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June 11, 2022

Spotlight Series | Empowering The Contact Center With Talkdesk VP Shannon Flanagan

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Talkdesk’s VP Global Industry Strategy for Retail & Consumer Goods and fellow Top 100 Retail Influencer Shannon Flanagan. Together the three of them discuss: – The role of retailers to provide…

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June 10, 2022

Walmart's Push to Hire New College Grads

Walmart is hiring! Their new college grad recruitment program is out, but should this be their primary focus? #omnichannel #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailer #retaillife #retaildesign #retail #retailshop #retaildisplay #retailarbitrage

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June 9, 2022

Inventory Issue Hits Target & Walmart

The retail sector is in for a rocky road ahead, with Target and Walmart both releasing their Q1 earnings reports. #omnichannel #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailer #retaillife #retaildesign #retail #retailshop #retaildisplay #retailarbitrage

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June 8, 2022

Peloton's Wholesale Plan Spells Trouble

Peloton is considering wholesale distribution via third-party retailers. In line with their plans to increase subscription revenue. Find out why this could spell trouble for the brand. #retailmarketing #omnichannel #retailmerchandising #retailbusiness #retail

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June 7, 2022

Instacart IPO: Now or Never?

It's about time! Instacart's IPO plans go into action. #retail #supply #retailer #marketresearch #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailbusiness #retailshop #b2c #customerexperience

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June 6, 2022

Zara’s New U.K. Return Policy

In the latest move to try and curb returns, ZARA has announced that it will now be charging customers a fee for online returns. What might come out of this? #retailmarketing #omnichannel #retailmerchandising #retailbusiness #retail

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June 4, 2022

Old Navy Moves Away From Inclusive Sizing

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton discuss: Old Navy Moving Away From Inclusive Sizing For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/06/02/fast-five-video-dollar-general-expands-self-checkout-old-navy-cuts-sizes-sephora-goes-curbcierge/

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June 4, 2022

Tortoise Piloting Robot Convenience Delivery At Mall Of America

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton discuss: Tortoise Piloting Robot Convenience Delivery At Mall Of America For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/06/02/fast-five-video-dollar-general-expands-self-checkout-old-navy-cuts-sizes-sephora-goes-curbcierge/

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June 4, 2022

UPS Acquires Delivery Orchestration Company Delivery Solutions

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton discuss: For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/06/02/fast-five-video-dollar-general-expands-self-checkout-old-navy-cuts-sizes-sephora-goes-curbcierge/

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June 4, 2022

Sephora and Brookfield Partner To Offer "Curbcierge" Service

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton discuss: Sephora and Brookfield Partner To Offer "Curbcierge" Service For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/06/02/fast-five-video-dollar-general-expands-self-checkout-old-navy-cuts-sizes-sephora-goes-curbcierge/

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June 4, 2022

Dollar General Adds Self Checkout To 200 Stores

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton discuss: Dollar General Adding Self Checkout To 200 Stores For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/06/02/fast-five-video-dollar-general-expands-self-checkout-old-navy-cuts-sizes-sephora-goes-curbcierge/

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June 3, 2022

Sweetgreen Opens First Pickup Only Store

Sweetgreen has opened its first digital pickup-only store. Should more QSRs try it? Let us know what you think! #retailmarketing #omnichannel #retailmerchandising #retailbusiness #retail #branding

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June 2, 2022

Fast Five | Dollar General Expands Self-Checkout, Old Navy Cuts Sizes, & Sephora Goes Curbcierge

In today's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton went deep on: - Dollar General’s self-checkout only pilot - Brookfield and Sephora’s new “curbcierge” service - UPS acquiring Delivery Solutions - Tortoise’s remote-controlled store…

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June 2, 2022

Starbucks Moves Towards Its Web 3.0 Plan

Starbucks in the metaverse? #omnichannel #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailer #retaillife #retaildesign #retail #retailshop #retaildisplay #branding

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June 1, 2022

After The Livestream - Firework CEO Vincent Yang On The Ongoing Benefits Of Live Video

It's not just about the "live" part of #livestreaming that #retailers and #brands are seeing the benefit from. As Firework CEO and Co-Founder Vincent Yang explains to Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga in this clip from our latest #askanexpert series, retailers don't even need to be "live" to have success…

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June 1, 2022

Adidas Take Over For Nike at Foot Locker!

Adidas going all-in with Foot Locker. What do you think about the new Foot Locker and Adidas alliance? #retail #supply #retailer #marketresearch #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailbusiness #retailshop #b2c #customerexperience

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May 31, 2022

Why US Retailers Are Getting Onboard With Livestreaming

It may have taken some time, but US #retailers and #brands are finally getting on board with #livestreaming and in this clip from our latest #askanexpert series with Firework Co-Founder and CEO Vincent Yang, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga learn how they're doing it successfully. For the full interview with…

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May 31, 2022

IKEA’s Small Format Store Investment Plans

IKEA's new store investment plans show just how smart they are as a retailer. #retailmarketing #businessstrategy #omnichannel #retailmerchandising #retailbusiness #retail

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May 30, 2022

Unilever & Robomart's Next Level Ice Cream Truck

Here comes the future of the ice cream trucks, with Unilever and Robomart, bringing in on-demand mobile "Ice Cream Shop" to your neighborhood. #omnichannel #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailer #retaillife #retaildesign #retail #retailshop #retaildisplay #businessstrategy

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May 27, 2022

Victoria’s Secret Is Coming to Amazon

Victoria's Secret beauty line will be available on Amazon. How will this shape the future of mall-based retailers? Find out! #omnichannel #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailer #retaillife #retaildesign #retail #retailshop #retaildisplay #retailarbitrage

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May 26, 2022

Fast Five | Amazon Style Debuts, Walmart Misfires (So Badly) On Drones, & Nordstrom Closes Its Trunk

In today's take no prisoners Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Video, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton: - Give their very early take on Amazon's new Amazon Style store. - Lambast Walmart from the high heavens for its drone…

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May 26, 2022

Amazon Opens LA Amazon Style Store

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton discuss: Amazon Opening Its LA Amazon Style Store For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/05/26/fast-five-video-amazon-style-debuts-walmart-misfires-so-badly-on-drones-nordstrom-closes-its-trunk/

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May 26, 2022

Nordstrom To Sunset Trunk Club Subscription Service

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton discuss: Nordstrom Sunsetting Its Trunk Club Subscription Service. For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/05/26/fast-five-video-amazon-style-debuts-walmart-misfires-so-badly-on-drones-nordstrom-closes-its-trunk/

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May 26, 2022

Walmart Launches Same-Day Drone Delivery To Multiple Geographies

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton discuss: Walmart Launching Same-Day Drone Delivery To Multiple Geographies For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/05/26/fast-five-video-amazon-style-debuts-walmart-misfires-so-badly-on-drones-nordstrom-closes-its-trunk/

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