Omni Talk Retail

Katie Reeves, Managing Director of COS North America, joins us at eTail West 2024 to discuss how fashion retailers can leverage technology like RFID and data visualization to enable omnichannel experiences. Learn how they've invested in “smart store” tech for inventory management, operational efficiency, and frictionless customer experiences across brick-and-mortar stores and ecommerce. We cover all the top trends in retail's digital transformation across stores, online shopping, mobile apps, and more.Thanks to Firework for making all our #etail2024 content possible.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

We chat with Firework founder Vincent Yang about innovations in live stream shopping and shoppable video to create personalized 1:1 shopping experiences that double e-commerce conversion rates. Vincent explains how Firework is bringing the tactile, high-touch experience of physical stores online with tools like digital humans and AI assistants. We discuss the post-purchase experience, the future of omnichannel retail, and why these digital innovations are key for brands with high AOV products. Whether you're interested in brick and mortar conversion optimization or leading edge e-commerce, this interview provides unique insights into the digital retail experience of the future.Thanks to Firework for making all our #etail2024 coverage possible.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

We chat with Target's SVP of Apparel & Accessories Gena Fox about partnerships with brands like DVF, navigating fast-changing trends on TikTok, the importance of supply chain speed, and Target's focus on sparking joy through fashion. Gena discusses Target's specialty in store fulfillment, same-day delivery, how they adapt processes to meet guest demand, and why she's so excited about Target's upcoming collaborations and ability to deliver newness. Whether you're interested in Target, apparel retail, fast fashion, or omnichannel, this interview provides unique insights from one of Target's long-tenured executives.Thanks to Firework for making all our #etail2024 content possible.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Ovative’s Beth McKigney and Troy Neidermire join Chris and Anne for the latest installment of their Retail Technology Spotlight Series to discuss how shifting to unified marketing measurements, like Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), can help retailers and brands optimize budget allocation, incrementality, and overall business outcomes.In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Beth and Troy on:The limitations of overly relying on legacy metrics like ROASHow to implement a holistic “full funnel” approachProperly valuing funnel efforts, particularly at the upper funnelEstablishing a testing framework to generate the right lessons learnedAnd how to get stakeholder buy-in through metrics tied to revenue and customer file healthTo reference any of the materials discussed during this podcast or to get in touch with Beth and Troy, please see below:Ovative’s EMRGE: ovative.com/emrge/Ovative’s People: ovative.com/people/Ovative’s The Lead: Conversations That Matter: ovative.com/insights/the-lead-measurement/Ovative’s EMR Power Rankings: ovative.com/insights/2023-emr-power-rankings/Get in touch with Beth: [email protected] (email) or linkedin.com/in/bethmckigney/ (LinkedIn)Get in touch with Troy: [email protected] (email) or www.linkedin.com/in/troy-neidermire-4832491b/ (LinkedIn)Music by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Tom Burgess, the President of SnippMedia, joined Anne and Chris to share his thoughts on how CPGs can attribute in-store retail purchases by leveraging banks’ loyalty programs, and how retailers can also plug these same loyalty programs into their retail media networks.In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Tom on:The history of bank card loyalty programs and attributionHow new digital media channels can power attribution by connecting banking apps and retail purchasesHow payments media allows banks to offer targeted deals and cash back to incentivize their card usageHow CPGs, in particular, can now reach bank loyalty program members with offers at the point of purchase on their banking appsAnd ultimately how the whole process simplifies digital attribution by connecting ad views to store purchasesWith 60 million engaged consumers on banking apps, payments media represents the potential for retail media to expand in innovative directions, linking financial services to in-store buying in a new win-win structure.Music by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*This 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding discussed: How Retailers Should Approach ElectrificationFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UJ5nNgAF7EoThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding discussed: A 50% SKU Reduction Is Quite Drastic – What’s The Rationale?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UJ5nNgAF7EoThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding discussed: If Bank Loyalty Programs An Untapped Gold Mine For Retail Media Networks?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UJ5nNgAF7EoThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding discussed: If There's Anything Noteworthy About Dealworthy?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UJ5nNgAF7EoThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding discussed: Why Walmart Would Acquire Vizio?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UJ5nNgAF7EoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Why in the world Walmart would acquire Vizio (Source: CNBC)Whether Target’s new brand, “dealworthy,” is actually noteworthy (Source: PR Newswire)Starbucks new loyalty partnership with Bank of America (Source: Chain Store Age)Hasbro’s drastic decision to cut 50% of its skus (Source: Retail Dive)And closed with a look at Walmart’s plans to build a “coast-to-coast” network of electric DC fast chargers (Source: Electrek)There’s all that, plus which body parts we would most want scanned at an airport, Mars simulations, and the rising cost of the Tooth Fairy.P.S. Don’t forget to use our promo code “OMNITALK” to save on your Shoptalk registration.P.P.S. We are also gearing up for CommerceNext out in NYC in June. Scaled retailers and brands can register for FREE with code “FAST FIVE” in the referral field. Secure your spot now — head to commercenext.com/conference/ and don’t forget to use FAST FIVE.P.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

