Episodes

NRF 2025: Must-See Retail Technology Innovations & Trends
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...
Costco's 2025 Strategy Revealed: Back to Basics & Global Expansion | 5IM
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...
Walmart Expands ESLs To All Stores, DoorDash Teams With Ibotta & Simbe Hits The Spot | Fast Five
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 ...
The Future Of Retail Robotics: How Simbe's Tally Is Transforming Store Operations | Spotlight Series
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...
2024's Most Overhyped Retail Tech: From Device AI to Smart Carts
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...
2024's Most Impactful Retail Tech: From Invisible Barcodes to Smart Anti-Theft Solutions
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...
2024's Biggest Retail Headlines: 70% Surge in Store Closures and Major Amazon Shifts
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 ...
2024's Retailer of the Year Battle: Walmart vs. Publix vs. Sprouts
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...
2024's Top Retail CEO: Walmart's Doug McMillon vs. Surprising Challengers
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...
Hollywood Meets Retail: 2024's Most Movie-Worthy Business Headlines
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...
2024's Most Brilliant Retail Moves: From Carvana's 99% Recovery to Abercrombie's Cool Comeback
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 ...
2024's Best Retail Partnerships: SKIMS x North Face vs. DoorDash's Game-Changing Moves
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...
2024's Most Ridiculous Retail Moments: From Virtual Coach Bags to the Pepsi Whole Foods Debacle
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...
2025 Retail Predictions: Major Changes Coming for Amazon, Target, and Macy's
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...
The 2024 Omni Talk Retail Awards Show
Dec. 18, 2024

The 2024 Omni Talk Retail Awards Show

In this special year end edition of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Ownit AI , Avalara , Mirakl , and Ocampo Capital , A&M’s Chad Lusk and David Ritter join Chris and Anne to l...
Startup Funding Tips: VC Insights from Clarence Bethea at True Ventures
Dec. 17, 2024

Startup Funding Tips: VC Insights from Clarence Bethea at True Ventures

Join Chris and Anne for a candid conversation with Clarence Bethea, investor and executive in residence at True Ventures, as he shares his incredible journey from a troubled youth to startup success with Upsie and becoming a ...
Fast Five Shorts | A Dolly Musical Debut Lightning Round
Dec. 14, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | A Dolly Musical Debut Lightning Round

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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Dolly Musical Debut Lightning Roun...
Fast Five Shorts | Why E.l.f. Beauty’s Virtual Luxe Lounge Misses the Mark
Dec. 14, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Why E.l.f. Beauty’s Virtual Luxe Lounge Misses the Mark

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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: E.l.f. Beauty’s Virtual Luxe Lounge...
Fast Five Shorts | Is Dollar General Right to Pump the Brakes on Fresh Produce?
Dec. 14, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Is Dollar General Right to Pump the Brakes on Fresh Produce?

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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Dollar General’s fresh produce roll...
Fast Five Shorts | PorchPals: Solving Package Theft or Passing the Buck?
Dec. 14, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | PorchPals: Solving Package Theft or Passing the Buck?

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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: PorchPals, a new insurance product ...
Fast Five Shorts | Tractor Supply Plans Major Expansion: Why It’s the Next Decade's Retailer to Watch
Dec. 14, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Tractor Supply Plans Major Expansion: Why It’s the Next Decade's Retailer to Watch

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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Tractor Supply is scaling new heigh...
Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Revolutionizes Car Buying with Launch of Amazon Autos
Dec. 14, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Revolutionizes Car Buying with Launch of Amazon Autos

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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon has entered the car sales ma...
Private Brands 101: Kirkland, Target, Walmart & More | Spotlight Series
Dec. 12, 2024

Private Brands 101: Kirkland, Target, Walmart & More | Spotlight Series

In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series Podcast, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga dive into the world of private brands with special guests Brandon Warren and Bethany Davis of the Barcode Group. Discover ...
Why Every Retailer Needs a Marketplace Strategy With Kroger's Brooke Chambers | 5IM
Dec. 12, 2024

Why Every Retailer Needs a Marketplace Strategy With Kroger's Brooke Chambers | 5IM

Dive into the world of digital marketplaces with retail veteran Brooke Chambers, Director of Digital Marketplaces at Kroger. Brooke shares her extensive experience in the evolution of digital marketplaces from simple seller a...