Omni Talk Retail

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne:Lauded Stop & Shop for its new coupon kiosk in-store to help the “digital hesitant”Went down the very cool rabbit hole of exploring the Ozempic craze and what makes its potential impact on retail different from other trends that have come before itPraised Scheels for answering the “why” – as in why come to a physical store – with its new 250,000 square foot store in PhoenixBought hook, line, and sinker into the idea that Bloomingdale’s could in fact be Macy’s “growth vehicle”And closed with a look at why purpose matters for store employees through the lens of Ulta’s efforts to inspire joy within its team membersThere’s all that, plus Crocs cowboy boots, AI celebrities, and why Chris ain’t no hollaback guy.To register for Manifest, head here: www.manifestvegas.com/omnitalkMusic by hooksounds.comThis 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walgreens and Cooler Screens Going Yo CourtFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6This 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Macy’s Going Off Mall With 30 Small StoresFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6This 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Gelson’s Convenience Store Of The FutureFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6This 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Removing Self Checkout From ABQ StoresFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6This 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Lululemon and Peloton Partnering UpFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne:Discussed why the Peloton and Lululemon partnership feels like vanilla ice creamLooked at the “shrinking” list of reasons behind Walmart removing self-checkout from three New Mexico storesHighlighted Gelson’s new store concept as the potential convenience store of the futureQuestioned everything there is to question about Macy’s small store strategyAnd closed with a look at why Cooler Screens lawsuit against Walgreens could signal that the in-store retail media craze is way overhypedThere’s all that, plus ravioli-shaped moons, frozen caveman lawyers, and Anne’s worst wedgie of all-time.To register for Manifest, head here: www.manifestvegas.com/omnitalkMusic by hooksounds.comThis 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Albertsons Launching Flash FulfillmentFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToEThis 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Best Buy Doing DropsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToEThis 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Nike Launching Refurb Shoe SiteFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy