Episodes

Go behind the scenes with Walmart's Chief Merchandising Officer Latriece Watkins and VP Category Lead of Walmart Marketplace Michael Mosser, as they reveal how Walmart's omnichannel assortment strategy is set to redefiine American retailing. From half a billion marketplace SKUs to same-day delivery reaching 95% of America, discover the three-pillar platform approach that's redefining how sellers grow with Walmart marketplace. Key insights include: AI-powered merchandising tools, real success s...

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Julian Mills, CEO of Quorso, joins Omni Talk to share key insights from their recent Intelligent Management Forum, where 30 retail executives from major grocery, convenience, and apparel chains gathered to discuss the future of store operations. Julian reveals retail's "iPhone moment" – how intelligent systems are replacing overwhelming task management with personalized, data-driven work prioritization. From detasking stores to evolving field leadership rol...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart launching next-day delivery for third-party marketplace orders in major cities like LA, NYC, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta, as the retailer aims to have 95% of the country deliverable in under 3 hours (Source) Amazon’s plan to extend new employment offers to Whole Foods’ U.S. corporate employees starting November 10th, absorbing...

Ben Miller shares his Oasis reunion experience, thoughts on Arsenal's 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman, and reveals the ultimate Vegas conference hack for Shoptalk and Groceryshop attendees. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #Oasis #MaxDowman #Soccer #Football #Shoptalk #Groceryshop #Arsenal This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn...

Fabletics achieves 95-97% fill rates and 20% sales boosts with comprehensive RFID rollout. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to explore why RFID is becoming the GPS moment for apparel retail and why every retailer should be paying attention. For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #Fabletics #RFID #RetailTech #GPS #retailinnovation This podcast uses the followin...

Walmart Canada deploys Klarna's buy-now-pay-later service across 400+ stores. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to debate whether BNPL will become ubiquitous in stores within three years or if credit cards will capture this market instead. For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #Walmart #Klarna #BNPL #Canada #Creditcards This podcast uses the following third-pa...

Best Buy officially launches its third-party marketplace with 500 vetted sellers. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss what Best Buy needs to do right to succeed and how this could create new opportunities for Geek Squad upselling. For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #BestBuy #GeekSquad #ThirdParty #marketplace This podcast uses the following third-p...

Hertz Car Sales launches on Amazon Autos, bringing thousands of pre-owned vehicles to the marketplace. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss how this partnership could finally disrupt the car buying experience and what it means for the future of automotive retail. For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/M4FL5AO9AAM #retailstrategy #Amazon #Hertz #preownedvehicles This po...

Target names Michael Fiddelke as next CEO in a move that's sparking industry debate. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to break down why this internal succession might be the wrong move for the struggling retailer. Chris argues this could be "The Fiddelke Faux Pas" while Anne offers a contrarian view on why an internal candidate might be Target's only hope. For the full #fastfive episode head ...

AWS’s Daniele Stroppa, Worldwide Technical Lead for AWS partners in retail, joins us to announce August’s retail tech startup of the month: Vody. Daniele breaks down how Vody makes data ready for AI and AI agents through their intelligent data infrastructure solutions. Unlike typical approaches that tackle product discoverability with chatbots or search improvements, Vody addresses the challenge at its foundation – the data itself. Their sophisticated system transforms messy product catalogs in...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss: Target’s CEO Succession – Michael Fiddelke named as next CEO, sparking debate about internal vs. external leadership choices (Source) Hertz Car Sales on Amazon Autos – Fleet dealer partnership expands used car marketplace with thousands of pre-owned vehicles in major markets (Source) Best Buy’s Third-Part...

In this exclusive final interview from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Karthicka Krishnasamy, VP of Omni Growth Experiences and Services at Walmart, reveals why omnichannel is Walmart's true "superpower" and how AI will transform in-store shopping. From hardware engineer to retail innovator, Karthicka breaks down how omni shoppers spend more, shop more categories, and show higher satisfaction scores than single-channel customers. Discover the tire-to-grocery-to-vaccine shopping journey ...

In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Joshua Gunn, VP of Retail Sales and Marketing at Dreo, reveals the seller success story that earned him a stage shout-out in front of 2,000 attendees. From marketplace launch to Walmart stores in just one year, Joshua breaks down how Dreo leveraged WFS, Walmart Connect, and human relationships to scale their fan, heater, and kitchen appliance business. Discover why he calls the Walmart marketplace experience "...

In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Manish Joneja, SVP of Walmart US Marketplace and Walmart Fulfillment Services, reveals the "You Win, We Win" philosophy driving Walmart's marketplace dominance. With 26% e-commerce growth and 13 consecutive quarters of double-digit marketplace growth, Manish breaks down the momentum, opportunity, reach, and humanity that sets Walmart apart. From serving 270 million weekly customers worldwide to building authen...

In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Tracy Poulliot, SVP of Digital Shopping Experience at Walmart US, reveals how AI is transforming retail beyond the traditional digital catalog. From merging the orange and blue apps into one unified experience to launching Sparky, Walmart's AI shopping assistant, Tracy breaks down how artificial intelligence is finally enabling immersive shopping experiences at scale across hundreds of millions of items. Disco...

In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Mohit Puthuraya, VP of Seller Success, Marketplace, Walmart Fulfillment Services, and E-commerce, reveals how Walmart is prioritizing seller support through technology and human connection. From AI-powered content enrichment to 15% cheaper fulfillment costs than competitors, Mohit breaks down Walmart's comprehensive approach to seller success. Discover how the platform leverages physical footprints for omnicha...

In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Michael Mosser, VP of Walmart Marketplace Categories, reveals how Walmart is becoming the go-to destination for everything customers need, want, and love. From everyday household essentials to luxury Gucci wallets and refurbished Apple products, Michael breaks down Walmart's approach to assortment strategy. Discover how partnerships with Rebag and StockX are bringing premium resale items to Walmart, why sustai...

In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Kyle Carlyle, VP of Fulfillment Services at Walmart, reveals how Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) is improving marketplace logistics and seller success. From bananas to toys across global supply chains, Kyle brings 11 years of Walmart expertise to transform how sellers reach customers. Discover how WFS now powers 44% of Walmart marketplace sales, enables multi-channel fulfillment across competitors like Amaz...

In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, David Guggina, Chief E-commerce Officer for Walmart US, reveals Walmart's bold vision for omnichannel retail success. From achieving e-commerce profitability for the first time to delivering orders in just 4 minutes, David breaks down how Walmart is revolutionizing the shopping experience through speed, marketplace integration, and innovative in-store technology. Discover how store mode is transforming mobile ...

In this episode, Karl Bracken, CEO and founder of Ocampo Capital, joins Omni Talk to share his journey to become a venture capitalist and reveals what it really takes to close an investment round in today's challenging market. From his 16-year career at Target to founding his own VC fund, Karl breaks down the brutal realities of fundraising, why consumer brands are struggling to get funding, and how AI is creating a bubble while crowding out other investments. He also shares exclusive details a...

Chris and Anne tackle the week's quirkiest retail stories in rapid-fire format! Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. From NFL-themed Crocs to Harry Potter donuts and pawn shops becoming back-to-school destinations, discover the unexpected retail trends shaping consumer behavior. For the full episode head here: youtu.be/wKzV_5mqg64 Topics: NFL merchandise, specialty donuts, alternative shopping, fair food trends #retail #trends #NFL #Croc...

Target and Ulta Beauty are ending their successful shop-in-shop partnership in August 2026, shocking the retail world. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris delivers harsh criticism of Target's strategy while Anne worries about the retailer's future without one of its biggest traffic drivers. A must-watch analysis of retail's biggest breakup. For the full episode head here: youtu.be/wKzV_5mqg64 Topics: Target Ulta partnership, retail...

IKEA is opening mini showrooms inside select Best Buy stores, focusing on kitchen and laundry products with IKEA designers on-site. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris and Anne disagree on whether this partnership makes sense - is it smart space utilization or an over-engineered branding exercise? For the full episode head here: youtu.be/wKzV_5mqg64 Topics: IKEA Best Buy partnership, retail partnerships, home goods, appliances #IK...

Warby Parker is ending its iconic Home Try-On program by year-end, citing that most customers now live within 30 minutes of a store. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris and Anne analyze what this cost-cutting move signals about Warby's growth challenges and whether the Target partnership can fill the gap. For the full episode head here: youtu.be/wKzV_5mqg64 Topics: Warby Parker strategy, home try-on program, eyewear retail, store e...