Videos

Dec. 24, 2025

Have We Hit an AI Plateau?

Have We Hit an AI Plateau?

Watch the full video with AWS's David Dorf here: https://youtu.be/0a1NhQCfjT0

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Dec. 24, 2025

How RFID Minimizes Tools Store Associates Rely On

How RFID Minimizes Tools Store Associates Rely On

Watch the full video with GreyOrange's Madalynn Lauria here: https://youtu.be/RrFU457zc7k

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Dec. 23, 2025

What Question Would Chris Ask Ryan Reynolds At NRF?

What Question Would Chris Ask Ryan Reynolds At NRF?
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Dec. 23, 2025

Chris & Anne Name Their Rob Reiner Mount Rushmore Of Movies

Chris & Anne Name Their Rob Reiner Mount Rushmore Of Movies
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Dec. 23, 2025

Anne Mezzenga Thinks Target's New SoHo Store Is Brilliant, But Can It Scale?

Anne Mezzenga Thinks Target's New SoHo Store Is Brilliant, But Can It Scale?

Target has introduced a permanent store concept in SoHo designed to act as a retail lab. The new concept features curated beauty and apparel, including: A rotating showcase of seasonal styles on the first floor called "The Drop". A Broadway Beauty Bar curated by beauty influencers. A gifting gondola. A…

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Dec. 23, 2025

Instacart's AI Pricing: Inflating Your Grocery Bill by 23%?

Instacart's AI Pricing: Inflating Your Grocery Bill by 23%?

Instacart's AI-enabled pricing experiments have reportedly caused grocery prices to differ by as much as 23% per item between customers, according to an investigation cited by Consumer Reports.

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Dec. 23, 2025

Online Grocery Sales Hit $12.3 Billion: Why Are Budget-Conscious Consumers Still Paying More?

Online Grocery Sales Hit $12.3 Billion: Why Are Budget-Conscious Consumers Still Paying More?

The video reports that November extended its $10 billion online grocery sales streak to five months. Sales reached $12.3 billion, which is an increase of more than $2.5 billion, or more than 28%, compared to November 2024. All three receiving methods—delivery, click and collect, and ship to home—saw sales increases…

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Dec. 23, 2025

How Overhead RFID Improves Loss Prevention by Reducing Shrink

How Overhead RFID Improves Loss Prevention by Reducing Shrink

Watch the full video with GreyOrange's Pareiya Gupta here: https://youtu.be/RrFU457zc7k

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Dec. 23, 2025

"I Actually Love This": Chris Walton on Ashley Furniture's AI Strategy

"I Actually Love This": Chris Walton on Ashley Furniture's AI Strategy

Ditching the marketplaces? Ashley Furniture is using Perplexity and PayPal to own the customer journey. Chris Walton weighs in on why few furniture brands can pull this off, but Ashley can. #retailstrategy #perplexity #paypal #chriswalton

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Dec. 23, 2025

"100% No" on Amazon's Planned Rush Pickup Service

"100% No" on Amazon's Planned Rush Pickup Service

Amazon is planning a new "Rush Pickup" service that would allow shoppers to collect orders from both the online marketplace and items stocked in Amazon-owned stores, all within an hour. In this video, Chris Walton gives his unvarnished advice to Amazon, stating that the company should not proceed with this…

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Dec. 22, 2025

What is the Right RFID Starting Approach for Apparel Retailers?

What is the Right RFID Starting Approach for Apparel Retailers?

Watch the full video with GreyOrange's Pareiya Gupta here: https://youtu.be/RrFU457zc7k

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Dec. 21, 2025

How Does Wiliot Integrate Data Across the Retail Ecosystem

How Does Wiliot Integrate Data Across the Retail Ecosystem

Watch the full video with Wiliot's Doron Hazan here: https://youtu.be/9ADhclQ3kHQ

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Dec. 20, 2025

What's Next for Walmart Business?

What's Next for Walmart Business?

Watch the full video with Walmart's Ashley Hubka here: https://youtu.be/EAsodj-1fYw

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Dec. 20, 2025

How to Implement Connected Store Technologies in Retail

How to Implement Connected Store Technologies in Retail

Watch the full video with Wiliot's Doron Hazan here: https://youtu.be/9ADhclQ3kHQ

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Dec. 19, 2025

Is There a Business-Oriented Equivalent to Walmart Plus?

Is There a Business-Oriented Equivalent to Walmart Plus?

Watch the full video with Walmart's Ashley Hubka here: https://youtu.be/EAsodj-1fYw

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Dec. 19, 2025

Honoring Rob Reiner - Our Mount Rushmore of His Films

Honoring Rob Reiner - Our Mount Rushmore of His Films

In this touching tribute to the late Rob Reiner—the legendary director who taught us to "turn it up to 11"—our hosts share their Mount Rushmore of his greatest films, sparking a conversation about cinematic legacy and cultural impact. #RobReiner #PrincessBride #WhenHarryMetSally #StandByMe #AFewGoodMen #ThisIsSpinalTap #FilmTribute #ClassicCinema #DirectorLegacy #80sMovies #90sMovies #MovieHistory…

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Dec. 19, 2025

The Cultural Impact of Calvin Klein Underwear Branding

The Cultural Impact of Calvin Klein Underwear Branding

Calvin Klein's new Soho flagship is becoming a must-see NRF store tour destination. Chris's response to what he'd buy reveals more about pop culture than fashion strategy, featuring a classic Seinfeld reference that every 90s fan will appreciate. #CalvinKlein #NRF2025 #StoreTours #Soho #NewYork #RetailStrategy #FlagshipStore #FashionRetail #Seinfeld #RetailDesign #NRFBigShow #BrandStrategy…

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Dec. 19, 2025

The F1B Breed Designed for Allergy Sufferers

The F1B Breed Designed for Allergy Sufferers

From the world's largest golden retriever gathering to heartbreaking Christmas disappointments, Anne shares a story about saying no to her son's puppy dreams and the creative solution involving F1B goldendoodles and puppy yoga. #GoldenRetrievers #Goldendoodle #F1BGoldendoodle #HypoallergenicDogs #PuppyYoga #DogLovers #FamilyPets #PetAllergies #Minneapolis #DogBreeds #Poodle #PetOwnership #DogRental #FamilyLife

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Dec. 19, 2025

The One Question I'd Ask Ryan Reynolds at NRF

The One Question I'd Ask Ryan Reynolds at NRF

Actor, entrepreneur, and mobile pioneer Ryan Reynolds headlines NRF 2026, but what question would a retail expert actually ask him? The answer might surprise you, and it has nothing to do with business. This segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five discusses Ryan Reynolds' upcoming keynote appearance at NRF…

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Dec. 19, 2025

How Do Ambient Sensors Shape the Consumer Shopping Experience

How Do Ambient Sensors Shape the Consumer Shopping Experience

Watch the full video with Wiliot's Doron Hazan here: https://youtu.be/9ADhclQ3kHQ

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Dec. 19, 2025

Why Ashley Furniture is one of the few furniture brands with genuine search value

Why Ashley Furniture is one of the few furniture brands with genuine search value

After weeks of preaching caution about agentic commerce, why is Chris suddenly calling Ashley Furniture's Perplexity integration "brilliant"? The answer reveals a game-changing strategy that few retailers can replicate. In this compelling analysis, we examine Ashley Furniture's strategic decision to plug directly into Perplexity's AI shopping platform. Despite previous warnings…

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Dec. 19, 2025

Can Target Scale This Concept to 2,000 Stores?

Can Target Scale This Concept to 2,000 Stores?

Is Target's new SoHo concept store a game-changer or just hype? Anne reveals why this permanent lab store could reshape Target's entire strategy... if they can solve one critical challenge. In this detailed analysis, we dive into Target's innovative SoHo concept store and what it means for the retailer's future…

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Dec. 19, 2025

Why Budget-Strapped Shoppers Are Buying Groceries Online

Why Budget-Strapped Shoppers Are Buying Groceries Online

$12.3 billion in e-grocery volume in a single month? Chris explains why this shocking statistic is rewriting everything we thought we knew about online grocery shopping. This segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, examines the stunning November e-grocery numbers that have left industry insiders gobsmacked. Despite widespread reports…

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Dec. 19, 2025

Algorithmic Pricing & Convenience vs Necessity

Algorithmic Pricing & Convenience vs Necessity

Is algorithmic pricing ethical when it comes to grocery essentials? Anne weighs in on the controversial practice and reveals how AI is changing the entire game. This segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, tackles the hot-button question of whether retailers should apply dynamic pricing to basic necessities like…

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