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June 16, 2022

Sam's Club Charging For Curbside Pickup

Sam's Club Charging For Curbside Pickup

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 are joined by Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group’s Truett Horne and Chad Lusk to discuss: Sam's Club Charging For…

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June 16, 2022

Simon's new "National Outlet Shopping Day"

Simon's new "National Outlet Shopping Day"

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 are joined by Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group’s Truett Horne and Chad Lusk to discuss: Simon's new "National Outlet…

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June 16, 2022

The Significance Of Walmart's New Automated Fulfillment Centers

The Significance Of Walmart's New Automated Fulfillment Centers

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 are joined by Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group’s Truett Horne and Chad Lusk to discuss: The Significance Of Walmart's…

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June 16, 2022

Target's Recent Earnings Warning

Target's Recent Earnings Warning

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 are joined by Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group’s Truett Horne and Chad Lusk to discuss: Target's Recent Earnings Warning…

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June 16, 2022

Fast Five | Walmart Is Automating, Target Is Backtracking, & Amazon Is Smoking A Drone Pipe Dream

Fast Five | Walmart Is Automating, Target Is Backtracking, & Amazon Is Smoking A Drone Pipe Dream

In this week’s Fast Five video, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, A&M's Chad Lusk and Truett Horne join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to debate: - The significance of Walmart's new automated fulfillment centers - Target's recent earnings warning - Simon's new "National…

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June 16, 2022

Who Calls A Contact Center When They're Happy?

Who Calls A Contact Center When They're Happy?

Who Calls A Contact Center When They're Happy? Talkdesk VP Shannon Flanagan explains to Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga in our latest #spotlightseries the steps #retailers and #brands need to take to ensure critical members of your team, the #contactcenter, are well-equipped to provide the best #customerexperience when it matters…

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June 16, 2022

First Amazon Style Store Opens in LA

First Amazon Style Store Opens in LA

Early thoughts on Amazon's first physical fashion store. #retailmarketing #omnichannel #retailmerchandising #retailbusiness #marketingstrategy

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June 15, 2022

Why Firework's $150M Funding Is Undeniable

Why Firework's $150M Funding Is Undeniable

Here's one reason why getting the $150 million funding round for Live Commerce firm Firework makes sense. #omnichannel #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailer #retaillife #retaildesign #retail #retailshop #retaildisplay #retailarbitrage

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June 14, 2022

Walmart’s Drone Delivery Makes No Sense

Walmart’s Drone Delivery Makes No Sense

Rant at why Walmart's same-day drone delivery doesn't make sense. Find out now! #retailer #marketresearch #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailbusiness #retailshop #b2c #customerexperience #businessstrategy

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June 13, 2022

Wayfair Doesn’t Know Its Brand

Wayfair Doesn’t Know Its Brand

Wayfair debuts a new store for its AllModern Brand. A store concept missing its mark. Here's why. #omnichannel #retailmarketing #retailmerchandising #retailer #retaillife #retaildesign #retailshop #retaildisplay #retailarbitrage #brandingstrategy

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June 11, 2022

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

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'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

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'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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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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