Episodes

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 discuss: Walmart Moving Up Its Holiday Promotions For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/18lMxsBIt7o This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode of OmniTalk’s “Ask an Expert” series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with JD Sports’ EVP and Chief Digital Officer, Arianne Parisi, and Firework’s SVP of Revenue, Billy Cladek, to discuss how video commerce is shaping the future of retail. Arianne shares JD Sports' journey of integrating video shopping into their digital strategy, emphasizing partnerships with top athletic brands like Nike, while Firework highlights how their video infrastructure is enhancing customer en...

In this episode of our popular 5 Insightful Minutes Podcast Series, Scott Langdoc, Global Head of Grocery, Drug, and Convenience Retail Strategy at Amazon Web Services, dives deep into the key challenges and opportunities shaping the retail landscape. From adapting to shifting consumer behaviors to leveraging cloud and AI solutions, Scott shares actionable insights for retailers looking to stay competitive. He emphasizes the importance of infrastructure, data maturity, and personalized customer...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five weekly retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Walmart and Amazon takeover the headlines in their ongoing innovation duel, as Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart starting its holiday promotions earlier than ever, with a digital twist (Source) Amazon’s new Shark Tank-style TV show, “Buy It Now” (Source) Walmart’s latest e-commerce innovation, aka “Shop with Friends” (Source) Ama...

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 discuss: A Laminated Croissant Lamp Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rECqY8C92yE?si=4FFNfACPH31T2FJ1 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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 discuss: Amazon Telling Employees To Return To The Office 5 Days A Week For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rECqY8C92yE?si=4FFNfACPH31T2FJ1 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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 discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Zara Pre-Owned? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rECqY8C92yE?si=4FFNfACPH31T2FJ1 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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 discuss: What The Long-Term Ramifications Of Ending The "De Minimis Exemption" Are For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rECqY8C92yE?si=4FFNfACPH31T2FJ1 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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 discuss: If They Would Advise Costco To Rollout Mobile Inventory Search? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rECqY8C92yE?si=4FFNfACPH31T2FJ1 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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 discuss: What Ads Within Amazon Rufus Signal For The Future Of Digital Commerce? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rECqY8C92yE?si=4FFNfACPH31T2FJ1 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode of the Omni Talk Expert Series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Nikki Baird, VP of Strategy and Product at Aptos, for a deep dive into modern store transformation and the critical role of point of sale (POS) technology. Nikki shares her vast expertise in retail and explains how retailers can upgrade their store operations by leveraging cloud-based POS solutions that empower associates, enhance customer experiences, and drive profitability. Key Moments: [0:25...

Dive into the world of e-commerce as we explore the game-changing intricacies of dropship versus digital marketplace models. Our expert guest, Mirakl's CRO Alex Hase, breaks down the crucial differences and synergies between these retail approaches. Key moments: 0:30 - Defining dropship vs. marketplace platforms 1:30 - The power of seller-set pricing in marketplaces 2:54 - Why retailers should consider both dropship and marketplace options 4:30 - Debunking the myth: Does marketplace expansi...

In this exciting episode of Omni Talk’s “Ask an Expert” series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Ownit AI co-founders Payman Nejati and Evan Shiue to discuss how Amazon’s Rufus and Google’s AI overviews are revolutionizing e-commerce. They dive into the potential impact these innovations will have on product searches, consumer behavior, and how retailers can leverage AI to stay competitive. If you’re interested in the future of retail and AI-driven shopping experiences, this e...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five weekly retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discussed: How important ads within Amazon Rufus could be (Source) Costco testing mobile inventory search (Source) The Biden administration putting an end to the de minimis exception (Source) Zara’s plans to sell secondhand apparel in the U.S. (Source) And closed with a look at Amazon’s decision to bring its emplo...

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 hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Brooks Levering and David Schneidman discuss: A Best TV Episode Ever Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sdOO6pmTBlw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Ch...

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 hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Brooks Levering and David Schneidman discuss: Walmart Deploying Digimarc Barcodes For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sdOO6pmTBlw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chart...

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 hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Brooks Levering and David Schneidman discuss: If ShopSimon Will Become The Standard By Which We All Shop Online? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sdOO6pmTBlw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - ht...

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 hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Brooks Levering and David Schneidman discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: High-End Kicks For Sale On Walmart.com For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sdOO6pmTBlw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - ...

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 hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Brooks Levering and David Schneidman discuss: What’s So Special About Dick’s? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sdOO6pmTBlw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable...

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 hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Brooks Levering and David Schneidman discuss: If Integrating Curbside With Carplay A Wise Use Of Target’s Technology Budget? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sdOO6pmTBlw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: ...

Join us for our insightful conversation with Morgan Seybert, Chief Business Officer and Head of Retail at Tredence, as we explore the cutting-edge dynamics of AI-driven data analytics in retail, and, most importantly, how retailers can actually make money from them. Key moments: [0:54] Introduction to Tredence and Morgan Seybert's background [4:01] The importance of "Last Mile" adoption in analytics [9:41] Tredence's unique approach to retail data analytics [16:32] Strategies for pricing an...

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, A&M’s David Schneidman and Brooks Levering, joined Chris and Anne to discuss: If Target wasted its 2024 tech budget on its new CarPlay integration (Source) The likelihood that Dick’s Sporting Goods keeps up its phenomenal Q2 sales growth (Source) Just how special Walmart’s new partnership with StockX is or is not (Source) Simon’s introduction ...

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 Ben Miller of Groceryshop and Shoptalk discuss: A Fresh or Frozen Fish Debate Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/aoMj89few1E This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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 Ben Miller of Groceryshop and Shoptalk discuss: How Significant Instacart Waiving Delivery Fees On Next-day Orders Is? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/aoMj89few1E This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://...