Episodes

Greg Pulsifer on Sam's Club Approach to Digital Innovation & AI | NRF 2025
Jan. 14, 2025

Greg Pulsifer on Sam's Club Approach to Digital Innovation & AI | NRF 2025

In this episode, Omni Talk speaks with Greg Pulsifer, SVP of E-commerce at Sam's Club, live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025. Greg dives into Sam's Club's strategies for digital innovation, from AI-driven perso...
Macy's Asset Protection Insights | NRF 2025 with Joe Coll
Jan. 14, 2025

Macy's Asset Protection Insights | NRF 2025 with Joe Coll

In this interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio, we speak with Joe Coll, VP of Asset Protection at Macy's, live from NRF 2025. Joe shares his insights on retail theft, Macy's safety-first strategies, and t...
Costco's Retail Media Strategy Revealed | NRF 2025 Insights with Mark Williamson
Jan. 14, 2025

Costco's Retail Media Strategy Revealed | NRF 2025 Insights with Mark Williamson

In this interview, we’re live from NRF 2025 at the VisionGroup booth with Mark Williamson, AVP of Retail Media at Costco. Mark shares Costco's strategic approach to retail media, emphasizing their focus on member value, data ...
Robert Jozic on the Schwarz Group & Its Retail Media Evolution | Live from NRF 2025
Jan. 14, 2025

Robert Jozic on the Schwarz Group & Its Retail Media Evolution | Live from NRF 2025

Anne and Chris sit down with Robert Jozic, SVP of Schwarz Media and Group Digital Strategy, to discuss the evolving landscape of retail media. Live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025, Robert offers a detailed roa...
NRF CEO Matthew Shay on Retail Innovation, AI, and the Future of the Industry | NRF 2025
Jan. 14, 2025

NRF CEO Matthew Shay on Retail Innovation, AI, and the Future of the Industry | NRF 2025

In this special interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio, Matthew Shay, President and CEO of the National Retail Federation, joins Omni Talk Retail live at NRF 2025 to discuss the future of the retail industry. ...
Michelle Weiskittel on Albertsons’ Retail Media Evolution & Efficiency Gains | NRF 2025
Jan. 14, 2025

Michelle Weiskittel on Albertsons’ Retail Media Evolution & Efficiency Gains | NRF 2025

In this interview recorded live from the VusionGroup podcast studio at NRF 2025, Michelle Weiskittel Head of Media, Creative, and Operations at Albertsons Media Collective, dives into how Albertsons is transforming the retail...
Josh Friedman on Ulta Beauty’s Digital Transformation & Personalization Strategy | NRF 2025
Jan. 13, 2025

Josh Friedman on Ulta Beauty’s Digital Transformation & Personalization Strategy | NRF 2025

In this interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025, Josh Friedman, Head of Digital Strategy and Transformation at Ulta Beauty, discusses the company’s approach to revolutionizing customer experien...
Walmart SVP Greg Cathey on Walmart’s Transformation & AI Innovations | Live at NRF 2025
Jan. 13, 2025

Walmart SVP Greg Cathey on Walmart’s Transformation & AI Innovations | Live at NRF 2025

In this interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025, Greg Cathey, Walmart’s SVP of Transformation and Innovation, discusses how Walmart is revolutionizing operations with cutting-edge technologies....
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Jan. 13, 2025

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In this live interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Todd Garner, SVP and Chief Product Officer at Sam's Club. Todd delves into the cutting-edge technol...
Retail Innovation at NRF 2025: Tyler Davis of PetSmart on Merchandising, AI, and Pricing
Jan. 13, 2025

Retail Innovation at NRF 2025: Tyler Davis of PetSmart on Merchandising, AI, and Pricing

In this live interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Tyler Davis, VP of Merchandise Operations at PetSmart, live from NRF 2025. Tyler shares his strategies f...
Inside Save A Lot’s Automated Micro-Fulfillment Center Powered by Fabric
Jan. 13, 2025

Inside Save A Lot’s Automated Micro-Fulfillment Center Powered by Fabric

Omni Talk Retail kicks off NRF coverage with a tour of Save A Lot’s innovative micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn, powered by Fabric. Jonathan Morav, Fabric’s VP of Sales, shares insights into how robotic automation and tri...
Fast Five Shorts | A Waymo Win Lightning Round
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | A Waymo Win Lightning Round

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Waymo Win Lightning Round F...
Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Community Spaces Inside Grocery Stores?
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Community Spaces Inside Grocery Stores?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Pro Or Con: Community Spaces ...
Fast Five Shorts | Doordash Teams Up With Ibotta
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Doordash Teams Up With Ibotta

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Doordash Teaming Up With Ibot...
Fast Five Shorts | Simbe Rolls Out Tally Spot To Augment Its Robots
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Simbe Rolls Out Tally Spot To Augment Its Robots

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Simbe Rolling Out Tally Spot ...
Fast Five Shorts | Do Grocers Really Need ‘vending Machines’ We Can Unlock With Our Phones?
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Do Grocers Really Need ‘vending Machines’ We Can Unlock With Our Phones?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Do Grocers Really Need ‘Vendi...
Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Expands Electronic Shelf Labels To All Stores
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Expands Electronic Shelf Labels To All Stores

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Expanding Electronic ...
NRF 2025: Must-See Retail Technology Innovations & Trends
Jan. 10, 2025

NRF 2025: Must-See Retail Technology Innovations & Trends

Get an exclusive preview of NRF 2025 as retail tech leaders dive into the game-changing innovations shaping the industry. From AI chatbots and RFID-driven inventory systems to unified commerce and omnichannel strategies, lear...
Costco's 2025 Strategy Revealed: Back to Basics & Global Expansion | 5IM
Jan. 9, 2025

Costco's 2025 Strategy Revealed: Back to Basics & Global Expansion | 5IM

In this episode of 5 Insightful Minutes, Todd Barentine, President of the Club Division at The Barcode Group, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Costco’s 2025 initiatives and what it means for suppliers and customers. Todd di...
Walmart Expands ESLs To All Stores, DoorDash Teams With Ibotta & Simbe Hits The Spot | Fast Five
Jan. 8, 2025

Walmart Expands ESLs To All Stores, DoorDash Teams With Ibotta & Simbe Hits The Spot | 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 , and Scratch Event DJs , Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart accelerating its rollout of ...
The Future Of Retail Robotics: How Simbe's Tally Is Transforming Store Operations | Spotlight Series
Jan. 7, 2025

The Future Of Retail Robotics: How Simbe's Tally Is Transforming Store Operations | Spotlight Series

Join Chris and Anne as they interview Simbe Robotics CEO Brad Bogolea for an in-depth discussion about how retail robotics are revolutionizing store operations. Learn how Simbe's Tally robot reduces out-of-stocks by 60%, impr...
2024's Most Overhyped Retail Tech: From Device AI to Smart Carts
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Most Overhyped Retail Tech: From Device AI to Smart Carts

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal...
2024's Most Impactful Retail Tech: From Invisible Barcodes to Smart Anti-Theft Solutions
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Most Impactful Retail Tech: From Invisible Barcodes to Smart Anti-Theft Solutions

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal...
2024's Biggest Retail Headlines: 70% Surge in Store Closures and Major Amazon Shifts
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Biggest Retail Headlines: 70% Surge in Store Closures and Major Amazon Shifts

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal ...