x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Retail Daily Minute

Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk Retail"s Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton bring you the day"s top retail headlines. And, by that, we mean only the top headlines that two former retail executives think are worth your time.

news daily news

All Episodes

07:08

Instacart's AI Pricing Controversy, Amazon's Same-Day...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/12/11

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Instacart faces scrutiny as Consumer Reports investigation reveals AI-powered pricing experiments charging different customers up to 23% more for identical products across major retailers.Amazon reaches its goal of 2,300 markets for same-day perishables delivery just four months after launch.The Home Depot debuts its Creator portal to connect influencers with brand

en

04:58

Walmart Debuts on Nasdaq, Kroger Accelerates Store...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/12/10

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Walmart completes its listing transfer to Nasdaq after decades on the NYSE, signaling strategic alignment with the tech-heavy exchange and positioning for potential Nasdaq 100 inclusion.Kroger announces plans to break ground on 14 new stores in Q4 and increase store builds by 30% in 2026, while closing three automated fulfillment centers and shifting to a hybrid

en

04:04

Instacart Launches ChatGPT App with Instant Checkout,...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/12/09

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Instacart becomes the first grocery partner to launch an app on ChatGPT, offering end-to-end shopping and instant checkout within conversational AI.Walmart pilots shoppable recipe experience with Pinterest, letting users add ingredients directly to cart with real-time pricing and delivery options.Retail job cuts jump nearly 140% year-over-year, with 92,000 cuts

en

05:09

Ashley Launches AI Shopping, Kroger Pays $350M to...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/12/08

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Ashley enables customers to shop and buy furniture through Perplexity's AI search engine using PayPal.Kroger cancels its Charlotte CFC plans and closes its Nashville spoke facility, paying Ocado $350 million as it reverses course on its ambitious e-commerce automation project.Walgreens opens its 13th automated micro-fulfillment center in West Jordan, Utah, expanding a

en

15:14

Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Let's Slow The Roll On...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/12/05

805% AI traffic growth. Sounds impressive. Until you stop and think about. Are retailers about to hand Big Tech the keys to their kingdom all over again?Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of

en

05:48

Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to Atlanta, Albertsons...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/12/04

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta, bringing 30-minute fulfillment to six stores and expanding its aerial delivery footprint to 100 locations nationwide.Albertsons rolls out an OpenAI-powered agentic shopping assistant that can autonomously complete tasks like meal planning, recipe importing, and cart building, aiming to cut shopping time from 46 minutes

en

08:18

Amazon Now Launches 30-Min Delivery, Walmart Crushes...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/12/03

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon launches Amazon Now in Seattle and Philadelphia, promising 30-minute delivery through proprietary micro-fulfillment centers using Amazon Flex drivers.Walmart reports record Black Friday and Cyber Monday results, delivering 57% more orders with 44% delivered in under three hours.Costco sues the Trump administration for tariff refunds, joining 50 companies as the

en

06:16

Belk Debuts Smaller Market Stores, Amazon & Visa...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/12/02

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Belk launches its new smaller-format Market stores in Wesley Chapel, Florida and Frisco, Texas, offering a curated brand assortment in a more nimble 25,000-30,000 square foot footprint.Amazon and Visa partner to provide developers with tools for creating agentic commerce experiences, joining the race to enable AI-driven autonomous shopping and payments.7-Eleven rolls

en

06:50

Black Friday Hits $11.8B Online, Walmart Tests AI...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/12/01

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Black Friday 2025 shatters records with $11.8 billion in online sales, as AI-driven traffic surges 805% and mobile dominates with 55% of purchases.Walmart pilots "Sponsored Prompt" ads inside Sparky, its AI shopping agent, testing new monetization strategies for conversational commerce.OpenAI debuts shopping research in ChatGPT, offering personalized buyer's guides

en

04:35

Best Buy Hikes Forecast on Tech Upgrades,...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/26

