Groceryshop 2025 is just around the corner, and Omni Talk Retail's Anne Mezzenga breaks down five of their top tips to get the most out of the show. (5) Plan your Expo Walk (4) Put down your phone and pay attention to the content. If you need help - sign…
The holiday countdown is on, and the margin for error has never been smaller. Join Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and retail industry expert, Brandon Pierre from SPS Commerce for a strategic deep-dive into what you can still execute today to ensure holiday performance while protecting your bottom line.
In the latest Fashion's Missing Middle episode, Anne Mezzenga and Ann Marshik come to you live from the Walmart Scoop and Free Assembly pop up to bring you the top trends for fall, for less. Walmart's fashion game is flexing with the hottest fits for fall like the barn jacket,…
Sam's Club's Holiday Strategy - Travel Packages, Gift Guides & Mystery Celebrity Diana Marshall shares her excitement for Sam's Club's holiday season plans, including travel packages for budget-conscious travelers, curated gift guides, and a mystery celebrity to kick off their new holiday campaign. Plus, the promise of "the best Thanksgiving…
Exit Arches Work for ALL Customers - Scan and Go AND Traditional Register Diana Marshall clarifies a key point many don't realize: Sam's Club's exit arches benefit everyone, not just Scan and Go users. Whether you use the app or check out at a traditional register, computer vision verification eliminates…
First-Time DOOH & Connected TV - Dunkin' Benelux's Media Innovation Strategy Nacho Carnes reveals Dunkin' Benelux's exciting media firsts: their inaugural Digital Out of Home (DOOH) campaign for Amsterdam's anniversary and their first Connected TV investment. Plus, discover their strategic collaborations including a Disney partnership for The Simpsons launch. Recorded…
6-7x Larger Back Rooms Support Sam's Club's 18% E-Commerce Growth Diana Marshall explains the strategic redesign of Sam's Club's newest stores in Texas and Tempe with dramatically larger back rooms. Discover how COVID-era adaptations evolved into purpose-built spaces supporting their fastest-growing business segment. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio…
From Member Feedback to Exit Arches - Sam's Club's Innovation Process Diana Marshall reveals how Sam's Club's culture of listening to members drove the creation of exit arches. From Scan and Go launch to eliminating receipt checks chainwide in under a year, discover their feedback-driven innovation cycle. Recorded live from…
Napoleon vs Genghis Khan: The Most Honest Historical Debate Ever When asked to choose between two of history's greatest emperors, these hosts give the most refreshingly honest answers you'll ever hear. Spoiler: It comes down to songs and food. #Napoleon #GenghisKhan #HistoricalDebate #EmperorComparison #WarAndPeace #PopCultureHistory #HistoricalFigures #CasualHistory #HonestTakes #HistoricalPreferences #CulturalReferences…
London Tube vs Paris Metro: Why Design Psychology Beats Everything A fascinating breakdown of why the London Tube defeats the Paris Metro - and it's not just about the trains. This analysis dives into user experience design genius, cultural psychology, and the map that changed transportation forever. A Frenchman's honest…
Langustines vs Escargot: The Ultimate French Delicacy Showdown A heated culinary debate between two food enthusiasts - when it comes to French luxury ingredients, do you choose the "salty sea" langustines or the "dirt of the earth" escargot? This passionate discussion reveals surprising opinions about overrated seafood and unique flavor…
Croissant vs Pain au Chocolat: The Quick Take A lightning-fast food preference debate between colleagues - when faced with the classic French pastry dilemma, which do you choose? This quick exchange reveals the eternal breakfast battle. #Croissant #PainAuChocolat #FrenchPastry #FoodDebate #Pastries #BreakfastChoices
Half of Users Prefer AI Search Over Google - Here's Why This Changes Everything Nearly 50% of AI search tool users now prefer ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and other AI platforms over traditional Google search. Two tech experts break down why this isn't surprising - and why the disruption is just…
Why Every Brand Needs a Youth Advisory Council (This Strategy is GENIUS) The industry's first youth advisory council is here, and this retail expert explains why it's a game-changing move that every brand should copy. From packed conference rooms to fashion publications hiring influencers as editors, the writing is on…
Complete Website + App Redesign - Sam's Club's Digital Transformation Diana Marshall reveals the comprehensive redesign of Sam's Club's entire digital experience, driven by member feedback and the need for speed. Discover how they leveraged Walmart's e-commerce advances while creating personalized experiences for Sam's Club members. Recorded live from the…
Smart Glasses + AI Recipe Formulation - Carrefour's 5-Year Innovation Roadmap Helene Labaume reveals Carrefour's top innovation priorities for the next 5 years: store digitalization, in-store robotics, smart glasses applications, and AI-powered product formulation. This is retail's future according to a $90B global leader. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast…
Why Starbucks NEEDS Computer Vision (The Wait Time Crisis is WORSE Than You Think) Starbucks is experimenting with computer vision to track store inventory, and this expert breakdown reveals why it's absolutely necessary. The hidden statistics about their order fulfillment crisis will shock you. This analysis breaks down why Starbucks'…
Why Walgreens is the PERFECT Winner from Party City's Collapse After Party City's Chapter 11 bankruptcy and liquidation, who's positioned to capture that market share? The answer might surprise you: Walgreens is making a brilliant strategic move into party supplies, and here's why it's genius. From Christmas morning plate emergencies…
Inside Kroger's Automation: Humans vs Robots In this insightful discussion, we break down Kroger's side-by-side analysis of their automated e-commerce fulfillment network. With interim CEO Ron Sergeant making tough decisions to avoid the sunk cost trap, we explore why large centralized automated facilities may not be the solution for all…
Carrefour's 3-Pillar Vision for Retail's Future - AI + Technology + Human Helene Labaume predicts how retail will transform over the next 5-10 years through three essential pillars. Her vision balances technological advancement with fundamental human needs - customers don't want "just robots in the store." Recorded live from the…
Meet Helene Labaume - Innovation Director at $90B Global Retail Giant Carrefour Discover how Carrefour, one of the world's largest retailers with operations in 40+ countries and $90+ billion in annual revenue, approaches innovation. Helene Labaume explains their philosophy: focus on disruption, not gimmicks. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast…
Partnership Complementarity - How Dunkin' Benelux Chooses Strategic Collaborations Nacho Carnes reveals Dunkin' Benelux's partnership selection framework: complementarity drives everything. From Disney collaborations to technology partnerships, discover how they evaluate potential partners and measure success through incrementality rather than attribution. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF Europe.…
Individual QR Codes for Every Customer - Dunkin' Benelux's Omnichannel Revolution Nacho Carnes reveals Dunkin' Benelux's sophisticated omnichannel transformation: from separate digital and physical channels to unified customer experiences powered by individual QR codes and engagement-based personalization. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF Europe. #OmnichannelStrategy #PersonalizedQR #IndividualPromotions…
CEO Support is the Secret Weapon - How Carrefour Communicates Innovation Value Helene Labaume reveals Carrefour's three-pillar approach to innovation communication and why CEO enthusiasm is absolutely critical for success. Discover the systematic approach that keeps a $90B global retailer aligned on innovation initiatives. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast…