Episodes

Oct. 10, 2024

Key Takeaways From Groceryshop 2024

In this exclusive podcast episode from Omni Talk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga join Groceryshop's Ben Miller and Rocquan Lucas for a rapid fire recap of all the key takeaways from Groceryshop 2024 in front of the live confe...
Oct. 10, 2024

Sam’s Club’s New Store, Kroger’s Disney ‘Boost’ & Why Just Walk Out May Be A Passing Fad | Fast Five

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 , was recorded live in front of an audience at Groceryshop. This week Chri...
Oct. 9, 2024

From Instagram To The Aisles: Meta's Vision For Omnichannel Retailing

Alicia LeBeouf, the Head of retail and E-Commerce at Meta, shares insights on how the company is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance marketing strategies for retailers and brands. During a press breakfast at Gr...
Oct. 9, 2024

From Surplus To Savings: Meet The CEO Of Too Good To Go

Join us as we dive into the innovative world of food waste reduction with Mette Lykke, CEO of Too Good To Go. This B Corp certified company connects consumers with food businesses to save surplus food from going to waste, off...
Oct. 9, 2024

The Future of Grocery: Automation and Innovation With Transcend Retail Solutions CEO Dr. Oliver Vogt

Dr. Oliver Vogt, the newly appointed CEO of Transcend Retail Solutions (a subsidiary of Tesco), joins hosts Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton to discuss the evolving landscape of e-commerce in grocery retail. The conversation hi...
Oct. 9, 2024

Inside The Albertsons Media Collective: SVP Kristi Argyilan's Vision For Retail Media

This podcast episode features an insightful conversation with Kristi Argyilan, the Senior Vice President of Retail Media at Albertsons Media Collective, who discusses the evolving landscape of retail media and the innovative ...
Oct. 9, 2024

Gamification in Grocery: Boosting Engagement With Caper Carts

David McIntosh, the Chief Connected Stores Officer at Instacart, joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss the innovative solutions Instacart is implementing to create a connected store experience. McIntosh explains how...
Oct. 9, 2024

From Consultant To CEO: Neil Stern's Journey At Good Food Holdings

Neil Stern, CEO of Good Food Holdings, shares insights on the evolution of the connected store and his journey from consultant to CEO during the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses how the company's e-commerce sales skyrocketed b...
Oct. 8, 2024

Unlocking Omnichannel Success: Insights From Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller

Frans Muller, the President and CEO of Ahold Delhaize, joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2024, to discuss the evolving landscape of grocery retailing and the importance of d...
Oct. 8, 2024

Behind the Scenes of Walmart+ With Walmart SVP Venessa Yates

Walmart+ is making waves in the retail landscape, particularly among high-income households, as it evolves to meet customer demands for convenience and value. In this engaging conversation, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton spea...
Oct. 8, 2024

Behind the Scenes at Sam's Club: Chris Nicholas Talks Technology and Experience

Chris Nicholas, CEO and president of Sam's Club, joins Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton, live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2024, to discuss the future of retail and the innovative steps Sam's Club is taking to enh...
Oct. 8, 2024

Kristin Popp Talks Robotics and the Secrets Behind Woodman's Success

Kristin Popp, the Executive Vice President of Woodman's Food Markets, joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop, to discuss the unique operational model of Woodman's, known for its ...
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Meta's RayBans: Runway Ready or Runaway 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, Anne Mezzenga and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Klarna’s Bold Move: Bringing BNPL In-Store

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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Giant Eagle Invests In Cutting Driver Wait Times

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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Doordash Releases New Suite Of Business 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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Are Costco & Sam’s The Choice Of A New Generation?

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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Gaining Share From $200K+ Income Earners

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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Oct. 3, 2024

How Retailers Can Accelerate Their Private Label Brand Growth | 5IM

In this Insightful 5 Minute podcast episode, Marco Valentini, Managing Director at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, breaks down his company's latest report on why private label brands are essential for retailers and how the...
Oct. 2, 2024

Walmart’s High Income Demo, Klarna’s Bold Move & Why Costco May Be The New Pepsi | 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 , Shoptalk’s Joe Laszlo joined Chris and Anne to discuss: The high inco...
Oct. 1, 2024

How To Maximize Your E-Commerce Success During The Holidays | Spotlight Series

Get ready for the holiday rush with this special Omni Talk Retail Spotlight episode! Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Natalija Pavic, the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Salesforce Commerce Cloud and host of t...
Sept. 28, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | A Res "ZA" me Lighting 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, Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Res "ZA" me Lighting Round For the f...
Sept. 28, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart And Sam’s Club To Merge Their Supply Chains

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 discuss: Walmart And Sam’s Club Merging Their S...
Sept. 28, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | There’s An (Amazon AI-Generated) Ad For That

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 discuss: There’s An (Amazon AI-Generated) Ad Fo...