Episodes

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 Sezzle, A&M’s Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer joined Chris and Anne to discuss: Whether Target is making a smart move in rolling out generative AI so quickly across its store base (Source: Target Press Release) What Netflix has to get right for its “Netflix House” concept to work (Source: The Verve) Unilever’s new partnership with Microsoft to expand its use of qua...

In yet another one of those, "Holy Cow! That is so cool!" episodes of the Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight Series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga explore the groundbreaking potential of generative AI in the retail industry. Sravanth Aluru, the Founder and CEO of Avataar, alongside Avataar’s SVP of Creative AI, Jane Rawnsley, share insights on how their cutting-edge technology is radically improving retail product visualization and storytelling. You'll discover how Avataar harnesses t...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What Retailers Should Do To Capitalize On The Adult Toy Trend For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: McDonald’s Calling It Quits On Automated Ai Ordering At The Drive Thru . .. For Now For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://ch...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instacart Plugging Retail Media Data Into Youtube Shopping For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok Launching Image Search – Should Google And Amazon Be Scared? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/priv...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Buy ing Or Selling: Kohl’s Return Drop? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this insightful five minute interview, Rajen Raval, Microsoft's Director of Supply Chain Industry Solutions, discusses how Microsoft's cloud services and AI technologies are transforming supply chain visibility, collaboration, and decision-making. Learn how Microsoft's secure storage, compute power, and applications like Power Platform, Teams, and blockchain enable companies to create a strong data foundation and drive traceability across the value chain. You will also hear about the role o...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, recorded live from the lovely Marriott in Salt Lake City, and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: Whether Kohl’s new return drop is a sign of an ongoing identity crisis within the retailer (Source: Retail Dive) TikTok going after Google (and Amazon before it) with image search (Source: TechCrunch) Instacart plugging into YouTube shopping ads (Source: Grocery Div...

Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with David Dorf, Global Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS, and Filippo Battaini, Research Manager for Retail Insights at IDC, to discuss the most impactful and practical use cases for AI and generative AI in retail. Discover how retailers can leverage AI to drive profitability and ROI through innovative applications in inventory management, demand forecasting, product descriptions, hyper-personalization, and ideation. Learn about the IDC Techscape,...

In this mind-blowing interview, Sabesan Sithamparanathan, the founder and president of PervasID, shares groundbreaking insights on how new breakthroughs in RFID technology (that are already being implemented at a major global apparel retailer) will soon radically change the retail landscape. Learn how PervasID’s cutting-edge RFID solution, powered by AI and machine learning, empowers retailers to optimize omnichannel operations, reduce shrink, and enhance loss prevention strategies. Sabesan als...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Buying Or Selling: Starbucks Studio? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Ikea Staffing Employees Within Roblox For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What We Can Learn From Tesco’s Online Marketplace For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Body Cameras Keep Store Employees Safer? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Rolling Out Vusion ESLs To Half The Chain For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this exclusive interview from the Mirakl Summit, Adrien Nussenbaum, CEO and co-founder of Mirakl, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of marketplaces and how they are transforming the retail industry. Discover how the marketplace model, popularized by Amazon, is now being adopted by retailers worldwide to drive increased revenue, inventory efficiency, and high profit margins. Adrien discusses the critical role of AI in shaping personalized customer experiences and how marketplaces ...

Monil Kothari, President at House of Brilliance and third-generation jeweler, shares his expertise on navigating the world of fine jewelry marketplaces. Discover the importance of a multi-channel approach and e-commerce diversification for reaching affluent customers and driving high-value online sales. Learn about the onboarding process with the Mirakl platform and how its hands-on support and standardized system streamline the experience for sellers. Monil emphasizes the significance of retur...

In this engaging discussion from the Mirakl Go Beyond Summit, Tzipi Avioz, GM for APAC and Global Delivery at Mirakl, and Mario Muñoz, Marketplace Director at Liverpool, share their experiences and insights on the transformative power of marketplaces in the e-commerce landscape. Discover how marketplaces enable retailers to achieve unprecedented growth, streamline operations, and venture into unexpected categories. Learn about the key considerations for retailers when implementing a marketplace...

Tom McFadyen, CEO of McFadyen Digital and author of "Marketplace Monetization" and "Marketplace Best Practices," shares his extensive expertise on the transformative power of marketplaces live from the Mirakl Summit. Learn about the asset-light model of marketplaces, the importance of developing a comprehensive marketplace strategy, and the benefits of selling on established marketplaces. Tom also discusses key topics such as brand protection, marketplace differentiation, and the evolving lands...

In this insightful interview from the Mirakl Go Beyond Summit, Eskander Matta, President of Tasharina Corporation, shares his company's experience navigating the complex world of online marketplaces. With a diverse catalog of over 500,000 SKUs spanning multiple continents, Eskander reveals the challenges and triumphs of marketplace selling. Discover the intricacies of the onboarding process, SKU management, and content optimization across various marketplaces. Learn how Tasharina Corporation le...

In this exclusive interview from the Mirakl Summit, Josh Janos, VP of Marketplaces at Macy's, shares his expertise on building a successful curated marketplace. Discover how Macy's is leveraging the Mirakl platform to expand product assortment, meet customer demand, and enhance the overall brand experience. Learn about the importance of retail partnerships, the advantages of Mirakl's extensive seller network, and how Macy's is entering new categories like consumer electronics and video game con...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Mirakl Summit in NYC, Molly Hop, EVP Market at Havas Media Network, shares her expertise on navigating the world of retail media networks and e-commerce advertising. Discover key strategies for optimizing your paid media spend, leveraging first-party data, and enhancing customer experience across retail marketplaces. Learn how to strike the right balance between endemic and non-endemic advertising, align your KPIs, and drive incremental growth ...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from CommerceNext 2024, Payman Nejati, co-founder and CEO of Ownit AI, shares groundbreaking insights on how his company is transforming the e-commerce landscape with AI-powered overviews and search optimization. With a background spanning 21 years in e-commerce and multiple successful startups, Payman brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Discover how Ownit AI's innovative technology, similar to Google's recently announced AI overviews, helps reta...