Omni Talk Retail

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Kroger's First Marketplace Coming For Target & WalmartFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToEThis 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Amazon's FTC WoesFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, A&M’s John Clear and Kelly Carey made their maiden podcast voyage with Chris and Anne as they debated:Whether the FTC has a legitimate case against AmazonHow scared Walmart and Target should be of Kroger’s new Marketplace store conceptThe value of Nike getting into resale with the launch of refurbished.nike.comIf Best Buy Drops is merchandising genius or just a copycat gimmickAnd closed with a look at whether Albertsons new Flash delivery program heralds a new era in retailing in which consumers will be asked to pay for the value added services they craveThere’s all that, plus Irish college courses on influencing, Tom Cruise in Far And Away, and the one sitcom location we most wish was turned into a tourist location.To register for Manifest, head here: www.manifestvegas.com/omnitalkMusic by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

The Omni Talk Retail crew takes the stage alongside Groceryshop’s very own, VP of Content, Rocquan Lucas, Groceryshop’s Director of Original Content, Ben Miller, and Groceryshop’s SVP of Content, Krystina Gustafson to recap the key takeaways from this year's conference. They cover every hot Groceryshop topic from AI to Retail Media Networks and everything in between. Whether you were at the show or watching the Omni Talk coverage from home, this podcast covers all the grocery goods you need to know.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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok Opening Shop In The USFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0This 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Couche-Tard Expanding Mashgin Self-CheckoutFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0This 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: IKEA Saying Customers Want The Maze BackFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0This 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Kroger Pumping The Breaks On Fulfillment CentersFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0This 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Adding Late Night And Text DeliveryFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discuss:Which innovation we like better – Walmart late night delivery or delivery from Walmart via text?All the possible reasons why Kroger would pause its automated microfulfillment expansion plansIKEA’s recent declaration that its customers miss the seventh circle of hell maze-like design of its storesThe operational efficiency gains Couche-Tard is seeing from Mashgin’s computer vision platformAnd closed with a look at the launch of TikTok Shop and what it could mean for retailers and brands within the social commerce landscapeThere's all that, plus AI generated Coke, Kendra Scott jewelry, and whether a bean is also an orb.To register for Groceryshop, head here: www.groceryshop.com/omnitalkMusic 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Ulta Expanding Ship From Store For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7QThis 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: JCPenny Investing $1B In Its TurnaroundFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7QThis 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: John Varvatos Taking The Design Helm At Under ArmourFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7QThis 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Shopify And Amazon Buddying Up For Buy With PrimeFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7QThis 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Giant Food Checking Receipts And Stopping Sales of TideFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7QThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne:Called Giant Foods' decision to implement receipt checks and to pull branded merchandise from its shelves a momentous moment in the history of retail.Enjoyed riffing on the seemingly best frenemies that Shopify and Amazon have become in light of their new Buy With Prime partnership.Hotly debated Under Armour's hiring of John Varvatos as its new Chief Design Officer (Anne loved it; Chris did not).Both surprisingly supported JCP's $1 billion turnaround plan.And closed with a salute and a watch out for Ulta over the recent tripling of its ship-from-store locations.There's all that, plus in-flight biohazards, sex ring code words, and whether Taylor Swift will gross a cool billion at the box office.To register for Groceryshop, head here: www.groceryshop.com/omnitalkMusic 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sephora Bringing Checkout To Employee DevicesFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-oThis 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Macy's And GAP Making A Sleepy CollabFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-oThis 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Grubhub & Amazon JWOT Heading For Campus DominationFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-oThis 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Forever 21 And SHEIN Partnering UpFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-oThis 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Starbucks Going ScanlessFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-oThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne had a wee delight discussing (and sometimes ranting about):How much they would use Starbucks' new scanless pay feature at the drive thruThe long-term implications of the Shein and Forever 21 partnershipThe brilliance of Amazon combining its Just Walk Out technology with campus delivery and GrubhubGap’s insanely ludicrous sleepwear collaboration with Macy’sAnd closed with a look at Sephora's new mobile checkout pilot and whether other retailers should rush to emulate itThere’s all that, plus Capri Sun, Billy bookcases, and why no one should ever raise their hands even if they are Sure.To register for Groceryshop, head here: www.groceryshop.com/omnitalkTo get your own sweet version of the special edition 30 for 30 MLB hat Chris is wearing, head to HatClub.comMusic 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, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Amazon Cutting Private BrandsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hawXQR5_ADoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Trader Joe's Saying No Self Checkout EVER!For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hawXQR5_ADoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Etsy Starting Baby RegistryFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hawXQR5_ADoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Aldi Acquiring Winn-Dixie And HarveysFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hawXQR5_ADoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Dick's Sporting Goods Shrinkage ProblemFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/hawXQR5_ADoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dematic's Market Development Director, Kim Baudry, joins Chris and Anne for the second time in 2023 to discuss the major trends she is seeing as retailers try to bring their fulfillment closer to their end consumers.In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Kim on:Why more and more retailers are investing in "sortation centers"Why investment in on-site microfulfillment may be slowing down, particularly in groceryWhy many retailers are starting with a software and manual approach to order fulfillmentWhy retailers are looking harder at AMRs (aka autonomous mobile robots) for their automation needs over other automation