

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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This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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Jun 26, 2023 • 11min
Fast Five Shorts | Sweetgreen Going "Full Robot" Within 5 Years
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk 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 Chad Lusk and David Schneidman discuss: Sweetgreen Going "Full Robot" Within 5 Years
For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/06/22/fast-five-walmart-media-rei-resale-sweetgreen-goes-full-robot/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jun 26, 2023 • 8min
Fast Five Shorts | Walmart and NBCUniversal Team Up For Legendary RMN Offering
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk 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 Chad Lusk and David Schneidman discuss: Walmart and NBCUniversal Teaming Up For Legendary RMN Offering
For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/06/22/fast-five-walmart-media-rei-resale-sweetgreen-goes-full-robot/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jun 22, 2023 • 58min
Fast Five | Walmart Media, REI Resale & Sweetgreen Goes Full Robot
In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, A&M’s Chad Lusk and David Schneidman joined Anne and me to discuss:
- The impact of Walmart’s new partnership with NBCUniversal
- Why in the world Sweetgreen would publicly announce its plans to deploy robots across all its locations over the next five years
- Shein’s decision to sell home appliances and cast a wider marketplace net
- REI opening its second Re/Supply store dedicated to resale
- And closed with an examination of whether ChatGPT inside of a Mercedes Benz could one day be the new way we are all ordering groceries
There’s all that, plus Hulkamania at the Mall of America, spinach at 2 AM, and two-strapping vs. one-strapping.
Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jun 20, 2023 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | Uber Moves Into Car Sharing
In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Uber Moving Into Car Sharing
Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/06/15/fast-five-video-nike-just-does-wholesale-walmart-employees-try-ai-bed-bath-is-overstocked/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jun 20, 2023 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | Overstock's Bid For Bed Bath & Beyond
In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Overstock's Bid For Bed Bath & Beyond
Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/06/15/fast-five-video-nike-just-does-wholesale-walmart-employees-try-ai-bed-bath-is-overstocked/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jun 20, 2023 • 3min
Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Builds GenAI Playground For Employees
In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Walmart Building A GenAI Playground For Employees
Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/06/15/fast-five-video-nike-just-does-wholesale-walmart-employees-try-ai-bed-bath-is-overstocked/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jun 19, 2023 • 51min
Spotlight Series | Jason Del Rey & Winner Sells All: Amazon, Walmart, And The Battle For Our Wallets
Jason Del Rey joins Chris and Anne to discuss his new book, Winner Sells All: Amazon, Walmart And The Battle For Our Wallets.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jun 19, 2023 • 6min
Fast Five Shorts | Stitch Fix Hires New CEO
In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Stitch Fix Hiring New CEO
Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/06/15/fast-five-video-nike-just-does-wholesale-walmart-employees-try-ai-bed-bath-is-overstocked/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jun 19, 2023 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | Nike Selling At DSW Again
In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Nike Selling At DSW Again
Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/06/15/fast-five-video-nike-just-does-wholesale-walmart-employees-try-ai-bed-bath-is-overstocked/
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Jun 16, 2023 • 34min
Fast Five | Nike Just Does Wholesale, Walmart Employees Try AI & Bed Bath Is Overstocked
In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:
- Nike’s shrewd handling of its wholesale distribution strategy
- Whether Macy’s Chief Digital Officer heading to Stitch Fix says more about Macy’s or Stitch Fix
- Walmart making the right move on AI for its employees
- Why Overstock potentially getting Bed Bath & Beyond’s assets for just north of $20 million is a steal of a deal
- And closed with a look at what Uber car sharing could mean for the future of commerce
There’s all that, plus Vanna White, San Francisco retail nostalgia, and what Anne’s hypothetical first day agenda as Krispy Kreme’s Chief Donut Dreamer would look like.
Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy


