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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 &...

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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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04:25

Shipt's AI Shopping Assistant | 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, examines Shipt's new chat-to-cart feature powered by Perplexity's Comet browser.While Chris and Anne appreciate the innovation, they question the execution. Requiring customers to download a separate browser creates too much friction for mainstream adoption. Anne and Chris agree it's the right idea at the wrong time... a PR headline that sounds

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04:11

Bed Bath & Beyond's Franchise Fiasco | 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, tackles Bed Bath & Beyond's announcement of a nationwide franchise system.Chris doesn't hold back, calling this "the single dumbest idea" in the show's eight-year history. Anne tries to find potential benefits for independent retailers but struggles to justify the investment. With the company just emerging from bankruptcy and no clear

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03:47

PayPal's BNPL Cash Back Revolution | Fast Five Shorts

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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, explores PayPal's groundbreaking move to offer 5% cash back on Buy Now Pay Later purchases.Anne shares surprising data from Groceryshop revealing that consumers are using BNPL for everyday essentials like fresh groceries, not just big-ticket items. Chris reflects on his 2017 prediction that BNPL would become ubiquitous... and why this cash back

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04:38

Amazon's Budget Grocery Gamble | 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, examines Amazon's launch of a new private label grocery brand with over 1,000 items priced under $5.Chris and Anne debate whether this move represents a strategic reset or reveals how lost Amazon's grocery strategy has become. Is the "Amazon Grocery" brand name compelling enough to attract budget-conscious shoppers, or should they have leveraged

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