retailing

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06:40

How Intelligent Store Management Solutions Can...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/01

Julian Mills, CEO of Quorso, sits down with Chris and Anne for a fast-paced 5 Insightful Minutes.Julian explains why intelligent management systems are critical in modern retail (0:40), shares a real-world example around promotion execution (1:40), and outlines how solutions like Quorso help retailers improve sales and reduce shrink (3:00).Julian also details the common hurdles retailers face with IT integration (5:00) and why trying to build these solutions internally just doesn’t make sense

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