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Jan. 17, 2024

Onebeat's Client Testimonial

Gregory Arthur, Vice President of Retail Strategy at Onebeat, gives real-life client testimonials about the important role that setting correct inventory targets plays in retail success. Watch the full recording here: https://youtu.be/-A0sEWHfYXY?si=XaTtt5CukZpOTAl8 #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement #fashionretail #luxuryretail #beauty Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga

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Jan. 17, 2024

More About Self Adjusting Short Term Forecasting Algorithm

Gregory Arthur, Vice President of Retail Strategy at Onebeat, discusses why short-term inventory forecasting leads to long-term success. Watch the full recording here: https://youtu.be/-A0sEWHfYXY?si=XaTtt5CukZpOTAl8 #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement #fashionretail #luxuryretail #beauty Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga

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Jan. 17, 2024

Building A New Car, Not Making The Horse And Buggy Faster

Get a taste of Gregory Arthur, Vice President of Retail Strategy at Onebeat, as he talks with Chris and Anne about the right and wrong ways to manage inventory. Watch the full recording here: https://youtu.be/-A0sEWHfYXY?si=XaTtt5CukZpOTAl8 #retail #retailing #grocery #conveniencestores #cpg #branding #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #supplychainmanagement #fashionretail #luxuryretail #beauty

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Jan. 11, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Starbucks Launches Bring Your Own Cup Nationwide

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Starbucks Launching Bring Your Own Cup Nationwide For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8

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Jan. 11, 2024

Your Own Cups At Starbucks, Mammograms At Walmart & Carts That Suggest Dinner Pairings

Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss the latest retail headlines shaping omnichannel trends including Instacart testing ads on smart carts, Peloton bringing fitness to TikTok targeting Gen Z, Starbucks announcing reusable cups for mobile orders and drive-thrus to reduce waste, Amazon using AI for virtual try-on and fit recommendations to…

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Jan. 11, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Now Offering Mammograms

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Offering Mammograms For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8

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Jan. 11, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Sizing Up Amazon's AI Fashion Fit Tech

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sizing Up Amazon's AI Fashion Fit Tech For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8

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Jan. 11, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Peloton Launches On TikTok

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Peloton Launching On TikTok For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8

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Jan. 11, 2024

Fast Five Shorts | Are Instacart's Smart Carts A Smart Investment?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Instacart's Smart Carts Are A Smart Investment? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IeBVjU9IiQ8

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Jan. 11, 2024

Retail Pricing Volatility: How CPGs And Retailers Can Adapt To Inflation And Promotion Shifts

Omni Talk Retail's Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss the cooling inflationary pressures in retail pricing and the resulting increasing importance of promotions with Ben Reich, CEO of retail pricing analytics firm Datasembly. Ben shares exclusive data on category and regional pricing differences, as well as historical price tracking. We…

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Jan. 10, 2024

Eagle Eye CEO And Former Tesco Exec On Using Data & Tech to Build Customer Loyalty

Learn how retailers can leverage customer data, personalized promotions, and new technologies to strengthen loyalty and drive incremental sales. Eagle Eye CEO and former Tesco exutive Tim Mason shares his insights on critical strategies like clubcard deployments, omni-channel personalization, AI analytics, and more. Gain actionable tips on winning through customer…

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Jan. 10, 2024

Inside Netto's Frictionless Grocery Store | The Magic Of Real-Time Receipts & Cashierless Checkout

On January 9th, Netto and Trigo opened a new frictionless store in Regensburg, Germany, and Omni Talk was there to bring you a live exclusive look inside the store to show you how it works. This one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed! A full-size 800 square meter retrofitted supermarket,…

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Jan. 10, 2024

Humanizing A Robot: How Stop & Shop's Marty The Robot Boosts Associates And Gives Back

We interview Stop & Shop's CMO Karen Mitchell about Marty the Robot, their in-store robot made by Badger Technologies. Learn how Stop & Shop humanized Marty through googly eyes and a name to make him approachable. Hear how Marty helps associates be more efficient so they can focus on customers.…

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Jan. 8, 2024

Inventory Planning & AI Optimization For Retail Success

We discuss effective retail inventory planning and allocation strategies with Greg Arthur, VP of Retail Strategy at Onebeat. Greg shares how leveraging AI for inventory optimization helps retailers maximize sell-through rates and profitability. Key topics covered include: - Self-adjusting, short-term algorithms for granular inventory level predictions - Allocating the right…

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Jan. 7, 2024

Driving Quality And Value Through Scheduled W2 Last-Mile Delivery

This episode of the Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight Series discusses innovative approaches to improving last-mile delivery. We explore how Buncha leverages scheduled time windows, refrigerated vehicles, and W-2 drivers to drive value, quality of service, and sustainability in last mile grocery delivery. CEO Bharat Pulgam outlines Buncha's milkman-style model,…

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Dec. 22, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Will Target Soon Have Some Explaining To Do Around Theft?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Target Will Soon Have Some Explaining To Do Around Theft For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/gvA1lq3ngrA

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Dec. 22, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Google Releases New Shopping Features For Holiday Procrastinators

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Google Releasing New Shopping Features For Holiday Procrastinators For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/gvA1lq3ngrA

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Dec. 22, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Should Macy's Shareholders Take The Money And Run?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Macy's Shareholders Should Take The Money And Run For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/gvA1lq3ngrA

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Dec. 22, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Prime Tests $9.99 Per Month Grocery Delivery

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Prime Testing $9.99 Per Month Grocery Delivery For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/gvA1lq3ngrA

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Dec. 22, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Expands BNPL With Affirm At Self Checkout

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Expanding BNPL With Affirm At Self Checkout For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/gvA1lq3ngrA

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Dec. 21, 2023

Walmart’s Big & Bold BNPL Push, Macy’s Buyout & CNBC’s Pointed Criticism Of Target

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: - Walmart’s bold and beautiful move to put BNPL via Affirm at self-checkout - Amazon’s confounding decision to test an additional $9.99 per…

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Dec. 19, 2023

Retail Technology Predictions for 2024 - AI, Sustainability, And the In-Store Impact

Get insights into retail technology predictions for 2024 directly from retail tech leader SES-imagotag's Philippe Bottine. Learn how AI and computer vision will transform in-store operations, workforce efficiency, and sustainability. Hear examples of AI shopping lists tailored to budgets, computer vision for demand forecasting and waste reduction, and how tech…

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Dec. 18, 2023

Manifest's Tanzil Uddin Previews The Manifest 2024 Conference In Las Vegas

Get an inside look at the Manifest 2024 supply chain conference happening in February in Las Vegas. Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Production at Manifest, joins us to highlight keynote speakers, programming tracks, exhibits, and networking opportunities at this must-attend event for end-to-end supply chain professionals. With over 300 exhibitors, 40+…

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Dec. 16, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | 2024 Top Retail Headline Predictions

The latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five was our annual Retail Awards Show sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle where Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group David Ritter and David Brown…

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