Episodes

How DSW is Driving Loyalty with AI & Personalization | eTail West 2025
Feb. 27, 2025

How DSW is Driving Loyalty with AI & Personalization | eTail West 2025

How is DSW adapting its approach to loyalty? 🤔 In this exclusive interview from eTail West 2025, Paige Sheedy, VP of Growth Marketing at DSW, shares how the brand is using AI, predictive modeling, and personalization to enhan...
Good-Bye Joann, Hello Adidas Buy With Prime & Welcome Walmart To ‘Wally’ World | Fast Five
Feb. 26, 2025

Good-Bye Joann, Hello Adidas Buy With Prime & Welcome Walmart To ‘Wally’ World | Fast Five

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Simbe , Mirakl , and Ocampo Capital , Anne remoted in from eTail West, Chris was back home in Minneapolis, and together ...
AI in Retail & E-Commerce: Insights from NetElixir CEO at eTail West
Feb. 26, 2025

AI in Retail & E-Commerce: Insights from NetElixir CEO at eTail West

We’re live from eTail West in Palm Springs with NetElixir CEO Udayan Bose, who breaks down the latest innovations in AI-driven retail marketing. From predictive analytics to strategic experimentation, Udayan shares how brands...
Scentbird CTO on Personalization, Efficiency & The Future of Retail
Feb. 26, 2025

Scentbird CTO on Personalization, Efficiency & The Future of Retail

We’re live from eTail West with Andrei Rebrov, CTO & Co-Founder of Scentbird, to explore the transformative power of AI in retail. From personalized fragrance recommendations to AI-driven automation, Andrei shares how technol...
AI, Search & The Future of Retail Marketing | Beyond’s VP Rick Egan at eTail West
Feb. 26, 2025

AI, Search & The Future of Retail Marketing | Beyond’s VP Rick Egan at eTail West

In this episode, Rick Egan, VP of Performance Marketing at Beyond (Bed Bath & Beyond & Overstock), explores how AI and first-party data are impacting digital marketing strategies. Learn about the role of behavioral AI in cust...
Walmart’s Fashion Renaissance Explained: EVP Denise Incandela on Affordable Style & Innovation
Feb. 26, 2025

Walmart’s Fashion Renaissance Explained: EVP Denise Incandela on Affordable Style & Innovation

Live from eTail West, Walmart EVP Denise Incandela shares how Walmart is reshaping its fashion business with premium private brands, national brand partnerships, and an expanding marketplace. Discover how Walmart is reaching ...
Retail Investing Trends & The Future of Consumer Brands | VC Insights with Claire Cherry
Feb. 24, 2025

Retail Investing Trends & The Future of Consumer Brands | VC Insights with Claire Cherry

In this episode, we dive into the latest trends in retail investing with Claire Cherry, Partner at Era VC. Claire shares her journey from science to venture capital and provides a deep dive into how consumer brands can thrive...
Fast Five Shorts | "The Price Of Wishes Has Increased With Inflation" Lightning Round
Feb. 22, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | "The Price Of Wishes Has Increased With Inflation" Lightning Round

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & R...
Fast Five Shorts | Pros And Cons Of Amazon Featuring Products From Other Websites Within Its App
Feb. 22, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Pros And Cons Of Amazon Featuring Products From Other Websites Within Its App

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & R...
Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Wayfair Muse?
Feb. 22, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Wayfair Muse?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & R...
Fast Five Shorts | How Long Before Retailers Start To Emulate Dick’s Varsity Team Program?
Feb. 22, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | How Long Before Retailers Start To Emulate Dick’s Varsity Team Program?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & R...
Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: The Growth Of Digital Screens In Stores?
Feb. 22, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: The Growth Of Digital Screens In Stores?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & R...
Fast Five Shorts | Does The World Need Amazon’s New Beauty Store In Italy?
Feb. 22, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Does The World Need Amazon’s New Beauty Store In Italy?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & ...
Amazon’s Italian Beauty Store, Wayfair’s Muse & Dick’s Enviable Influencer Program | Fast Five
Feb. 19, 2025

Amazon’s Italian Beauty Store, Wayfair’s Muse & Dick’s Enviable Influencer Program | Fast Five

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Simbe , Mirakl , and Ocampo Capital , A&M’s David Brown and Lisa Collier joined Chris and Anne to discuss: Amazon’s new ...
Spotlight Series - TrybeTrybe: The Ultimate Conference for Women in Business—What You Need to Know!
Feb. 17, 2025

Spotlight Series - TrybeTrybe: The Ultimate Conference for Women in Business—What You Need to Know!

Trybe is redefining women’s leadership conferences, bringing together top executives, founders, and industry leaders across retail, tech, and consumer industries. In this episode, Anne Mezzenga chats with Krystina Gustafson, ...
Fast Five Shorts | A Lovely-Scented Lightning Round
Feb. 15, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | A Lovely-Scented 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 Lovely-Scented Lightning Ro...
Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Instacart Piloting CPG Brand Tasks For Its Workers
Feb. 15, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Instacart Piloting CPG Brand Tasks For Its Workers

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: Instacart Pilotin...
Fast Five Shorts | Is Save A Lot A Retailer To Watch?
Feb. 15, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Is Save A Lot A Retailer To Watch?

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: If Save A Lot Is A Retailer T...
Fast Five Shorts | EG America To Deploy Quorso Tech Across 1,500 Stores
Feb. 15, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | EG America To Deploy Quorso Tech Across 1,500 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: EG America Deploying Quorso T...
Fast Five Shorts | GapVintage: What’s The Verdict?
Feb. 15, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | GapVintage: What’s The Verdict?

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: GapVintage: What’s The Verdic...
Fast Five Shorts | Aldi To Sell Back Stores It Had Acquired From Southeastern Grocers
Feb. 15, 2025

Fast Five Shorts | Aldi To Sell Back Stores It Had Acquired From Southeastern Grocers

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: Aldi Selling Back Stores It H...
Retail Automation at Scale: What It Takes to Deploy AI, Robotics & Data-Driven Tasks Successfully | 5IM
Feb. 13, 2025

Retail Automation at Scale: What It Takes to Deploy AI, Robotics & Data-Driven Tasks Successfully | 5IM

In this latest 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Caitlin Allen, SVP of Market at Simbe, breaks down the key misconceptions retail executives have about automation, why data quality is critical, and how top retailers are scaling A...
Aldi, GapVintage & Why The “Next Best Action” Is An Idea Everyone Will Be Talking About | Fast Five
Feb. 12, 2025

Aldi, GapVintage & Why The “Next Best Action” Is An Idea Everyone Will Be Talking About | 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: The many angles to Aldi’s decision to sel...
How Blu Dot Is Optimizing Its Furniture Logistics and Last-Mile Fulfillment
Feb. 12, 2025

How Blu Dot Is Optimizing Its Furniture Logistics and Last-Mile Fulfillment

Join Nate Shutes, VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics at Blue Dot, as he explores predictive supply chains, AI-driven scheduling, and the challenges of furniture logistics. Learn how Blu Dot is leveraging AI, warehouse autom...