Episodes

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio from Shoptalk Europe, Caroline Welsh, Customer Digital and Trading Board Director at Brico Dépôt (part of the Kingfisher Group), shares insights on the company's remarkable journey in launching an e-commerce website in just eight days and a marketplace in three months during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caroline also discusses her role in overseeing merchandising, advertising, loyalty, pricing, and customer data t...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe, Dr. Jan Philippe Wintjes, Executive Vice President Global Omnichannel, Hugo Boss, shares insights on the company's approach to omnichannel retail, digital product discovery, and exploring new frontiers like Web 3 and the metaverse. With over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, JP oversees a wide range of responsibilities, including retail, e-commerce, app development, loyalty ...

In this exclusive interview from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe, Bruno Mourão, Head of Ecosystem at Sonae MC, shares insights on the company's approach to omnichannel retail, partnerships, and meeting customer expectations. Sonae MC, a leading Portuguese grocery retailer with a strong presence in both physical stores and e-commerce, is focusing on expanding its ecosystem beyond grocery to include food, health and wellness, loyalty, medical services, and marketplaces...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe, Baltazar Ozonek, VP of AI & Innovation at Pandora, the world's largest jewelry company, shares insights on unlocking the value of data and AI in an omnichannel retail environment. With a focus on customer experience and brand alignment, Baltazar discusses the importance of data quality, AI deployment, and personalization across all channels. Discover how Pandora is navigating the challen...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe, Sanjeeth Cherian, Head of Product Strategy and Business Operations at Walmart Commerce Technologies, shares insights on the company's journey to offer innovative retail technology solutions to retailers worldwide. As part of the founding team, Sanjeeth discusses the challenges and opportunities of building a SaaS platform that leverages Walmart's extensive experience in e-commerce, store ...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Podcast Studio from Shoptalk Europe 2024, Nikki Sale, Chief Digital Commerce Director at Diageo, shares insights on the company's digital transformation journey and omnichannel retail strategies. Diageo, known for iconic brands like Johnnie Walker, Baileys, and Guinness, is focusing on creating personalized and seamless consumer experiences across both physical stores and online platforms. Nikki discusses the impo...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies studio at Shoptalk Europe, Arianne Parisi, Chief Digital Officer at JD Sports, discusses the company's retail transformation journey and omnichannel commerce strategy. As a leading sports fashion retailer, JD Sports is focusing on putting the customer at the center of their operations while expanding their presence in the US market. Parisi shares insights on overcoming legacy systems, achieving cross-channel consi...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe. Sathya Nandakumar, CTO at Holland & Barrett, shares insights on the company's digital transformation journey and the role of AI in the health and wellness retail sector. Holland & Barrett, a leading retailer of vitamins, supplements, and healthy food, is focusing on leveraging technology to enhance personalization and to improve its customer experiences across its omnichannel ecosystem. ...

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe, Marc Vicente Sala, Chief Digital Director at Kingfisher PLC, shares insights on the company's digital transformation and omnichannel journey. Kingfisher, a leading home improvement retailer with brands like B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, and Brico Dépôt, is focusing on harnessing the power of AI, marketplaces, and retail media to enhance customer experiences. Marc Vicente discusses the import...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, Mirakl and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Buying Or Selling: Google’s New AI Fit Tech? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/WRfZZXuntpg 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, Wiliot, Mirakl and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Schnucks Partnering With Ibotta For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/WRfZZXuntpg 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, Wiliot, Mirakl, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Adding Free Pet Telehealth To Walmart+ For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/WRfZZXuntpg 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, Wiliot, Mirakl, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok To Make It Easier For Creators To Make Money For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/WRfZZXuntpg 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, Wiliot, Mirakl, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Wayfair Opening Its First Large Format Store! For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/WRfZZXuntpg This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this quick 5-minute interview, Joanna Ranagarajan, Managing Director at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, explains how Shein has disrupted the fast fashion industry and discusses what other retailers can learn from the disruption. Learn about Shein’s key strategies, including incorporating consumer feedback into product development, optimizing supply chain agility, and leveraging social media marketing. Discover how Shein’s data-driven approach and rapid go-to-market strategy have enabled ...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: What Wayfair has to get right in the opening of its first large-format store (Source: Chain Store Age) TikTok lowering the thresholds for creators to earn seller commissions (Source: Bloomberg) Walmart adding free pet telehealth to Walmart+ (Source: CNBC) Schnucks partnering with Ibotta (Source: Chain Store Age) And closed wit...

Discover how AI is impacting practically impacting retail inventory planning and allocation through the eyes of Spanish fashion retailer Desigual. Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga from Omni Talk as they interview James Theuerkauf, CEO of Syrup Tech, and Carla Roger Casacuberta, Head of Merchandising at Desigual. Learn how Desigual leveraged Syrup Tech's AI optimization solutions to improve demand forecasting, its omnichannel retail strategies and capabilities, and its overall inventory effi...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: Hims Offering Wegovy For $199 Per Month For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - http...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: Lego Tying Sustainability Goals To Employee Bonuses For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Char...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: If GoPuff Price Matching Aldi Is Sustainable? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM 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, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: Walmart Expanding Neighborhood Market In More Ways Than One For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/priv...

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: Buying Or Selling: Target’s Price Cuts For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https...

For our money, we cannot think of another technology that unlocks as much value when it is deployed and harnessed across multiple levels of a retail organization in the right way as RFID. So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Marshall Kay, Global Director of Retail Transformation Services at Avery Dennison, and Randy Dunn, Director of Business Development at Zebra Technologies, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to share all the ways the best of the best retailers are utilizing RFID. Chr...

Very few retailers realize that underneath all their years of operating a retail business lies a technological foundation from which others can learn. But not Walmart. Walmart gets it. Enter Walmart Commerce Technologies. Walmart understands this phenomenon as well as anyone, which is why Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Anshu Bhardwaj, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Walmart Global Technology and Walmart Commerce Technologies, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga fo...