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S6 Ep 29Fast Five Shorts | Retail Person Of The Year

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group David Ritter and David Brown gave the award for: Retail Person Of The YearFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PVSuISOz41kThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 18, 20234 min

S6 Ep 28Fast Five Shorts | Retail Technology Of The Year

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group David Ritter and David Brown gave the award for: Retail Technology Of The YearFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PVSuISOz41kThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 18, 20233 min

S6 Ep 27Fast Five Shorts | Retail Headline Of The Year

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group David Ritter and David Brown gave the award for: Retail Headline Of The YearFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PVSuISOz41kThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 18, 20234 min

S6 Ep 26Fast Five Shorts | Who Was 2023's Retailer Of The Year?

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group David Ritter and David Brown gave the award for: 2023's Retailer Of The YearFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PVSuISOz41kThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 18, 20233 min

S6 Ep 24Fast Five | Our 2023 Annual Retail Awards Show

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle,, David Ritter and David Brown, from the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, stopped by to help Chris and Anne hand out this year’s retail awards.All told, they gave out awards across 10 categories and also made some predictions for 2024, including:Retailer of the YearHeadline of the YearRetail Technology of the YearRetail Person of the YearMost Overhyped Retail Technology of the YearRetail Headline You Would Most Like to See Turned Into a MovieBest Strategic Move from a Struggling RetailerBest New Partnership of the YearMost Laughable Headline of the YearRetail Concept You Most Wish You Had In Your NeighborhoodSo give this week’s podcast a listen, tell us what we got right and what we got wrong, and be sure to share your thoughts on social media, too!Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 14, 202354 min

S6 Ep 10Ask An Expert | How Generative AI Will Transform Retail Customer Service In 2023

Automation, empowerment, and illumination – those are the three words we would use to describe GenAI’s impact on retail customer service in 2024 and beyond.So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Michael Connor, the Global Head of Consumer Goods for Amazon Web Services, and Shannon Flanagan, the VP of Global Industry Strategy for Retail & Consumer Goods at Talkdesk, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for the latest installment of their Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series to provide their expert opinions on how retailers and brands should approach the application of GenAI to customer service.Collectively the four of them went deep on:Talkdesk’s latest research findings on customer service and Generative AIWhom GenAI will impact the most – the retailer, the customer, or the service agent?Where we can expect GenAI to find its most immediate applications within retail and brand customer service operationsAnd, perhaps most importantly, what, if any, roadblocks retailers face in adopting GenAI and how they can overcome them*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 13, 202334 min

S6 Ep 22Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Canada's Store Of The Future

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 Canada's Store Of The FutureFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/pzzbTRnYCy8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 12, 20236 min

S6 Ep 21Fast Five Shorts | Shoppable Programming: Fad Or Here To Stay?

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: Shoppable Programming: Fad Or Here To Stay?For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/pzzbTRnYCy8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 12, 20235 min

S6 Ep 20Fast Five Shorts | Best Buy Becomes First Electronics Retailer On DoorDash

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: Best Buy Becoming First Electronics Retailer On DoorDashFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/pzzbTRnYCy8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 12, 20234 min

S6 Ep 10Spotlight Series | How To Avoid The Mistakes That Make Microfulfillment Projects Fail

TGW’s Vice President of Business Development, James Osborn, joined Chris and Anne to continue the ongoing education around the topic of microfulfillment.In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with James on:A good working definition of microfulfillment (i.e. between 500 and 1,000 orders per day)The key differences between microfulfillment and grocery operations in the U.S. vs. Europe (e.g. European stores are much smaller, which increases picking efficiency)Considerations for colocation vs. dark storesHow to use backroom automation for multiple purposesAnd, most importantly, how to avoid the common mistakes that make mircrofulfillment projects fail and, even worse, disappoint your customers*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 11, 202332 min

S6 Ep 19Fast Five Shorts | Uber Launches Store Pickup

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: Uber Launching Store PickupFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/pzzbTRnYCy8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 11, 20237 min

S6 Ep 18Fast Five Shorts | NRF Revises Theft Report Data

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: For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/pzzbTRnYCy8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 11, 20235 min

S6 Ep 175 Insightful Minutes With Microsoft's Jeff Strasser On Revolutionizing Retail With GenAI

