Episodes

Oct. 10, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Walgreens and Cooler Screens Go To Court

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: Walgreens and Cooler Screens Going Yo Court For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 10, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Macy’s Goes Off Mall With 30 Small Stores

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: Macy’s Going Off Mall With 30 Small Stores For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 10, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Gelson’s Convenience Store Of The Future

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: Gelson’s Convenience Store Of The Future For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 9, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Removes Self Checkout From ABQ Stores

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 Removing Self Checkout From ABQ Stores For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 9, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Lululemon and Peloton Partner Up

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: Lululemon and Peloton Partnering Up For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/_Dd000s1510?si=wT8f1-MpLyveYrN6 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Oct. 4, 2023

Fast Five | Lulu & Peloton Cozy Up, Macy’s Is Big On Small & Cooler Screens Goes Wapner On Walgreens

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 why the Peloton and Lululemon partnership feels like vanilla ice cream Looked at the “shrinking” list of reasons behind Walmart removing self-checkout from three New Mexico stores Highlighted Gelson’s new store concept as the potential convenience store of the future Questioned everything there is to question about Macy’s small store strategy And ...
Oct. 3, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Albertsons Launches Flash Fulfillment

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Albertsons Launching Flash Fulfillment For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToE This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://ch...
Oct. 3, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Best Buy Does Drops

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Best Buy Doing Drops For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToE This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privac...
Oct. 3, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Nike Launches Refurb Shoe Site

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Nike Launching Refurb Shoe Site For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToE This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable...
Oct. 2, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Kroger's First Marketplace Comes For Target & Walmart

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Kroger's First Marketplace Coming For Target & Walmart For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToE This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Charta...
Oct. 2, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon's FTC Woes

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and John Clear discuss: Amazon's FTC Woes For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/-Mna7ZB7ToE This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 28, 2023

Fast Five | Amazon Fights The FTC, Nike Does Resale & Best Buy Drops It Like It’s Hot For Christmas

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, A&M’s John Clear and Kelly Carey made their maiden podcast voyage with Chris and Anne as they debated: Whether the FTC has a legitimate case against Amazon How scared Walmart and Target should be of Kroger’s new Marketplace store concept The value of Nike getting into resale with the launch of refurbished.nike.com If Best Buy Drops is merchandising genius or just a copycat ...
Sept. 22, 2023

Groceryshop 2023 Recap Live From Las Vegas

The Omni Talk Retail crew takes the stage alongside Groceryshop’s very own, VP of Content, Rocquan Lucas, Groceryshop’s Director of Original Content, Ben Miller, and Groceryshop’s SVP of Content, Krystina Gustafson to recap the key takeaways from this year's conference. They cover every hot Groceryshop topic from AI to Retail Media Networks and everything in between. Whether you were at the show or watching the Omni Talk coverage from home, this podcast covers all the grocery goods you need to ...
Sept. 19, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | TikTok Opens Shop In The US

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok Opening Shop In The US For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 19, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Couche-Tard Expands Mashgin Self-Checkout

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Couche-Tard Expanding Mashgin Self-Checkout For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 19, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | IKEA Says Customers Want The Maze Back

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: IKEA Saying Customers Want The Maze Back For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 18, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Kroger Pumps The Breaks On Fulfillment Centers

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Kroger Pumping The Breaks On Fulfillment Centers For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 18, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Adds Late Night And Text Delivery

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Adding Late Night And Text Delivery For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UpBuCCwtdl0 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 14, 2023

Fast Five | TikTok Shop, Kroger’s Sudden Pause & Why IKEA Shouldn’t Have Listened To Its Customers

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discuss: Which innovation we like better – Walmart late night delivery or delivery from Walmart via text? All the possible reasons why Kroger would pause its automated microfulfillment expansion plans IKEA’s recent declaration that its customers miss the seventh circle of hell maze-like design of its stores The operational efficiency gains Couche-Tard is seei...
Sept. 12, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Ulta Expands Ship From Store

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Ulta Expanding Ship From Store For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 12, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | JCPenny Invests $1B In Its Turnaround

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: JCPenny Investing $1B In Its Turnaround For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 12, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | John Varvatos Takes The Design Helm At Under Armour

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: John Varvatos Taking The Design Helm At Under Armour For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 11, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Shopify And Amazon Buddy Up For Buy With Prime

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Shopify And Amazon Buddying Up For Buy With Prime For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Sept. 11, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Giant Food Checks Receipts And Stops Selling Tide

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Giant Food Checking Receipts And Stopping Sales of Tide For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy