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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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40:51

Groceryshop 2025 Key Takeaways

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/10/02

Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga join Groceryshop’s Rocquan Lucas and Ben Miller for the official key takeaways session live from the state at Groceryshop 2025, covering the biggest themes, surprising data points, and provocative predictions from the show.In this comprehensive recap session recorded live on the final day of Groceryshop 2025, the panel share and discuss:The Changing Consumer: Health-conscious shopping reached unprecedented levels at this year’s show. Sessions on GLP-1

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07:05

Threedium | 🏆 September's Retail Tech Startup of the...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/10/02

🏆 September's Retail Tech Startup of the Month: ThreediumAWS's Daniele Stroppa joins Omni Talk to reveal how Threedium is improving retail media networks and product experiences through advanced 3D visualization technology. Discover how interactive 3D product displays are boosting conversions by 12%, reducing asset creation costs, and transforming the shopping journey across e-commerce sites and retail media platforms.In this episode, we explore:✅ How 3D visualization increases buyer confidence and

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44:33

OpenAI Announces An Etsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Change...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/10/01

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:OpenAI’s announcement of ChatGPT Instant Checkout with Etsy (Source)Early data showing Costco’s extended hours for Executive Members may be a home run (Source)Amazon’s decision to close all Fresh stores in the UK (Source)Sprouts Farmers Market opening 20 in-store coffee shops in California (Source)DoorDash launching ‘Going Out’ with restaurant

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20:55

Good Food Holdings CEO Neil Stern: Smart Stores,...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/10/01

Neil Stern, CEO of Good Food Holdings, returns to share why smart stores must solve operational problems first, how to change 50 years of consumer behavior, and why premium grocers can't compete on Wheat Thins in an agentic AI world.In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Neil shares:✅ "As local as possible, global when necessary"— and why it is the opposite of Lidl's strategy✅ Why most retailers don't actually know what's on their shelves✅

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12:59

Migros Retail CEO on Pioneering Online Grocery & The...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/30

Mustafa Bartin, CEO of Migros Turkey, shares his journey from launching online grocery in 1997 as a 23-year-old engineer to leading an $8.5 billion grocer preparing to launch digital-only banking.In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Mustafa shares:✅ Launching online grocery in 1997—possibly Europe's first brick-and-mortar to do so✅ Why scan-and-go failed culturally but self-service checkout thrives (even for 60-70 year olds)✅ Turkish shopping

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16:38

Loblaw's Lauren Steinberg On Multi-Agent AI, In-Store...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/30

Lauren Steinberg, EVP and Chief Digital Officer at Loblaw, reveals how Canada's largest grocer is using multi-agent AI architecture, conversational search, and strategic retail media to dominate digital grocery with just 10 people on the AI team.In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Lauren shares:✅ Multi-agent AI combining LLMs with merchandise agents for personalization✅ 45% of online grocery add-to-carts happen through search✅ 10x expansion:

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08:08

Albertsons' Liz Roche On Full-Funnel Retail Media,...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/30

Liz Roche, VP of Media and Measurement at Albertsons Media Collective, reveals how the retail media giant is expanding into full-funnel activation and using rigorous measurement to prove business outcomes that matter.In this exclusive interview, recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Liz shares:✅ Three-channel strategy with CPG spend matching: influencers, in-store screens, on-site ads✅ Over 2,200 stores across 13 of top 15 DMAs reaching 47 million loyal shoppers✅

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14:16

Heritage Grocers COO: Regional Grocery Consolidation,...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/30

Prabash Coswatte,, COO of Heritage Grocers Group, reveals the operational secrets behind running four regional grocery banners and why consolidation is the future for mid-tier retailers.In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Prabash shares:✅ Operating Cardenas, Los Altos, Tony's, and El Rancho as distinct regional banners✅ The "groceraunt" concept—stores as part grocery, part restaurant, full theater✅ Making tortillas from corn kernel to

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09:11

Justin Weinstein On The Rationale Behind Giant...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/30

Justin Weinstein, EVP and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Giant Eagle, reveals the 95-year-old family-owned grocer's massive $100 million "Because It Matters" investment strategy and new brand positioning.In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Justin shares:✅ The $100M investment split across everyday value, quality/service, and modern stores✅ How GLP-1 medications are reshaping grocery merchandising and protein assortment✅ The

