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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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00:04:24

Why Starbucks is Killing Its Mobile-Only Pickup...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/08/21

Starbucks is shutting down 80-90 mobile-only pickup stores because they lack "warmth and human connection." sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. CEO Brian Niccol's surprising strategy shift prioritizes coffee house "vibes" over efficiency. Chris and Anne debate whether this move makes sense or signals deeper operational challenges at the coffee giant. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wKzV_5mqg64 Topics: Starbucks strategy,

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00:06:01

Why Amazon's Fresh Food Delivery Won't Kill Walmart...

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2025/08/21

Amazon launches same-day delivery for perishable foods across 1,000+ US cities - but is it a real threat to Walmart and Instacart? sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris and Anne break down why this might not be the grocery game-changer everyone expects. From infrastructure challenges to consumer trust issues, discover why Amazon's fresh food expansion faces serious headwinds in the competitive grocery delivery space. For the full episode

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00:44:49

Amazon’s Same-Day Push, Warby & Why Ulta Won’t Be...

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2025/08/20

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Chris and Anne discussed: Amazon adding perishable foods to its same-day delivery offering across 1,000+ U.S. cities (Source) Starbucks abandoning its mobile order, pickup-only store format due to lack of “warmth and human connection” (Source) Warby Parker ending its home try-on program as most users live within 30 minutes of a store (Source) IKEA opening

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00:06:06

Your Ultimate Preview Of What To Expect At Shoptalk...

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2025/08/20

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Ben Miller, VP of Original Content and Strategy for Shoptalk and Groceryshop, joins Omni Talk to preview the upcoming Shoptalk Fall and Groceryshop events. From AI deep dives to tariff implications, Ben breaks down the main themes emerging for Shoptalk Fall (September 17-19 in Chicago), plus reveals the brand-new "Test Kitchen" format launching at Groceryshop (September 28-October 1). Discover what's driving retail innovation, efficiency gains in grocery, and

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00:04:42

Walmart's AI Super Agent Revolution | Fast Five Shorts

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2025/07/31

Walmart is revolutionizing retail AI with their new "super agent" strategy! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne dive deep into how Walmart is consolidating dozens of AI agents into four specialized "super agents" for customers, employees, engineers, and suppliers. Discover why this consolidation strategy could be the future of retail AI and how Walmart's CEO-level

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00:07:35

Ty Haney's Bold Outdoor Voices Revival | Fast Five...

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2025/07/31

She's back! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne dive into Ty Haney's dramatic return to Outdoor Voices with a "confident, bold, and sexy" rebrand. From wiping Instagram clean to positioning the brand as the "uniform for doing things," is this founder comeback genuine innovation or just marketing spectacle? Plus, learn when it's the right time to bring back a

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00:03:57

Lightning Round: Halloween in July, Wing Day, & Katy...

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2025/07/31

The fun finale! In this Lightning Round from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne rapid-fire through the week's quirkiest stories. From Aldi's "Summerween" products and chicken wing preferences to party attendance data and celebrity gossip, discover the lighter side of retail trends and consumer behavior. Plus, find out which host prefers drumsticks vs. flats and who they think

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00:04:35

Macy's Strategic Abercrombie Partnership | Fast Five...

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2025/07/31

Strategic partnerships are reshaping retail! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne explore Macy's new partnership with Abercrombie Kids for back-to-school season. With 3x the distribution for Abercrombie and a traffic driver for Macy's, this partnership could signal a new trend of department stores becoming "mini malls." Discover why both hosts love this strategic

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00:06:35

Vogue’s AI Model Sparks Backlash | Fast Five Shorts

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2025/07/31

Fashion meets artificial intelligence in the most controversial way possible! This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, explores the backlash Vogue faced for featuring AI-generated models in a Guess advertisement.Chris and Anne debate whether critics need to "take a chill pill" or if high fashion magazines should draw the line at artificial beauty. Discover the complex ethics of AI in

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00:06:10

Bed Bath & Beyond's Nostalgic Comeback | Fast Five...

