Fast Five | Curbside Sampling, Stirrups, & the Amazon vs. Walmart Giddy Up

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by A&M Consumer & Retail Group and Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma the Intern discuss:– Amazon's plan to rollout Amazon Fresh to 28 more stores, while also testing "Just Walk Out" tech at full scale– Walmart's curbside sampling program and all the amazing ways to think about the value it creates– The decision by Adidas to cut back wholesale distribution, open bigger stores, and push its business to 50% DTC– Whether Walmart hiring Brandon Maxwell as its new creative director for its upscale fashion lines matters one iota – And, why Amazon's nationwide rollout of Amazon Care could signal tough times ahead for Walmart's physical healthcare strategyPlus, Anne introduces Chris to the wonderful world of OB-GYN product placement, while Chris tries to set new marks for Omni Talk alliteration.This week's episode is as sharp, sidesplitting, and speedy as ever!To learn more about the A&M Consumer & Retail Group, visit: www.alvarezandmarsal.com/industries/retail/retailTo learn more about Takeoff, visit: www.takeoff.com/

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