Episodes

Danone’s 100-Year Mission to Redefine Health Through Food 🌱 | Ayla Ziz Interview at CGF 2025
June 12, 2025

Danone’s 100-Year Mission to Redefine Health Through Food 🌱 | Ayla Ziz Interview at CGF 2025

Omni Talk Retail sits down with Danone Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Ayla Ziz, to explore how one of the world’s most trusted food companies is evolving its health mission in today’s fast-paced digital and consumer-c...
The Future of Food Retail? PwC’s Harold Dutzler Breaks It Down 🍎📉 | Live at CGF 2025
June 12, 2025

The Future of Food Retail? PwC’s Harold Dutzler Breaks It Down 🍎📉 | Live at CGF 2025

Omni Talk Retail sits down with Harold Dutzler, PwC's Global Sector Leader for Consumer Goods, live at the Consumer Goods Forum at the VusionGroup Podcast Studio in Amsterdam to unpack insights from PwC’s newest global consum...
WWF Expert Pete Pearson on Food Waste & What Can Be Done About It | Live from CGF 2025
June 12, 2025

WWF Expert Pete Pearson on Food Waste & What Can Be Done About It | Live from CGF 2025

Join Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton as they interview Pete Pearson, Vice President Food, Food Loss and Waste at WWF, live from the Consumer Goods Forum and the VusionGroup Podcast Studio in Amsterdam. This eye-opening convers...
Peloton Resale, Dollar General's Home Line & Who Knew Walmart Could Be So Sparky? | Fast Five
June 11, 2025

Peloton Resale, Dollar General's Home Line & Who Knew Walmart Could Be So Sparky? | Fast Five

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Simbe , Mirakl , Ocampo Capital , Infios , and ClearDemand , Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart’s new “Who knew?” advertising campaign...
Lightning Round Chaos: Dum-Dums, Snack Wars & Sydney Sweeney Celebrity Soap ⚡🧼👔
June 7, 2025

Lightning Round Chaos: Dum-Dums, Snack Wars & Sydney Sweeney Celebrity Soap ⚡🧼👔

This week’s Lightning Round delivers a sugar rush of retail absurdity — from Mondelez pulling products over pricing beef with Aldi, to mistakenly buying 70,000 lollipops, and Sydney Sweeney selling out her soap line. Retail’s...
Will David’s Bridal’s New Diamonds & Pearls Store Concept Work?
June 7, 2025

Will David’s Bridal’s New Diamonds & Pearls Store Concept Work?

David’s Bridal is getting glam with its new Diamonds & Pearls store concept, complete with upgraded fittings and a full glam squad. Thanks to our always fabulous sponsors — A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo...
Buy Or Sell: Aldi’s New Virtual Work Experience For Teenagers?
June 7, 2025

Buy Or Sell: Aldi’s New Virtual Work Experience For Teenagers?

Aldi is making early career access easier with a new virtual retail work experience program designed for teens aged 13 and up. This forward-thinking discussion was made possible thanks to the innovation-minded sponsors of the...
Victoria’s Secret Gets Hacked?! 💻🚨
June 7, 2025

Victoria’s Secret Gets Hacked?! 💻🚨

Victoria’s Secret faced a major website outage this week, raising big questions about cybersecurity readiness in retail. Brought to you by the Fast Five sponsors: A&M CRG, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDeman...
Is Rhode Worth $1B? E.L.F. (and Anne) Think So 👀
June 7, 2025

Is Rhode Worth $1B? E.L.F. (and Anne) Think So 👀

E.l.f. is betting big on Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand, Rhode, with a $1 billion acquisition that could reshape the beauty M&A landscape. This coverage is powered by Omni Talk's Fast Five sponsors: A&M Consumer and Retail Gr...
Will Walmart’s Medicare Advantage Play Succeed?
June 7, 2025

Will Walmart’s Medicare Advantage Play Succeed?

Walmart is piloting a digital badge to help Medicare Advantage members identify "food-as-medicine" eligible items — a move blending AI, healthcare, and retail. As always, this segment is brought to you by our friends at the A...
📦 Supply Chain AI: What’s Real vs. Hype? | 5 Insightful Minutes With Eugene Amigud Of Infios
June 6, 2025

📦 Supply Chain AI: What’s Real vs. Hype? | 5 Insightful Minutes With Eugene Amigud Of Infios

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Eugene Amigud Chief Innovation Officer at Infios, joins Omni Talk to separate AI fact from fiction when it comes to transforming the supply chain. From predictive analytics to agentic AI,...
Shoptalk Europe 2025: TikTok Shop Dominates, AI Gets Agentic & Store Teams Win Big
June 5, 2025

Shoptalk Europe 2025: TikTok Shop Dominates, AI Gets Agentic & Store Teams Win Big

Fresh from the buzzing halls of Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, the Omni Talk team delivers a rapid-fire breakdown of the biggest retail trends shaping the future live from the conference stage with Shoptalk's very own Ben Mill...
Walmart Presses Its ‘Advantage,’ ALDI Recruits Teens & E.L.F. Goes Down A New Rhode | Fast Five
June 4, 2025

Walmart Presses Its ‘Advantage,’ ALDI Recruits Teens & E.L.F. Goes Down A New Rhode | Fast Five

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Simbe , Mirakl , Ocampo Capital , Infios , and ClearDemand , Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart helping Medicare Advantage members ide...
Lightning Round | A Terminator Reality & The Return Of Book It
May 31, 2025

Lightning Round | A Terminator Reality & The Return Of Book It

Takeaways: The nostalgia surrounding Pizza Hut's summer Book It program evokes strong emotional responses among participants. The discussion on personal pan pizzas reveals individual preferences, particularly for meat topping...
Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Nike Selling On Amazon?
May 31, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Nike Selling On Amazon?

Takeaways: Nike's decision to resume sales on Amazon marks a significant shift in their strategy, emphasizing direct consumer engagement. The brand's previous focus on maintaining a direct relationship with consumers is now s...
Fast Five Shorts | How Momentous Is Google’s New AI Mode?
May 31, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | How Momentous Is Google’s New AI Mode?

Takeaways: Google is introducing a new AI enhanced shopping experience called AI Mode to improve online shopping. The AI Mode integrates the Gemini Generative AI chatbot with the Google Shopping Graph, providing real-time pro...
Fast Five Shorts | What Excites You Most About Lowe’s New Marketplace Partnership With Mirakl?
May 31, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | What Excites You Most About Lowe’s New Marketplace Partnership With Mirakl?

Takeaways: Lowe's is collaborating with Miracle to enhance its online marketplace capabilities significantly. This partnership enables Lowe's to accelerate its e-commerce business while improving customer service. The expansi...
Fast Five Shorts | Does Pizza Delivery From Sam’s Club Make You Run Out And Get A Membership
May 31, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Does Pizza Delivery From Sam’s Club Make You Run Out And Get A Membership

Takeaways: Sam's Club has introduced delivery for their Members Mark hot baked pizza, enhancing convenience for customers. The price of Members Mark hot baked pizza is competitively set at $8.98, making it an appealing option...
Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Target’s New Acceleration Office?
May 31, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Target’s New Acceleration Office?

Takeaways: Target has initiated a new enterprise acceleration office with the intention of enhancing decision-making speed to facilitate growth. The company's recent performance indicates a concerning trend, marked by a decli...
Invisible Barcodes: The Innovation You'll Never See (And That’s The Point) | Ask An Expert
May 30, 2025

Invisible Barcodes: The Innovation You'll Never See (And That’s The Point) | Ask An Expert

In this Ask An Expert episode, Chris and Anne welcome Dave Steck, former VP of IT and Store Innovations at Schnucks, to explore how Digimarc’s invisible watermark technology is reshaping the future of retail operations. Learn...
🧠 5 Insightful Minutes Inside the Mind of Today’s Shopper | A&M Survey Reveals Surprising Retail Trends!
May 29, 2025

🧠 5 Insightful Minutes Inside the Mind of Today’s Shopper | A&M Survey Reveals Surprising Retail Trends!

🎧 In this episode, Chris and Anne break down the latest survey from A&M Consumer and Retail Group with David Schneidman, which offers a clear look into how U.S. shoppers are adjusting their habits amid economic uncertainty. K...
Target’s Woes, Lowe’s Marketplace & Why Sam’s Club Pizza Delivery Will Change Our Lives | Fast Five
May 28, 2025

Target’s Woes, Lowe’s Marketplace & Why Sam’s Club Pizza Delivery Will Change Our Lives | 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: The utter absurdity of Target’s A...
The Past, Present & Future Of E Ink And ESLs With Bryan Chan | Spotlight Series
May 26, 2025

The Past, Present & Future Of E Ink And ESLs With Bryan Chan | Spotlight Series

🎙️ In this special Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bryan Chan, Senior Director at E Ink, to explore the journey of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and why they're fin...
Lightning Round: Golden Globes Podcasts, Brett Favre Rankings & Starbucks Summer Menu
May 24, 2025

Lightning Round: Golden Globes Podcasts, Brett Favre Rankings & Starbucks Summer Menu

Time to let loose! Our retail experts drop their serious analyst personas for a fun lightning round that covers everything from podcast awards to NFL legends to coffee obsessions. Key Moments: 0:00-0:20 - Golden Globes adds p...