Videos

Jan. 31, 2025

📊 How Albertsons Media Collective is Shaping the Future of Retail Media | FMI 2025

Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga chat with Julian Mintz, VP of Sales at Albertsons Media Collective, live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, to discuss the rapid evolution of retail media networks, ad measurement standardization, and the future of omnichannel brand engagement. Learn how AI-driven insights, loyalty data,…

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Jan. 31, 2025

"You Will See a Level Personalization You Have Not Experienced Elsewhere"

To watch our full interview with Justin Honaman of AWS, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QaJGGzM03E #GenerativeAI #AWS #Nova #MachineLearning #Innovation #retail

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Jan. 31, 2025

📦 How SpartanNash is Digitizing Grocery Merchandising with AI & Robotics | FMI 2025

🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI Conference 2025 🎙 Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bennett Morgan, EVP & CMO of SpartanNash, live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, to discuss how automation, robotics, and AI-powered analytics are shaping the future of grocery merchandising.…

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Jan. 31, 2025

The Future of Gap Inc: Turnaround Potential and Brand Revival

@Simeon Siegel, Managing Director, Senior Analyst @BMO Capital: Gap Inc. is writing its comeback story, blending nostalgia with fresh vision. Ready to witness the iconic American retailer redefine fashion once again? The future looks promising Watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/33FVuPdtvLA?si=27GCW-Wp-vmxtbL_ #retail #retailing #supplchainmanagement #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry @chris @anne #fashionretail

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Jan. 31, 2025

Harnessing AI for Personalization: How retailers can bring Creative Ideas to Life

@Sara Sullivan, Global Vice President at @Contentful: Unleash the power of AI to transform your retail experience! From personalized recommendations to unique shopping journeys, discover how smart technology is revolutionizing customer connections. Watch the full video here:https://www.youtube.com/live/Gnw9w-UR1R4?si=hHl_gpvT9U3THfAi #retail #retailing #branding #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry @chris @anne #fashionretail

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Jan. 31, 2025

How Levi's Used Data to Conquer the Baggy Jeans Trend

To watch this week's entire Fast Five Podcast with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDEXwquuSE&t=2301s #levis #retailnews #retailtrends

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Jan. 31, 2025

How AI & Automation Are Changing Grocery Retail | Live from FMI 2025

Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Thom Blischok, Chairman and CEO, Dialogic Group, to discuss how automation, AI, and connected stores are reshaping retail live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI. Thom breaks down the biggest mistakes retailers make with technology adoption, the future of real-time store…

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Jan. 31, 2025

🌿 Sprouts' Secrets to Grocery Success | Exclusive Interview from FMI Conference 2025 🌿

🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI Conference 2025 🎙 Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Stan Swinton, VP of Non-Perishable Grocery at Sprouts Farmers Market, live from the Simbe Podcast Booth at FMI 2025, to explore how Sprouts stays ahead in grocery innovation, selects emerging brands,…

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Jan. 31, 2025

AWS Areas of Retail Focus for 2025

To watch our full interview with Justin Honaman of AWS, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QaJGGzM03E #GenerativeAI #AWS #Nova #MachineLearning #Innovation #retail

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Jan. 31, 2025

Walmart's New Pay Boost: Regional Managers Now Earn Big!

To watch this week's entire Fast Five Podcast with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDEXwquuSE&t=2301s #retailtrends #retailnews #walmart

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Jan. 31, 2025

Why Chris Travels with His Own Toilet Paper

To watch this week's entire Fast Five Podcast with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDEXwquuSE&t=2301s #waitrose #toiletpaper

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Jan. 31, 2025

Amazon Retail Ad Services Just Launched to Help Retailers Use Amazon's Ad Engine

To watch our full interview with Justin Honaman of AWS, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QaJGGzM03E #GenerativeAI #AWS #Nova #MachineLearning #Innovation #retail

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Jan. 30, 2025

Can an MBA Run a Walmart Store?

To watch this week's entire Fast Five Podcast with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDEXwquuSE&t=2301s #walmart #retailtrends #retailnews

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Jan. 30, 2025

Retail Media Networks: AWS Wants to Help All Retailers Unlock Their Revenue Potential in 2025

To watch our full interview with Justin Honaman of AWS, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QaJGGzM03E #GenerativeAI #AWS #Nova #MachineLearning #Innovation #retailmedia

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Jan. 30, 2025

Investing in Data: Levi's Future in Fashion

To watch this week's entire Fast Five Podcast with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDEXwquuSE&t=2301s #levis #retailtrends #retailnews

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Jan. 30, 2025

It's Data: How to Maximize Business Value with Gen AI in 2025

To watch our full interview with Justin Honaman of AWS, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QaJGGzM03E #GenerativeAI #AWS #Nova #MachineLearning #Innovation #retail

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Jan. 30, 2025

Walmart's Career Paths: Earn Up to $600,000!

o watch this week's entire Fast Five Podcast with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDEXwquuSE&t=2301s #retailtrends #retailnews #walmart

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Jan. 30, 2025

Unleashing Nova: Revolutionizing Generative AI at AWS

To watch our full interview with Justin Honaman of AWS, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QaJGGzM03E #GenerativeAI #AWS #Nova #MachineLearning #Innovation

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Jan. 30, 2025

Will Ceramic Mugs Kill Starbucks’ Vibe?

To watch this week's entire Fast Five Podcast with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDEXwquuSE&t=2301s #starbucksmugs #retailtrends #retailnews #starbucks

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Jan. 30, 2025

🔹 Walmart’s $600K Pay for Store Managers – Great Investment or PR Move? 🔹

🎙️ Walmart is doubling down on store leadership—while pulling back on corporate perks. In this week's podcast, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga break down Walmart’s new pay structure, which allows regional store…

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Jan. 30, 2025

🔹 Free Coffee, Fancy Toilet Paper & Post Malone Oreos? | OmniTalk Retail Lightning Round 🔹

🎙️ Retail isn’t just about tech and strategy—sometimes, it’s about free coffee, fancy toilet paper, and Post Malone-branded Oreos! In this week's Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga bring you a…

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Jan. 30, 2025

🔹 Did AI Really Predict Levi’s Baggy Jeans Trend – Or Just State the Obvious? 🔹

🧐 Levi’s is claiming that AI helped them predict the baggy jeans trend—but did they really need Google Cloud for that? In this week's podcast, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga break down…

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Jan. 30, 2025

Starbucks' Big Bet: Ceramic Mugs & Macchiato Art – Shrewd Move or Major Mistake?

☕ Starbucks is shaking things up—are ceramic mugs the future, or a recipe for disaster? ☕ This week, Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol is pushing ceramic mugs for in-store customers and meticulously crafted caramel macchiato art. But is this a brilliant brand refresh or a huge mistake that slows down…

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Jan. 30, 2025

Amazon Grocery Shake-Up: Whole Foods CEO Takes Over – Smart Move or Sign of Retreat?

🔥 Amazon grocery is at a crossroads! 🔥 This week, Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel takes control of Amazon’s entire grocery business, leading Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go while Whole Foods continues to face increasing pressure from Walmart and Sprouts. Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga debate whether this move signals…

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