Omni Talk Retail

In this insightful interview from the VusionGroup studio at the World Retail Congress in Paris, Elsa Pedro do Souto, who currently works at MARS as the Global Senior Manager for Data & Analytics Engagement, sits down with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga from Omni Talk to discuss the evolving role of data in driving personalized, human-centric retail experiences. With a diverse background spanning retail banking, energy, and now the retail industry, Elsa shares her unique perspective on the power of data and analytics.Discover how Elsa and her team at Mars are:Leveraging big data, real-time analytics, and predictive analytics to drive business valueNavigating the challenges of data quality, connected data, and self-service analyticsAdapting to the pandemic's impact on digital commerce and the renewed focus on retail experiencesCollaborating with industry leaders from Ulta, Lego, and Zappos to humanize retailEmpowering organizations to understand consumers as individuals, not just data pointsElsa also shares insights from her thought-provoking workshop on humanizing retail, where attendees left with personalized action plans to drive change within their organizations. Learn how to combine quantitative and qualitative research to gain a deeper understanding of your customers and create truly human-centric retail experiences.#ElsaPedrodoSouto #Mars #DataAnalytics #Insights #RetailBanking #EnergySector #RetailIndustry #DataScience #BigData #RealTimeAnalytics #PredictiveAnalytics #Personalization #GenerativeAI #DataQuality #ConnectedData #SelfServiceAnalytics #PandemicImpact #DigitalCommerce #RetailExperience #Omnichannel #DataSkepticism #DataLiteracy #Collaboration #HumanizingRetail #ConsumerUnderstanding #QuantitativeResearch #QualitativeResearch #OmniTalkPodcast #WorldRetailCongressThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Parisian, Cookie-Filled, Lighting RoundThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Just Walk Out Or The Dash Cart? Which One Is Better?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Why Aldi’s New “Aldigo” Store With Grabango So NotableFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How Long It'll Be Before We See Zoom Cashiers At More QSRs?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Powered By Gopuff: Smart? Desperate? Or Both?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What’s So Special About Walmart Canada’s Store Of The FutureFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this exclusive 5 Insightful Minutes interview, Chad Lusk, Managing Director at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, shares eye-opening insights from their latest consumer sentiment survey. Discover how the economic downturn is impacting consumer spending trends, particularly among high-income households, and learn how retailers can adapt their strategies in marketing, inventory management, and pricing.Key takeaways:Discretionary spending shifts and the prioritization of experiential purchasesThe growing importance of personalization technology, virtual try-on, and VR in retailThe rise of social media shopping and secondhand market growthStay ahead of the curve and position your retail business for success in the face of changing consumer behaviors. Watch now to gain critical insights that will help you navigate the challenges ahead.You can also read the latest Consumer Sentiment Survey in full by heading here: https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/insight/consumer-sentiment-survey-spring-24/*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this exclusive and candid interview with Omni Talk, Dilip Kumar, Amazon's VP of AWS Applications, sets the record straight on the future of the company's groundbreaking Just Walk Out technology and its Amazon Dash Carts.Kumar discusses the decision to pull Just Walk Out from Amazon Fresh stores, explaining how Dash Carts are the foundational platform for larger format grocery stores.He also dives into the role of computer vision, sensor fusion, and retail analytics in shaping the future of checkout-free shopping and retail automation, while dispelling many of the rumors out there surrounding manual workers in India driving Amazon's Dash Cart and Just Walk Out technology.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart Canada’s big store of the future reveal (Source: Canadian Grocer)Gopuff’s debut of “Powered by Gopuff” (Source: Chain Store Age)A NYC Chicken restaurant that has replaced its cashiers with Zoom (Source: 404 Media)Aldi retrofitting a store to become checkout-free with Grabango (Source: Chain Store Age)Their perspectives on the Amazon Just Walk Out vs. Dash Cart debate (Source: GeekWire)And A&M’s Chad Lusk stopped by for 5 Insightful Minutes on the state of U.S. consumer sentiment (Source: A&M CRG)There’s all that, plus Oreos vs. Softbatch cookies, whether Chris would like to drive a cab more in NYC or Paris, and if Anne agrees with Chicagoans who despise putting ketchup on their hot dogs.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy