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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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09:33

Instacart VP of Commercial Partnerships Ryan...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/16

EXCLUSIVE: Instacart's VP of Commercial Partnerships Ryan Hamburger breaks down the metrics that matter and reveals how the company is preparing for an agentic AI future.Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF Europe in Paris, Ryan shares insights on:✅ Why affordability is reshaping grocery delivery strategy✅ The 10% growth advantage for retailers with in-store pricing✅ How Instacart delivers 70-75% incremental sales (not just channel shifting)✅ European expansion plans with Aldi

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12:57

NRF's Matt Shay on Trade Policies and Retail's Future...

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2025/09/16

EXCLUSIVE: NRF President & CEO Matt Shay reveals what topics are dominating every retail boardroom conversation and shares his outlook for the industry's future.In this must-watch interview recorded live from the VusionGroup studio at NRF Europe's inaugural show in Paris, Matt breaks down:✅ Why retail is outperforming growth forecasts (and the hidden reason why)✅ The #1, #2, AND #3 priority for every retail CEO right now✅ How job market shifts directly impact consumer spending✅ The "antiquated"

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13:05

Fashion for All: Brandon Maxwell & Walmart’s Denise...

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2025/09/15

Go behind the scenes at Walmart’s New York Fashion Week pop-up with Denise Incandela, EVP of Fashion at Walmart, and designer Brandon Maxwell, Creative Director for Scoop and Free Assembly, and the designer behind his own celebrated luxury brand. Discover how Walmart is democratizing fashion through elevated private brands, exclusive collaborations, and experiential retail moments in the heart of NYC. From 100% inventory growth this season to Free Assembly rolling out in every Walmart store

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05:29

Lightning Round: AI Movies, Ariana Grande’s Star...

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2025/09/13

The lightning round covers fashion films, Ariana Grande's talent level, and AI-generated movies, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.From Chris's surprising Zoolander pick over Devil Wears Prada to Anne's rating of Ariana Grande as a perfect 10, plus discussion of OpenAI's $30 million AI movie "Critters" and the upcoming Spinal Tap sequel. Quick-hit entertainment takes that connect back to retail and culture.🔔 Subscribe for weekly retail

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04:32

Office Depot's 15-Minute Pickup Promise | Fast Five...

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2025/09/13

Office Depot launches a nationwide 15-minute pickup promise with $15 guarantees, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.President Kevin Moffitt positions this as the ultimate convenience play, offering $15 coupons when orders aren't ready in time. Chris worries about operational strain on store teams, while Anne questions whether this is primarily a marketing hook building on their existing 20-minute capabilities.🔔 Subscribe for weekly

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07:12

Kroger's Deli Dreams Of The Future | Fast Five Shorts

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2025/09/13

Kroger unveils its "deli of the future" in a new Kentucky marketplace store, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.The 6,500 square foot prepared food section features open kitchens, made-to-order sandwiches, and premium offerings like Murray's cheese and Snow Fox sushi. Anne sees potential for additional trip occasions, while Chris questions whether this innovation addresses Kroger's real challenges with their existing store base.🔔 Subscribe

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03:57

Albertsons Doubles Down on Retail Media | Fast Five...

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2025/09/13

Albertsons introduces three new retail media channels with investment matching programs, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.The grocer's Media Collective now offers organic influencers, premium in-store screens, and enhanced on-site placements, plus matching CPG investments with enterprise media dollars. Chris and Anne analyze the competitive implications and strategic hooks for competing against Amazon and Walmart's retail media

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06:41

Gap Inc. Beauty Expansion: Smart or Risky? | Fast...

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2025/09/13

Gap Inc. announces a major beauty and accessories expansion across all brands, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.With Old Navy leading the charge in 150 stores, the company sees beauty as a "sleeper category." Chris and Anne debate whether this diversification strategy makes sense, examining past failures from Lululemon, Athleta, and Zara in beauty, while considering the potential for accessories success.🔔 Subscribe for weekly retail

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05:21

Sam's Club's Global Intent Revolution | Fast Five Shorts

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2025/09/13

Sam's Club has rolled out a major app redesign featuring global intent centers, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.The new presentation layer allows customers to choose fulfillment options upfront and offers enhanced retail media capabilities. Chris dives deep into why this strategy perfectly positions Sam's Club for warehouse retail dominance and how it leverages Walmart's fulfillment network for competitive advantage. Anne explores

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42:32

Gap’s Beauty Play, Kroger’s ‘Deli Of The Future’ &...

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2025/09/10

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by theA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, Chris and Anne discussed:Sam’s Club’s brilliant app redesign— Anne and I break down why this move is so genius and what other retailers can and cannot learn from it. (Source)Gap’s beauty gamble— The company wants to expand into beauty and accessories across all brands, starting with Old Navy. Is this Richard Dickson’s next stroke of genius, or are they about to learn

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06:03

Lightning Round: Viral Food Trends, French Name...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/06

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris and Anne tackle viral grocery shopping trends, discuss Nestlé's leadership chaos, share parenting hacks for school prep, and debate cool-sounding French names. From the "5-4-3-2-1" grocery method to bus ride realities, it's rapid-fire retail commentary at its finest.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #Grocery #BTS #Hack #Parenting

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05:51

Waitrose Smart Cart Experiment | Fast Five Shorts

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2025/09/06

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Waitrose pilots AI-powered smart trolleys in Bracknell, becoming the first UK supermarket to test the technology. Chris and Anne remain skeptical about customer adoption hurdles and question why retailers are first in the water on unproven smart cart solutions.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #waitrose #trolley #retailmedia #ecommerce

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07:13

Lululemon's AI Leadership Gamble | Fast Five Shorts

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2025/09/06

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Lululemon appoints AI veteran Ranju Das as its first Chief AI and Technology Officer, signaling a major strategic shift. Chris and Anne debate whether putting "AI" in his title shows innovation or reveals that Lululemon is lost from a leadership perspective.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #lululemon #fabletics #retailmedia #ecommerce

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03:56

Macy's Amazon Ad Network Partnership | Fast Five Shorts

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/06

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Macy's becomes the first major retailer to partner with Amazon's retail ad service, allowing advertisers to buy sponsored product ads through Amazon's platform. Chris and Anne analyze whether this short-term revenue grab compromises Macy's long-term independence.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #macys #amazon #retailmedia #ecommerce

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05:31

Amazon's Whole Foods Corporate Takeover | Fast Five...

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2025/09/06

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. After eight years, Amazon finally absorbs Whole Foods corporate employees into Amazon teams, eliminating the grocery chain's distinct culture and benefits. Chris and Anne debate whether this signals Amazon Grocery's desperation or sets up bigger strategic moves ahead.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #wholefoods #amazon #retailmedia #ecommerce

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04:36

Walmart's Marketplace Velocity Play | Fast Five Shorts

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2025/09/06

Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Walmart accelerates marketplace growth with expanded next-day delivery for third-party sellers across major US cities including LA, New York, and Chicago. Chris and Anne discuss how Walmart is "out-Amazoning Amazon" with 95% of the country deliverable in under three hours and their "you win, we win" philosophy for marketplace success.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI

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15:47

Inside Walmart's Marketplace Platform Strategy with...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/05

Go behind the scenes with Walmart's Chief Merchandising Officer Latriece Watkins and VP Category Lead of Walmart Marketplace Michael Mosser, as they reveal how Walmart's omnichannel assortment strategy is set to redefiine American retailing. From half a billion marketplace SKUs to same-day delivery reaching 95% of America, discover the three-pillar platform approach that's redefining how sellers grow with Walmart marketplace.Key insights include: AI-powered merchandising tools, real success stories

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09:04

Retail's "iPhone Moment" & How Intelligent Systems...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/04

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Julian Mills, CEO of Quorso, joins Omni Talk to share key insights from their recent Intelligent Management Forum, where 30 retail executives from major grocery, convenience, and apparel chains gathered to discuss the future of store operations.Julian reveals retail's "iPhone moment" – how intelligent systems are replacing overwhelming task management with personalized, data-driven work prioritization. From detasking stores to evolving field leadership roles,

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47:36

Amazon Ingests Whole Foods, Macy’s Sleeps With The...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/03

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by theA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart launching next-day delivery for third-party marketplace orders in major cities like LA, NYC, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta, as the retailer aims to have 95% of the country deliverable in under 3 hours (Source)Amazon’s plan to extend new employment offers to Whole Foods’ U.S. corporate employees starting November 10th, absorbing their

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05:48

Lightning Round: Oasis Comeback Glory, Soccer Star &...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/08/30

Ben Miller shares his Oasis reunion experience, thoughts on Arsenal's 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman, and reveals the ultimate Vegas conference hack for Shoptalk and Groceryshop attendees. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #Oasis #MaxDowman #Soccer #Football #Shoptalk #Groceryshop #ArsenalThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn -

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