Dematic’s Market Development Director Kim Baudry is back once again to help Chris and Anne kick off 2024 as part of their ongoing live Ask An Expert Interview Series on LinkedIn.Chris and Anne go in depth with Kim as she discusses the big trends that are shaping retailers’ and manufacturers’ approaches to supply chain network development, including:Why retailers are moving their investments into smaller facilities with more flexible automationWhy manufacturers are going in the opposite direction and trying to get bigger with more proven automation solutionsWhat considerations each party should give towards these decisionsAnd perhaps, most importantly, how long we can expect these trends to last and what will happen nextMusic by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Shoptalk's Krystina Gustafson and Joe Laszlo joined Anne and Chris to field pointed questions about this year's Shoptalk 2024 agenda.In this podcast, Chris and Anne put Krystina and Joe on the spot about:How they plan to cover and present the topic of AIHow important omnichannel or "unified commerce" fundamentals will be in this year's track session designWhether employee safety and shrink will be a more overt focus of this year's showHow Shoptalk plans to focus on helping store level employeesThe big "what to do about" retail mediaAnd whether this will finally be the year sustainability initiatives break through and make a lasting impactYou won't find a more candid and honest dialog about what to expect at Shoptalk 2024 than right here!Music by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*This 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, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What The Outlook Is For Robots In Grocery StoresFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fVXIRk9VGqgThis 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, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Why Tanger Outlet Is Looking More And More Beautiful EverydayFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fVXIRk9VGqgThis 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, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Safeway's receipt check at checkoutFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fVXIRk9VGqgThis 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, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Gen AI Search Makes More Sense For Home Furnishings Than Other Categories?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fVXIRk9VGqgThis 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, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: The Walmart Pluses And Minuses Of A Paid Membership At TargetFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fVXIRk9VGqgThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

To help you get ready for the major tax changes in 2024 that will impact omnichannel retailers, Chris and Anne sat down with Avalara’s Senior Director of Global Strategic E-commerce & Marketplace Partnerships, Kris Rabideau, for the latest installment of their 5 Insightful Minutes Series.Watch and learn about the tax compliance complexity of omnichannel commerce, marketplace facilitator requirements, warehousing inventory, the new concept of a “delivery fee” tax, the emergence of recommerce, and the expansion of tax holidays.This video will help you to understand the tax consequences these 2024 tax changes could have for your retail business, large and small!You can also read Avalara’s full report on all 2024 tax changes by clicking here: Avalara Tax Changes 2024Music by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Avalara’s Kris Rabideau stopped by for 5 Insightful Minutes on 2024 tax changes, and Chris and Anne discussed:The rumors that Target will roll out a paid membership program (Source: Bloomberg)If IKEA’s use of generative AI indicates that generative AI-based search may be more applicable to home furnishings shopping than to other categories (Source: Chain Store Age)Safeway’s move to install more receipt-check gates at self-checkout (Source: Grocery Dive)Tanger Outlets push into full-price beauty retailing (Source: Glossy)And closed with look at SpartanNash’s robot expansion plans and what they mean for the future of robotics (Source: Progressive Grocer)There’s all that, plus Tiger Woods, Jessica Rabbit, and the saying Chris would most want embossed on a a candy Valentine’s Day heart.P.S. All you retail tax junkies out there can read Avalara’s full report on the most important retail tax changes for 2024 by clicking here: Avalara Tax Changes 2024P.P.S. Don’t forget to use our promo code “OMNITALK” to save on your Shoptalk registration.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Get an inside look at the grocery store of the future, from the firsthand perspective of John Clear and David Schneidman of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group. This video explores the latest retail technologies being implemented at Schnucks' grocery stores, including shelf-scanning robots, computer vision, electronic shelf labels for dynamic pricing, mobile ordering, GS1 barcodes to reduce food waste, and smart carts. Together with Chris and Anne, John and David provide their expert opinions as they review how these innovations are transforming inventory management, checkout efficiency via single line queuing, and the overall customer experience.Music 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 live from Manifest: The Future Of Logistics Conference and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If People Really Need Starbucks From GoPuff In The Middle Of The Night? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/nLwypI0f9wgThis 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 live from Manifest: The Future Of Logistics Conference and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Apple Vision Pro Is A Flash In The Pan Or Idea With Staying Power?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/nLwypI0f9wgThis 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 live from Manifest: The Future Of Logistics Conference and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Zac Posen Is A Good Or Bad hire For The GAP?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/nLwypI0f9wgThis 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 live from Manifest: The Future Of Logistics Conference and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: The Significance Of ALDI's Partnership With GrabangoFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/nLwypI0f9wgThis 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 live from Manifest: The Future Of Logistics Conference and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Launching Rufus, Its New AI Shopping AssistantFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/nLwypI0f9wgThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne were live from Manifest as they discussed:Amazon’s new AI-assistant RufusGrabango’s large scale autonomous store installation with Aldi near ChicagoGap Inc.’s hiring of Zac PosenLowe’s and J. Crew's recent Apple Vision Pro endeavorsAnd closed with a look at Starbucks new late night delivery partnership with GopuffThere’s all that, plus delivery memories, barracudas, and what Anne would make her husband do if she could control him via an implanted chip in his brain.P.S. Don’t forget to use our promo code “OMNITALK” to save on your Shoptalk registration.P.P.S. Chris and Anne are also headed to the 25th Anniversary show of eTail West out in Palm Springs. Use our promo code OMNITALK20 to save 20% on your registration. Go to eTailPalmSprings.com to learn more.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

LIVE FROM Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics 2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Mars VP of Global Supply Chain Kristen Daihes. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jeff Barry, Chief Innovation Officer at Dot Foods, joins us to share how the wholesale food redistributor is driving innovation across its supply chain operations and business models. Listen as Jeff explains Dot Foods' approach to piloting new AI capabilities for fuel procurement optimization, predictive truck maintenance, and more. We also discuss how large companies can enable startup-like innovation cultures, the role of innovation labs, and Dot Foods' expanding portfolio of innovation pilots with external startups.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Bhavani Subramaniam, Chief Supply Chain Officer at mattress manufacturer Serta Simmons, joins us to discuss the complexities of managing a made-to-order supply chain. He explains how they build resilience through dual sourcing, nearshoring, and an intense focus on supply chain visibility, along with how his team uses data analytics and AI for insights across supply chain operations like new product launches. We also talk about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with Bhavani emphasizing authentic leadership.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

We go live from Manifest 2024 to speak with Patrick McIntyre, Head of Development at Krispy Kreme, about retail and supply chain innovation. Topics include omnichannel expansion, automating the consumer journey, daily delivered fresh donuts, scaling up production and delivery, partnerships with Amazon and others, using AI and technology to enhance experiences and operations, reaching new consumers, and much more. Gain insights directly from the show floor on how an iconic brand balances growth, experience, and profitability.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

We go live from Manifest 2024 to speak with David Sobie, Co-Founder and CEO of Happy Returns, on the future of retail returns and innovations in supply chain. Topics include their recent acquisition by UPS, plans for expansion through large enterprise retailers, incorporating more automation like robots into their processing facilities, how sustainability plays a role in returns, the importance of omnichannel drop off locations for customers, managing high volumes of co-mingled shipments, advice for entrepreneurs, and much more. Gain valuable insights from a leader in reshaping the returns experience.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

