Episodes

Nov. 6, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | H&M's AI Design Tool

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: H&M's AI Design Tool For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/beDTcCOLbT8 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Nov. 6, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Pharmageddon At Walgreens, CVS, & RITE AID

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: Pharmageddon At Walgreens, CVS, & RITE AID For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/beDTcCOLbT8 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Nov. 1, 2023

Fast Five | Facebook Goes Ad Free, H&M Brings AI To Design & Pharmageddon Ain’t No Michael Bay Movie

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: The recent pharmacy walkouts at CVS and Walgreens H&M enabling customers to design their own clothes with AI Schnucks taking local produce mobile merchandising to an unparalleled level The implications of Instagram and Facebook offering ad-free subscriptions in Europe Tommy Bahama opening its own coastal theme resort in, ironically, Palm Springs, ...
Oct. 31, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | BuyBuy Baby's Store Rollout Success Plan

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and David Schneidman discuss: BuyBuy Baby's Store Rollout Success Plan For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/c9fuebv4LAc This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - h...
Oct. 31, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Kroger's RMN Markets Its Sustainability Efforts

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and David Schneidman discuss: Kroger's RMN Marketing Its Sustainability Efforts For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/c9fuebv4LAc This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Char...
Oct. 31, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Homegoods Gives Its E-Commerce Site The Axe

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and David Schneidman discuss: Homegoods Giving Its E-Commerce Site The Axe For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/c9fuebv4LAc This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable...
Oct. 30, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon's AI Photo Tool Is A Seller's Best Friend

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and David Schneidman discuss: Amazon's AI Photo Tool Is A Seller's Best Friend For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/c9fuebv4LAc This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chart...
Oct. 30, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart's AI Pledge

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, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and David Schneidman discuss: Walmart's AI Pledge For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/c9fuebv4LAc This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/...
Oct. 26, 2023

Fast Five | Walmart vs. Amazon AI, Sustainable Retail Media & The HomeGoods E-Commerce Verdict

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, A&M’s David Schneidman and Truett Horne joined Chris and Anne to discuss: Walmart’s new corporate AI guidelines Amazon’s new AI for product imagery HomeGoods calling it quits on e-commerce Kroger’s sustainable media push And the rebirth of BuyBuy Baby There’s all that, plus Mom’s favorite Tinder date, Bush Beans, and whether David is full on original recipe or extra crisp...
Oct. 25, 2023

Ask An Expert | The 5 Most Important Lessons From Store Traffic Data In 2023

Traffic tells all. Nothing gives you a better sense of what is working versus what is not. So Placer.ai’s SVP of Marketing Ethan Chernofsky is back once again to look back on 2023 and to share with us the biggest lessons learned from retail traffic data as we head into the holidays. Chris and Anne go in depth with Ethan as he discusses the major trends he has identified in 2023, including: Whether or not the pandemic has created new customer profiles and shopping patterns Why great product st...
Oct. 24, 2023

5 Insightful Minutes On E-Commerce Tax Compliance With Avalara's George Trantas

Omni Talk Retail’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga put George Trantas, Avalara's Senior Director Global Marketplaces, on the 5-minute hot seat to discuss the common mistakes retailers make when it comes to filing taxes on their e-commerce sales. Click here to read the discussed report in full: Ecommerce and Tax compliance: 10 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them *Sponsored Content* This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartab...
Oct. 24, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Achieves First Carbon Neutral Store

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 Achieving First Carbon Neutral Store For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-zDY5jgNhL4 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 24, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Shipt Trying To Recruit More Drivers By Offering Benefits

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: Shipt Trying To Recruit More Drivers By Offering Benefits For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-zDY5jgNhL4 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 24, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Netflix Making Moves To Capture Show Nostalgia With Stores & Restaurants

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: Netflix Making Moves To Capture Show Nostalgia With Stores & Restaurants For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-zDY5jgNhL4 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 23, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart's New AR Makeup Tool

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's New AR Makeup Tool For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-zDY5jgNhL4 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 23, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Hy-Vee Moves Forward With Microfulfillment From Takeoff

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: Hy-Vee Moving Forward With Microfulfillment From Takeoff For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-zDY5jgNhL4 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 18, 2023

Fast Five | Hy-Vee Takes Off, Netflix Opens Stores & Walmart Does AR Beauty In An Insanely Fun Way

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: Hy-Vee breathing life into microfulfillment once again by way of its recently announced implementation with Takeoff The aforementioned AR beauty experience within Walmart’s app Netflix’s new store plans Shipt’s support of a legal framework that allows gig workers to receive benefits while retaining their independent contractor status And closed wi...
Oct. 17, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Ulta Wants To Bring Associates More Joy

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: Ulta Wanting To Bring Associates More Joy For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/O9TqxN7EO4M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 17, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Is Bloomie's The Boom Macy's Needs?

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 Bloomie's Is The Boom Macy's Needs For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/O9TqxN7EO4M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 17, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Scheels Goes Big In Arizona

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: Scheels Going Big In Arizona For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/O9TqxN7EO4M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 16, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Warning Of Ozempic Impacts

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 Warning Of Ozempic Impacts For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/O9TqxN7EO4M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 16, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Stop & Shop Trials Coupon Kiosks

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: Stop & Shop Trialing Coupon Kiosks For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/O9TqxN7EO4M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 11, 2023

Ask An Expert | From TikTok To Retail Media: How To Deliver Consistent Brand Experiences

The size and scope of managing a retailer’s brand content has gotten out of control. There’s TikTok, there’s Instagram, there’s digital marketplaces, there’s retail media networks. The list could go on and on, but our brains hurt just from typing that last sentence. So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Bynder’s Director of Global Field and Customer Marketing, Brian Kavanaugh, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for the latest installment of their Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series to share h...
Oct. 11, 2023

Fast Five | Scheels’ Ferris Wheel, Ulta Joy & Why Ozempic Could Hit Walmart Right In The Midsection

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne: Lauded Stop & Shop for its new coupon kiosk in-store to help the “digital hesitant” Went down the very cool rabbit hole of exploring the Ozempic craze and what makes its potential impact on retail different from other trends that have come before it Praised Scheels for answering the “why” – as in why come to a physical store – with its new 250,000 square foot...