Episodes

Google Shopping, Grabango & Why Amazon May Have Just Signed Whole Foods' Death Warrant | Fast Five
Oct. 16, 2024

Google Shopping, Grabango & Why Amazon May Have Just Signed Whole Foods' Death Warrant | Fast Five

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne took to the Windy City to discuss: Grabango calling it quit...
Kroger's Game-Changer: Disney Joins the Membership Party!
Oct. 14, 2024

Kroger's Game-Changer: Disney Joins the Membership Party!

In this Fast Five Short we discuss Kroger's recent partnership with Disney marks a significant shift in the retail subscription landscape, as it now offers Disney's streaming options as part of its annual membership plans. Th...
Unlocking Holiday Shopping: How Google Lens is Changing the Game
Oct. 14, 2024

Unlocking Holiday Shopping: How Google Lens is Changing the Game

In this Fast Five Short we discuss how Google has introduced exciting new shoppable visual search features in Google Lens just in time for the holiday shopping season. The update allows users to easily identify products in ph...
Why Whole Foods is Abandoning Just Walk Out Technology
Oct. 14, 2024

Why Whole Foods is Abandoning Just Walk Out Technology

In this Fast Five Short We discuss why Whole Foods has decided not to implement Amazon's Just Walk Out technology in its daily shops, signaling potential challenges for the future of this technology in grocery retail. Christi...
Interactive Shopping: How Instacart is Changing the Game with Smart Carts
Oct. 14, 2024

Interactive Shopping: How Instacart is Changing the Game with Smart Carts

In this Fast Five Short we discuss how Instacart has introduced new features for its smart shopping carts, including gamification, location-based coupons, and aisle-aware advertising. These enhancements aim to transform groce...
Sam's Club Goes Checkout-Free: A Revolutionary Shopping Experience!
Oct. 14, 2024

Sam's Club Goes Checkout-Free: A Revolutionary Shopping Experience!

In this Fast Five Short, we discuss how Sam's Club is revolutionizing the shopping experience by opening a new store in Grapevine, Texas, that eliminates traditional checkout lines. Instead, customers will utilize a smartphon...
Key Takeaways From Groceryshop 2024
Oct. 10, 2024

Key Takeaways From Groceryshop 2024

In this exclusive podcast episode from Omni Talk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga join Groceryshop's Ben Miller and Rocquan Lucas for a rapid fire recap of all the key takeaways from Groceryshop 2024 in front of the live confe...
Sam’s Club’s New Store, Kroger’s Disney ‘Boost’ & Why Just Walk Out May Be A Passing Fad | Fast Five
Oct. 10, 2024

Sam’s Club’s New Store, Kroger’s Disney ‘Boost’ & Why Just Walk Out May Be A Passing Fad | Fast Five

This week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Ownit AI , Avalara , Mirakl , and Ocampo Capital , was recorded live in front of an audience at Groceryshop. This week Chri...
From Instagram To The Aisles: Meta's Vision For Omnichannel Retailing
Oct. 9, 2024

From Instagram To The Aisles: Meta's Vision For Omnichannel Retailing

Alicia LeBeouf, the Head of retail and E-Commerce at Meta, shares insights on how the company is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance marketing strategies for retailers and brands. During a press breakfast at Gr...
From Surplus To Savings: Meet The CEO Of Too Good To Go
Oct. 9, 2024

From Surplus To Savings: Meet The CEO Of Too Good To Go

Join us as we dive into the innovative world of food waste reduction with Mette Lykke, CEO of Too Good To Go. This B Corp certified company connects consumers with food businesses to save surplus food from going to waste, off...
The Future of Grocery: Automation and Innovation With Transcend Retail Solutions CEO Dr. Oliver Vogt
Oct. 9, 2024

The Future of Grocery: Automation and Innovation With Transcend Retail Solutions CEO Dr. Oliver Vogt

Dr. Oliver Vogt, the newly appointed CEO of Transcend Retail Solutions (a subsidiary of Tesco), joins hosts Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton to discuss the evolving landscape of e-commerce in grocery retail. The conversation hi...
Inside The Albertsons Media Collective: SVP Kristi Argyilan's Vision For Retail Media
Oct. 9, 2024

Inside The Albertsons Media Collective: SVP Kristi Argyilan's Vision For Retail Media

This podcast episode features an insightful conversation with Kristi Argyilan, the Senior Vice President of Retail Media at Albertsons Media Collective, who discusses the evolving landscape of retail media and the innovative ...
Gamification in Grocery: Boosting Engagement With Caper Carts
Oct. 9, 2024

Gamification in Grocery: Boosting Engagement With Caper Carts

David McIntosh, the Chief Connected Stores Officer at Instacart, joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss the innovative solutions Instacart is implementing to create a connected store experience. McIntosh explains how...
From Consultant To CEO: Neil Stern's Journey At Good Food Holdings
Oct. 9, 2024

From Consultant To CEO: Neil Stern's Journey At Good Food Holdings

Neil Stern, CEO of Good Food Holdings, shares insights on the evolution of the connected store and his journey from consultant to CEO during the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses how the company's e-commerce sales skyrocketed b...
Unlocking Omnichannel Success: Insights From Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller
Oct. 8, 2024

Unlocking Omnichannel Success: Insights From Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller

Frans Muller, the President and CEO of Ahold Delhaize, joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2024, to discuss the evolving landscape of grocery retailing and the importance of d...
Behind the Scenes of Walmart+ With Walmart SVP Venessa Yates
Oct. 8, 2024

Behind the Scenes of Walmart+ With Walmart SVP Venessa Yates

Walmart+ is making waves in the retail landscape, particularly among high-income households, as it evolves to meet customer demands for convenience and value. In this engaging conversation, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton spea...
Behind the Scenes at Sam's Club: Chris Nicholas Talks Technology and Experience
Oct. 8, 2024

Behind the Scenes at Sam's Club: Chris Nicholas Talks Technology and Experience

Chris Nicholas, CEO and president of Sam's Club, joins Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton, live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2024, to discuss the future of retail and the innovative steps Sam's Club is taking to enh...
Kristin Popp Talks Robotics and the Secrets Behind Woodman's Success
Oct. 8, 2024

Kristin Popp Talks Robotics and the Secrets Behind Woodman's Success

Kristin Popp, the Executive Vice President of Woodman's Food Markets, joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop, to discuss the unique operational model of Woodman's, known for its ...
Fast Five Shorts | Meta's RayBans: Runway Ready or Runaway Lightning Round
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Meta's RayBans: Runway Ready or Runaway 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, Anne Mezzenga and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Fast Five Shorts | Klarna’s Bold Move: Bringing BNPL In-Store
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Klarna’s Bold Move: Bringing BNPL In-Store

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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Fast Five Shorts | Giant Eagle Invests In Cutting Driver Wait Times
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Giant Eagle Invests In Cutting Driver Wait Times

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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Fast Five Shorts | Doordash Releases New Suite Of Business Solutions
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Doordash Releases New Suite Of Business 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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Fast Five Shorts | Are Costco & Sam’s The Choice Of A New Generation?
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Are Costco & Sam’s The Choice Of A New Generation?

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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...
Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Gaining Share From $200K+ Income Earners
Oct. 5, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Gaining Share From $200K+ Income Earners

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 and guest host Joe Laszlo of Shoptalk discuss: ...