Episodes

Live from Manifest The Future of Logistics Conference In Las Vegas, Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with a man who is known now by one name, and that is Quiet Platform's President, Shekar. Shekar kicked off the Manifest conference as the keynote speaker and then joined Chris and Anne to explain the goals of Quiet Platforms, how they are different from a traditional 3PL, and the power that is possible if retailers become "Frenemys." Thanks to Harbor Lockers By Luxer O...

Live from Manifest The Future of Logistics Conference In Las Vegas, Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with Dollar Shave Club's Chief Supply Chain Officer Justin Brown to get his thoughts on the future of the retail, what needs to happen for retailers and brands to evolve, and all the cool tech he's checking out at Manifest to make that possible. Thanks to Harbor Lockers By Luxer One For making this content possible. You can find out more by going to https://harborlocker...

Live from Manifest The Future of Logistics Conference In Las Vegas, Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with Pepsico Labs GM Anna Farberov to find out what tech she and her team are looking for at Manifest, what they're up to in the "lab" and how tech companies and brands can get involved. Thanks to Harbor Lockers By Luxer One For making this content possible. You can find out more by going to https://harborlockers.com/ Music by HookSounds.com This podcast uses the foll...

Live from Manifest The Future of Logistics Conference In Las Vegas, Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with Luxer One and Harbor Lockers By Luxer One President Josh Middlebrooks to discuss a first-of-its-kind pilot in Sacramento where retailers and brands, large and small, can tap into Harbor Locker's public locker via API integration without the upfront capital investment. Find out more in this episode. Thanks to Harbor Lockers By Luxer One For making this content possi...

Resilience is the hallmark of any great retailer. It is what separates those with staying power from the flash in the pans that garner so much unwarranted media attention. Smart and steady always wins the race. So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Microsoft’s very own David Leibowitz and Ricardo Belmar joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga once again for the latest installment of Omni Talk’s Live Ask An Expert Series on LinkedIn to discuss the steps retailers can take right now to become m...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton, and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Lowe's Launching Project Unlock Using RFID To Combat Retail Theft For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/03/fast-five-video-prime-grocery-delivery-fees-project-unlock-the-radical-redesign-of-amazon-fresh/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton, and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Luring Marketplace Sellers With 90-Day Discounted Trial For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/03/fast-five-video-prime-grocery-delivery-fees-project-unlock-the-radical-redesign-of-amazon-fresh/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/p...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton, and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sam's Club To Open 30 New Stores For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/03/fast-five-video-prime-grocery-delivery-fees-project-unlock-the-radical-redesign-of-amazon-fresh/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://char...

In this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, Celebrus CEO Bill Bruno joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss identity resolution and how integral it is to real-time personalization. Chris and Anne go deep with Bill on: – What identity resolution is and why it matters - Known vs. unknown logins - Real-time personalization as opposed to the “if you bought this, then you might like this” approach - And how, regardless of whether a retailer knows one's identity, data sc...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton, and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Adding A Delivery Fee For Groceries For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/03/fast-five-video-prime-grocery-delivery-fees-project-unlock-the-radical-redesign-of-amazon-fresh/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - ht...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Opening New Format Amazon Fresh Stores In London For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/02/03/fast-five-video-prime-grocery-delivery-fees-project-unlock-the-radical-redesign-of-amazon-fresh/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Ch...

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne: - Found renewed optimism in Amazon Fresh’s newest stores in London - Debated whether Walmart will come out on the winning end of Amazon charging Prime customers for grocery orders - Lauded Sam’s Club for its history of innovation and store expansion plans - Discussed the pros and cons of Walmart’s new-seller savings for its marketplace vendors - And clos...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Shuttering Amazon Fresh Store In London For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/26/fast-five-video-5-drugs-walmart-business-if-an-amazon-fresh-closes-in-london-does-it-make-a-noise/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TEMU Tops US Shopping App Downloads For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/26/fast-five-video-5-drugs-walmart-business-if-an-amazon-fresh-closes-in-london-does-it-make-a-noise/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Launching Discounted Bulk Buying Program For SMBs & Non-Profits For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/26/fast-five-video-5-drugs-walmart-business-if-an-amazon-fresh-closes-in-london-does-it-make-a-noise/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podc...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Dollar General Deploying Mobile Clinics In Parking Lots For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/26/fast-five-video-5-drugs-walmart-business-if-an-amazon-fresh-closes-in-london-does-it-make-a-noise/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy ...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: $5/Month Unlimited RX For Amazon Prime Members For the full episode head here:https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/26/fast-five-video-5-drugs-walmart-business-if-an-amazon-fresh-closes-in-london-does-it-make-a-noise/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable...

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne: - Exhibited tempered enthusiasm (if there is such a thing) over Amazon’s launch of RxPass which gives Prime members as many drugs as they need from a list of 50 generic medications for just $5 per month. - Compared and contrasted Dollar General’s mobile clinic approach with Rite Aid’s “pharmacy desert” pilot. - Disagreed over the potential financial im...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group discuss: Trigo Opening Its First US Checkout-Free Store With Wakefern For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/19/fast-five-video-walmarts-salesforce-rent-the-runways-desperation-starbucks-dashed-to-your-door/ This podcast uses the ...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group discuss: Rent The Runway Opens Shop On Amazon For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/19/fast-five-video-walmarts-salesforce-rent-the-runways-desperation-starbucks-dashed-to-your-door/ This podcast uses the following third-party se...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group discuss: DoorDash Delivering Starbucks To Your Doorstep For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/19/fast-five-video-walmarts-salesforce-rent-the-runways-desperation-starbucks-dashed-to-your-door/ This podcast uses the following thir...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group discuss: Walmart Partnering With Salesforce to Expand Services For #retailers For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/19/fast-five-video-walmarts-salesforce-rent-the-runways-desperation-starbucks-dashed-to-your-door/ This podcast u...

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, A&M's Jonathan Sharp and Michael Prendergast stopped by and joined Anne and Chris to discuss: - Their mutual admiration for Walmart’s Salesforce partnership and how Walmart is positioning its technology services. - Starbucks going national with DoorDash and whether it signals the start of “the third place” being fully replaced by working from home. - Whether Rent The ...

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Arizona Passes Sip N' Stroll Law For Shopping Centers For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/12/fast-five-video-instagram-cries-uncle-on-shopping-babies-r-us-is-reborn-amazon-extends-buy-with-prime/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/priva...