In this episode of "5 Insightful Minutes," we dive deep into the world of generative AI, with a focus on Microsoft's General Manager for Modern Work in Retail and Consumer Goods, Jeff Strasser. Join us for an enlightening discussion as we explore how GenAI is transforming the retail landscape and helping retailers tackle today's challenges and shape the future.Discover how top retailers are leveraging GenAI to address supply chain disruptions, labor availability issues, changing customer expectations, and more. Learn about the significant impact GenAI has on improving productivity, data privacy, and security.Explore real-world examples from companies like Mars, Domino's, and Starbucks, and gain insights into how they are using generative AI to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and contribute to sustainability goals.If you're curious about the role of AI in the store of the future and want to stay ahead in the retail industry, this video is a must-watch. Join us as we unlock the potential of GenAI and its profound implications for the future of retail.*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 6, 20236 min

S6 Ep 16Fast Five | A Walmart Store Of The Future, A Big Get For DoorDash & NRF’s Organized Crime About Face

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne:Discussed what really could be impacting shrink in light of NRF’s softening on its previously stated impact from Organized Retail CrimeDisagreed about whether the world really needs Uber Store PickupLauded DoorDash for once again fortifying the strength of DashPass with its new Best Buy relationshipShowed tempered enthusiasm for Walmart’s store of the future plans from their Canadian brethren up NorthAnd closed with a look at why in the world anyone needs shoppable “TV” programming from Walmart called “Add to Heart”There’s all that, plus gingerbread cannibalism, how long we could survive living in a grocery store, and Microsoft’s Jeff Strasser also stops by for 5 Insightful Minutes on Generative AI.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 6, 202349 min

S6 Ep 15Fast Five Shorts | Victoria's Secret Store Of The Future 2.0

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: Victoria's Secret Store Of The Future 2.0For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/y-ZMxhPwJ7gThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 5, 20235 min

S6 Ep 14Fast Five Shorts | Allbirds Starts Selling On Amazon

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: Allbirds Starts Selling On AmazonFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/y-ZMxhPwJ7gThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 5, 20235 min

S6 Ep 13Fast Five Shorts | Has Nuuly Cracked The Code On Rental And Resale?

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: If Nuuly Has Cracked The Code On Rental And Resale?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/y-ZMxhPwJ7gThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 5, 20235 min

S6 Ep 12Fast Five Shorts | Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen - A Match Made In Heaven?

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: Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen - A Match Made In Heaven?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/y-ZMxhPwJ7gThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 4, 20234 min

S6 Ep 11Fast Five Shorts | Trigo Takes Checkout Free To Telecom

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: Trigo Taking Checkout Free To Telecom For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/y-ZMxhPwJ7gThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dec 4, 20233 min

S6 Ep 95 Insightful Minutes On The Future Of AWS Applications In Retail With Amazon's Dilip Kumar

Amazon VP Dilip Kumar joins Chris and Anne on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast to share 5 Insightful Minutes on the future of Amazon's Just Walk Out technology and Amazon One Palm Payments.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 29, 20235 min

S6 Ep 17Fast Five | Allbirds & Amazon, Foxtrot & Dom's & The Secret Is Out On A New 'Store Of The Future'

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:Discussed why Etisalat’s new telecom store with Trigo is such an important mark in the evolution of retailGot excited for the merger between Foxtrot and Dom’sThrew shade at Allbirds for its apparent attitude and timing in selling on AmazonExplored what Nuuly is getting right in the rental and resale marketAnd closed with a look at why Victoria’s Secret is making “stores of the future” sexy againThere’s all that, plus Cyber Monday’s origins, what Anne and I would do with eight more teeth, and Amazon VP Dilip Kumar also stopped by to give us 5 Insightful Minutes on the future of Amazon Just Walk Out and Amazon One Palm Pay.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 29, 202344 min

S6 Ep 16Ask An Expert | Why AI Is One Of The Safest Bets A Retailer Can Make With Microsoft & GitHub

The hype behind AI is real, and those that dawdle are already at risk of being behind.Way behind.So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Romeo Bolibol, the Managing Partner & Head of Sales for Strategic Retail & Consumer Goods at Microsoft, and Crys Kelch, the Enterprise Solutions Sales Leader for the Americas at GitHub, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for the latest installment of their Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series to explain why timing is of the essence when it comes to AI.Chris and Anne went deep with Romeo and Crys on:Why the hype around AI might not be big enoughThe common fears over AI that retail executives are sharing in the boardroomThe extent of the investment in AI needed across one’s full tech stackReal-life examples of next-generation AI already in use at leading retailersAnd, perhaps most importantly, how the right approach to AI will create efficiencies that stack on top of each other so that one plus one will equal three or even four or five in your organization*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 29, 202344 min

