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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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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 &...

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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...

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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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09:07

NRF’s Matthew Shay on Retail Resilience & Leading...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/05/15

Omni Talk Retail wraps up World Retail Congress 2025 from the VusionGroup Podcast Studioo with Matthew Shay, President & CEO of the National Retail Federation, in a wide-ranging discussion on the state of global retail. From high-level CEO forums to Capitol Hill, Shay is at the epicenter of policy and retail leadership—he shares what leaders are really saying, how small businesses are being supported, and why flexibility is now a core competency for modern retailers.⏱ Key Moments:0:41 – What NRF

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05:06

AWS Exec Reveals Agentic AI's Role in the Future of...

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2025/05/15

In this episode of 5 Insightful Minutes, AWS's Justin Swagler joins us to explain why physical stores remain critical in today’s digital-first retail landscape. He introduces a compelling framework for the future of retail powered by edge computing, IoT, and agentic AI.⏱ Key Moments:0:29 – Why physical stores still matter (Hint: 80%+ of sales happen there)1:39 – The three pillars for retail tech success: Edge, Cloud, and AI2:30 – The role of computer vision and unified store data3:02 – How AI

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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 &...

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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?

Omni Talk Retail ·

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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