

Omni Talk Retail
Omni Talk Retail
Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. The podcast regularly features industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail.
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Mar 16, 2024 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | How Good Of A Marketing ‘hook’ Is Walmart’s New Early Am Express Delivery?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How Good Of A Marketing ‘hook’ Walmart’s New Early Am Express Delivery IsFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 16, 2024 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | Lightning Round: AirBNB, Photoshop, Oscars and Jukebox
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: AirBNB, Photoshop, Oscars and Jukebox in their latest lightning round.For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 16, 2024 • 7min
Fast Five Shorts | Wayfair Rebrands But Should Anyone Care?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Wayfair Rebrands But Should Anyone Care?For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 16, 2024 • 7min
Fast Five Shorts | Michaels Brings Digital Maker Marketplace To Stores
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Michaels Bringing Its Digital Maker Marketplace To StoresFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 16, 2024 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | Kohl’s To Partner With Babies R Us
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Kohl’s Partnering With Babies R UsFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 16, 2024 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | Aldi Announces 800 Store Expansion
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Aldi Announcing An 800 Store ExpansionFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 13, 2024 • 43min
Fast Five | Aldi Expands, Wayfair Rebrands & The Early Bird Literally Gets The Worm At Walmart
In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, recorded live from Lululemon at the Mall of America, and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart expanding express delivery into the wee hours of the morning (Source: Chain Store Age)Aldi’s aggressive U.S. expansion plans (Source: Fox Business)Kohl’s new partnership with Babies R Us (Source: CNBC)Michaels bringing its online maker marketplace alive in store (Source: Chain Store Age)And closed with a look at Wayfair’s new marketing campaign and a discussion of what it must get right (and what it must avoid) when it opens its first large format store in Illinois (Source: Marketing Dive)There’s all that, plus the new shoe line from Lululemon, the song in which Chris would most like to own stock, and the degree to which cameras inside of an Airbnb freak Anne out.P.S. Don’t forget to use our promo code “OMNITALK” to save on your Shoptalk registration.P.P.S. If you are interested in renting out space at Lululemon in the Mall of America (aka where we recorded today’s podcast), head here: https://www.partyslate.com/venues/lululemon-mall-of-america-experiential-storeP.P.P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/P.P.P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our #1 podcast ranking in all of retail on FeedspotMusic by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 12, 2024 • 16min
Live From NGA | SIRL: The Indoor Positioning Solution For Grocers
In this exclusive interview from the NGA show, Michael Wang, CEO, and Vaughn Roller, Chief Business Officer at SIRL, reveal how their cutting-edge retail technology is transforming the way retailers track shopping journeys and optimize store operations. SIRL's real-time location system leverages low-cost tracking tags and wireless infrastructure to achieve an unprecedented 3-foot accuracy and 1-second latency, effectively creating a "physical search engine" for retail.Discover how SIRL's solution empowers retailers to enhance shopper privacy while tapping into the potential of retail media networks and in-store advertising. Learn about the significant ROI and revenue opportunities generated by this technology, as well as its ability to streamline merchandising optimization and shopper behavior clustering. With its easy deployment and reliance on Bluetooth Low Energy, SIRL is poised to revolutionize the retail landscape.And thank you to the VusionGroup for making our coverage of NGA possible!#SIRL #retailtechnology #indoorpositioning #realtimeloca ionsystem #shoppingjourneytracking #lowcosttrackingtags #wirelessinfrastructure #3footaccuracy #1secondlatency #physicalsearchengine #shopperprivacy #retailmedianetworks #instoreadvertising #improvedstoreoperations #ROI #revenueopportunities #easydeployment #merchandisingoptimization #shopperbehaviorclustering #BluetoothLowEnergyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 12, 2024 • 13min
Live From NGA | Coborn's Dennis Host on Leveraging Big Data, Loyalty, and In-Store Digital Media
In this insightful interview from the NGA show, Dennis Host, SVP of Marketing at Coborn's, shares his expertise on e-commerce marketing, loyalty programs, and the power of Big Data in the grocery industry. Host discusses Coborn's journey from operating a full e-commerce warehouse model to implementing store pickup, and how their loyalty program has been instrumental in understanding and segmenting their customers. He highlights the importance of leveraging customer data and partnering with CPGs to create targeted campaigns and personalized offers through AI. Host also touches on the challenges and opportunities of retail media networks for regional grocers. Discover how Coborn's is re-platforming their e-commerce experience and leveraging in-store digital media, such as dynamic digital circulars, QR codes, and video recipes, to create an experiential and engaging shopping environment for their customers.Special thanks to the VusionGroup for making all our show coverage possible!#DennisHost #Coborn's #NGAshow #ecommercemarketing #loyaltyprogram #BigData #retailmedia #customerdata #shopperdata #datawarehouse #datainfrastructure #CPGpartnerships #dynamicdigitalcircular #emailmarketing #textmarketing #instoreactivations #customersegmentation #AIpersonalization #omnichannelshoppers #analyticsinfrastructure #ecommercereplatforming #digitalmediainstore #experientialgroceryshopping #QRcodes #videorecipes #digitalsignageThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 12, 2024 • 15min
Live From NGA | SpartanNash's Amy McClellan on Empowering Independent Grocers with Technology
In this exclusive interview from the NGA conference, Amy McClellan, Chief Customer Officer, SpartanNash, shares her insights on how the company is helping independent grocers thrive in today's competitive landscape. With a focus on technology implementation, such as electronic shelf labels, e-commerce programs, and retail media networks, SpartanNash aims to provide solutions that enable independents to compete at scale. McClellan also emphasizes the importance of mastering grocery fundamentals, from exceptional produce departments to well-maintained store facilities. Discover how SpartanNash's wholesale distribution, retail stores, and services for US military commissaries contribute to their mission of supporting independent grocers. Plus, learn about the role of AI and robotics in creating the smart store of the future.Special thanks to VusionGroup for making all our NGA show coverage possible!#SpartanNash #NGAconference #independentgrocers #grocerybusiness #retailstores #wholesaledistribution #USmilitarycommissaries #technologyimplementation #electronicshelf labels #ecommerceprograms #retailmedianetworks #customerservice #tallyrobots #smartstoreofthefuture #storetours #producedepartment #groceryfundamentalsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy


