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 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

business business news

All Episodes

04:03

Lightning Round: Dew Goes Dirty, Vegas Transport...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/06

This lightning round segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, covers the fun and quirky stories of the week!Topics include:• Mountain Dew's new "Dirty" cream soda targeting Gen Z and the dirty soda trend• Vegas transportation debate: Taxi or Uber? (Chris and Anne weigh in from Grocery Shop)• Chinese public toilets requiring QR code scans and ad viewing for toilet paper access• Nicole Kidman and Keith

en

03:56

DoorDash Goes Full Service | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/06

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, explores DoorDash's launch of "Going Out"... adding restaurant reservations and in-store rewards to its app.Chris declares DoorDash the one app he couldn't live without and says these features make it even stickier. Users can now book tables, earn DoorDash credits for reservations, and redeem exclusive in-store offers... all without leaving the app. Anne

en

03:54

Sprouts Brews Up a New Strategy | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/06

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, covers Sprouts Farmers Market's announcement to open 20 in-store Klatch Coffee cafes across Southern California.Anne explains why this move is perfectly aligned with Sprouts' destination shopping experience... customers who visit Sprouts are in a different mindset, taking time to discover new products and consult with specialized staff. Adding locally-sourced,

en

05:11

Amazon Exits UK Grocery: What It Means | Fast Five...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/06

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, examines Amazon's decision to close all 19 Fresh grocery stores in the UK.Chris argues this confirms that grocery is incredibly hard to disrupt and that Amazon can't win on freshness, price, or experience without the necessary scale. He predicts Amazon Fresh in the US is "dead on arrival" and questions whether Amazon is making similar mistakes with Whole Foods

en

04:42

Costco's Executive Hours: The Data Is In | Fast Five...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/06

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, analyzes early data from Costco's executive membership early access hours.Since implementing the extra hour of shopping from 9-10am, Placer AI data shows visits are shifting earlier, trips are becoming more efficient (30-45 minutes vs 45-60 minutes), and congestion during peak hours has decreased. Anne argues this transforms Costco from a once-a-week stock-up

en

06:44

OpenAI Goes Shopping: The E-Commerce Revolution...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/10/06

his segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by theA&M Consumer and Retail Group,Mirakl,Ocampo Capital,Infios, andQuorso, explores OpenAI's game-changing announcement: ChatGPT Instant Checkout.Users can now purchase items directly from Etsy sellers and over 1 million Shopify merchants without ever leaving ChatGPT. Chris and Anne debate whether retailers should embrace or block bot traffic, discuss the implications for traditional e-commerce funnels, and explore what "GEO

en

44:33

OpenAI Announces An Etsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Change...

Retail Fast Five ·

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

en

04:53

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

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/29

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

en

06:43

Kroger's Nostalgic Strategy | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/29

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

en

07:53

Sephora's Creator Platform Launch | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/29

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

en

07:47

Google's AI Integration Push | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/29

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

en

07:46

Amazon's Grocery Expansion Strategy | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/29

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

en

09:28

Walmart's Pharmacy Game-Changer | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/29

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

en

57:03

Kroger Revives Paper Coupons, Sephora Caters To...

Retail Fast Five ·

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

en

02:47

Lightning Round: French Pastries, Emperor Face-Offs &...

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/22

The lightning round from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, features Chris and Anne's French-themed rapid-fire preferences while broadcasting live from Paris. From pastry choices to historical emperors, it's a fun cultural exploration.29:21 – Croissant vs pain au chocolat debate30:02 – Langoustines vs escargot preferences30:49 – Paris Metro vs London Tube comparison31:22 – Napoleon vs Genghis Khan emperor

en

04:29

The AI Search Revolution | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/22

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores survey data showing nearly half of AI search users prefer these tools over Google. Chris and Anne discuss implications for retail discovery and the coming agentic AI revolution.25:56 – 45% prefer AI tools over Google for clarity and speed27:11 – Agentic AI's potential amplification effect28:19 – Holiday shopping behavior predictionsFor the full

en

05:13

PacSun's Youth Advisory Council | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/22

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, analyzes PacSun's groundbreaking Youth Advisory Council featuring top influencers. Chris and Anne debate whether this represents genuine youth engagement or clever marketing, and what it means for retail's future.20:16 – Industry-first youth advisory structure22:13 – Influencer-as-advisor model advantages24:20 – CEO Brieane Olson's culture-building

en

04:32

Starbucks' Vision for Efficiency | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/22

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, examines Starbucks' deployment of computer vision technology to track inventory and improve order fulfillment. Chris and Anne discuss how this addresses the chain's persistent speed and stock-out challenges.15:28 – Computer vision deployment across North America17:17 – The four-minute order fulfillment challenge18:07 – Reliability as Starbucks' core value

en

05:15

Walgreens' Party Supply Power Play | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/22

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores Walgreens' strategic move into party supplies following Party City's closure. Chris and Anne analyze the $2 billion market opportunity and why former Party City executive Tracey Koller's merchandising expertise makes this expansion particularly smart.10:22 – The $2 billion party supply opportunity11:17 – Emergency shopping use cases and

en

04:29

Kroger's Automation Reckoning | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five ·

2025/09/22

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, dives into Kroger's strategic review of its automated fulfillment network. Chris and Anne discuss why interim CEO Ron Sargent is conducting a site-by-site analysis of Ocado-powered facilities and what this means for the future of grocery automation in America.06:18 – Kroger's automated fulfillment challenges07:48 – Urban density vs. rural viability

en

188 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Nomad Capitalist Audio Experience

Nomad Capitalist

Supply Shock

Blockworks

RadioBorsa - La tua guida controcorrente per investire bene nella Borsa e nella Vita

SoldiExpert SCF