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Retail Fast Five

Omni Talk Retail

The Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast is your weekly dose of retail industry insights and trends in a quick and digestible format. Hosted by industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, this podcast delivers the top five news stories each week that are shaping the digital and physical retail landscape. Each episode breaks down the most important developments in retail, from the latest innovations in technology to consumer behavior shifts, emerging market trends, and beyond. Whether you"re a

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05:13

Walmart Cracks The Code - RFID Fresh Food Revolution...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/11/03

Walmart and Avery Dennison achieve what was long considered impossible: RFID sensors that work in high-moisture, cold environments for meat, deli, and bakery departments. Chris and Anne explain why this breakthrough represents a domino effect for the smart store of the future, how it tackles food waste and spoilage, and why it will transform online grocery fulfillment. Plus, learn about the FSMA legislation driving this innovation forward.Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl,

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04:05

DoorDash Launches Emergency Food Response Program | ...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/11/03

DoorDash launches a game-changing emergency food response program, offering free delivery for food banks and waiving fees for 300,000 SNAP recipient orders amid the government shutdown crisis. Anne and Chris break down why this move demonstrates the power of third-party logistics platforms, signals improving retailer partnerships, and builds customer loyalty that will last for years. Learn how reactive merchandising and doing good creates a competitive advantage.Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and

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06:06

Retail's Darkest Day - Amazon & Target Layoffs | Fast...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/11/03

Amazon eliminates 14,000 corporate roles while Target cuts 1,800 positions in what marks one of the darkest days in recent retail history. Chris and Anne share personal insights from their own experiences, discuss the cultural implications of these moves, and offer advice for affected workers. Is this the beginning of an industry-wide trend driven by AI automation? Plus, learn why Target's CEO messaging raises serious questions about accountability and cultural recovery.Sponsored by the A&M

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42:14

The We May Not Be Ready For It New Normal Of Layoffs,...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/29

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:Amazon and Target’s major layoffs affecting thousands of corporate employees (Source)DoorDash launching an Emergency Food Response program for SNAP recipients (Source)Walmart and Avery Dennison partnering to track fresh food with breakthrough RFID technology (Source)Lululemon venturing into its first licensing deal with the NFL (Source)Amazon

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02:59

Lightning Round: Apple Upgrades, Classic Cars, AI...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/27

In this week's Lightning Round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Alvarez & Marsal's Lisa Collier and Manola Soler to tackle Apple's iPhone 17 surge (Lisa's learned to wait out the upgrades!), debate Mr. Bean's comedy versus his impeccable taste in classic Jaguars, worry about OpenAI's Sora creating AI models instead of cat videos, and reveal Manola's meteor shower stargazing plans

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05:53

DoorDash Teams Up with Waymo - Are Autonomous...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/27

DoorDash is piloting autonomous deliveries with Waymo in Metro Phoenix—but will consumers actually embrace robot deliveries? Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.Lisa Collier is skeptical: "If I'm paying for delivery, I want it handed to me." Manola Soler shares hilarious experiences with delivery robots in Jersey City that couldn't navigate stairs and blocked sidewalks. The panel debates whether this works better in suburban vs. urban

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09:00

Wayfair's Perigold Goes Big - 30K Square Feet of...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/27

Wayfair's luxury brand Perigold opens a massive 30,000-square-foot, two-level store in West Palm Beach! Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.The new location features 150+ luxury home brands, a dedicated sleep center, and expanded kitchen appliances—with many products available to take home or ship within a week (remarkable for furniture!). But is this Restoration Hardware-esque flagship profitable?Manola Soler initially questions the

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09:00

Gen Z's Vision - Britain's High Streets Become Social...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/27

New research reveals Gen Z will transform Britain's high streets into social, tech-driven hubs by 2050! Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.According to American Express research, 65% of Gen Z says each trip should deliver something they can't get online, while 79% want future retail destinations to blend shopping with dining, drinking, and leisure. Three-quarters believe retailers should use AI for immersive in-store experiences.Lisa

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08:28

Ulta Beauty's Marketplace Launch - Curation vs. Scale...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/27

Ulta Beauty officially launches its marketplace powered by Mirakl! Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.The beauty retailer is taking a curated, invitation-only approach to third-party sellers, integrating marketplace listings with unified search, shopping carts, and checkout. Customers can earn Ulta Beauty rewards points on marketplace purchases but can't redeem them on marketplace items... a interesting twist that sparked debate among our

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07:16

Walmart Attacks Amazon with ChatGPT Shopping...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/27

Walmart makes a bold move partnering with OpenAI to bring shopping directly to ChatGPT! Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.In this segment, we discuss how users will shop Walmart's massive assortment... including apparel, entertainment, and packaged foods right from ChatGPT with a simple buy button. Fresh food is notably excluded for now, but this strategic decision shows Walmart's thoughtful approach to leveraging its omnichannel

