Episodes

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: PepsiCo's Frito-Lay missed internal revenue targets by over a billion dollars two years running as $7 bags of Doritos pushed consumers to private-label alternatives, and now the company faces an uphill battle winning them back with price cuts that may not be enough given fresh macroeconomic pressures. Ace Hardware is bringing more than 3,700 locations a...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: agging in Instagram Reels and new creator affiliate partnerships with Amazon, eBay, and Temu across five test markets. Carrefour becomes the first major European retailer to integrate its full product catalog into ChatGPT, letting French shoppers plan meals, build baskets, and select delivery. Carrefour Israel signs a $50 million, five-year deal to dep...

In this Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Jeff Fish, co-CEO of Intelo.ai, and Noah Herschman, Head of Merchandise Strategy at Intello AI, join Omni Talk to tackle one of retail's most persistently under-teched problems: merchandise planning and allocation. From spreadsheet-driven chaos to agentic AI, Jeff and Noah break down why merchandise planning has been left behind by technology for nearly 30 years, how AI is finally changing that, and what retailers can actually do right now to drive r...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: QVC Group delays its annual 10-K filing and warns of "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern, as the company faces $6.6 billion in debt with $2.9 billion due in October and junk-tier credit ratings from both Fitch and Moody's. Starbucks announces a new quarterly bonus program offering baristas and shift supervisors up to $1,...

This Lightning Round segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, closes out the show with rapid fire takes on March Madness and all the bracket chaos that comes with it. Chris Walton and guest host Jenna DeFranco swap thoughts on the unpredictability of the tournament, busted brackets, and the moments that make March Madness unmatched. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #LightningRound #MarchMad...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Walmart’s integration with ChatGPT and what it reveals about the current state of AI commerce. Chris Walton and Jenna DeFranco break down why AI-powered checkout is underperforming and where the real opportunity lies. They also debate whether AI should focus more on discovery than transactions. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #Walmart #ChatGPT #AIinRetail #Ecommerce #RetailTech #FutureOfRetail #OmniTalk This podcast uses the following thi...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores DoorDash’s expansion into apparel with brands like Urban Outfitters and Steve Madden. Chris Walton and Jenna DeFranco discuss whether consumers actually need clothes delivered in an hour—and why behavior may be shifting anyway. They also debate whether this is a novelty or a real long-term retail channel. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #DoorDash #RetailDelivery #InstantCommerce #Ecommerce #RetailInnovation #RetailTrends #OmniTalk This po...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores REI’s potential boycott ahead of its biggest sales event of the year. Chris Walton and Jenna DeFranco break down how REI’s values-driven brand could amplify the impact of labor disputes. They also discuss whether values-based retail can hold up when financial pressure hits. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #REI #RetailLabor #BrandReputation #RetailLeadership #RetailNews #OmniTalk This podcast uses the following third-party services for ana...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Aldi’s decision to expand its partnership with Instacart as its exclusive ecommerce and fulfillment platform. Chris Walton and Jenna DeFranco discuss why this move aligns with Aldi’s low-cost model—and whether outsourcing digital commerce is a smart long-term strategy. They also debate the tradeoffs between simplicity and control in modern retail. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #Aldi #Instacart #GroceryDelivery #EcommerceStrategy #RetailT...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, explores Target’s updated dress code and increased employee discounts. Chris Walton and Jenna DeFranco break down whether this move helps restore operational consistency or risks hurting employee morale. They also debate whether small changes like this actually impact retention, culture, and the in-store experience. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #T...