S6 Ep 15Spotlight Series | A DAM Deep Dive With Bynder's Brian Kavanaugh

Bynder’s Director of Global Field and Customer Marketing, Brian Kavanaugh, joined Chris and Anne for the second time in 2023 to give an even deeper look into Digital Asset Management.In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Brian on:The challenges retailers are faced when it comes to Digital Asset Management (aka DAM)Why these challenges become particularly acute during the key holiday selling seasonThe value gained, both in sales and productivity, from having a strong DAM setup in placeThe many integration points that come into play with a DAM system, particularly a retailer’s PIM systemAnd, perhaps most importantly, why not taking Digital Asset Management seriously now, across every level of a retail organization, could come back to bite you in the future*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 27, 202333 min

S6 Ep 21Fast Five Shorts | An On The Ground Report From The New Toys R' Us MOA Store

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: An On The Ground Report From The New Toys R' Us MOA StoreFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/lRse7drV6GYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 27, 20235 min

S6 Ep 20Fast Five Shorts | A Ho Ho Hot Mess For Kohl's

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:  A Ho Ho Hot Mess For Kohl'sFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/lRse7drV6GYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 27, 20235 min

S6 Ep 19Fast Five Shorts | Walgreens Kills Warehouses To Ship More From Store

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 Killing Warehouses To Ship More From StoreFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/lRse7drV6GYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 27, 20236 min

S6 Ep 18Fast Five Shorts | Could This Be A GAP, Inc. Turnaround?

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: If new GAP, Inc. Earnings Signal A GAP turnaround afoot?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/lRse7drV6GYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 27, 20236 min

S6 Ep 17Fast Five Shorts | Amazon & Hyundai Auto Team Up

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: Amazon & Hyundai Auto Team UpFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/lRse7drV6GYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 27, 20236 min

S6 Ep 145 Insightful Minutes On U.S. Consumer Sentiment With A&M's Chad Lusk

Anne and Chris put the A&M Consumer and Retail Group's Chad Lusk on the 5-minute hot seat as he shares with us the most recent findings from their survey on current consumer sentiment heading into the holidays. Chad outlines what actions retailers need to take to stay relevant, along with some great last minute holiday advice.For the full copy of the 2023 Fall Consumer Sentiment Survey From Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, click here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 22, 20235 min

S6 Ep 13Fast Five | Amazon Auto, A Toys R Us Reboot Review, Gap’s Turnaround & Another Kohl’s Hot Mess

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Anne and Chris:Got really geeked up about Amazon selling Hyundai onlinePulled the caution flag out on all the Gap turnaround headlinesLauded Walgreens for its decision to close an e-commerce fulfillment center in favor of shipping more from its storesFeared we can already start to smell the smoldering dumpster fire at Kohl’sAnd closed with an in-person review of the new Toys R Us flagship store at the Mall of AmericaThere’s all that, plus 5 Insightful Minutes on U.S. consumer sentiment with Chad Lusk, Stanley mugs, our favorite camels, and the always unanswerable question of, “Where does the sidewalk really end?”To sign up for eTail West, click hereTo download the Consumer Sentiment Report discussed in Chad's 5 Insightful Minutes, click hereThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 22, 202349 min

S6 Ep 12Fast Five Shorts | Chipotle Founder's New Robot Restaurant

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Cassie Ryding and Chris Creyts discuss: Chipotle Founder's New Robot RestaurantFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DvEijbd1bfkThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 21, 20236 min

S6 Ep 13Fast Five Shorts | Poshmark's Second Hand Sunday Livestream

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Cassie Ryding and Chris Creyts discuss: Poshmark's Second Hand Sunday LivestreamFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DvEijbd1bfkThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 21, 20236 min

S6 Ep 13Fast Five Shorts | Buy With Prime 24/7 Agent Assist

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Cassie Ryding and Chris Creyts discuss: Buy With Prime 24/7 Agent AssistFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DvEijbd1bfkThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 21, 20237 min

S6 Ep 13Fast Five Shorts | Amazon & Meta Buddy-up For Facebook & Instagram In-App Shopping

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Cassie Ryding and Chris Creyts discuss: Amazon & Meta Buddy-up For Facebook & Instagram In-App ShoppingFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DvEijbd1bfkThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 20, 20236 min

S6 Ep 13Fast Five Shorts | Target, Walmart, & The Home Depot Earnings

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Cassie Ryding and Chris Creyts discuss: Target, Walmart, & The Home Depot EarningsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DvEijbd1bfkThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 20, 20237 min

S6 Ep 11Fast Five | Target & Walmart Earnings, Amazon & Meta & What Burritos & Robots Have In Common

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, A&M’s Chris Creyts and Cassie Ryding stopped by to discuss:What to make of this week’s earning reportsThe new Amazon and Meta partnershipAmazon Buy with Prime AssistPoshmark’s livestream Secondhand Sunday plansAnd the Founder of Chipotle’s new restaurant concept that runs on robotsThere’s all that, plus Nepalese TikTok bans, Andre 3000, and an all too intellectual discussion about WTF McDonald’s Grimace actually is.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 16, 202346 min

S6 Ep 8Spotlight Series | Where Amazon One Palm Pay & Just Walk Out Are Headed Next

Amazon VP AWS Applications, Dilip Kumar, is back for his regular annual appearance to discuss how Amazon continues to think about the evolution of checkout and personal identification.In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Dilip on:- The latest Amazon Just Walk Out innovations, including the two new recently opened Seattle Seahawks and Texas Rangers Fan Shops.- The evolution of Amazon One palm payment- And, finally, where Just Walk Out and Amazon One could be headed next!Dilip is a past OmniStar for a reason -- because whenever we have him on the program, you undoubtedly learn something new!Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 14, 202330 min

S6 Ep 7Fast Five Shorts | DoorDash Urges Customers To Tip Or Prepare To Wait

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: DoorDash Urging Customers To Tip Or Prepare To WaitFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8KTPdFct7bYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 14, 20234 min

S6 Ep 6Fast Five Shorts | IKEA Cuts Friends & Family Five Percent Loyalty Perk

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: IKEA Cutting Its Friends & Family Five Percent Loyalty PerkFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8KTPdFct7bYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 14, 20235 min

S6 Ep 5Fast Five Shorts | SHEIN's $90 Billion US IPO

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: SHEIN's $90 Billion US IPO For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8KTPdFct7bYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 14, 20233 min

S6 Ep 4Fast Five Shorts | Google Shopping Now Does Deals

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: Google Shopping Now Does DealsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8KTPdFct7bYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 13, 20235 min

S6 Ep 3Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Stores Are Going Out Of Style

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: Amazon Stores Are Going Out Of StyleFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8KTPdFct7bYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 13, 20234 min

S6 Ep 25 Insightful Minutes | A Singles Day Guide For U.S. Retailers With Tomorrow's Jordan Berke

With over 60 million users in the US and topping the app store charts for the most downloaded shopping apps, TEMU and SHEIN are positioned to take serious share from every retailer from dollar stores to Dolce & Gabbana.In Omni Talk Retail's latest Five Insightful Minutes, Tomorrow's Jordan Berke breaks down why Singles Day and cross-border players like TEMU and SHEIN should be on the radar of U.S. Retailers. Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 10, 20237 min

S6 Ep 1Fast Five | Shein’s IPO, IKEA’s Loyalty About Face & Why Amazon Is Going Out Of ‘Style’

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:Amazon calling it quits on its Amazon Style fashion store conceptGoogle’s launch of discount searchShein’s $90 billion IPO valuationIKEA pulling back its 5% loyalty discountAnd DoorDash piloting a new warning to customers about bad service should they forgo tippingThere’s all that, plus Tomorrow's Jordan Berke gives us 5 Insightful Minutes on Singles Day, the right starting price point for human artifacts, Silent Doritos, and what we think Jeff Bezos most likely would buy himself as a housewarming gift.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 8, 202341 min

Fast Five Shorts | Tommy Bahama Moves From Restaurants Into Resorts

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: Tommy Bahama Moving From Restaurants Into ResortsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/beDTcCOLbT8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 7, 20234 min

Fast Five Shorts | Instagram And Facebook Trial Ad-Free Subscription

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:  Instagram And Facebook Trialing An Ad-Free SubscriptionFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/beDTcCOLbT8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 7, 20234 min

Fast Five Shorts | Schnucks Launches Real-Time Local Produce Alerts

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: Schnucks Launching Real-Time Local Produce AlertsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/beDTcCOLbT8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 7, 20233 min

Fast Five Shorts | H&M's AI Design Tool

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: H&M's AI Design ToolFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/beDTcCOLbT8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 6, 20237 min

Fast Five Shorts | Pharmageddon At Walgreens, CVS, & RITE AID

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: Pharmageddon At Walgreens, CVS, & RITE AIDFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/beDTcCOLbT8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 6, 20235 min

Fast Five | Facebook Goes Ad Free, H&M Brings AI To Design & Pharmageddon Ain’t No Michael Bay Movie

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:The recent pharmacy walkouts at CVS and WalgreensH&M enabling customers to design their own clothes with AISchnucks taking local produce mobile merchandising to an unparalleled levelThe implications of Instagram and Facebook offering ad-free subscriptions in EuropeTommy Bahama opening its own coastal theme resort in, ironically, Palm Springs, of all placesThere’s all that, plus magicians claiming they can make the moon disappear, crying fowl over pheasant hunting, and our favorite Chandler Bing memory.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Nov 1, 202339 min