Omni Talk Retail

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts Jonathan Sharp and Billy Christensen discuss: GAP Moves Sales To Amazon For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/17/fast-five-video-target-takes-a-tumble-gap-sells-on-amazon-nike-just-does-it-again/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts Jonathan Sharp and Billy Christensen discuss: Target's New Large-Format Stores For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/17/fast-five-video-target-takes-a-tumble-gap-sells-on-amazon-nike-just-does-it-again/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, A&MCRG's Jonathan Sharp and Billy Christensen stopped by to discuss: - Target's new larger format store and what it means in the long-run amid its lackluster earnings report this week. - Gap crying, "Uncle," as it decides to open its own shop on Amazon. - TikTok piloting in-app commerce and whether they will be any more successful at it than Instagram (Anne seems to think so). - Nike's launch of its new marketplace for digital goods, .Swoosh. - And finished off with a discussion about Victoria's Secret's new partnership with Verifyt and if it signals a new era for fit tech or just more customer frustration. There's all that, plus dragon masks at British sporting events, hypercolor t-shirts, and everyone's favorite Turkey Day treat that Anne would gladly take a pass on -- gravy, mmm mmm good! And don’t forget to use our discount code to register for Manifest too: Manife.st/Omnitalk Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

2023 is right around the corner, so who better than Microsoft to tell us on what retail technology trends they would place their bets in the upcoming year! In the latest Ask An Expert Series Microsoft’s very own David Leibowitz and Ricardo Belmar join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga once again for Microsoft’s annual appearance on the Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series to discuss the latest tech trends impacting retail. Last year Microsoft predicted the following tech trends would be big in 2022: - Low code/no code - AI - Hybrid work tools - Retail media networks - And the metaverse Which of these trends, if any, will make the list again for 2023? You will just have to listen to find out. *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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Includes In-store Digital Ads Within Its Retail Media Network For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levis-what-she-did-for-kohls-lets-hope-not/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Luxer One’s New Harbor Public Smart Locker System Expanding Nationwide For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levis-what-she-did-for-kohls-lets-hope-not/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Etsy Adds Visual Search For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levis-what-she-did-for-kohls-lets-hope-not/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetzova joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss how retailers can better align their inventory forecasting and allocation in record time. Together the three of them discuss: – Why inventory planning and allocation can be thought of much like a "Waze Map" or similarly designed system that leverages machine learning to provide real-time updates and insights - How easy it is to implement improvements to planning and allocation within retailers today - And how one large footwear and apparel retailer drastically improved its Black Friday performance in just six months. You can find out more about Inna and ToolsGroup here: https://www.toolsgroup.com/home Links to the case study mentioned in the podcast: - Customer Loyalty Report: https://www.toolsgroup.com/consumer-loyalty-report - Global Footwear Retailer Case Study: https://www.toolsgroup.com/footwear-case-study *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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Partners With Planet Fitness For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levis-what-she-did-for-kohls-lets-hope-not/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Levi's Hires Former Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass As CEO For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levis-what-she-did-for-kohls-lets-hope-not/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, and recorded live from Lululemon at the Mall of America, Anne and Chris: - Ranted about Levi’s giving Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass the keys to the denim kingdom despite what is an objectively dubious track record - Discussed Amazon’s new partnership with Planet Fitness - Got excited about Luxer One’s new Public Harbor smart locker system expanding nationwide - Lamented why we haven’t heard about more retailers going down the visual search path that Etsy announced this week - And praised Amazon (again) for including in-store digital advertising within its souped up computer vision-based retail media network There’s all that, plus hip athletic feats with dudes named Gideon, surprise and delights, and our favorite Lululemon gear of all-time. To use our discount code for Manifest, head here: www.Manife.st/Omnitalk Music 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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Abercrombie & Fitch Offers Pick-up At Walgreens, FedEx, and Office Depot