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11:45

Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt On Where Lidl US Is Now And...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/30

Joel Rampoldt, CEO of Lidl US, makes his first appearance on Omni Talk to reveal how the European discount grocery powerhouse is approaching the American market with fresh-forward products and unbeatable value.In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at GroceryShop 2025, Joel shares:✅ Lidl's unique position as part of the Schwarz Group (4th largest retailer in the world)✅ Why they lead with fresh produce, bakery, and protein—not cans and boxes✅ Their 190-store

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12:27

Why Sam's Club's Retail Media Strategy Is All About...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/30

Harvey Ma, VP and GM of Retail Media at Sam's Club, reveals how the company is pioneering the retail experience network (RXN) - moving beyond traditional retail media to create measurable, memorable experiences for members.In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Harvey shares:✅ Why Sam's Club transformed from a retail media network to a retail experience network✅ The NASCAR race car strategy that drove member acquisition in Nashville✅ How their new

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04:53

Lightning Round: Nike x Skims, Luxury Directors & AI...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/27

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss Nike x Skims partnership implications, Jaden Smith's appointment as Christian Louboutin's first men's creative director, AI search queries in daily life, and more! Our panel analyzes which brand benefits more from the Nike-Skims collab, the generational shift in luxury creative

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06:43

Kroger's Nostalgic Strategy | Fast Five Shorts

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/27

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss Kroger's decision to bring back paper coupons alongside their digital offerings. Our experts debate whether this move represents smart customer listening or a step backward, exploring the psychology of tangible deals and how this serves different customer segments. With 40% of consumers

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07:53

Sephora's Creator Platform Launch | Fast Five Shorts

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/27

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to analyze Sephora's launch of My Sephora Storefront, giving influencers customizable digital storefronts. With 70-75% of beauty purchases influenced by social media, we explore how this platform eliminates friction for creators and followers while positioning Sephora for AI-powered discovery. Our

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07:47

Google's AI Integration Push | Fast Five Shorts

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/27

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to explore Google's major move to integrate Gemini AI into Chrome for all users. Our retail experts discuss how retailers should prepare for generative engine optimization (GEO), the shift from traditional SEO, and strategies for succeeding across multiple AI platforms. Learn why diversification is

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07:46

Amazon's Grocery Expansion Strategy | Fast Five Shorts

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/27

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to debate Amazon's partnership with Winn Dixie for grocery delivery in Florida. Our panel explores whether regional grocers should partner with their biggest competitive threat, the strategic implications for both companies, and how this fits into Amazon's broader grocery expansion. From market

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09:28

Walmart's Pharmacy Game-Changer | Fast Five Shorts

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/27

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to analyze Walmart's groundbreaking move to deliver refrigerated and reconstituted prescriptions nationwide. From GLP-1s to insulin and pediatric medications, discover why our experts scored this move between 8-11 out of 10 for significance. We explore the convenience factor, competitive

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01:11:47

The One And Only Groceryshop Must-See Tech Preview

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/25

Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for an exclusive preview of the most innovative grocery technologies showcased at Groceryshop 2025. From AI-powered price comparison platforms to intelligent in-store audio advertising, discover the cutting-edge solutions helping grocers optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences.Featured companies and innovations:Grocery Dealz - The "Gas Buddy for groceries" revolutionizing price transparencyBuncha - Neighborhood-based delivery solutions

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05:55

The Agentic Wars Have Begun: Why AI Agents Will...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/25

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, David Dorf, Global Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS, joins Omni Talk to break down the explosive growth of agentic commerce and what retailers need to know for the upcoming holiday season.From Amazon's "Buy for Me" to Google's shopping agents, David reveals how the "agentic wars" have begun and are moving faster than anyone predicted. He shares critical insights on optimizing for both humans and agents, the shift from SEO to GEO (Generative Engine

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57:03

Kroger Revives Paper Coupons, Sephora Caters To...

Omni Talk Retail ·

2025/09/24

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by theA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Walmart’s nationwide refrigerated prescription delivery– The retail giant becomes the first to deliver refrigerated and reconstituted prescriptions alongside groceries in one order, including insulin, GLP-1s, and pediatric medications (Source)Amazon launching online Winn Dixie grocery

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