🚗 Luxury Car Scents are Taking Over! (0:00) – Jo Malone and other fragrance houses are expanding into car scents. Would you want a signature fragrance piped into your car? ✈️ The Mystery of the Delta Flight Perfume (0:36) – Chris had a surprising reaction to a flight attendant’s perfume.…
EG America is making a bold move by partnering with Quorso to enhance convenience store operations with AI-driven efficiency. In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, we break down what this partnership means for store employees, why AI…
Gap is tapping into nostalgia with its new Vintage Collection—but is this a real retail comeback or just a marketing gimmick? In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, we discuss the collaboration with Sean Wotherspoon, the impact of…
Aldi is making waves in the grocery retail sector once again! In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, we break down their latest strategic move—selling 170 Winn-Dixie and Harvey’s Supermarket stores while pushing forward with a massive 220-store…
To watch Chris and Anne's full interview with Nate Shutes, VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics at Blue Dot recorded live at Manifest, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VwhxmUFjRQ&t=19s #manifest2025 #supplychain #retail
To watch the full interview with Dematic's Kim Baudry, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-csshLXsYxY&t=7s #retail #supplychainmanagement #retailtech
In this week’s episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga break down the latest retail headlines, from Aldi’s strategic store expansion to Save A Lot’s ambitious growth goals. They also discuss Gap’s vintage collection launch,…
To watch the full interview with Dematic's Kim Baudry, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-csshLXsYxY&t=7s #retail #supplychainmanagement #retailtech
@Ethan Chernofsky, SVP of Marketing at @Placer.ai: Drive holiday profits through the roof! Master Super Saturday crowds & seasonal spending shifts with proven retail tactics that boost both foot traffic and margins. Watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/0vGK1CecHYo?si=IyWsBfZZScvCLA9N #retailtrends #retailing #branding #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry @chris @anne #fashionretail
To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Accenture's Oliver Wright, recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at the FMI- The Food Industry Association Midwinter Conference, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_uWisnt4WU&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=7&t=26s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends
In this latest 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Caitlin Allen, SVP of Market at Simbe, breaks down the key misconceptions retail executives have about automation, why data quality is critical, and how top retailers are scaling AI-driven solutions. Learn the difference between good and bad computer vision AI, how autonomous robots…
To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Accenture's Oliver Wright, recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at the FMI- The Food Industry Association Midwinter Conference, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_uWisnt4WU&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=7&t=26s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends
To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Accenture's Oliver Wright, recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at the FMI- The Food Industry Association Midwinter Conference, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_uWisnt4WU&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=7&t=26s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends
Join Nate Shutes, VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics at Blue Dot, as he explores predictive supply chains, AI-driven scheduling, and the challenges of furniture logistics. Learn how Blu Dot is leveraging AI, warehouse automation, and workforce strategies to optimize e-commerce fulfillment and improve last-mile delivery efficiency. ⏳ Important Timestamps:…
At Manifest 2025, Birger Beusching, Head of Supply Chain for Philips North America, shares insights on supply chain transformation, AI-powered decision-making, and enhancing supply chain visibility. Learn how Philips is optimizing operations, improving planning efficiency, and leveraging AI for data-driven supply chain management. ⏳ Important Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome &…
At Manifest 2025, we talk with Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager for Alibaba.com, about how AI and automation are transforming the B2B sourcing experience. With new AI-powered communication tools, supplier verification, and automated comparison reports, Alibaba.com is streamlining supply chain operations for U.S. buyers and sellers. Learn how businesses can…
At Manifest 2025, we talk with Wesley Williams, VP of Supply Chain at Daily Harvest, about the biggest supply chain challenges and strategies for 2025. Instead of chasing the latest AI trends, Daily Harvest is doubling down on fundamentals like ERP, transportation management, and materials resource planning (MRP). Learn how…
The Future of Logistics & Supply Chain Automation is here! Live from Manifest 2025, we talk with Blake Neal, TGW Logistics Head of Business Development, about the biggest industry trends, including AI-driven warehouse solutions, supply chain efficiency, and automation in logistics. Whether you’re in retail, grocery, or apparel, this episode…
To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's full interview with Coborn's COO David Best, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8bq4hnBPr8&t=4s #fmi #grocery #merchandising #coborns
To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Accenture's Oliver Wright, recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at the FMI- The Food Industry Association Midwinter Conference, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_uWisnt4WU&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=7&t=26s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends
To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's full interview with Coresight's CEO Deborah Weinswig recorded live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb2yNh0tdww&t=39s #fmi #grocery #retailtechnology
To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Corey Rochkin of Oliver Wyman recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=249yPZ0pS3k&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=6&t=20s #grocery #fmi #retailtrends #retailstrategy #robotics
To watch this week's full episode of the top ranked podcast in retail, featuring Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and special guest host, Ben Miller of Shoptalk, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySon4C9S-hQ #walgreens #healthcare #retailnews
What’s happening with retail automation in 2025? Investment in supply chain technology appears to be flattening out as retailers shift focus from large new projects to optimizing existing infrastructure. Anne and Chris sit down with Kim Baudry from Dematic to explore what this means for AI in logistics, warehouse automation,…