We go live from Manifest 2024 to speak with Moid Alwy, EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer at American Tire Distributors, about the future of distribution and supply chain. Topics include the launch of their B2B marketplace "Radius", last mile delivery scaling, AI implications, network design changes, omnichannel complexity, inventory management innovations, consolidation and more. Get the inside scoop direct from the show floor on how one of the largest tire distributors in the US is transforming their supply chain and distribution operations with the latest in retail and logistics tech.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

We go live at Manifest 2024 to discuss the future of retail logistics and supply chain technology innovations with Drew Taranto, Senior Director of Ecommerce Strategy at DHL. Topics covered include omni-channel retail trends, B2B ordering experiences, cost reduction through automation and AI, machine learning for better decision making, returns and recommerce programs, final mile delivery improvements, and more. This insider perspective on the transformation ahead for logistics and fulfillment highlights all the latest technologies and strategies direct from the show floor.This 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: TikTok Trialing Making All Posts Shoppable For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hjehOT4ddMMThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: If A Grocery Store Really Feel Like Pokemon GO?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hjehOT4ddMMThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: Everseen's new self-checkout dataFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hjehOT4ddMMThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: Walmart Store Managers Making Up To $400K/YearFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hjehOT4ddMMThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: What All These Layoffs Mean For The FutureFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hjehOT4ddMMThis 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 live from eTail West sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Macy’s Closing 150 StoresFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/67YNMyUtLgUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Shoptalk VP of Original Content & Strategy Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss:The rash of recent layoffs across retail and what they mean for how the average retail executive is thinking about 2024Walmart’s big announcement this week that its store managers can make over $400K per yearSome absolutely startling statistics on self-checkout from Everseen’s survey of over 1 billion transactionsInstacart’s desire to make your average grocery shopping trip feel more like Pokemon GoAnd closed with a look at whether TikTok’s attempt to make all its video content shoppable will actually workThere’s all that, plus Wizard of Oz favorites, Super Bowl vices, and the most unusual things to do while jogging.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Placer.ai’s SVP of Marketing Ethan Chernofsky is back once again to help Chris and Anne kick off 2024 as part of their ongoing live Ask An Expert Interview Series on LinkedIn.Chris and Anne go in depth with Ethan as he discusses the big questions that will drive retailers’ strategies in the coming year.Questions like:Will the economic pressures continue?How concerned should we all still be about inflation?Are the top performing segments in retail heading for what he calls a “pull forward moment?”And, ultimately, who stands to win and who stands to lose depending upon how you answer any of the questions above, too!Music by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*This 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Manola Soler and Michael Prendergast discussed: How Retailers Should Merchandise To Generation AlphaFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fZMYBMWRPSoThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Manola Soler and Michael Prendergast discussed: If Plan & Order Stores Work For IKEAFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fZMYBMWRPSoThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Manola Soler and Michael Prendergast discussed: If Wayfair's CEO Remove The Egg From His Face After The Most Recent LayoffsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fZMYBMWRPSoThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Manola Soler and Michael Prendergast discussed: If Innovation Labs: Right or Wrong Way To Spur Innovation based on the latest Walmart Store No. 8 Closure and Shipt's opening of an innovation labFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fZMYBMWRPSoThis 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, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Manola Soler and Michael Prendergast discuss: If Macy's Was Wrong For Rejecting The Buyout Bid?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fZMYBMWRPSoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, A&M's Michael Prendergast and Manola Soler joined Chris and Anne to discuss:If Macy's made the right move rejecting its buyout offer this weekWhether innovation labs, like Walmart's Store No. 8, are ever a good ideaHow Wayfair's CEO can ever get the egg off his face in light of recent leaks and layoffsEstimated the viability of IKEA's new plan and order store conceptAnd closed with a look at the #SephoraKids phenomenon and what it means for how retailers and brands should be thinking about Generation AlphaThere's all that, plus grills that are way too hot to handle, how carb-laden a last meal at In-N-Out should be, and Chris somehow manages to spell "OMNITALK" correctly this week.P.S. Don't forget to use our promo code "OMNITALK" to save on your Shoptalk registration.P.P.S. Chris and Anne are also headed to eTail West in Palm Springs in February, and you can join them and save by using code "OMNITALK20" on your registration. Music 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, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sam's Club Applying AI For Receipt CheckoutFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BJpkXIQqRtQThis 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, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What Impact CVS Closures Will Have On TargetFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BJpkXIQqRtQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy