Episodes
May 10, 2025
Walmart's "Store of the Future": Evolution or Revolution?
In this insightful retail analysis, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, experts debate whether Walmart's new Texas Supercenter deserves its "store of the fut...
May 10, 2025
Amazon & Saks: Luxury Retail's Most Asinine Partnership?
In this eye-opening retail industry analysis, our expert panel examines the high-stakes partnership between Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue that could reshape luxury shopping forever. Key Moments: 0:02 - Introduction to the new ...
May 8, 2025
How AI Will Change Order Management Forever With Infios SVP Omar Akilah | 5IM
In this exclusive 5 Insightful Minutes interview, Omar Akilah, SVP of Product at Infios, joins Omni Talk to explore how AI is impacting retail order management systems. From modular OMS architecture to predictive inventory op...
May 7, 2025
Walmart Stores Of The Future, Morrisons Robots & Why Saks Just Set Omnichannel Back | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Simbe , Mirakl , Ocampo Capital , Infios , and ClearDemand , Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss: Sak...
May 3, 2025
🎸 7-Eleven Emo Fests, Miami Vice Comebacks & Beyoncé Takes Over Omni Talk
In this week’s Lightning Round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, the Omni Talk crew gets loose with hot takes on 7-Eleven’s emo music festival sponsorship...
May 3, 2025
Schnucks Bets Big on Local Brands — But Will It Work?
Schnucks is rolling out products from its first local brand accelerator, Schnucks Springboard, into 15 stores across Missouri and Illinois. But with rising tariffs and razor-thin margins, will this bold bet on community-roote...
May 3, 2025
PepsiCo Goes Natural: Is This The End of Artificial Colors in Food?
PepsiCo says it plans to replace artificial colors with natural ones across its product lines by 2026, but the move could come with major R&D and consumer acceptance challenges. The Fast Five crew debates whether regulation i...
May 3, 2025
How Scared Should Google Be Of Shopify And ChatGPT’s Potential Integration?
A bombshell code leak suggests ChatGPT is preparing to integrate directly with Shopify, allowing users to discover and buy products without ever leaving the chatbot. Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and the A&M CRG team break dow...
May 3, 2025
Schnucks Doubles Down on Caper Carts | Key Moment in Grocery History or Gimmick?
Schnucks is expanding its Caper Cart program, bringing the smart carts to more stores in Missouri and Illinois with new features like a lower tray for bulk items. Omni Talk and A&M experts discuss the promise, pain points, an...
May 3, 2025
Amazon's Tariff Pricing Drama: Smart Retail Strategy or Pure Misstep?
Amazon’s consideration of displaying tariff charges on ultra-discount items triggered political backlash and retailer debate over pricing transparency. Experts argue it would be poor merchandising and discuss the broader supp...
May 1, 2025
How Intelligent Store Management Solutions Can Surface Problems & Prioritize Actions For Store Teams | 5IM
Julian Mills, CEO of Quorso, sits down with Chris and Anne for a fast-paced 5 Insightful Minutes. Julian explains why intelligent management systems are critical in modern retail ( 0:40 ), shares a real-world example around p...
April 30, 2025
Amazon’s D.C. Blowback, Caper Carts & Why A ChatGPT/Shopify Tie-Up Should Scare Google | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Simbe , Mirakl , Ocampo Capital , Infios , and ClearDemand , A&M’s Jeff Dwyer and Luis De Lencquesaing joined Chris and ...
April 29, 2025
Why Micro Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) Still Matter With Dematic & Tesco's Transcend Retail Solutions | Spotlight Series
Is microfulfillment still a viable strategy? In this new Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris and Anne sit down with Oliver Vogt, CEO of Tesco’s Transcend Retail Solutions and Danielle Dakin, Dematic's Market Development Director, to u...
April 28, 2025
FSMA & The Future Of Food Safety Explained With Angela Fernandez Of GS1 US | Spotlight Series
Chris and Anne sit down with Angela Fernandez, SVP Market Development at GS1 US, to dive deep into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the massive shifts underway in food traceability. Angela explains: ( 6:27 ) The h...
April 26, 2025
AI Manners, Sperm Races, Papal Name Hypotheticals & Pasta Debates | Lightning Round Gets Wild
It’s lightning round time! Chris and Anne open with OpenAI’s surprising energy usage linked to polite prompts (00:03), then reveal whether they use manners with their own bots (00:22). Things escalate with papal name hypothet...
April 26, 2025
Walmart To Test Beauty Bars In 40 Stores
Walmart is testing a new beauty bar concept at 40 stores as part of its spring sale event, and Chris and Anne dive deep into what it means for the retailer's future (00:04). Chris highlights how this test differs from Target’...
April 26, 2025
Trove Acquires Reverse.Supply to Drive Global Resale Expansion & Circular Retail Strategy
In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down Trove’s acquisition of reverse.supply and why it’s a game-changer for global r...
April 26, 2025
Target Launches “Good Little Garden” Floral Brand | Retail Strategy Hit or Miss?
Target’s new floral brand Good Little Garden has entered the chat — and Chris and Anne are divided (00:03). While the brand offers fresh flowers and plants starting at $6 (00:28), Chris argues the category is operationally co...
April 26, 2025
Quorso and Circle K Partner to Improve Store Operations Across Europe
In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Quorso’s new partnership with Circle K (00:02), highlighting how this technolog...
April 26, 2025
Buy Or Sell: Gas Stations Fueling Walmart’s Growth?
In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne analyze Walmart’s bold move to grow its gas station footprint, aiming to add 40–45 new lo...
April 23, 2025
Walmart Gas, Circle K & Why Target’s Floral Brand May Not Come Up Smelling Like Roses | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Simbe , Mirakl , Ocampo Capital , Infios , and ClearDemand , Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart’s gas station expansion s...
April 19, 2025
Bezos Faceplants, Festivals & Crosswalks | Omni Talk Lightning Round Gets Wild 🎤
This week’s lightning round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, is packed with laughs and unexpected questions. Chris and Anne start by debating what the of...
April 19, 2025
Hy-Vee Shuts Down In-Store Bars | Is Experiential Retail Dying?
In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five discussion, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne explore Hy-Vee’s decision to shutter most in-store bars and...
April 19, 2025
DoorDash Empowers Restaurants with AI Tools | Better Photos, Menus & Visibility
In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dig into DoorDash’s latest AI feature rollout for restaurant p...