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S6 Ep 69Fast Five Shorts | How Significant Is ALDI's Partnership With Grabango?
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

S6 Ep 68Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Launches Rufus, Its New AI Shopping Assistant
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

S6 Ep 67Fast Five | Starbucks Overnight, Zac Posen & Amazon’s Rufus Has Us Barking Like A Dog
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

S6 Ep 66Live From Manifest 2024 | Mars VP Of Global Supply Chain Kristen Daihes
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

S6 Ep 65Live From Manifest 2024 | Dot Foods Chief Innovation Officer Jeff Barry
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

S6 Ep 64Live From Manifest 2024 | Serta Simmons CSCO Officer Bhavani Subramaniam
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

S6 Ep 63Live From Manifest 2024 | Krispy Kreme Head Of Development Patrick McIntyre
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

S6 Ep 62Live From Manifest 2024 | Happy Returns CEO & Co-Founder David Sobie
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

S6 Ep 60Live From Manifest 2024 | American Tire Distributors CSCO Moid Alwy
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

S6 Ep 59Live From Manifest 2024 | DHL Supply Chain's Sr. Director E-commerce Strategy Drew Taranto
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

S6 Ep 58Fast Five Shorts | TikTok Trials Making All Posts Shoppable
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

S6 Ep 57Fast Five Shorts | Should A Grocery Store Really Feel Like Pokemon GO?
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

S6 Ep 56Fast Five Shorts | You Better Self-Checkout Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
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

S6 Ep 55Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Store Managers To Make Up To $400K/Year
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

S6 Ep 54Fast Five Shorts | What Do All These Layoffs Mean For The Future?
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

S6 Ep 91Fast Five Shorts | Macy’s To Close 150 Stores
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

S6 Ep 53Fast Five | $400K Walmart Store Salaries, Surprising Self-Checkout Stats & Instacart Gamification
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

S6 Ep 52Ask An Expert | The 5 Biggest Questions Facing Retailers In 2024 With Placer.ai's Ethan Chernofsky
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

S6 Ep 57Fast Five Shorts | How Should Retailers Merchandise To Generation Alpha?
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

S6 Ep 56Fast Five Shorts | Will Plan & Order Stores Work For IKEA?
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

S6 Ep 55Fast Five Shorts | Can Wayfair's CEO Remove The Egg From His Face?
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

S6 Ep 54Fast Five Shorts | Innovation Labs: Right or Wrong Way To Spur Innovation?
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

S6 Ep 53Fast Five Shorts | Was Macy's Wrong For Rejecting The Buyout Bid?
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

S6 Ep 51Fast Five | Sephora Kids, Store No. 8 & What Wayfair's CEO Should Do To Remove The Egg On His Face
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

S6 Ep 50Fast Five Shorts | Sam's Club Applies AI For Receipt Checkout
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

S6 Ep 49Fast Five Shorts | What Impact Will CVS Closures Have On Target?
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

S6 Ep 48Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Expands DFW Drone Delivery Pilot
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: Walmart Expanding DFW Drone Delivery PilotFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BJpkXIQqRtQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 47Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Bringing Just Walk Out To Healthcare
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: Amazon Bringing Just Walk Out To HealthcareFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BJpkXIQqRtQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 46Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Deploys GenAI Search Across Site
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: Walmart Deploying GenAI Search Across SiteFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BJpkXIQqRtQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 45Fast Five | NRF Wisdom, Sam’s Club Receipt Checks, And Why Walmart Should Keep Droning On
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 discussed:Walmart’s new Gen AI search announcement at CESAmazon implementing its Just Walk Out technology at hospitalsWalmart’s Texas drone expansion plansCVS closing “dozens” of pharmacies inside Target storesAnd closed with a look at Sam’s Club’s brilliant new use case for computer vision, i.e. for exit receipt checksThere’s all that, plus grocery store spas, whether executives should give out their cell phone numbers, and the tech question Anne asks Google the most.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 44Live From NRF 2024 Office Depot's Sr. Director Of Omnichannel Jonas Stillman
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Live From NRF 2024 Office Depot's Sr. Director Of Omnichannel Jonas Stillman joins Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton Thanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 43Live From NRF 2024 Sam's Club's Chief Growth Officer Diana Marshall
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Sam's Club's Chief Growth Officer Diana Marshall talking about their newly launched #seamless receipt check at exit, #personalization, #scanandgo, and more. Thanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 42Live From NRF 2024 Northern Tool + Equipment Chief Marketing Officer Frank Crowson
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Northern Tool + Equipment Chief Marketing Officer Frank CrowsonThanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 41Live From NRF 2024 Captana's Pierre-Marie Rallu and Blue Yonder's Shannon Wu-Lebron
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Captana VP Pierre-Marie Rallu and Blue Yonder's VP of Retail Shannon Wu-Lebron.Thanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF 2024 Wegmans Food Markets SVP of Technology and Data Smita Katakwar.
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Wegmans Food Markets SVP of Technology and Data Smita Katakwar.Thanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 39Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Now Offering Mammograms
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: Walmart Offering MammogramsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 38Fast Five Shorts | Sizing Up Amazon's AI Fashion Fit Tech
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: Sizing Up Amazon's AI Fashion Fit TechFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Fast Five Shorts | Starbucks Launches Bring Your Own Cup Nationwide
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: Starbucks Launching Bring Your Own Cup NationwideFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF | Vice President Amazon Just Walk Out Jon Jenkins
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Amazon #JWOT Vice President Jon Jenkins.Jon Jenkins went into detail on their latest announcement deploying #JWOT for #healthcare workers, their #RFID-enabled #JWOT activations in stadiums like Lumen Field, and what the #retailindustry should anticipate from Amazon, and #checkoutfree experiences in the future.Thanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF 2024 | Prathibha Rajashekhar SVP Automation, Innovation Stores & Supply Chain at Walmart
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Prathibha Rajashekhar SVP Automation & Innovation, Stores & Supply Chain at Walmart .Prathibha talks #drone delivery, #esl deployment to 500 #walmart stores, and what we in the #retailindustry can get excited about in 2024 from the retailer.Thanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF 2024 | Stop & Shop Chief Marketing Officer Karen Mitchell
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Stop & Shop SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Karen Mitchell talking about "Marty" the robot by Jabil, and the importance of taking into consideration the human side of #robotics.Thanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF 2024 | The Vitamin Shoppe Chief Operating Officer Andrew Laudato
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton are joined by The Vitamin Shoppe Chief Operating Officer Andrew Laudato.Thanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF 2024 | Tractor Supply Company's SVP of IT Al Lettera
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton, joined by Tractor Supply Company's SVP of Information Technology Al Lettera. Thanks to our partners at VusionGroup for making all our #NRF2024 coverage possible. Come stop by and visit us in booth #5420This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF 2024 | AutoZone Director IT Store & Enterprise Systems Calandra Cleveland
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton are joined by AutoZone's Calandra Cleveland from their podcast studio inside the VusionGroup booth #5420.Thanks to VusionGroup (formerly SES-imagotag) for their support of all of our National Retail Federation Big Show Coverage.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 37Fast Five Shorts | Peloton Launches On TikTok
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: Peloton Launching On TikTokFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 36Fast Five Shorts | Are Instacart's Smart Carts A Smart Investment?
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 Instacart's Smart Carts Are A Smart Investment?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF 2024 | Walmart U.S. CEO & President John Furner
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Walmart CEO and President John Furner from their podcast studio inside the VusionGroup booth #5420.John covered Walmart+, what we can expect from Walmart stores this year, new fulfillment centers, and more.Thanks to VusionGroup (formerly SES-imagotag) for their support of all of our National Retail Federation Big Show Coverage.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF | 2024 Dick's Sporting Goods VP of Omni Channel Fulfillment Scott Casciato
DICK'S Sporting Goods VP Scott Casciato LIVE FROM #NRF2024 witj Omni Talk Retail’s Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton from their video studio inside the VusionGroup booth #5420.Thanks to VusionGroup (formerly SES-imagotag for their support of all of our National Retail Federation Big Show Coverage.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 40Live From NRF | 2024 Walmart EVP of Supply Chain David Guggina
LIVE FROM #NRF2024 Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Walmart's EVP of Supply Chain David Guggina.Hear David discuss Next Generation Fulfillment Centers, Walmart+, and how he uses Gen AI as a management tool.Thanks to VusionGroup (formerly SES-imagotag) for their support of all of our National Retail Federation Big Show Coverage. Come stop by and check out the Omni Talk Retail studio in booth #5420.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

S6 Ep 25Ask An Expert | Why A Single Source Of Pricing Truth Will Be A Key Differentiator In 2024
Are we there yet? Is inflation over and finally coming down? Who the heck knows?And that is exactly the point – there is no way to be sure but there are things retailers and brands can do to maximize their performance amid these economic conditions.So we are pleased to announce that Ben Reich, the CEO of Datasembly, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for the latest installment of Omni Talk’s Live Ask An Expert Series on LinkedIn to discuss the role pricing transparency across retailers and brands can play in everyone’s shared success.Chris and Anne went deep with Ben on:Whether the inflationary environment is cooling down and, if so, what it implies retailers and brands should do?Pricing transparency: what does it really mean and why is it so important?The finer points of pricing data collection, both from the perspective of one’s own data to that of one’s competitorsAnd, perhaps most importantly, they will discuss real-life examples that highlight the power of being able to correlate pricing and assortment size to performance by locale*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy