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Sept. 15, 2023

Fast Five | TikTok Shop, Kroger’s Sudden Pause & Why IKEA Shouldn’t Have Listened To Its Customers

Fast Five | TikTok Shop, Kroger’s Sudden Pause & Why IKEA Shouldn’t Have Listened To Its Customers

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discuss: - Which innovation we like better – Walmart late night delivery or delivery from Walmart via text? - All the possible reasons why Kroger would pause…

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Sept. 8, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Ulta Expands Ship From Store

Fast Five Shorts | Ulta Expands Ship From Store

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Ulta Expanding Ship From Store For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q

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Sept. 8, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | JCPenny Invests $1B In Its Turnaround

Fast Five Shorts | JCPenny Invests $1B In Its Turnaround

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: JCPenny Investing $1B In Its Turnaround For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q

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Sept. 8, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Shopify And Amazon Buddy Up For Buy With Prime

Fast Five Shorts | Shopify And Amazon Buddy Up For Buy With Prime

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Shopify And Amazon Buddying Up For Buy With Prime For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q

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Sept. 8, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | John Varvatos Takes The Design Helm At Under Armour

Fast Five Shorts | John Varvatos Takes The Design Helm At Under Armour

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: John Varvatos Taking The Design Helm At Under Armour For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q

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Sept. 8, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Giant Food Checks Receipts And Stops Selling Tide

Fast Five Shorts | Giant Food Checks Receipts And Stops Selling Tide

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Giant Food Checking Receipts And Stopping Sales of Tide For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/EDZuVrAXq7Q

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Sept. 8, 2023

Fast Five | JCP Invests $1B, Under Armour Hires A Sexagenarian & Giant Food Stops Selling Tide

Fast Five | JCP Invests $1B, Under Armour Hires A Sexagenarian & Giant Food Stops Selling Tide

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne: - Called Giant Foods' decision to implement receipt checks and to pull branded merchandise from its shelves a momentous moment in the history of retail. - Enjoyed…

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Sept. 7, 2023

Exploring Deliveroo Hop: London's Fast Retail Service

Exploring Deliveroo Hop: London's Fast Retail Service

Omni Talk Retail's Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga venture into Deliveroo Hop, London's innovative delivery and pickup-only store. Experience firsthand the efficiency and convenience of this modern retail solution. Watch as they use the in-store kiosks to swiftly place an order, observing the seamless integration of technology for a quick…

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Sept. 1, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Grubhub & Amazon JWOT Head For Campus Domination

Fast Five Shorts | Grubhub & Amazon JWOT Head For Campus Domination

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Grubhub & Amazon JWOT Heading For Campus Domination For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-o

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Sept. 1, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Forever 21 And SHEIN Partner Up

Fast Five Shorts | Forever 21 And SHEIN Partner Up

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Forever 21 And SHEIN Partnering Up For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-o

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Sept. 1, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Sephora Brings Checkout To Employee Devices

Fast Five Shorts | Sephora Brings Checkout To Employee Devices

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sephora Bringing Checkout To Employee Devices For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-o

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Sept. 1, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Macy's And GAP Make Sleepy Collab

Fast Five Shorts | Macy's And GAP Make Sleepy Collab

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Macy's And GAP Making A Sleepy Collab For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-o

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Sept. 1, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Starbucks Going Scanless

Fast Five Shorts | Starbucks Going Scanless

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Starbucks Going Scanless For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/J2pvzUzqY-o

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Sept. 1, 2023

Fast Five | A Scanless Starbucks, A Sleepy Gap Colab & Why Amazon May Soon Be The King Of Campus

Fast Five | A Scanless Starbucks, A Sleepy Gap Colab & Why Amazon May Soon Be The King Of Campus

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne had a wee delight discussing (and sometimes ranting about): - How much they would use Starbucks' new scanless pay feature at the drive thru - The long-term…

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Aug. 27, 2023

Retail Trends: Getting Closer to Consumers with Microfulfillment and Automation

Retail Trends: Getting Closer to Consumers with Microfulfillment and Automation

Kim Baudry of Dematic discusses the latest retail trends, including how retailers are trying to get closer to consumers with micro fulfillment centers, automation, improved supply chain visibility, and omnichannel capabilities. Key topics covered include: - Changes in consumer delivery expectations for grocery vs apparel - Growth of local sortation…

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Aug. 26, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Cuts Private Brands

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Cuts Private Brands

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Amazon Cutting Private Brands For…

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Aug. 26, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Trader Joe's Says No Self Checkout EVER!

Fast Five Shorts | Trader Joe's Says No Self Checkout EVER!

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Trader Joe's Saying No Self…

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Aug. 26, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Etsy Starts Baby Registry

Fast Five Shorts | Etsy Starts Baby Registry

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Etsy Starting Baby Registry For…

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Aug. 26, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Aldi Acquires Winn-Dixie And Harveys

Fast Five Shorts | Aldi Acquires Winn-Dixie And Harveys

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Aldi Acquiring Winn-Dixie And Harveys…

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Aug. 26, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Dick's Sporting Goods Shrinkage Problem

Fast Five Shorts | Dick's Sporting Goods Shrinkage Problem

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden discuss: Dick's Sporting Goods Shrinkage Problem…

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Aug. 26, 2023

Fast Five | Trader Joe’s Hubris, Dick’s Shrinkage & Aldi’s Expansion

Fast Five | Trader Joe’s Hubris, Dick’s Shrinkage & Aldi’s Expansion

In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle, A&M's Chad Lusk and Ben Lowden joined Anne and Chris to discuss: - Dick’s growing theft problem and what, if anything, the industry can do about it - Aldi’s major…

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Aug. 14, 2023

Revolutionizing Grocery Shopping With In-Store Digital Technology | Chad Lusk Interview

Revolutionizing Grocery Shopping With In-Store Digital Technology | Chad Lusk Interview

In this insightful interview, we sit down with Chad Lusk, Partner and Managing Director at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, to dive deep into the world of in-store digital technology within the grocery industry. Discover how COVID-19 impacted retail investments, and learn about the latest trends in retail, including…

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Aug. 11, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Launches JWOT For Apparel

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Launches JWOT For Apparel

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Launching JWOT For Apparel For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2Q3MmcGlR54

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Aug. 11, 2023

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Lures SMBs To Do Last Mile Delivery With Amazon Hub

Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Lures SMBs To Do Last Mile Delivery With Amazon Hub

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, SPS Commerce, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Luring SMBs To Do Last-Mile Delivery With Amazon Hub For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2Q3MmcGlR54

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