Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk sits down with Mirakl’s Chief Data & AI Officer, Anne-Claire Baschet, live from the Mirakl Summit in NYC to talk all things artificial intelligence and e-commerce. Anne-Claire explains how Mirakl is embedding AI across its platform—from catalog onboarding to media operations—and why the future lies in “agentic commerce,” where AI-powered agents help shoppers and sellers alike. With 91% of Mirakl employees already using AI daily, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how Mirakl is preparing for the next generation of e-commerce infrastructure.#MiraklAI #agenticai #aiinretail #omnitalkretail #MiraklSummit2025 #ecommerceinnovation #retailai #productdiscoveryThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Max Tepper, Senior Brand Manager at The Sak, joins Omni Talk live from the Mirakl Summit to share how the iconic handbag and accessories brand has transformed into a marketplace powerhouse. Max discusses The Sak’s post-pandemic pivot from brick-and-mortar to DTC and marketplaces, their successful onboarding with Mirakl, and how strategic channel expansion—including Nordstrom, Amazon, QVC, and more—is fueling growth. If you're a brand looking to scale through marketplaces without losing control, this is a masterclass in how to do it right. Learn how they test fast, reach new customers, and simplify operations across many, many different retail marketplaces.#TheSak #marketplaces #MiraklSummit2025 #ecommerce #omnitalkretail #RetailMarketplaces #handbags #digitalcommerce #retailtransformationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Omni Talk is live from the Mirakl Summit with Joe Cano, SVP of Digital at Lowe’s, for an inside look at how Lowe’s is scaling its digital business through a newly launched Mirakl-powered marketplace. Joe breaks down how the marketplace complements Lowe’s total home strategy, empowers associates, integrates seamlessly into omnichannel operations, and connects directly with Lowe’s evolving retail media strategy. Plus, hear how Lowe’s is using AI—through tools like its Mylow platform—to personalize the experience for DIY and Pro customers alike.From seamless omnichannel integration to surprising product sales, Lowe’s is reimagining what digital retail looks like.#loweshomeimprovement #retailai #omnitalkretail #MiraklSummit2025 #JoeCano #retailmedia #ecommerce #digitaltransformation #marketplaces #MylowThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Live from the 2025 Mirakl Summit in New York City, Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Cotopaxi Founder and Chief Global Officer Stephan Jacob. In this powerful conversation, Stephan shares how Cotopaxi blends purpose with profit through its mission-driven marketplace expansion strategy, ensuring brand integrity and sustainable impact while scaling. Discover how the brand evaluates partnerships, maintains authenticity, and uses marketplaces to deepen customer relationships—all without compromising values.Learn why Cotopaxi takes a relationship-first, purpose-led approach to expansion—and how marketplaces play a vital role in that journey.#cotopaxi #MiraklSummit #marketplaces #retailinnovationl #omnitalkretail #ecommercegrowth #omnichannelretailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Tapestry’s Avinash Kaushik joins Omni Talk live from CommerceNext 2025 to discuss how AI is transforming marketing from the inside out. In this dynamic conversation, Avinash explains why he believes AI is becoming the new operating system for retail—powering personalized communications, predictive analytics, and creative testing across Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. Learn how Tapestry is scaling intent-centric marketing, using synthetic humans in research, and leveraging AI to delight customers from inbox to in-store. Brought to you by GreyOrange, helping retailers like H&M deliver real-time inventory experiences.#tapestry #AvinashKaushik #IntentMarketing #retailinnovation #CommerceNext2025 #digitaltransformation #aiinretail #coach #personalization #omnitalkretailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Live from CommerceNext 2025, Omni Talk’s Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with Lauren Price, SVP of E-Commerce and Digital Marketing at COS North America, part of the H&M Group. Lauren shares how COS is attracting new customers with creator-driven campaigns, authentic product storytelling, and a strong focus on foundational e-commerce execution. From the viral success of the Clean Cut Tee to insights on Gen Z expectations and a major tech overhaul, this conversation is packed with takeaways for any brand navigating the future of fashion retail.Brought to you by GreyOrange, powering real-time inventory visibility at H&M stores like the one in Soho, NYC.#COS #CommerceNext2025 #genz #ecommercestrategy #quietluxury #omnitalkretail #tiktokfashion #creatoreconomy #retailinnovationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Live from CommerceNext 2025, Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Sarah Henry, Walmart's VP of Content, Influencer, and Commerce, to explore how Walmart is tapping into the creator economy and reshaping the retail experience through social commerce. From the rise of Gen Z shopping behaviors to the role of AI in simplifying creator workflows, Sarah gives an inside look at the Walmart Creator platform, influencer strategy, and the future of shoppable content. Sarah shares how the retailer is leading in the social commerce space with its Walmart Creator platform, helping creators of all sizes monetize authentically. From Gen Z shopping insights to AI’s role in flattening the funnel, this live CommerceNext interview is full of takeaways for the future of retail.Brought to you by GreyOrange.#walmartcreator #socialcommerce #retailinnovation #genz #CommerceNext2025 #influencermarketing #omnitalk #retailtrends #creatoreconomy #aiinretailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the first edition of Omni Talk’s new monthly series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga team up with AWS’s Daniele Stroppa to spotlight the Retail Tech Startup of the Month—and the inaugural winner is Botify. Learn how Botify helps brands improve discoverability across both traditional and generative search engines by going beyond SEO to optimize content visibility for bots and agents. Discover why Botify’s approach is a big win for brands navigating the evolving consumer search landscape, and how it also helps reduce operational costs.Key moments from the interview: 00:00 – Intro to new Omni Talk segment with AWS: Retail Tech Startup of the Month00:33 – Meet Daniele Stroppa, AWS Worldwide Technical Leader for Retail01:01 – Daniele’s role in retail innovation and partner strategy at AWS02:07 – First award winner revealed: Botify02:19 – What Botify does: improving brand visibility across search platforms02:54 – Why visibility in generative search (Perplexity, ChatGPT) matters03:37 – How Botify goes beyond traditional SEO04:06 – Analyzing bot and agent behavior on brand websites04:23 – Helping brands ensure critical content is discoverable04:41 – Long-term retail implications: revenue, brand recognition, infrastructure cost savings05:31 – Congrats to Botify and final thoughts on the startup’s impactMusic by hooksounds.com#retailtech #StartupOfTheMonth #aws #Botify #omnitalkretail #ecommerceseo #generativeai #retailai #discoverability #digitalcommerce Brought to you in partnership with AWSThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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:SpartanNash’s merger with C&S Wholesale Grocers (Source)Whatnot, the $5 billion shopping app you probably haven’t heard of (Source)Walmart equipping its store associates with mobile AI tools (Source)H-E-B piloting autonomous deliveries in Austin, TX (Source)Amazon testing tighter grocery bundling for same-day deliveries (Source)And AWS’s Daniele Stroppa also dropped by to help us hand out a new award we are giving out each month in partnership with AWS, and we are calling it the Retail Startup of the MonthThere’s all that, plus french fry pizza, steamy romance novels, and whether Chris prefers bar soap or body wash in the shower.P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Apple Podcasts and on FeedspotMusic by hooksounds.com#RetailNews #WalmartAI #WhatnotApp #RetailTech #GroceryDelivery #RetailPodcast #OmniTalk #AmazonGrocery #LivestreamShopping #RetailInnovation #SpartanNash #BotifyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Join Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they sit down with JOOR CEO Kristin Savilia to explore how JOOR is transforming the wholesale fashion landscape. Kristin shares exclusive insights on digitizing the buyer-brand relationship, enabling smarter assortment planning, and helping independent retailers thrive globally. Learn how JOOR's Shopify integration, AI-powered prospecting, and strategic tariff navigation are reshaping the fashion industry for 2025 and beyond. From shrinking shipping windows to a surge in indie retailers, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone navigating fashion’s evolving B2B landscape.Key Moments:00:00 – Intro and welcome back to Kristin Savilia, CEO of JOOR01:30 – How JOOR digitizes wholesale buying for brands and retailers02:50 – Overview of JOOR’s platform and client base (14K brands, 670K buyers)04:15 – Surge of independent retailers: From 47% to 62% of GMV06:00 – Shopify integration: Bridging wholesale with e-commerce and POS07:45 – How retailers can adapt to market uncertainty using JOOR data08:50 – Shrinking shipping windows: From 240 to 84 days and dropping10:15 – Brands respond with curated assortments and evergreen styles11:40 – How JOOR helps optimize product curation and minimize buyer risk13:00 – Tariff pressures and pricing strategies: Expect 20% price increases16:45 – JOOR’s "Ready to Ship" event to offload current inventory18:50 – Leveraging regional assortments for competitive edge20:00 – Launch of JOOR Discover: AI matchmaking tool for brand-retailer growth22:00 – 78% reorder rate and 9X better conversion via AI outreach24:00 – Rise in ChatGPT/Gemini lead generation vs. traditional SEO26:30 – How DTC brands can expand into wholesale with JOOR27:40 – Final thoughts and where to learn more at JOOR.comFor more information on JOOR, head here: https://www.joor.com/Access a JOOR Passport Event here: https://www.jooraccess.com/r/passport/Download the JOOR Whitepaper here: https://resources.joor.com/how-to-tackle-tariffs-and-thrive-this-coming-market-season#fashiontech #wholesaling #retailai #Joor #omnitalk #retailinnovation #shopifyintegration #retailtrends #b2bfashion #retailstrategy Music by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy