The Milwaukee Brewers finally won their first World Series in franchise history! 🏆 That got us thinking: which retailer is long overdue for its major championship moment? In this clip, we break down why Trader Joe’s fits the bill as the steady, reliable fan-favorite playing at an elite level while…
If you had one extra hour to spend in any single store, where would you go? For us, the answer is Whole Foods—between the sampling, new product discovery, and endless grocery aisles, an hour disappears fast!
We need to optimize the screen already in the customer’s hand! Agree or disagree? 👇 #retailstrategy #shoppingtrends #retailtech #techdebate #businesstok
Watch the full video with Placer.ai’s R.J. Hottovy here: https://youtube.com/live/gJOO_1pGSm0
What's the most overrated Thanksgiving side dish? Chris Walton asks Jack Stout to make the call, and Angela Clark jumps in with an opinion of her own. Turns out, not everyone agrees on what deserves a spot at the Thanksgiving table! Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/1jrT7auKVbQ
Patagonia's famous "Don't Buy This Jacket" ad is still making headlines 15 years later. Chris Walton asks former Patagonia VP of Digital Angela Clark whether it's the greatest anti-marketing campaign of all time, and she shares some interesting perspective on its lasting impact. Watch the full Fast Five episode here:…
How early is too early to put up the Christmas tree? With DoorDash now delivering Christmas trees, Chris Walton asks Jack Stout to settle the holiday decorating debate, and Jack shares just how early the celebrations started in his own family. Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/1jrT7auKVbQ
Alexa for Shopping, TikTok Shop, or DoorDash? If you could only pick one for all your holiday shopping, which would it be? Chris Walton puts Angela Clark and Jack Stout on the spot to see whether convenience or discovering the perfect gift wins out. Watch the full Fast Five episode…
DoorDash is going all-in on holiday retail with Black Friday deals, major brand partnerships, and even Christmas tree delivery, positioning itself as the "mall in your pocket." Has DoorDash officially become a retailer? Chris Walton, Angela Clark, and Jack Stout discuss its growing ambitions, the importance of convenience, and whether…
Disney brought together more than 20 brands for its first-ever TikTok Shop Super Brand Day, featuring holiday merchandise and exclusive products that debuted on TikTok before DisneyStore.com. Smart marketing move or dangerous precedent? Chris Walton, Angela Clark, and Jack Stout debate whether giving third-party platforms exclusive products helps brands reach…
Ahold Delhaize USA is overhauling its checkout technology with NCR Voyix, upgrading POS, self-checkout, pharmacy, and fuel systems. The technology is already live in 100 stores, with a multiyear rollout ahead. Why is a POS upgrade such a massive undertaking? Chris Walton, Jack Stout, and Angela Clark break down the…
CVS Health plans to split into two public companies, spinning off its roughly 9,000-store pharmacy business as CVS Pharmacy by the first half of 2028. Will CVS Pharmacy be stronger on its own? Chris Walton, Jack Stout, and Angela Clark discuss the risks of separating the businesses, the growing importance…
Amazon is bringing Alexa for Shopping to text messages, letting customers search, compare, and purchase products without opening an app. The invite-only rollout began November 6, with plans to expand to millions more shoppers. But is texting really the future of AI-powered shopping? Chris Walton, Angela Clark, and Jack Stout…
DoorDash is going all-in on holiday retail with Black Friday deals, major brand partnerships, and even Christmas tree delivery, positioning itself as the "mall in your pocket." Has DoorDash officially become a retailer? Chris Walton, Angela Clark, and Jack Stout discuss its growing ambitions, the importance of convenience, and whether…
It's lightning round time! Chris Walton puts Angela Clark and Jack Stout on the spot with four holiday questions. What's the greatest anti-marketing campaign ever? When is it acceptable to put up the Christmas tree? Would you rather shop with Alexa, TikTok Shop, or DoorDash? And which Thanksgiving side dish…
Disney brought together more than 20 brands for its first-ever TikTok Shop Super Brand Day, featuring holiday merchandise and exclusive products that debuted on TikTok before DisneyStore.com. Smart marketing move or dangerous precedent? Chris Walton, Angela Clark, and Jack Stout debate whether giving third-party platforms exclusive products helps brands reach…
Ahold Delhaize USA is overhauling its checkout technology with NCR Voyix, upgrading POS, self-checkout, pharmacy, and fuel systems. The technology is already live in 100 stores, with a multiyear rollout ahead. Why is a POS upgrade such a massive undertaking? Chris Walton, Jack Stout, and Angela Clark break down the…
CVS Health plans to split into two public companies, spinning off its roughly 9,000-store pharmacy business as CVS Pharmacy by the first half of 2028. Will CVS Pharmacy be stronger on its own? Chris Walton, Jack Stout, and Angela Clark discuss the risks of separating the businesses, the growing importance…
Amazon is bringing Alexa for Shopping to text messages, letting customers search, compare, and purchase products without opening an app. The invite-only rollout began November 6, with plans to expand to millions more shoppers. But is texting really the future of AI-powered shopping? Chris Walton, Angela Clark, and Jack Stout…
The holiday shopping season is officially kicking into high gear, and retail is getting interesting! Chris Walton welcomes two first-time Fast Five guest hosts, former Patagonia VP of Digital Angela Clark and former Chief Merchant at Petco and 7-Eleven Jack Stout, for a packed episode covering Amazon's new text-to-shop experience,…
Watch the full video with Placer.ai’s R.J. Hottovy here: https://youtube.com/live/gJOO_1pGSm0
Stewart Samuel, Director of Retail Futures at IGD. With Ben fresh off a week of retail media dinners, industry awards, and an exclusive Instacart interview, and Stewart diving into global retail trends for 2027, the two have plenty to catch up on. Sponsored by Instacart Enterprise, Portager, Vusion, and Sifter…
Starbucks posted a strong 7.7% U.S. comp for Q4, but is the growth sustainable? While smart menu pricing and margin-focused strategies are driving up average ticket values, customer traffic growth may be slowing down. We discuss: The initial results of the "Back to Starbucks" initiative Why ticket-driven growth can be…
Amazon net sales hit $158.9B in Q3, but online and physical store sales only grew 2%. Is Amazon forced to push positive news to compete with DoorDash & Instacart? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #Amazon #RetailNews #AndyJassy #AmazonEarnings #OmniTalk #BusinessNews #Ecommerce #GroceryDelivery