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Best Buy raises its full-year sales outlook after strong third-quarter performance driven by computing, gaming, and mobile phone upgrades, with comparable sales up 2.7%.Abercrombie & Fitch tops Q3 estimates as Hollister sales surge 16%, offsetting a 7% comparable sales decline at the namesake brand.Kroger eliminates remote work for 4,800 corporate employees starting

en

05:27

Kohl's Names Michael Bender CEO, Ross Stores Beats...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/25

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Kohl's appoints Michael Bender as permanent CEO after six months as interim chief, making him the retailer's third CEO in three years following the termination of his predecessor for policy violations.Ross Stores surpasses earnings expectations with 10% sales growth and 7% comparable store sales increase, raising Q4 outlook as value-conscious shoppers respond to

en

06:34

Walmart Hikes Forecast, Gap's Viral Denim Campaign...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/24

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Walmart raises its full-year sales and earnings forecast for the second consecutive quarter, driven by 27% e-commerce growth and customer gains across all income segments.Gap's comparable sales surge 5% in Q3 after its viral "Milkshake" denim campaign with Katseye, with the namesake brand posting 7% growth—the strongest performance since 2017—though Athleta continues to

en

11:42

Walton's Weekly Wramblings | The Amazonification Of...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/21

A $13.7 billion acquisition. Years of stagnant growth. Robots now fetching Pepsi while shopping organic produce. Are we watching Amazon destroy a once proud brand?Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and

en

06:10

Target Cuts Outlook & Partners with ChatGPT, Levi's...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/20

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Target posts third consecutive quarter of declining sales and cuts full-year profit guidance, but announces a new ChatGPT shopping integration launching next week.Levi's partners with Microsoft to deploy an AI "super-agent" framework across IT, HR, and operations starting in 2026 as part of its journey to become a $10 billion retailer.TJX Companies raises full-year

en

05:10

Kroger Closes Fulfillment Centers, Home Depot Cuts...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/19

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Kroger shuts down three automated fulfillment centers to improve e-commerce profitability by $400M, pivoting to in-store fulfillment and expanded third-party partnerships with Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber.Home Depot misses earnings for the third straight quarter and lowers its full-year outlook, as homeowners delay major projects amid high mortgage rates and a weaker

en

06:00

Facebook Integrates eBay & Poshmark, H&M Expands Pre...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/18

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Facebook Marketplace integrates eBay and Poshmark listings, transforming into a discovery engine with AI-powered features and collaborative buying tools.H&M opens its second U.S. Pre Loved shop-in-shop in Los Angeles, partnering with Wasteland to offer curated vintage finds and expanding its circular retail model.Target and Starbucks launch the Frozen Peppermint Hot

en

07:51

My Thoughts On Doug McMillon’s Retirement

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/17

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Walmart CEO Doug McMillon steps down after over a decade, with John Furner set to become the retail giant's fifth CEO since founder Sam Walton on February 1st.Google launches comprehensive AI shopping features including conversational search, agentic checkout that can purchase items automatically, and an AI tool that calls local stores to check product

en

10:34

Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Starbucks Inadvertently...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/14

$1 billion in delivery. 30% growth. Has Starbucks been fixing the wrong problem?Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Omnii Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly

en

05:29

Target Launches AI App Features, Primark Pilots BNPL...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/13

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Target launches an AI-powered gift finder, list scanner, and gamification features in its app to boost holiday shopping engagement and basket sizes.Primark introduces Buy Now, Pay Later options with Klarna and Clearpay in UK stores, joining the BNPL trend as new regulations approach.Grocery Dealz integrates with Instacart's Developer Platform, offering users same-day

en

04:26

Pizza Hut's '67' Meme Deal, Wawa Exits Drive-Thrus &...

Retail Daily Minute ·

2025/11/12

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Pizza Hut capitalizes on Gen Alpha's viral "67" meme with 67-cent boneless wings, proving fast food brands can quickly translate digital trends into physical sales.Wawa closes its last standalone drive-thru in Florida, ending a five-year experiment that highlights operational challenges for fuel-less convenience stores.Infios and AWS collaborate to bring agentic AI to

en

480 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci