Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. The podcast regularly features industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail.

Recent Episodes

Dec. 13, 2025

Retailer of the Year - Who Dominated 2025? | Fast Five Shorts

Chad Lusk from A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Chris, and Anne debate Retailer of the Year in this segment sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chad champions Aldi's unpre...
Dec. 10, 2025

Our 2025 Retail Awards Show!

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Mirakl , Ocampo Capital , Infios , and Quorso , Chris and Anne teamed up with Chad Lusk from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail...
Dec. 10, 2025

Digital Store Survival Kit: Realities, Roadmaps, & Resources For 2026 | Ask An Expert

Store digitization promises to transform retail operations, but most retailers struggle to move beyond pilots and buzzwords. In this Omni Talk Ask An Expert episode, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Troy Siw...
Dec. 10, 2025

Physical AI: What It Is & How IoT Will Combine With AI To Make Retail Operations Self-Aware | Spotlight Series

In this Retail Technology Spotlight Series episode, Doron Hazan, Director of Data, Product, and AI at Wiliot, joins Omni Talk to discuss the concept of "physical AI" and how it ultimately improve retail operations from the gr...
Dec. 9, 2025

Walmart's Secret B2B Weapon & How Ashley Hubka Is Refining a Business Platform Millions Already Use | 5IM

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Ashley Hubka, Senior Vice President of Walmart Business, joins Chris and Anne to reveal how Walmart is shaping B2B e-commerce for businesses, nonprofits, and government entities. From dis...
Dec. 6, 2025

Lightning Round: Advent Calendars, Slop Bowls & Mariah’s $60M Holiday Reign | Fast Five Shorts

Advent calendars are the hot holiday trend...from Skims to fishing lures to ice cream. Chris reveals his dream: 28 days of Nikes. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. In ...