optionsAnd, finally, why all the complexity involved in getting closer to the consumer could make for some strange bedfellows across the OMS, WMS, and warehouse automation landscapeTrue to form, Kim is again frank, blunt, and to the point — and, for that reason, she is always one of our favorite podcast guests.Music 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, A&M's Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden joined Anne and Chris to discuss:Dick’s growing theft problem and what, if anything, the industry can do about itAldi’s major 400 store expansion plansEtsy’s new baby registryTrader Joe’s claims that it will never put self-checkout machines in its storesAnd closed with a look at why Amazon would make such drastic cuts to its private label apparel assortmentThere’s all that, plus Publix pup bans, pizza crust proclivities, and what baby food we would most want to eat as adults.To register for Groceryshop, head here: www.groceryshop.com/omnitalkMusic by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Launching JWOT For ApparelFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2Q3MmcGlR54This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Luring SMBs To Do Last-Mile Delivery With Amazon HubFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2Q3MmcGlR54This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: JD Sports Doing An AR Mirror PilotFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2Q3MmcGlR54This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Wawa Testing A Shelfless StoreFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2Q3MmcGlR54This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Nike Opening A Boutique Fitness ConceptFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2Q3MmcGlR54This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga put the A&M Consumer and Retail Group’s Chad Lusk on the 5-minute hot seat as they discuss the latest technology trends shaping grocery in-store.To access the reference In-Store Technology: Customer-Facing Retail Tech Report — Grocery Edition head here:https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/insight/in-store-technology-customer-facing-retail-tech-report-grocery-edition/Music 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, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne:Politely disagreed on whether Nike should be getting into the boutique gym businessTried to understand all the angles and reasons why Wawa would pilot a shelfless store in PhillyThrew tremendous shade at JD Sports for piloting in-store AR mirrorsPut themselves in the mind of a local florist (as they have always wanted to do) and asked, “Why in the world would we ever want to help deliver Amazon packages through Amazon Hub?”And closed with unbridled enthusiasm over Amazon bringing its Just Walk Out technology into apparel this weekA&M's Chad Lusk even stopped by to give us 5 Insightful Minutes on in-store grocery technology. To access the In-Store Technology: Customer-Facing Retail Tech Report — Grocery Edition head here:https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/insight/in-store-technology-customer-facing-retail-tech-report-grocery-edition/There’s all that, plus why In-N-Out Burger is always better consumed on-premise, their favorite Lindas, and the forever named mall security robot, Ro-Blart. To register for Groceryshop, head here: www.groceryshop.com/omnitalkMusic by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Gap Selecting Former Mattel Exec Richard Dickson As New CEOFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fzEsJJKP0ycThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Clevon Taking Multi-Parcel Autonomous Delivery To TexasFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fzEsJJKP0ycThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Poshmark Introducing Visual Search With Poshmark LensFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fzEsJJKP0ycThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Big Amazon Grocery News Or Bust?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fzEsJJKP0ycThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Bed Bath & Beyond's Rebirth With OverstockFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/fzEsJJKP0ycThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discuss:- Overstock going live with its Bed Bath & Beyond rebranding- The ridiculous hyperbole surrounding Amazon's "biggest grocery overhaul since Whole Foods"- Poshmark adding visual search to its mobile app- Clevon embarking on multi-parcel autonomous last-mile delivery in Texas- And closed with some skepticism surrounding Gap's new CEO hireThere’s all that, plus rocks in our food, some all-time great CEO name alliteration, and the degree to which Cap'n Crunch cereal tastes like Band-Aids.To register for Groceryshop, head here: www.groceryshop.com/omnitalkTo register for Manifest, head here: www.manifestvegas.com/OmniTalkMusic by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In our latest Spotlight Series Podcast, Anne and Chris learn all they can about generative AI from Amanda Saunders, the Senior Manager for Enterprise and Edge AI Product Marketing at NVIDIA.Together they discuss:– What makes generative AI "generative"– The size and the scope to which generative AI will impact retail– The three approaches retailers can take to harness generative AI's value– And, most importantly, real examples and case studies that highlight generative AI in actual practiceAlso, if you are interested in even more educational content surrounding AI, NVIDIA is the go-to source.Just click here to learn more: Generative AI for EnterprisesMusic 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 the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Abhinav Chandra and Manola Soler discuss: Target Allowing All Employees To Wear ShortsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/r4lIf_4-3fkMusic By HookSounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Abhinav Chandra and Manola Soler discuss: Signet Jewelers Trialing Jewelry RentalFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/r4lIf_4-3fkMusic By HookSounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Abhinav Chandra and Manola Soler discuss: H&M Selling More Third-Party ProductsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/r4lIf_4-3fkMusic By HookSounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Abhinav Chandra and Manola Soler discuss: Fast Five Shorts | Schnucks Throwing Instacart A Caper Cart LifelineFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/r4lIf_4-3fkMusic by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Abhinav Chandra and Manola Soler discuss: NRF Predicting A Big Back-to-SchoolFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/r4lIf_4-3fkMusic by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, A&M's Abhinav Chandra and Manola Soler joined Chris and Anne to debate:The level of hyperbole in NRF’s predictions surrounding “unparalleled” Back-to-School salesWhy in the world Schnucks would throw Instacart a Caper Cart lifeline?H&M’s move to sell more third-party productsWhether getting into fine jewelry resale is a smart move for Signet JewelersAnd closed with a lively discussion about whether Target will regret its decision to allow its store employees to wear shorts in long-runThere’s all that, plus pinky rings, Agatha Christie scares, and Taco Tuesdays.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

If you are in retail, cover retail, or even just like to wow your friends with your retail knowledge at cocktail parties, then you are going to want to listen to this!Placer.ai’s SVP of Marketing Ethan Chernofsky is back to give his mid-year report card assessment of which retailers are setting the pace and which ones are lagging behind.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy