Episodes

Ask An Expert | Why A Single Source Of Pricing Truth Will Be A Key Differentiator In 2024
Jan. 12, 2024

Ask An Expert | Why A Single Source Of Pricing Truth Will Be A Key Differentiator In 2024

Are we there yet? Is inflation over and finally coming down? Who the heck knows? And that is exactly the point – there is no way to be sure but there are things retailers and brands can do to maximize their performance amid t...
Spotlight Series | Eagle Eye CEO And Former Tesco Exec On Using Data & Tech to Build Loyalty
Jan. 10, 2024

Spotlight Series | Eagle Eye CEO And Former Tesco Exec On Using Data & Tech to Build Loyalty

Eagle Eye CEO and former Tesco executive Tim Mason joined Anne and Chris to share his thoughts on how retailers can leverage customer data, personalized promotions, and new technologies to strengthen loyalty and drive increme...
Fast Five | Your Own Cups At Starbucks, Mammograms At Walmart & Carts That Suggest Dinner Pairings
Jan. 10, 2024

Fast Five | Your Own Cups At Starbucks, Mammograms At Walmart & Carts That Suggest Dinner Pairings

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Wiliot , Avalara , TGW , and Sezzle , Chris and Anne: Discussed Instacart serving up advertisements on its smart carts S...
Ask An Expert | Why The Human Side Of Robotics Matters In Retail
Jan. 10, 2024

Ask An Expert | Why The Human Side Of Robotics Matters In Retail

We have all heard about the operational benefits of robots in stores but not enough attention has been paid to the impact they could have on the human side of a retail operation. Everyone from customers to employees could be ...
Spotlight Series | Inventory Planning & AI Optimization For Retail Success
Jan. 8, 2024

Spotlight Series | Inventory Planning & AI Optimization For Retail Success

Onebeat VP of Retail Strategy, Greg Arthur, joined Chris and Anne to share how leveraging AI for inventory optimization can help retailers maximize sell-through rates and profitability. In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep...
Spotlight Series | Driving Quality And Value Through Scheduled W-2 Last-Mile Delivery
Jan. 7, 2024

Spotlight Series | Driving Quality And Value Through Scheduled W-2 Last-Mile Delivery

In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight Series, Chris and Anne discuss an innovative approach to improving last-mile delivery with Buncha CEO Bharat Pulgam. They explore how Buncha leverages scheduled tim...
Fast Five Shorts | Will Target Soon Have Some Explaining To Do Around Theft?
Dec. 26, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Will Target Soon Have Some Explaining To Do Around Theft?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Target Will Soon Have Some Explaining To Do ...
Fast Five Shorts | Google Releases New Shopping Features For Holiday Procrastinators
Dec. 26, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Google Releases New Shopping Features For Holiday Procrastinators

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Google Releasing New Shopping Features For Holi...
Fast Five Shorts | Should Macy's Shareholders Take The Money And Run?
Dec. 26, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Should Macy's Shareholders Take The Money And Run?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Macy's Shareholders Should Take The Money An...
Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Prime Tests $9.99 Per Month Grocery Delivery
Dec. 25, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Prime Tests $9.99 Per Month Grocery Delivery

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Prime Testing $9.99 Per Month Grocery D...
Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Expands BNPL With Affirm At Self Checkout
Dec. 25, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Expands BNPL With Affirm At Self Checkout

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Expanding BNPL With Affirm At Self Chec...
Fast Five | Walmart’s Big & Bold BNPL Push, Macy’s Buyout & CNBC’s Pointed Criticism Of Target
Dec. 20, 2023

Fast Five | Walmart’s Big & Bold BNPL Push, Macy’s Buyout & CNBC’s Pointed Criticism Of Target

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart’s bold and beautiful move to put BNPL via Affirm at...
Ask An Expert | What Stores Will Look Like In 2024 With SES-imagotag's Philippe Bottine
Dec. 19, 2023

Ask An Expert | What Stores Will Look Like In 2024 With SES-imagotag's Philippe Bottine

Undoubtedly, 2023 was a year of retail challenges – inflation, shrink, sustainability, and, let’s also not forget, the always increasing demands of the everyday consumer. But, at the same time, 2023 was also a year of extraor...
Fast Five Shorts | 2024 Top Retail Headline Predictions
Dec. 19, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | 2024 Top Retail Headline Predictions

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...
Fast Five Shorts | 2023 Retail Concept You Wish You Had In Your Neighborhood But Don't
Dec. 19, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | 2023 Retail Concept You Wish You Had In Your Neighborhood But Don't

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...
Fast Five Shorts | 2023's Retail Headline That Made You LOL
Dec. 19, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | 2023's Retail Headline That Made You LOL

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...
Fast Five Shorts | 2023's Best New Retail Partnership
Dec. 19, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | 2023's Best New Retail Partnership

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...
Fast Five Shorts | Best Strategy Move From A Struggling Retailer
Dec. 19, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Best Strategy Move From A Struggling Retailer

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...
Fast Five Shorts | Retail Headline You'd Most Like Turned Into A Movie
Dec. 19, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Retail Headline You'd Most Like Turned Into A Movie

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...
Spotlight Series | Manifest's Tanzil Uddin Previews The Manifest 2024 Conference In Las Vegas
Dec. 18, 2023

Spotlight Series | Manifest's Tanzil Uddin Previews The Manifest 2024 Conference In Las Vegas

Get an inside look at the Manifest 2024 supply chain conference happening in February in Las Vegas. Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Production at Manifest, joins us to highlight keynote speakers, programming tracks, exhibits, and networ...
Fast Five Shorts | 2023's Most Overhyped Retail Technology
Dec. 18, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | 2023's Most Overhyped Retail Technology

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...
Fast Five Shorts | Retail Person Of The Year
Dec. 18, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Retail Person Of The Year

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...
Fast Five Shorts | Retail Technology Of The Year
Dec. 18, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Retail Technology Of The Year

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...
Fast Five Shorts | Retail Headline Of The Year
Dec. 18, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Retail Headline Of The Year

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from t...