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2025/07/31

The home goods giant is back! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne analyze Bed Bath & Beyond's return to Brick x Mortar retail, complete with their iconic coupons. But is nostalgia enough to succeed in today's crowded home furnishing market? Hear why Chris is "selling hard" on this comeback and Anne's take on whether there's still room for middle-tier home goods

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00:41:50

Walmart’s Super Agents, Vogue’s AI Models & Bed...

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2025/07/30

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart’s overhaul of its AI agent strategy, consolidating dozens of agents into four “super agents” for different user groups Vogue magazine’s AI model backlash after featuring an AI-generated model in a Guess advertisement Bed Bath & Beyond’s brick-and-mortar return on August 8th in Nashville, complete with legacy coupon

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00:38:20

How Smart Retailers Are Tackling The $1 Trillion...

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2025/07/29

Returns are no longer just a cost center - they're a $1 trillion opportunity waiting to be unlocked. In this episode of Omni Talk's Ask An Expert series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with David Morin, VP of Customer Strategy at Narvar, to reveal how leading retailers are transforming their returns operations from a liability into a competitive advantage.David shares exclusive data showing over 55% of retailers now charge for returns "at some point in time" - but it's not what you

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00:04:50

Lightning Round: Neon Coat, Southwest Airlines & A...

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2025/07/24

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, Chris and Anne tackle rapid-fire retail topics in their signature Lightning Round.From influencer marketing apps to airline policy changes and restaurant relocations, get quick takes on the week's most interesting retail and consumer stories that are shaping industry trends. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly retail insights! For the full episode head

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00:07:24

Target's Price Match Elimination: Strategy or...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/07/24

Target price matching policy, retail pricing strategy, target vs walmart, competitive pricing retail, target brand perception, retail customer loyalty, pricing policy changes, target strategic decisions, retail price wars, customer value proposition. This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, Chris and Anne debate Target's controversial decision to eliminate price matching. Analyze

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00:04:24

Tesco's 8-Week Delivery Revolution | Fast Five Shorts

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/07/24

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we explore Tesco's groundbreaking 8-week advance delivery scheduling. Chris and Anne discuss how this UK innovation could transform grocery shopping in the US, enabling better family planning and operational efficiency. Learn why extended scheduling represents the true definition of omnichannel retail convenience. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly

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00:04:20

Mall of America's Smart Parking Revolution | Fast...

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2025/07/24

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we examine Mall of America's deployment of AI-powered car counting and video analytics. Learn how this technology is revolutionizing the mall experience through improved parking operations, enhanced security, and data-driven decision making for hours, events, and staffing. Discover why this investment represents the future of physical retail

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00:04:50

Tesla's LA Diner: Charging Future or Gimmick? | Fast...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/07/24

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we explore Tesla's ambitious Supercharger diner concept in Los Angeles. Chris and Anne debate whether this 80-charger location with movie screens and 24/7 dining represents the future of EV charging or just an expensive marketing stunt. Get insights on what this means for the evolution of transportation retail and charging infrastructure. 🔔

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00:06:49

Walmart's Vizio Media Empire Play | Fast Five Shorts

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/07/24

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, Chris and Anne analyze Walmart's strategic move to make Vizio TVs exclusive private label products. Discover why this isn't just about sales but about building a comprehensive media ecosystem that combines content, consumer data, advertising, and commerce. Learn how Walmart is positioning itself against Amazon in the retail media wars and why

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00:46:20

Walmart Takes Vizio Private Label & Target Gives...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/07/23

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand:Walmart’s plan to sell Vizio TVs exclusively as a private brand Tesla’s Supercharger Diner officially opening in Los Angeles Mall of America expanding car-counting video analytics across its campus Tesco launching early delivery slots for families during the summer Target ending its price matching policy starting July 28 And A&M’s Chris Creyts and

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00:29:54

The Hidden Crisis in Retail Media: Why Your Ads Are...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/07/23

Retail Media Networks are booming—but there’s a catch. As major retailers like Walmart, Target, Albertsons, and Kroger rake in billions from retail media, a growing bottleneck is emerging: campaigns are being sold to brands that can’t get their products on the shelf. The result? Missed sales, empty shelves, and damaged shopper trust. In the latest Omni Talk Retail Ask An Expert Series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga welcome Director of Customer Success, Joy Spiotta, and Senior Product Marketing

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