

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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Jul 20, 2024 • 6min
Fast Five Shorts | How Will Rufus Shape Digital Commerce?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Mohit Mohal and Chris Disa discuss: How Rufus Will Shape Digital CommerceFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mt_9Rzw3a6gThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jul 17, 2024 • 42min
Amazon Lets Rufus Out To Play, Macy’s Ends Its Talks & Walmart Exerts Media Dominance | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, A&M’s Mohit Mohal and Chris Disa, joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Amazon rolling outs it generative AI assistant, “Rufus,” to all shoppers (Source: Chain Store Age)Walmart’s wide lead in retail media (Source: Marketing Dive)Macy’s ending its acquisition talks (Source: Retail Dive)Hy-Vee rolling out ESLs with the VusionGroup (Source: Progressive Grocer)And closed with a look at Petaluma, California’s new city-wide reusable cup pilot with Starbucks and many others (Source: Chain Store Age)There’s all that, plus how AI could have improved our college dating lives, the inconsistent weights of Chipotle’s burrito bowls, and even more reasons to be scared about facial recognition.And, to get The Cappy, head here!Music by hooksounds.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jul 13, 2024 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | Love It Or Leave It: Walmart Stocking 101 For College Credit?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Love It Or Leave It: Walmart Stocking 101 For College Credit?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jul 13, 2024 • 3min
Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Paying For Groceries With Venmo?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Pro Or Con: Paying For Groceries With Venmo?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jul 13, 2024 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Training Store Employees With Gamified iPads?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Training Store Employees With Gamified iPadsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jul 13, 2024 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | Is Co-op The First Of Many More Wins For Walmart Commerce Technologies?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Co-op The First Of Many More Wins For Walmart Commerce Technologies?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jul 13, 2024 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | Saks & Neimans: Will Two Wrongs Make A Right?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Saks & Neimans: Will Two Wrongs Make A Right?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jul 10, 2024 • 33min
The Saks & Neiman Marcus Merger, Walmart Commerce Technologies & Using Venmo At Hy-Vee | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:The Saks and Neiman Marcus merger and what to expect from Amazon’s involvement in it (Source: NPR)Co-op opting to use “Store Assist” from Walmart Commerce Technologies (Source: PYMNTS)Circle K gamifying employee training via iPads (Source: Chain Store Age)Hy-Vee enabling its online shoppers to pay for their groceries with Venmo (Source: Chain Store Age)And closed with a “love it or leave it” discussion about Walmart and McDonald’s working to secure college credit for the hours their employees work in their stores (Source: NPR)There’s all that, plus Taco Bell retirement communities, drone mishaps, and the best way to toast a marshmallow before putting it into a s’more.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jul 6, 2024 • 3min
Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: The Future Of Smart Carts?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: The Future Of Smart CartsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jul 6, 2024 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | Would You Use BNPL With Tiptop Trade-in?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They Would Use BNPL With Tiptop Trade-inFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy


