Season 7

Jan. 13, 2025

Walmart SVP Greg Cathey on Walmart’s Transformation & AI Innovations | Live at NRF 2025

In this interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025, Greg Cathey, Walmart’s SVP of Transformation and Innovation, discusses how Walmart is revolutionizing operations with cutting-edge technologies....
Jan. 13, 2025

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In this live interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF 2025, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Todd Garner, SVP and Chief Product Officer at Sam's Club. Todd delves into the cutting-edge technol...
Jan. 13, 2025

Retail Innovation at NRF 2025: Tyler Davis of PetSmart on Merchandising, AI, and Pricing

In this live interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Tyler Davis, VP of Merchandise Operations at PetSmart, live from NRF 2025. Tyler shares his strategies f...
Jan. 13, 2025

Inside Save A Lot’s Automated Micro-Fulfillment Center Powered by Fabric

Omni Talk Retail kicks off NRF coverage with a tour of Save A Lot’s innovative micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn, powered by Fabric. Jonathan Morav, Fabric’s VP of Sales, shares insights into how robotic automation and tri...
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | A Waymo Win Lightning Round

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Waymo Win Lightning Round F...
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Community Spaces Inside Grocery Stores?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Pro Or Con: Community Spaces ...
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Doordash Teams Up With Ibotta

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Doordash Teaming Up With Ibot...
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Simbe Rolls Out Tally Spot To Augment Its Robots

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Simbe Rolling Out Tally Spot ...
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Do Grocers Really Need ‘vending Machines’ We Can Unlock With Our Phones?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Do Grocers Really Need ‘Vendi...
Jan. 11, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Expands Electronic Shelf Labels To All Stores

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Expanding Electronic ...
Jan. 10, 2025

NRF 2025: Must-See Retail Technology Innovations & Trends

Get an exclusive preview of NRF 2025 as retail tech leaders dive into the game-changing innovations shaping the industry. From AI chatbots and RFID-driven inventory systems to unified commerce and omnichannel strategies, lear...
Jan. 9, 2025

Costco's 2025 Strategy Revealed: Back to Basics & Global Expansion | 5IM

In this episode of 5 Insightful Minutes, Todd Barentine, President of the Club Division at The Barcode Group, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Costco’s 2025 initiatives and what it means for suppliers and customers. Todd di...
Jan. 8, 2025

Walmart Expands ESLs To All Stores, DoorDash Teams With Ibotta & Simbe Hits The Spot | Fast Five

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Simbe , Mirakl , Ocampo Capital , and Scratch Event DJs , Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart accelerating its rollout of ...
Jan. 7, 2025

The Future Of Retail Robotics: How Simbe's Tally Is Transforming Store Operations | Spotlight Series

Join Chris and Anne as they interview Simbe Robotics CEO Brad Bogolea for an in-depth discussion about how retail robotics are revolutionizing store operations. Learn how Simbe's Tally robot reduces out-of-stocks by 60%, impr...
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Most Overhyped Retail Tech: From Device AI to Smart Carts

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal...
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Most Impactful Retail Tech: From Invisible Barcodes to Smart Anti-Theft Solutions

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal...
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Biggest Retail Headlines: 70% Surge in Store Closures and Major Amazon Shifts

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal ...
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Retailer of the Year Battle: Walmart vs. Publix vs. Sprouts

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal...
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Top Retail CEO: Walmart's Doug McMillon vs. Surprising Challengers

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal...
Dec. 21, 2024

Hollywood Meets Retail: 2024's Most Movie-Worthy Business Headlines

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal...
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Most Brilliant Retail Moves: From Carvana's 99% Recovery to Abercrombie's Cool Comeback

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal ...
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Best Retail Partnerships: SKIMS x North Face vs. DoorDash's Game-Changing Moves

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal...
Dec. 21, 2024

2024's Most Ridiculous Retail Moments: From Virtual Coach Bags to the Pepsi Whole Foods Debacle

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsa...
Dec. 21, 2024

2025 Retail Predictions: Major Changes Coming for Amazon, Target, and Macy's

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital our industry experts share their bold predictions for retail in 2025, includin...