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57:09

DoorDash Does Waymo, Wayfair Opens A New Store & A...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/22

In this OmniTalk Retail Fast Five episode, sponsored by theA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Alvarez & Marsal's Lisa Collier and Manola Soler to separate retail fact from fiction across five major headlines transforming the industry.From Walmart's groundbreaking partnership with ChatGPT to Ulta's curated marketplace launch, autonomous deliveries via Waymo, and the future of luxury retail, this episode

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03:17

Lightning Round: The Body Shop’s Comeback, Bubbles &...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/20

In this week's Lightning Round, Chris and Anne tackle the Body Shop's comeback (bubble bath for Chris!), debate whether Glen Powell's Running Man will beat Arnold's original, drool over JP Morgan's $3 billion office tower with 19 restaurants, and reveal their National Dessert Day celebrations. Plus birthday shoutouts to McNulty himself, Dominic West. Quick hits, hot takes, and laughs to close out the show!For the full episode head here#LightningRound #BodyShop #RunningMan #OfficeAmenities

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04:23

The AI Shopping Super App Has Arrived | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/20

Instacart, Uber, and DoorDash are among 11 partners integrating with ChatGPT later this year, making grocery shopping "as simple as having a conversation." Walmart also announced an amorphous partnership with OpenAI. Chris is gobsmacked by the pace of disruption—just two years into the AI revolution. Anne predicts this will reshape UX design and consumer journeys entirely, forcing retailers to rethink how customers discover and purchase products. The hosts discuss why we're in "mile one" of a

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05:10

Walmart's 90 Million Sensor Bet: Tracking the Future...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/20

Walmart plans to deploy 90 million Bluetooth sensors across its inventory by end of 2026 in partnership with Wiliot. The "pixels" work like GPS trackers on every item, dramatically enhancing supply chain efficiency and cold chain compliance. Currently in 500 locations, the technology will expand to 4,600 stores and 40+ distribution centers. Chris and Anne discuss how this solves real operational problems... from preventing listeria outbreaks to ensuring strawberries stay fresh... while providing

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05:22

Kroger's E-Commerce Identity Crisis? | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/20

Kroger announces plans to use DoorDash's Dashmart fulfillment service for delivery, joining CVS and other retailers. This comes as Kroger re-examines its Ocado automated warehouse infrastructure and expands DoorDash delivery to all 2,700 stores. Chris worries this signals a lost e-commerce strategy, while Anne focuses on the need for in-store automation. The hosts debate whether Kroger is making the right moves or swinging the pendulum too far away from owned infrastructure toward third-party

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04:55

Walmart's Auto Care Gets a Digital Upgrade | Fast...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/20

Walmart opens its first Auto Care Center of the Future in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with plans to expand to 10 locations. Customers can schedule services through the Walmart app, drop their keys in a locker, and shop while receiving real-time updates on their vehicle. With 2,582 auto care centers nationwide, Walmart is transforming a traditionally frustrating experience into a seamless, convenient service. Chris and Anne discuss how this move takes costs out of operations while potentially attracting

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05:31

Amazon Brings Healthcare to the Kiosk | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/20

Amazon is launching prescription pickup kiosks at One Medical locations across Los Angeles, starting December 2025. Patients can now pick up prescriptions immediately after their medical appointments using a simple QR code system. The kiosks are stocked with medications tailored to each location's prescribing patterns, and pharmacist consultations are available via video or phone. Chris and Anne debate whether this is a true convenience play or a Trojan horse for Amazon's healthcare ambitions,

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34:48

Walmart’s Auto Center “Of The Future,” Amazon’s Rx...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/15

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:Amazon's new in-office prescription kiosks at One Medical locations (Source)Walmart opening an auto-care center of the future (Source)Kroger using DashMart's for online delivery (Source)Walmart partnering with Wiliot to improve inventory tracking (Source)The big 3 third-party grocery and food delivery marketplaces – DoorDash,

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05:12

Lightning Round: Fanatics for Babies, Dating by Zip,...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/13

This lightning round segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, covers the quirkiest retail and consumer trends of the week.Chris proposes adding Fanatics sports gear to baby registries (Target, are you listening?), debates the merits of "zip coding" in dating, absolutely refuses to try Frank's RedHot gummy bears, and reveals his preference for yellow potato salad. Anne shares her take on each

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05:57

Shein Goes Physical in France | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/13

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, covers Shein's first permanent move into physical retail with shop-in-shops across French department stores.Chris rates this move a 6.5 out of 10, praising Shein's ability to test demand in physical locations while leveraging their fast-fashion manufacturing prowess. Anne sees additional benefits: attracting aspirational shoppers to luxury

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