For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walmart-aids-small-businesses-aldi-moves-on-from-instacart-amazon-makes-prime-hipper/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Fast Five Shorts | Starbucks And AmazonGO Employees Filing A Petition For Union Election For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walmart-aids-small-businesses-aldi-moves-on-from-instacart-amazon-makes-prime-hipper/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Extends Prime Benefits To Include 100 Million Songs From Amazon Music For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walmart-aids-small-businesses-aldi-moves-on-from-instacart-amazon-makes-prime-hipper/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Offering Short-term Leases In Its Stores To Small Businesses Via Popable For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walmart-aids-small-businesses-aldi-moves-on-from-instacart-amazon-makes-prime-hipper/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Aldi Moves Away From Instacart In Partnership With Spryker For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walmart-aids-small-businesses-aldi-moves-on-from-instacart-amazon-makes-prime-hipper/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group's John Clear gets hit with tough questions from Omni Talk Retail, as he shares the most important insights from his company's latest white paper on the pros and cons of Just Walk Out technology adoption in just five minutes! To read the full white paper, head here: https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/insight/no-wallet-no-problem-how-just-walk-out-technology-is-shaping-the-future-of-retail/ *Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne centered their sights on: - Aldi’s apparent move away from Instacart by way of its new e-commerce platform partnership with Spryker - Walmart offering short-term leases in its stores to small business via Popable - Amazon extending Prime benefits to include 100 million songs from Amazon Music - Abercrombie & Fitch giving frat guys everywhere the ability to pick up rugby sweaters at their nearest Walgreens - And closed with a look at what the union troubles at the Starbucks/Amazon Go combo store in NYC signal for the future of a format that once held so much promise There’s all that, plus Cozy Earth Apparel, Tay-Tay, and Anne’s favorite yacht rock song. And don't forget to use our discount code to register for Manifest too: Manife.st/Omnitalk Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

If the pandemic proved anything, it is that a mobile-first retail experience opens up a world of convenience for today’s consumer. So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Alicia LeBeouf, Head of Industry for Retail & Grocery at Meta, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for the latest installment of their Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series to give her experienced perspective on how best to equip retailers and brands within this new digitally-led dynamic. Collectively the three of them go deep on: – What makes mobile such an important element of shopping, and particularly grocery shopping, today – The personalization tactics retailers and brands are using to great success – The keys to making mobile-based shopping experiences more “convenient” – And, of course, the next wave of mobile experiences on the horizon that will only surprise and delight customers even more! It is a conversation that is well-timed, coming off of Groceryshop and also one that will be a great capstone to the year as we begin to head into 2023. *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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: Veeve’s “clip-on” Strategy & What It Means For The Future Of Smart Carts For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/20/fast-five-video-amazon-drops-a-black-friday-bomb-pg-ups-the-ante-deep-thoughts-on-kroger-albertsons/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: Shein's Stroke Of Retail Resale Genius. For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/20/fast-five-video-amazon-drops-a-black-friday-bomb-pg-ups-the-ante-deep-thoughts-on-kroger-albertsons/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

The A&M Consumer & Retail Group's June DeFabio and Joanna Rangarajan join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to share their expert consultant opinions on what other retailers should takeaway from Zara's newest flagship store in Madrid. Together they discuss at length: - Zara's scan-pay-go system - Zara's use of RFID throughout the store, particularly in the design of the fitting rooms - Zara's parcel robot for easy package pickup - And more! Net/net, June and Joanna agree -- the Zara store is one store from which every retailer could learn some valuable lessons on where to allocate their budgets when it comes to driving in-store innovation. *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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: The Magnitude Of Amazon & The NFL's Black Friday Football For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/20/fast-five-video-amazon-drops-a-black-friday-bomb-pg-ups-the-ante-deep-thoughts-on-kroger-albertsons/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: Can Ice-T Help P&G Retain Customers? For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/20/fast-five-video-amazon-drops-a-black-friday-bomb-pg-ups-the-ante-deep-thoughts-on-kroger-albertsons/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: What To Make Of The Kroger & Albertsons Merger For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/20/fast-five-video-amazon-drops-a-black-friday-bomb-pg-ups-the-ante-deep-thoughts-on-kroger-albertsons/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, A&M’s Chad Lusk and Patricia Hong joined Anne and Chris to debate: - What to make out of the Kroger/Albertsons merger - How hyperbolic we should get over Amazon's deal with the NFL to stream the first-ever Black Friday football game in 2023 - Whether Procter & Gamble will have success trying to push consumers back into its higher priced brands amid inflation - Why SHEIN's move into resale could be an intuitive stroke of genius - And closed with a look at veeve's “clip-on” strategy pivot and what it could mean for the future of smart carts There’s all that, plus adult Happy Meals, Pan Solo, and Patricia’s favorite Real Housewives cast member. Music 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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Ends Delivery Robot Pilot As The City Of Chicago Ramps Theirs Up For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-picks-robots-over-people-goodwill-goes-digital-tiktok-does-warehousing/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Hollister Allows Teens To Send Online Carts To Their Parents To Click To Buy For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-picks-robots-over-people-goodwill-goes-digital-tiktok-does-warehousing/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Goodwill Stands Up Ecommerce Resale Marketplace GoodwillFinds.com For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-picks-robots-over-people-goodwill-goes-digital-tiktok-does-warehousing/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok Building Its Own E-comm Warehouses For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-picks-robots-over-people-goodwill-goes-digital-tiktok-does-warehousing/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Acquires Alert Innovation, Opens Automated FC, & Lays Off 1,500 Employees For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-picks-robots-over-people-goodwill-goes-digital-tiktok-does-warehousing/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Signifyd's SVP of Operations and Corporate Development, Bennett, gets hit with the tough questions once again from Chris and Anne, as he shares his thoughts on what retailers can expect this upcoming holiday season. To access the Signifyd holiday report head here: https://www.signifyd.com/events/crimes-cocktails-holiday-ecommerce-2022/?utm_channel=Paid&utm_medium=content_syndication&utm_source=Red-Archer&utm_campaign=22Q4_AMER_FLD_WBR-Crime-and-Cocktails **Sponsored Content**This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne: - Discussed Walmart’s bevy of robot-related news, from the purchase of Alert Innovation to its new next-generation fulfillment center in Atlanta, i.e. the very same warehouse, where it should also be noted, Walmart recently laid off almost 1,500 people. - Got even more heated than usual arguing over whether TikTok should be building its own e-commerce warehouses. - Applauded Goodwill for what appears to be a Herculean effort to stand up its own resale marketplace. - Had a ton of fun riffing on Hollister’s new payment system that allows teens to send their online carts directly to their parents for payment. - And closed with a look at why in the world the city of Chicago would be planning to roll out one-to-one autonomous delivery vehicles, when, in the very same week, Amazon announced its own plans to scuttle its Scout delivery robot. There’s all that, plus the Tom Brady and Gisele divorce rumors, what famous art we would wear on a t-shirt, and, if I were a superhero, what my superpower would be. Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, Volumental's Chief Marketing Officer Brent Hollowell returns to the show to discuss Chris and Anne's experience trying out Volumental's new foot scanner technology at the Fleet Feet store in Chicago. Together the three of them discuss: - The value of the foot scanning technology, both for the customer and the associate - Where Volumental plans to take the technology next - And, most importantly, why the idea of fit tech in a mass market shoe buying experience could end up being a retail marketer's dream! Music by hooksound.com *Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Deliveroo launches first bricks-and-mortar store in partnership with Morrisons Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/06/fast-five-walmart-one-ups-instacart-walgreens-goes-robotic-anne-wants-a-peloton-from-dicks/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Walgreens Turns to Prescription-Filling Robots to Free Up Pharmacists Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/06/fast-five-walmart-one-ups-instacart-walgreens-goes-robotic-anne-wants-a-peloton-from-dicks/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Fast Five Shorts | Schnucks Introduces Flexforce Employment Option In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Schnucks Introduces Flexforce Employment Option Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/06/fast-five-walmart-one-ups-instacart-walgreens-goes-robotic-anne-wants-a-peloton-from-dicks/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, Silk's Chief Technology Officer Derek Swanson joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss why the idea of just taking your retail operation to the cloud is much easier said than done. Together the three of them discuss: - The general "three-tier" approach to cloud migrations - What data gravity is and why it is so important - Architecting for peak vs. architecting for the average - And, last but not least, how a virtualization layer approach can help to bring costs down and provide more flexibility in the long-run Music by hooksound.com *Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Asda Boosts Omnichannel With Walmart Store Assist Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/06/fast-five-walmart-one-ups-instacart-walgreens-goes-robotic-anne-wants-a-peloton-from-dicks/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on:Peloton To Sell Bikes, Treads, And Gear At Dick's Sporting Goods Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/06/fast-five-walmart-one-ups-instacart-walgreens-goes-robotic-anne-wants-a-peloton-from-dicks/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne: - Expressed mutual joy (and sadness) over Peloton being sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods - Discussed Walmart selling its tech to Asda and what it bodes for the strength of Instacart’s new business model - Lauded Schnucks for once again setting the pace of grocery innovation with its new flexforce employment option - Praised and “yes, and-ed” Walgreens move into robotic fulfillment - And closed with a look at Deliveroo’s new physical store partnership with Morrisons There’s all that, plus hair transplants, NES Paperboy, and which type of Cheeto reigns supreme. Music 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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: IKEA And Tesco Team Up To Offer IKEA Deliveries In Tesco Parking Lots For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/09/29/fast-five-video-walmarts-curbside-overreach-sephoras-same-day-subscription-krogers-new-e-cart/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Trigo Announcing EasyStock Computer Vision Capabilities For Retailers For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/09/29/fast-five-video-walmarts-curbside-overreach-sephoras-same-day-subscription-krogers-new-e-cart/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Kroger Launching eCart Pilot With BrightDrop For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/09/29/fast-five-video-walmarts-curbside-overreach-sephoras-same-day-subscription-krogers-new-e-cart/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 Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sephora Launching Same Day Delivery Subscription For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/09/29/fast-five-video-walmarts-curbside-overreach-sephoras-same-day-subscription-krogers-new-e-cart/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

SES-imagotag's CEO North America Philippe Bottine joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss all the key ingredients that go into building a smart store and why the idea itself is so important to the future of retail. Together the three of them discuss: - Computer vision - Cloud and edge computing - Electronic Shelf Labels - And, last but not least, both the operational and environmental benefits of building a smart store the right way. 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 the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Accepting Curbside Returns This Holiday For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/09/29/fast-five-video-walmarts-curbside-overreach-sephoras-same-day-subscription-krogers-new-e-cart/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne go deep on: - Walmart’s (quite aggressive) plans to roll out curbside returns to all stores for the holidays - Sephora’s new $49 same-day delivery subscription and the bad news it bodes for Instacart - Kroger’s latest e-cart pilot with BrightDrop that leverages a moveable cart for self-service order pickup - Trigo’s new EasyStock platform which is a smart way for retailers to dip their toes into the coming computer vision world - And closed with a look at IKEA’s new partnership with Tesco that allows customers to pick up their IKEA goods within Tesco’s parking lots There’s all that, plus Trader Joe’s hoarding, the best food to fry in an air fryer, and where “No, I am your father” ranks in a list of all-time great movie quotes. Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Every retailer goes into the year thinking that their strategies are the right ones, so Omni Talk Retail has asked Placer.ai’s VP of Marketing Ethan Chernofsky to break down how the biggest retail strategy bets of the year look to be playing out for the next installment of their Ask An Expert Podcast Series. Kohl’s and Sephora? Amazon Fresh? Retail Media Networks? Which bets will they cover? And what will Placer.ai’s data say about them? You will just have to listen to find out. Music by hooksounds.com *Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this special OmniStars edition of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, brought to you in partnership with Quorso, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Dilip Kumar, Amazon's current VP of Amazon Web Services Applications and the former VP of Amazon Physical Retail and Technology, to discuss how Just Walk Out technology came to be and where it is going next. Together they discuss: - Dilip's lessons learned since the beginning of the Just Walk Out journey - His approach to physical vs. digital-only innovation - The origin story of the Amazon One palm payment system - And, most importantly, the shared belief across Amazon that no solution is ever final Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy