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Jan. 23, 2026

How Broadway Is Chasing Vegas-Style Entertainment

How Broadway Is Chasing Vegas-Style Entertainment

Does Magic Mike Live really belong on Broadway? Anne questions whether the Vegas-style show translates to a Broadway stage or if this move signals a deeper struggle to attract audiences. With plenty of traditional productions still ahead on his list, he frames Magic Mike’s arrival as less innovation and more…

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Jan. 23, 2026

Why Hugo Boss Wins on Fit and Function

Why Hugo Boss Wins on Fit and Function

If your wardrobe could only be one designer, who would you choose? Reflecting on the passing of fashion icon Valentino, Chris shares why fit ultimately drives his choice, pointing to Hugo Boss as a brand that consistently gets it right. In a world of endless options, comfort, confidence, and knowing…

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Jan. 23, 2026

What the Beckham Wedding Drama Says About Traditions

What the Beckham Wedding Drama Says About Traditions

Should weddings even have a first dance anymore? Reacting to Brooklyn Beckham’s story about his mother stepping in during the scheduled first dance, Anne questions whether the tradition still makes sense at all. From awkward spotlight moments to unnecessary pressure, she argues it may be better to skip the ritual…

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Jan. 23, 2026

Analog Writing Is Making a Cultural Comeback

Analog Writing Is Making a Cultural Comeback

Why are handwritten letters, calligraphy, and typewriters suddenly cool again? Chris reflects on the resurgence of tactile creativity and shares the story of the last letter he ever wrote. As digital overload pushes people toward more intentional, hands-on expression, analog writing tools are finding new life through nostalgia, storytelling, and…

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Jan. 23, 2026

Why Tally 4.0 Pushes Robots Closer to Full Store Coverage

Why Tally 4.0 Pushes Robots Closer to Full Store Coverage

Are retailers buying or selling Tally’s 4.0 upgrades? Chris explains why the latest enhancements make retail robots more valuable than ever, pointing to expanded coverage across produce and freezers and what that unlocks for store operations. With consistent scanning, fewer out-of-stocks, and near full-store visibility now within reach, Tally 4.0…

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Jan. 23, 2026

How Fanatics’ Sports Flywheel Beats Gap’s Content Play

How Fanatics’ Sports Flywheel Beats Gap’s Content Play

If retail brands are leaning into entertainment, who will wear it better: Fanatics or Gap? Anne explains why Fanatics has a built-in advantage, pointing to sports as a powerful content flywheel, deep consumer data, and a clean-slate approach to entertainment. While Gap’s creative studio strategy can support brand marketing and…

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Jan. 23, 2026

Why Walmart Can Win in High-End Home Categories

Why Walmart Can Win in High-End Home Categories

Will consumers really shop Walmart for high-end espresso machines, designer chairs, and colorful crockpots? Chris explains why price, search behavior, and fast delivery make premium home categories a natural expansion for Walmart. Drawing on his experience running home furnishings at Target, he argues that brand trust, value, and shipping speed…

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Jan. 23, 2026

How Multi-Platform Delivery Gives Kroger More Flexibility

How Multi-Platform Delivery Gives Kroger More Flexibility

Does Kroger really need both DoorDash and Uber? Anne explains why being available on multiple delivery platforms gives Kroger more flexibility, broader driver access, and fewer fulfillment bottlenecks. While the long-term question is whether customers move beyond fill-in trips to full grocery orders, the ability to test, learn, and shut…

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Jan. 23, 2026

What OpenAI’s Fast Pivot to Ads Says About the AI Arms Race

What OpenAI’s Fast Pivot to Ads Says About the AI Arms Race

What happens when a product people love introduces ads sooner than expected? After Chad Lusk of A & M predicted this exact move on the year-end podcast, Chris weighs in on OpenAI’s rapid shift toward ad testing inside ChatGPT. While consumer concern about ads may be overblown, the real question…

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Jan. 23, 2026

Why Launch A Marketplace Right Before the Holidays?

Why Launch A Marketplace Right Before the Holidays?

Watch the full video with Ulta Beauty’s Josh Friedman here: https://youtu.be/EuuW71Bsji8

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Jan. 23, 2026

Accenture on AI, GLP-1s, and the Future of Grocery Retail | FMI 2026

Accenture on AI, GLP-1s, and the Future of Grocery Retail | FMI 2026

In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from FMI 2026 at the Simbe booth, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga speak with Karen Fang Grant, Managing Director and Global Research Lead at Accenture, about how technology, health trends, and AI are reshaping the future of grocery retail. Karen shares how…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Lei Duran on Turning Lowes Foods Into a Crave Worthy, Entertainment Led Grocery Brand | FMI 2026

Lei Duran on Turning Lowes Foods Into a Crave Worthy, Entertainment Led Grocery Brand | FMI 2026

Recorded live at FMI 2026 from the Simbe booth, Omni Talk Retail interviewed with Lei Duran, SVP at Lowes Foods, to discuss how a regional grocer is redefining what it means to compete through experience, culture, and guest centricity. In this conversation, Lei shares her career journey across Walmart, agencies,…

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Jan. 22, 2026

The DiaLogic Group’s Take on Retail Robotics, Shelf Accuracy & the 2026 Inflection Point | FMI 2026

The DiaLogic Group’s Take on Retail Robotics, Shelf Accuracy & the 2026 Inflection Point | FMI 2026

Live from FMI 2026 in San Diego, Omni Talk Retail’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Thom Blischok, Chairman and CEO of The DiaLogic Group, at the Simbe booth to discuss why 2026 will be the year retail robotics finally move from pilots to scale. Thom breaks down…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Former Loblaw & Sobeys CIO Bruce Burrows on AI, Buy vs Build, and Smart Stores | FMI 2026

Former Loblaw & Sobeys CIO Bruce Burrows on AI, Buy vs Build, and Smart Stores | FMI 2026

In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from FMI 2026 in San Diego at the Simbe booth, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga speak with Bruce Burrows, former CIO of Loblaw and Sobeys and current Strategic Advisor at Simbe, about how technology, AI, and shelf intelligence are reshaping grocery retail.…

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Jan. 22, 2026

What WMU’s Food Marketing Program Teaches About Grocery’s Future | FMI 2026

What WMU’s Food Marketing Program Teaches About Grocery’s Future | FMI 2026

In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from FMI 2026 in San Diego at the Simbe booth, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Russell Zwanka, Director of the Food Marketing Program at Western Michigan University. Russell shares insights from decades in grocery retail and merchandising, paired with…

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Jan. 22, 2026

How Shelf Intelligence Is Evolving, with Simbe CEO Brad Bogolea | FMI 2026

How Shelf Intelligence Is Evolving, with Simbe CEO Brad Bogolea | FMI 2026

In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from FMI 2026 at the Simbe booth, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga speak with Brad Bogolea, Co-founder and CEO of Simbe, about how shelf intelligence is reshaping store execution and why real-time visibility inside the store is becoming essential for retailers. Brad…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Why In Store Media Is the Next Growth Lever for Retail Media, Albertsons Media Collective | FMI 2026

Why In Store Media Is the Next Growth Lever for Retail Media, Albertsons Media Collective | FMI 2026

In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from FMI 2026 at the Simbe booth, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga speak with Julian Mintz, VP of Sales at Albertsons Media Collective, about how retail media is evolving and what brands are looking for next. Julian shares how Albertsons Media Collective…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Albertsons Media Collective’s SVP Shares Why In-Store Media Matters Now | FMI 2026

Albertsons Media Collective’s SVP Shares Why In-Store Media Matters Now | FMI 2026

In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from FMI 2026 at the Simbe booth, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Brian Monahan, SVP of Albertsons Media Collective, to discuss how retail media is evolving and why in store media is emerging as the next major growth frontier.…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Schnucks’ Tim Horton on Center Store Strategy, Health Trends, and Store Execution | FMI 2026

Schnucks’ Tim Horton on Center Store Strategy, Health Trends, and Store Execution | FMI 2026

In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from FMI 2026 at the Simbe booth, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Tim Horton, Vice President of Center Store at Schnucks, to discuss how center store strategy is evolving as consumer health trends, technology, and store execution continue to…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Lightning Round: Love Letters, Wedding Drama & Magic Mike | Fast Five Shorts

Lightning Round: Love Letters, Wedding Drama & Magic Mike | Fast Five Shorts

This Lightning Round segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, closes out the show with rapid-fire takes on culture, fashion, and the lighter side of retail. From retro love letters and typewriter nostalgia to…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Is Tally 4.0 the Future of the Connected Store? | Fast Five Shorts

Is Tally 4.0 the Future of the Connected Store? | Fast Five Shorts

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, breaks down Simbe’s launch of Tally 4.0, the most advanced generation of its autonomous shelf-scanning robot. Live from FMI, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss why expanded coverage…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Fanatics vs. Gap: Who Wins the Retail Entertainment Race? | Fast Five Shorts

Fanatics vs. Gap: Who Wins the Retail Entertainment Race? | Fast Five Shorts

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, breaks down why entertainment has become retail’s latest buzzword... from Fanatics launching Fanatics Studios to Gap appointing its first-ever Chief Entertainment Officer. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga debate…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Can Walmart Win High-Income Home Shoppers? | Fast Five Shorts

Can Walmart Win High-Income Home Shoppers? | Fast Five Shorts

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, breaks down Walmart’s push into trendier, more upscale home goods as it looks to attract higher-income shoppers and take share from Amazon. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss…

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Jan. 22, 2026

Kroger Bets on Uber for Grocery Delivery at Scale | Fast Five Shorts

Kroger Bets on Uber for Grocery Delivery at Scale | Fast Five Shorts

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, breaks down Kroger’s nationwide rollout of grocery delivery through Uber Eats, Uber, and Postmates... putting nearly 2,700 stores on yet another major platform. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga…

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