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Adam Plom, Vice President and Head of Content for Shoptalk Europe, joins Chris Walton to preview what to expect at this year’s 2026 conference in Barcelona from June 9 to June 11. Adam breaks down what makes Shoptalk Europe unique, from its pan-European reach to its ability to bring together the entire retail ecosystem, including retailers, brands, startups, investors, and more. But more importantly, he dives into why this year’s event feels especially time...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: McCormick acquires Unilever's food business in a nearly $45 billion deal, as Unilever sharpens its focus on faster-growing personal care. Macy's formally launches Ask Macy's, an AI conversational shopping assistant powered by Google Gemini, with early beta data showing revenue per visit nearly 5x higher among users. Allbirds agrees to sell its assets a...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso and Veloq, Chris and guest host Jenna DeFranco of J Recruiting Services discussed: Target boosting its employee discount and rolling out a new dress code for store workers (Source) Aldi launching a fully redesigned nationwide digital experience powered by Instacart (Source) REI’s union voting to authorize a boycott of the co-op’s biggest sales event of the year (So...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: McCormick acquires Unilever's food business in a nearly $45 billion deal, as Unilever sharpens its focus on faster-growing personal care. Macy's formally launches Ask Macy's, an AI conversational shopping assistant powered by Google Gemini, with early beta data showing revenue per visit nearly 5x higher among users. Allbirds agrees to sell its assets a...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Sephora pilots its consumer app inside ChatGPT in the U.S. ALDI U.S. launches a redesigned website and mobile app fully powered by Instacart's Storefront Pro, naming Instacart its exclusive fulfillment partner across all owned digital channels. U.S. fashion brand Edikted opens its first European flagship on London's Carnaby Street, spanning 4,800 squar...

In this Retail Technology Spotlight Series episode, Chris Walton sits down with duvo.ai CEO Tomáš Čupr to explore one of the most mind-bending ideas in AI today: not just how AI can improve retail operations, but how it can actually identify what in your operations should be improved in the first place. Drawing on Tomáš Čupr’s experience building Rohlik Group, a $1.5B+ pan-European e-grocer, and now leading duvo.ai, the conversation dives deep into the messy reality of retail operations, includi...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Henkel agrees to acquire U.S. premium hair care brand Olaplex for $1.4 billion. The REI Union authorizes a boycott of the retailer's high-stakes anniversary sale, with a final decision expected by May 1st. DoorDash expands its growing apparel delivery category by adding Urban Outfitters, Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, and Rally House to its platform ahead o...

This Lightning Round segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, closes out the show with rapid fire takes on Superman movie nostalgia and National Puppy Day. Chris Walton and returning guest Carter Jensen debate their lack of Superman viewing credentials and reflect on whether they did their dogs justice on National Puppy Day. Because sometimes the best conversations have nothing to do with retai...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, explores Amazon’s expanding grocery partnerships and its push into one-hour delivery. Chris Walton and returning guest Carter Jensen discuss how Amazon is leveraging logistics to partner with regional grocers and whether these partnerships are a short-term win or long-term risk. They also debate who really wins as Amazon tightens its grip on the final mile...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, dives into Instacart’s latest AI-powered Caper Cart update using NVIDIA technology. Chris Walton and returning guest Carter Jensen debate whether smart carts actually solve real consumer problems or if this is another overhyped investment. From high costs to low adoption, the conversation challenges whether AI is being applied in the right places in retail...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, breaks down Walmart’s deeper integration with Vizio and what it means for retail media. Chris Walton and returning guest Carter Jensen discuss how connecting TV viewing data with shopping behavior could unlock powerful new advertising capabilities and help Walmart compete more directly with Amazon. They also explore what unified logins and cross-device tra...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, breaks down Walmart’s deeper integration with Vizio and what it means for retail media. Chris Walton and returning guest Carter Jensen discuss how connecting TV viewing data with shopping behavior could unlock powerful new advertising capabilities and help Walmart compete more directly with Amazon. They also explore what unified logins and cross-device tra...

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, dives into Amazon’s expansion of its Shop Direct feature. Chris Walton and returning guest Carter Jensen discuss what it means for brands as Amazon begins pulling in third-party product feeds, allowing customers to shop outside of its marketplace while still staying inside its ecosystem. The duo debates whether this is a win for consumers, a risk for brands...

In this special live episode, Chris Walton is joined on stage at Shoptalk Spring 2026 by Ben Miller, VP of Original Content at Shoptalk; Sarah Engel, President of January Digital; and Joe Laszlo, Head of Content and Insights for Shoptalk US, for a rapid-fire recap of the biggest themes, stats, and moments from the week. From AI hype vs. reality to the rise of agentic commerce, the panel breaks down what actually moved the needle at one of retail's biggest annual gatherings and what it all means...