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Feb. 29, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Macy’s To Close 150 Stores

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from eTail West sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Macy’s Closing 150 Stores For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/67YNMyUtLgU

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Feb. 29, 2024

Macy’s Store Closures, Amazon Scheduled Deliveries & How Do You Say Chatgpt In French?

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: - Macy’s bold decision to close 150 stores - Why Amazon’s move to offer scheduled grocery delivery could be one of the most…

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Feb. 29, 2024

How Sur La Table Embraces Digital Transformation Through Enhanced CX

Rachel Frederick, VP & GM of Ecommerce at Sur La Table, joins us at eTail West 2024 to discuss Sur La Table's omnichannel retail strategy. Learn how they are leveraging artificial intelligence to generate product images and drive personalization. Hear about their goals for boosting loyalty programs, implementing a customer…

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Feb. 29, 2024

AutoZone's Digital Transformation Journey | Enhancing In-Store & Online Experiences

Nick Sarraf, VP Digital Transformation & Customer Satisfaction at AutoZone, joins us at eTail West 2024 to discuss his company's omnichannel strategy. Learn how AutoZone is leveraging composable commerce to piece together best-in-class retail technology for both its B2B and B2C lines of business. Hear about their goals for modernizing…

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Feb. 29, 2024

How COS Managing Director North America Katie Reeves Leverages Tech for Omnichannel Success

Katie Reeves, Managing Director of COS North America, joins us at eTail West 2024 to discuss how fashion retailers can leverage technology like RFID and data visualization to enable omnichannel experiences. Learn how they've invested in “smart store” tech for inventory management, operational efficiency, and frictionless customer experiences across brick-and-mortar…

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Feb. 28, 2024

Sam's Club's VP Shares His Love for Retail Pace & Member Obsession

We chat with Sam's Club's VP of Digital Merchandising Jordan Eddie about why he fell in love with retail, the membership model, frictionless shopping rollouts, data-driven decisions, and member obsession. Jordan discusses curating the Sam's Club assortment for quality and value, the pace of innovation, and why he's excited to…

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Feb. 28, 2024

Live From eTail | Target's Apparel SVP on Partnerships, Supply Chain Speed & Sparking Joy

We chat with Target's SVP of Apparel & Accessories Gena Fox about partnerships with brands like DVF, navigating fast-changing trends on TikTok, the importance of supply chain speed, and Target's focus on sparking joy through fashion. Gena discusses Target's specialty in store fulfillment, same-day delivery, how they adapt processes to…

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Feb. 28, 2024

Personalized Shopping Experiences Double Online Conversion Rates | Firework's Vincent Yang

We chat with Firework founder Vincent Yang about innovations in live stream shopping and shoppable video to create personalized 1:1 shopping experiences that double e-commerce conversion rates. Vincent explains how Firework is bringing the tactile, high-touch experience of physical stores online with tools like digital humans and AI assistants. We…

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Feb. 28, 2024

How Supply Chains Will Evolve

Kim Baudry, Market Development Director Dematic, discusses how supply chains will be smarter, greener, and more agile in the coming years thanks to automation and innovation. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUhcJSSGItc #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement Chris Walton Anne Mezzenga

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Feb. 28, 2024

How To Do Ship From Store Successfully

Kim Baudry, Market Development Director Dematic, how to ship from store successfully. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUhcJSSGItc #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement Chris Walton Anne Mezzenga

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Feb. 28, 2024

Automation To Ship To Store, Not To DC

Kim Baudry, Market Development Director Dematic, discusses how retailers are stepping into the future with automation! From smart warehouses to robot helpers, see how shopping is getting a high-tech upgrade. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUhcJSSGItc #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement Chris Walton Anne Mezzenga

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Feb. 28, 2024

Which Retailers & Brands Are Investing In Automation?

Kim Baudry, Market Development Director Dematic, who in retail is still investing in automation solutions for their supply chains. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUhcJSSGItc #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement Chris Walton Anne Mezzenga

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Feb. 28, 2024

How To Flex You Automation Solution To Your Needs

Kim Baudry, Market Development Director Dematic, dives into automation solutions! From boosting efficiency to cutting costs, each type offers unique perks. Which path is right for you to transform your productivity? Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUhcJSSGItc #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement Chris Walton Anne…

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Feb. 26, 2024

Why Unified Marketing Measurement Is Key to Business Success

Ovative’s Beth McKigney and Troy Neidermire join Chris and Anne for the latest installment of their Retail Technology Spotlight Series to discuss how shifting to unified marketing measurements, like Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), can help retailers and brands optimize budget allocation, incrementality, and overall business outcomes. In this podcast, Chris…

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Feb. 26, 2024

Electronic Shelf Labels: ESL-Yes! Or ESL-No!

David Schneidman, Sr Director at Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, weighs in on Electronic Shelf Labels - are they the future of retail or just another passing trend? Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62zzJsi-uVQ&t=7s #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement #Schnucks #StoreTour #GroceryAdventure #VirtualShopping…

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Feb. 26, 2024

GS1 Barcodes How Should Grocers Use Them?

David Schneidman, Sr Director at Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, dives into how GS1 Barcodes are revolutionizing the grocery world Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62zzJsi-uVQ&t=7s #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement#Schnucks #StoreTour #GroceryAdventure #VirtualShopping Chris Walton Anne Mezzenga

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Feb. 26, 2024

Robots Smart Investment Or Too Soon?

John Clear, Sr Director at Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, shares his thoughts on investing in robots and whether robots are a leap towards efficiency or a jump too soon? Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62zzJsi-uVQ&t=7s #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement#Schnucks #StoreTour #GroceryAdventure…

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Feb. 26, 2024

Single Line Queuing Expediting Exits Or Long Line Lethargy?

John Clear, Sr Director at Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, dives into the debate: Single line queuing, a faster exit strategy or just a test of patience? What's been your experience? #QueueInsights Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62zzJsi-uVQ&t=7s #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement#Schnucks…

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Feb. 26, 2024

Smart Carts Now, Next, Or Future?

John Clear, Sr Director at Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, explains how Smart Carts revolutionize shopping today, tomorrow, and beyond. Seamless, efficient, futuristic. #SmartCarts #FutureOfShopping #TechInRetail Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62zzJsi-uVQ&t=7s #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement#Schnucks #StoreTour #GroceryAdventure #VirtualShopping Chris Walton Anne…

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Feb. 26, 2024

Digital Attribution Made Simple: Connecting Banking and Retail Through Payments Media

In this episode of our Retail Technology Spotlight Series, we speak with Tom Burgess, president of SnippMedia, about how new digital media channels can power attribution by connecting banking apps and retail purchases. We discuss how payments media allows banks to offer targeted deals and cash back to incentivize their…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Starbucks Extends Its Loyalty Reach, Target Debuts A New Brand & Walmart Buys A TV Maker

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding joined Chris and Anne to discuss: - Why in the world Walmart would acquire Vizio (Source: CNBC) - Whether Target’s new…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | How Should Retailers Approach Electrification?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding discussed: How Retailers Should Approach Electrification…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | A 50% SKU Reduction At Hasbro Is Quite Drastic – What’s The Rationale?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding discussed: A 50% SKU Reduction Is…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Are Bank Loyalty Programs An Untapped Gold Mine For Retail Media Networks?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Joanna Rangarajan and Cassie Ryding discussed: If Bank Loyalty Programs An…

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