This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Walmart's decision to open Walmart.com to shoppers in Mexico and what it means for the future of global marketplaces. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss cross-border commerce, international marketplace growth, pricing transparency, and why Walmart continues to make bold investments in long-term…
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment examines Target's new shoppable Bravo digital series and what it says about the growing convergence of entertainment, media, and commerce. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss whether retailers are increasingly competing with streaming platforms, creators, and social media companies for consumer attention, and…
This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Starbucks' ambitious plans to add up to 10,000 additional U.S. stores and whether smaller-format locations can still deliver on the company's vision of rebuilding the coffeehouse experience. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss Starbucks' "Back to Starbucks" strategy, the role of drive-thru,…
In this week’s OmniTalk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, and Veloq, Chris Walton was joined by retail analyst Ben Miller for a discussion on the biggest stories shaping retail today. The episode opens with Ben reflecting on his departure from…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Ryan Baker, Chief Operating Officer of Bunnings Group, about customer trust, omnichannel retail, and how one of the world's most successful home improvement retailers continues to evolve in a rapidly…
Watch the full video with duvo.ai’s Tomáš Čupr here: https://youtu.be/cZvou7yN4zA
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Raha Been, Senior Vice President of Research & Development and Commercialization, Consumer Business at 3M, about innovation, consumer behavior, and how one of the world's most recognizable brands is adapting…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Steffen Erath, Head of Innovation at Hansgrohe, about why sustainability should be more than a business objective and instead become a starting point for innovation. Steffen shares how Hansgrohe approaches…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Robert Wicha, Commercial Director at Castorama Poland, about the company's marketplace strategy, the growing importance of data quality, and how technology is reshaping the future of home improvement retail. Robert…
Can a "Spotify for online retail" actually reshape how we shop, or is the analogy flawed? The Mall app lets users build a personalized "mall of brands," offering more breadth than Google’s universal cart. However, major players like TikTok and Amazon could easily replicate these features. Chris Walton and Chap…
Amazon has officially launched same-day grocery delivery in select London postcodes, allowing customers to combine perishable items like produce, meat, and dairy with millions of other Amazon products in a single basket. In this video, we discuss the global significance of this move, exploring: A Proven Strategy: How Amazon is…
With the rollout of three new search features, Amazon is making a play to be the go-to super app for product discovery. Check out our take on why this "image-first" experience is a serious move that could eventually compel more retailers onto the Amazon platform.
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Harri Karumo, Senior Vice President and K-Rauta Chain Director at Kesko, about what makes Nordic home improvement retail unique and how Kesko leverages insights across multiple retail businesses. Harri shares…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Joost de Beijer, CEO of Intergamma, about what makes DIY retail in the Netherlands unique and how the company is evolving its omnichannel strategy to meet changing customer expectations. Joost…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton catches up with Dan Starr, President & CEO of Do It Best Group, to discuss the company's transformation following its acquisition of True Value. Dan shares what it takes to integrate two…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton sits down with Curtis Smith, Executive Director of the Do It Best Foundation and True Value Foundation, to discuss the role of community impact in the future of retail. Curtis shares the…
Walmart now lets you add a Subway sandwich to your grocery order for a single checkout experience. While this offers convenience and potential savings on delivery fees, it also links Walmart's reputation to restaurant execution. We break down what this means for your next lunch order and whether Walmart can…
Watch the full video with Radar’s Spencer Hewett here: https://youtu.be/17ZZfe6q41c
Watch the full video with Radar’s Spencer Hewett here: https://youtu.be/17ZZfe6q41c
When asked to name his favorite European retailer, Chris Walton had plenty of options. From Zara and Tesco to drone-enabled grocery delivery innovations, Chris and Chap Achen explore what makes Europe's retail landscape so compelling. But one retailer stood above the rest: Marks & Spencer, which Chris says is firing…
The lightning round took a Minnesota turn when Chap Achen was asked who would start at quarterback for the Vikings this season: Kyler Murray or JJ McCarthy. As a self-proclaimed Michigan man, Chap didn't hesitate with his answer. Chris Walton, however, had a very different reaction. Cue the homer accusations.…
