Episodes

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Body Cameras Keep Store Employees Safer? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M 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 live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Rolling Out Vusion ESLs To Half The Chain For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this exclusive interview from the Mirakl Summit, Adrien Nussenbaum, CEO and co-founder of Mirakl, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of marketplaces and how they are transforming the retail industry. Discover how the marketplace model, popularized by Amazon, is now being adopted by retailers worldwide to drive increased revenue, inventory efficiency, and high profit margins. Adrien discusses the critical role of AI in shaping personalized customer experiences and how marketplaces ...

Monil Kothari, President at House of Brilliance and third-generation jeweler, shares his expertise on navigating the world of fine jewelry marketplaces. Discover the importance of a multi-channel approach and e-commerce diversification for reaching affluent customers and driving high-value online sales. Learn about the onboarding process with the Mirakl platform and how its hands-on support and standardized system streamline the experience for sellers. Monil emphasizes the significance of retur...

In this engaging discussion from the Mirakl Go Beyond Summit, Tzipi Avioz, GM for APAC and Global Delivery at Mirakl, and Mario Muñoz, Marketplace Director at Liverpool, share their experiences and insights on the transformative power of marketplaces in the e-commerce landscape. Discover how marketplaces enable retailers to achieve unprecedented growth, streamline operations, and venture into unexpected categories. Learn about the key considerations for retailers when implementing a marketplace...

Tom McFadyen, CEO of McFadyen Digital and author of "Marketplace Monetization" and "Marketplace Best Practices," shares his extensive expertise on the transformative power of marketplaces live from the Mirakl Summit. Learn about the asset-light model of marketplaces, the importance of developing a comprehensive marketplace strategy, and the benefits of selling on established marketplaces. Tom also discusses key topics such as brand protection, marketplace differentiation, and the evolving lands...

In this insightful interview from the Mirakl Go Beyond Summit, Eskander Matta, President of Tasharina Corporation, shares his company's experience navigating the complex world of online marketplaces. With a diverse catalog of over 500,000 SKUs spanning multiple continents, Eskander reveals the challenges and triumphs of marketplace selling. Discover the intricacies of the onboarding process, SKU management, and content optimization across various marketplaces. Learn how Tasharina Corporation le...

In this exclusive interview from the Mirakl Summit, Josh Janos, VP of Marketplaces at Macy's, shares his expertise on building a successful curated marketplace. Discover how Macy's is leveraging the Mirakl platform to expand product assortment, meet customer demand, and enhance the overall brand experience. Learn about the importance of retail partnerships, the advantages of Mirakl's extensive seller network, and how Macy's is entering new categories like consumer electronics and video game con...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Mirakl Summit in NYC, Molly Hop, EVP Market at Havas Media Network, shares her expertise on navigating the world of retail media networks and e-commerce advertising. Discover key strategies for optimizing your paid media spend, leveraging first-party data, and enhancing customer experience across retail marketplaces. Learn how to strike the right balance between endemic and non-endemic advertising, align your KPIs, and drive incremental growth ...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from CommerceNext 2024, Payman Nejati, co-founder and CEO of Ownit AI, shares groundbreaking insights on how his company is transforming the e-commerce landscape with AI-powered overviews and search optimization. With a background spanning 21 years in e-commerce and multiple successful startups, Payman brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Discover how Ownit AI's innovative technology, similar to Google's recently announced AI overviews, helps reta...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Podcast Studio at CommerceNext 2024, Noam Paransky, Chief Omni and Innovation Officer at Tapestry, shares insights on the company's digital transformation journey and the evolving role of omnichannel in luxury retail. With an extensive background in consulting at Kurt Salmon Associates (now part of Accenture Strategy), AlixPartners, and Gap Inc., Noam brings a wealth of experience to his current position. Noam discusses the importance ...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Podcast Studio at CommerceNext 2024, Jill Pavlovich, SVP of Digital Shopping Experiences at Albertsons, shares insights on the company's digital transformation journey from a traditional brick and mortar grocery store to an omnichannel retailer. With a background in fashion merchandising and experience at Wayfair, Jill brings a unique perspective to the grocery industry. Jill discusses the challenges and opportunities of reducing custo...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Podcast Studio at Commerce Next 2024, Chris Hansen, VP of Digital Product at Sally Beauty, shares insights on the company's approach to strategic personalization and digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience in digital and e-commerce across various industries, Chris discusses the challenges and opportunities of catering to both B2B and B2C audiences in the hair and beauty sector. Chris emphasizes the importance of speed...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Studio at CommerceNext 2024, Rick Lockton, SVP of Digital at Tractor Supply Company, shares insights on navigating the challenges and opportunities of omnichannel retail. With a background in merchandising and over a decade of experience in digital product management, Rick discusses the importance of organizational design, incentives, and collaboration between digital and store teams. Rick shares his priorities for Tractor Supply, incl...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Podcast Studio at CommerceNext 2024, Amber Turley, VP of Omni Convenience and Commerce Partnerships at Sephora and an OmniStar Award recipient, shares insights on the beauty retailer's approach to delivering convenience and personalization across multiple channels. Amber discusses the various ways Sephora offers convenience to its customers, including same day delivery, buy online pickup in store (BOPIS), curbside pickup, auto-replenis...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI booth at CommerceNext 2024, Mara Sirhal, Chief Merchant and Brand Officer at Saks OFF 5TH, shares insights on the power of off-price luxury and how the company delivers attainable aspiration to its customers. With a career spanning nearly two decades at Macy's and Bed Bath & Beyond, Mara discusses the importance of vulnerability and being "selfish" in driving one's career forward. Mara emphasizes the emotional experience that Saks OFF...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, recorded live from CommerceNext 2024, and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart rolling out electronic shelf labels to nearly half its U.S. stores (Source: Retail Dive) TJX asking its sales associates to wear body cameras (Source: CNN) Tesco building its own third-party digital marketplace (Source: Retail Gazette) IKEA hiring employees to work inside of R...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If The Latest Earnings Are The Canary In The Kohl’s Mine? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g 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 live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Walmart Realm? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g 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 live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If The Takeoff Chapter 11 News Is The End Of Automated Microfulfillment? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g 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 live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How They'll Have What Abercrombie Is Having For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g 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 live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Adding Grubhub To Amazon Prime For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Live from the Shoptalk Europe stage, Omni Talk's Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga recap the key takeaways from all three days of the conference with Shoptalk's very own Ben Miller and Zahra Mohamed, all in rapid fire style, and allocating no more than 4 minutes per topic! Highlights include: The overall state of European Retail How real is the concept of "Unified Commerce" Is AI overhyped? Underhyped? Or properly hyped? The power of brand Retail Media -- is it all it's cracked up to be? And...

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 Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: Amazon adding Grubhub food delivery for free to Amazon Prime (Source: Verge) Abercrombie & Fitch’s first billion dollar Q1 (Source: Retail Dive) Takeoff Technologies filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (Source: Grocery Dive) Walmart’s “trippy” new online storefront, Walmart Realm (Source: Fast Company) And closed with a look at...