Episodes
Dec. 21, 2024
2024's Retailer of the Year Battle: Walmart vs. Publix vs. Sprouts
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...
Dec. 21, 2024
2024's Top Retail CEO: Walmart's Doug McMillon vs. Surprising Challengers
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...
Dec. 21, 2024
Hollywood Meets Retail: 2024's Most Movie-Worthy Business Headlines
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...
Dec. 21, 2024
2024's Most Brilliant Retail Moves: From Carvana's 99% Recovery to Abercrombie's Cool Comeback
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 ...
Dec. 21, 2024
2024's Best Retail Partnerships: SKIMS x North Face vs. DoorDash's Game-Changing Moves
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...
Dec. 21, 2024
2024's Most Ridiculous Retail Moments: From Virtual Coach Bags to the Pepsi Whole Foods Debacle
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 & Marsa...
Dec. 21, 2024
2025 Retail Predictions: Major Changes Coming for Amazon, Target, and Macy's
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 our industry experts share their bold predictions for retail in 2025, includin...
Dec. 18, 2024
The 2024 Omni Talk Retail Awards Show
In this special year end edition of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Ownit AI , Avalara , Mirakl , and Ocampo Capital , A&M’s Chad Lusk and David Ritter join Chris and Anne to l...
Dec. 17, 2024
Startup Funding Tips: VC Insights from Clarence Bethea at True Ventures
Join Chris and Anne for a candid conversation with Clarence Bethea, investor and executive in residence at True Ventures, as he shares his incredible journey from a troubled youth to startup success with Upsie and becoming a ...
Dec. 14, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | A Dolly Musical Debut Lightning Round
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Dolly Musical Debut Lightning Roun...
Dec. 14, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | Why E.l.f. Beauty’s Virtual Luxe Lounge Misses the Mark
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: E.l.f. Beauty’s Virtual Luxe Lounge...
Dec. 14, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | Is Dollar General Right to Pump the Brakes on Fresh Produce?
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Dollar General’s fresh produce roll...
Dec. 14, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | PorchPals: Solving Package Theft or Passing the Buck?
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: PorchPals, a new insurance product ...
Dec. 14, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | Tractor Supply Plans Major Expansion: Why It’s the Next Decade's Retailer to Watch
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Tractor Supply is scaling new heigh...
Dec. 14, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Revolutionizes Car Buying with Launch of Amazon Autos
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon has entered the car sales ma...
Dec. 12, 2024
Private Brands 101: Kirkland, Target, Walmart & More | Spotlight Series
In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series Podcast, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga dive into the world of private brands with special guests Brandon Warren and Bethany Davis of the Barcode Group. Discover ...
Dec. 12, 2024
Why Every Retailer Needs a Marketplace Strategy With Kroger's Brooke Chambers | 5IM
Dive into the world of digital marketplaces with retail veteran Brooke Chambers, Director of Digital Marketplaces at Kroger. Brooke shares her extensive experience in the evolution of digital marketplaces from simple seller a...
Dec. 11, 2024
Amazon Auto, Porch Pirate Insurance & Why There May Be No Stopping Tractor Supply | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Ownit AI , Avalara , Mirakl , and Ocampo Capital , Chris and Anne discussed: Amazon’s momentous launch of Amazon Auto ( ...
Dec. 11, 2024
Mind the Gap: Bridging the Divide Between Supply Chain & Merchandising | Ask An Expert
Join us for a dynamic conversation with SPS Commerce experts Brandon Pierre and Maayan Kaplan as they dive into bridging the gap between supply chain and merchandising teams in retail. From understanding the transformative po...
Dec. 7, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | A Shrimp Jesus Lightning Round
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Shrimp Jesus Lightning Round For ...
Dec. 7, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | SHEIN And Temu Are Making Inroads On The Toy Market
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss SHEIN And Temu Making Inroads On The...
Dec. 7, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Invisible Barcodes On Your Salad Containers?
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss if they're buying or selling Invisib...
Dec. 7, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: OpenAI Deploying Ads?
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss if they're Pro Or Con: OpenAI Deploy...
Dec. 7, 2024
Fast Five Shorts | Forget 9 To 5: Walmart Has Been Working Overtime On Livestreaming
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How Walmart Has Been Working Overti...