Omni Talk Retail

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: Apple Introducing Shopping With Live Video For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/17/fast-five-video-what-happens-when-best-buy-tells-roku-your-buffalo-wings-arent-actually-wings-at-all/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: H-E-B Bringing In Thumbtack For Groceries & Services In A One Stop Shop For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/17/fast-five-video-what-happens-when-best-buy-tells-roku-your-buffalo-wings-arent-actually-wings-at-all/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Rewe Opening Largest Autonomous Store Yet With Trigo For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/17/fast-five-video-what-happens-when-best-buy-tells-roku-your-buffalo-wings-arent-actually-wings-at-all/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Best Buy & Roku Teaming Up Swapping TV Exclusive For Best Buy Customer Data For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/17/fast-five-video-what-happens-when-best-buy-tells-roku-your-buffalo-wings-arent-actually-wings-at-all/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In our latest 5 Insightful Minutes, Pear Commerce Founder Eric Martell discusses what retail commerce enablement is and why it may be the next great retail innovation that helps CPGs go direct, without actually going direct. *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 Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: - How crazy it is to think that our first-party shopping data at Best Buy is that valuable to Roku - Rewe’s now fourth and largest autonomous grocery store, powered by Trigo - H-E-B’s new partnership with Thumbtack that offers their grocery shoppers a range of additional household services - Meijer making Flashfood work for SNAP recipients - And why we both think Apple’s new “Shop with a Specialist over Video” won’t just be the way we purchase iPhones going forward There’s all that, plus bad German accents, Anne’s love of butter, and the degree to which we should all be disturbed from knowing that boneless buffalo wings aren’t actually wings at all. P.S. Get your All-Access pass to #RICE23 by April 6th to Save $800! Visit omnitalk.rice.events to register. 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 the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Shef C2C Meals Platform Expanding With New Funding For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/10/fast-five-video-amazon-gos-pull-back-dollar-trees-grocery-push-the-walmart-doctor-will-see-you-now/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Uber Converting Drivers To Shoppers With App Updates For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/10/fast-five-video-amazon-gos-pull-back-dollar-trees-grocery-push-the-walmart-doctor-will-see-you-now/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Dollar Tree Expanding Fresh And Private Label Grocery For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/10/fast-five-video-amazon-gos-pull-back-dollar-trees-grocery-push-the-walmart-doctor-will-see-you-now/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Closing Several AmazonGo Stores For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/10/fast-five-video-amazon-gos-pull-back-dollar-trees-grocery-push-the-walmart-doctor-will-see-you-now/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Opening More Health Clinics For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/10/fast-five-video-amazon-gos-pull-back-dollar-trees-grocery-push-the-walmart-doctor-will-see-you-now/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: – All there is to love about Walmart’s plan to double its health centers by 2024. – Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out tech, in the wake of more Amazon Go store closures, may be forever relegated to licensing opportunities. – Dollar Tree’s sure-to-win large scale push into grocery. – The scale efficiencies of Uber’s new “Shop and Pay” concept. – And closed with a look at a new digital marketplace, Shef, that makes it easy for anyone to test the waters of becoming an actual chef. There’s all that, plus Anne’s 82 insect bites, Blue Steel gazes, and the body part I would most likely pierce (and the answer may just surprise you). P.S. Go to terrapinn.com/homedeliveryworld to register for Home Delivery World 2023. 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 the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Men's Warehouse Lures New Customers With Snap Mirror AR Tool For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/02/fast-five-video-amazons-prime-disadvantages-targets-curbside-returns-kohls-pricing-pitfalls/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instacart's "New-ish" Store Offerings For Retailers For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/02/fast-five-video-amazons-prime-disadvantages-targets-curbside-returns-kohls-pricing-pitfalls/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Prime's New Same Day Delivery For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/02/fast-five-video-amazons-prime-disadvantages-targets-curbside-returns-kohls-pricing-pitfalls/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Kohl's Testing New Pricing Strategy For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/02/fast-five-video-amazons-prime-disadvantages-targets-curbside-returns-kohls-pricing-pitfalls/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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Target Earnings & Expansion Of Curbside Returns For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/03/02/fast-five-video-amazons-prime-disadvantages-targets-curbside-returns-kohls-pricing-pitfalls/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne: - Discussed Target's recent earnings announcement and what we think of Target taking Drive Up Returns to all stores this year. - Begged Kohl's not to follow through on new CEO "Burlington" Tom Kingsbury's claim that Kohl's is reevaluating its pricing strategy. - Wondered whether Amazon's investment in more same-day fulfillment sites signals a chink in its once shiny armor. - Piled onto Instacart for its "new" omnichannel solutions and, particularly, its smart cart remote monitoring system. - And closed with a discussion of whether "Prom Your Way" AR from Men's Warehouse will have the desired effects Men's Warehouse wants from it. There's all that, plus sweaty vinyl bunk beds, TikTok addictions, and what came first, the cookie or the cookie dough? P.S. Don't forget to register for Shoptalk to take advantage of their new onsite Meetup networking opportunity: shoptalk.com/us/omnitalk P.P.S. Go to commercenext.com/conference and use VIP code “FAST FIVE” to register for your complimentary ticket to the Ecommerce Growth Show Conference TODAY. Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

You’re only as good as the products that are on your physical and digital shelves and if you aren’t setting your vendors up for success, you definitely won’t satisfy your customers. We wanted to find out how best-in-class retailers are investing in foundational tech to ensure their vendors are following protocol and, most importantly, that they have visibility into how they’re performing in a retailer’s store. So, Omni Talk's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton welcomed SPS Commerce’s very own Brandon Pierre and David Verette for the latest installment of Omni Talk’s Live Ask An Expert Series on LinkedIn to discuss how they’ve helped retailers and vendors be successful in EDI setup and compliance. Chris, Anne, David, and Brandon went deep on: - Tapping tech to help internal EDI teams scale - Getting internal teams on board with EDI compliance, it’s not just for IT - Setting up successful vendor compliance manuals and processes - Getting to the right balance of people, process, and technology For more information on SPS Commerce, head to: https://www.spscommerce.com/ To get in contact with SPS, head here: https://www.spscommerce.com/contact/ 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 the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Barnes & Noble's New Subscription Program For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/23/fast-five-video-walmart-earnings-barnes-noble-subscriptions-why-thredup-is-betting-on-lucky-7/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Heinen's Grocery Stores Call It Quits With Instacart For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/23/fast-five-video-walmart-earnings-barnes-noble-subscriptions-why-thredup-is-betting-on-lucky-7/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: thredUP's New Online Thrift Store 777Thrift For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/23/fast-five-video-walmart-earnings-barnes-noble-subscriptions-why-thredup-is-betting-on-lucky-7/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What Can We Glean From Walmart and Home Depot Earnings Reports? For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/23/fast-five-video-walmart-earnings-barnes-noble-subscriptions-why-thredup-is-betting-on-lucky-7/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instagram Removing Livestream Shopping For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/23/fast-five-video-walmart-earnings-barnes-noble-subscriptions-why-thredup-is-betting-on-lucky-7/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, Shoptalk's Krystina Gustafson and Ben Miller join Chris and Anne to discuss what they believe are the five trends most shaping retail right now and how they plan to cover them at Shoptalk 2023. Chris and Anne go deep with Krystina and Ben on: – The ever-involving innovations around better shopper engagement – The new emerging growth channels on which to keep an eye - The increasing focus on in-store experience - The right technology to deliver revenue growth and profitability - And, finally, how retailers can find the right organizational structure that best ensures their long-term success The conversation is enlightening, fun, and a hallmark of why Chris and Anne will be at Shoptalk with bells on at the end of March. *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 Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne: - Tried to read the tea leaves in Walmart and Home Depot’s latest earnings reports - Lauded ThredUP’s new online store, 777Thrift, where everything is on sale for under $7. - Discussed Instagram calling it quits on live shopping and what it means for Meta’s future and the future of CPG advertising - Threw more shade at Instacart for Heinen’s ending its relationship with the delivery service - And closed with a counterintuitive take on why Barnes & Noble’s new subscription program may be a stroke of genius merchandising There’s all that, plus vegetable rationing, Patrón Margarita Generators, and everyone’s favorite made up holiday, Supermarket Appreciation Day. P.S. Don’t forget to register for Shoptalk to take advantage of their new onsite Meetup networking opportunity: shoptalk.com/us/omnitalk P.P.S. Head to omnitalk.rice.events to register for #RICE23 in Chicago. 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, Treasure Data Industry Principals Irene Sibaja and Danica Konetski join Chris and Anne to discuss how retailers and CPGs can best leverage a CDP (Customer Data Platform) in this new era of omnichannel retailing. Chris and Anne go deep with Irene and Danica on: – All the pain points a CDP helps to resolve – How a good CDP can be a springboard for better 1st-party data - How the lines between CPG and retail are blurring in the ongoing quest for 1st-party data and each one's desire to get closer to their end consumer - And, finally and in keeping with our themes for 2023, how a CDP can show both retailers and CPGs the money right now *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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Chad Lusk discuss: Fit:Match and Savage X Fenty Reinventing The Fit Process Again For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/17/fast-five-video-walmart-forces-staff-back-to-the-office-ups-expands-rfid-wegmans-tries-to-get-smart/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Chad Lusk discuss: Wegmans Piloting Smart Carts For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/17/fast-five-video-walmart-forces-staff-back-to-the-office-ups-expands-rfid-wegmans-tries-to-get-smart/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Chad Lusk discuss: Lidl Moving Toward No More Meat For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/17/fast-five-video-walmart-forces-staff-back-to-the-office-ups-expands-rfid-wegmans-tries-to-get-smart/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Chad Lusk discuss: UPS Deploying New RFID Warehouse Tech For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/17/fast-five-video-walmart-forces-staff-back-to-the-office-ups-expands-rfid-wegmans-tries-to-get-smart/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Chad Lusk discuss: Walmart Closing Tech Hubs And Requiring Tech Workers To Return To Office For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/17/fast-five-video-walmart-forces-staff-back-to-the-office-ups-expands-rfid-wegmans-tries-to-get-smart/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, A&M’s Chad Lusk and Joanna Rangarajan stopped by and joined Chris and Anne to discuss: - The impact of Walmart shutting down three of its U.S. technology hubs and forcing its tech employees back into the office at least two times per week - UPS investing almost $150 million in #rfid. - Why in the world Lidl would want to sell less meat? - FIT:Match’s new lidar-equipped fitting rooms. - And whether Wegmans latest Shopic smart cart pilot will turn out any better than its failed scan-and-go implementation. There’s all that, plus grocery store dates, how best to get from Point A to Point B, and sodas that “move” us. P.S. Don’t forget to register for Shoptalk to take advantage of their new onsite Meetup networking opportunity: shoptalk.com/us/omnitalk P.P.S. Head to terrapinn.com/homedeliveryworld to register for Home Delivery World 2023 Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

2022 is now in our rearview, but this Holiday season was like almost none other in history – we have had inflation, supply chain shortages, overstated January omicron comps and more! So Omni Talk Retail has asked Placer.ai’s VP of Marketing Ethan Chernofsky to break it all down for us in the next installment of our Live Ask An Expert Series on LinkedIn. Together Chris, Anne, and Ethan go deep on: – Who were the big winners and losers this past holiday season? – What retailers, if any, were the big surprises looking back on 2022? – And who, despite all the January 2022 Covid-comp noise, looks to be surging out of the gate strong in January 2023? *Sponsored Content*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, SAP's SVP and Head of Solution & Innovation Experience Andre Bechtold joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss what it takes to open up a bona fide retail innovation lab. *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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Gap Inc. Opening Logistics Services For SMBs For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/09/fast-five-amazons-pregnant-pause-instacart-deploys-scan-and-go-gap-one-ups-american-eagle-2/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Belk Converting A Store To An Outlet Center For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/09/fast-five-amazons-pregnant-pause-instacart-deploys-scan-and-go-gap-one-ups-american-eagle-2/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Foodcellar Market First To Deploy Instacart Scan & Pay For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/09/fast-five-amazons-pregnant-pause-instacart-deploys-scan-and-go-gap-one-ups-american-eagle-2/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, Dematic Market Development Director, Kim Baudry, joins Chris and Anne to discuss the learning lessons from large sellers who invested in microfulfillment early on and what we should expect the big bets to be as retailers shift to new closer-to-consumer strategies that deliver across all channels. Chris and Anne go deep with Kim on: – Why it is more appropriate to use "close-to-consumer" fulfillment than microfulfillment – All the various approaches retailers can take to get closer to their consumers, with or without automation - The industry hurdles still standing in the way of the close-to-consumer movement - And, most importantly, how the retail industry will evolve and what changes we should expect to warehousing and store operations in the years ahead It is a conversation that is frank, blunt, and to the point -- just the way we like it at Omni Talk! *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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Giant Eagle To Discontinuing Mailed Circulars For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/09/fast-five-amazons-pregnant-pause-instacart-deploys-scan-and-go-gap-one-ups-american-eagle-2/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Fresh Pausing US Store Openings For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/09/fast-five-amazons-pregnant-pause-instacart-deploys-scan-and-go-gap-one-ups-american-eagle-2/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne discussed: - What Amazon’s recently announced “pause” of its Amazon Fresh rollout really means. - The pros and cons of Giant Eagle’s move to discontinue mailing its weekly advertising circulars. - Instacart’s rather interesting choice of its first rollout partner, Foodcellar Market, for its new scan-and-pay technology. - Belk opening its first outlet store and how much technology investment should even be made within this growing off-price retail trend. - And closed with a look at whether Gap’s new partnership with UPS subsidiary, Ware2Go, is cool or just a 3PL horse of a different color. There’s all that, plus movie theater price discrimination, Adidas arm stripe tattoos, and whether the Cheesecake Factory is over or underrated. P.S. Don't forget to register for Shoptalk to take advantage of their new onsite Meetup networking opportunity: shoptalk.com/us/omnitalk P.P.S. Go to commercenext.com/conference and use VIP code “FAST FIVE” to register for your complimentary ticket to the Ecommerce Growth Show Conference TODAY. Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Live from Manifest The Future of Logistics Conference In Las Vegas, Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with a man who is known now by one name, and that is Quiet Platform's President, Shekar. Shekar kicked off the Manifest conference as the keynote speaker and then joined Chris and Anne to explain the goals of Quiet Platforms, how they are different from a traditional 3PL, and the power that is possible if retailers become "Frenemys." Thanks to Harbor Lockers By Luxer One For making this content possible. You can find out more by going to https://harborlockers.com/ Music by HookSounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Live from Manifest The Future of Logistics Conference In Las Vegas, Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with Dollar Shave Club's Chief Supply Chain Officer Justin Brown to get his thoughts on the future of the retail, what needs to happen for retailers and brands to evolve, and all the cool tech he's checking out at Manifest to make that possible. Thanks to Harbor Lockers By Luxer One For making this content possible. You can find out more by going to https://harborlockers.com/ Music by HookSounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Live from Manifest The Future of Logistics Conference In Las Vegas, Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with Pepsico Labs GM Anna Farberov to find out what tech she and her team are looking for at Manifest, what they're up to in the "lab" and how tech companies and brands can get involved. Thanks to Harbor Lockers By Luxer One For making this content possible. You can find out more by going to https://harborlockers.com/ Music by HookSounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Live from Manifest The Future of Logistics Conference In Las Vegas, Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with Luxer One and Harbor Lockers By Luxer One President Josh Middlebrooks to discuss a first-of-its-kind pilot in Sacramento where retailers and brands, large and small, can tap into Harbor Locker's public locker via API integration without the upfront capital investment. Find out more in this episode. Thanks to Harbor Lockers By Luxer One For making this content possible. You can find out more by going to https://harborlockers.com/ Music by HookSounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Resilience is the hallmark of any great retailer. It is what separates those with staying power from the flash in the pans that garner so much unwarranted media attention. Smart and steady always wins the race. So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Microsoft’s very own David Leibowitz and Ricardo Belmar joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga once again for the latest installment of Omni Talk’s Live Ask An Expert Series on LinkedIn to discuss the steps retailers can take right now to become more resilient in the year ahead. Chris, Anne, David, and Ricardo will go deep on: - Inventory and Pricing Optimization - Returns and Margin Management - Labor Allocation and Productivity - Sensor Data and Energy Efficiency - Marketing Analytics Optimization *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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton, and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Lowe's Launching Project Unlock Using RFID To Combat Retail Theft For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/03/fast-five-video-prime-grocery-delivery-fees-project-unlock-the-radical-redesign-of-amazon-fresh/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton, and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Luring Marketplace Sellers With 90-Day Discounted Trial For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/03/fast-five-video-prime-grocery-delivery-fees-project-unlock-the-radical-redesign-of-amazon-fresh/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, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton, and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sam's Club To Open 30 New Stores For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/03/fast-five-video-prime-grocery-delivery-fees-project-unlock-the-radical-redesign-of-amazon-fresh/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy