In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group and Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma the Intern: – Laud Walgreens' new CEO choice, Roz Brewer – Explore the deep meaning behind Walmart's large-scale push this week into microfulfillment –…
Macy's is at it again. The #retailer is opening their second #smallformat Market At Macy's concept in #DFW. What can #customers expect from this new #macys? Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, & Emma Irwin the Intern share the details they've uncovered, and whether they're enough to save the #departmentstore in this…
Costco Wholesale has finally broken down and is testing #curbsidepickup w/Instacart in 3 New Mexico stores. Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, & Emma Irwin the Intern (a #genz who has not, nor sees a need to shop a #costco, FWIW) discuss what the test means for the #retailer in this clip…
Kristin started her retail career in the Macy's training program and in no time at all, began heading up the handbags and hosiery department. Now, Kristin is CEO at JOOR and is taking that company all the way to the top as they reinvent the traditions, events, and systems retailers,…
In this week's #fastfive Alvarez & Marsal put Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma Irwin the Intern on the spot again with a question about #checkoutfree #technology and Kroger & Caper's #KroGO #smartcart pilot. See how the crew responds in this clip. For the full #fastfive sponsored by Alvarez &…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group and Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma the Intern discuss: - Costco reversing course on its curbside pickup plans - Why Kroger's new "KroGO" smart cart may not be a smart…
When #products have better attributes, they’re easier for customers to find and buy. In order to do this, someone has to tag them. All of them. Enter #AI. NVIDIA’s Azita Martin talks Chris Walton through this practical, but very impactful use case for AI in our next #askanexpert series. For…
dunnhumby's retail performance index just named Amazon as the #1 grocer on their list of 56 - what do Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga & Emma Irwin the Intern make of this news? Find out in this week's #fastfive sponsored by Alvarez & Marsal & Takeoff Technologies, Inc. here: https://lnkd.in/gJB7WQz #commerce…
What's cooler than being cool? Ice cold...and fridge temp, and dinner pre-heat temp and all in the same container outside your house ready to accept deliveries 24/7. 🆒 #retail world - we’re talking about Walmart’s new #homedelivery #cooler pilot program with HomeValet. Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma Irwin the…
Artificial Intelligence is a key component of any intelligent store design, and, in this quick clip from our new Ask an ExpertSeries, NVIDIA GM Azita Martin and Chris Walton discuss two immediate areas where AI can and should be applied right now so that the investment can pay for itself.…
🚨New #FastFive Feature Alert! 🚨 Our new sponsor, Alvarez & Marsal, put Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga & Emma Irwin the Intern on the spot with a surprise #fastfive headline and question - this week it was lululemon's new exec hires from Nike. Hear how the team answers in this clip.…
Did you catch Chris Walton's latest #askanexpert series with Manhattan Associates' Chris Shaw? In this clip, Chris Shaw shares the one thing he believes #retailers can do for better #inventory visibility, #optimization of processes, and to achieve flexibility for their future. Don't miss out, get the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g74vqYt…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group and Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma the Intern talk: - Amazon getting ranked as America's preferred grocer - Lululemon's latest efforts to compete with Nike - The pros and cons…
It’s Omni Talk’s version of the Mike and Mike in the morning show, only this is Chris and Chris and what they're talking about in this clip will rock your #retail world. Manhattan Associates' Chris Shaw, shares how #fulfillment options/timing became as important as #product availability for shoppers in #2020…
Next from the #fastfive, Afterpay's reported 30% YOY increase in #holiday basket size. Emma Irwin the Intern questions using #installments for Old Navy purchases, Anne Mezzenga calls BS on YOY data, and Chris Walton recounts memories from a French Open match in the 1980s. How can all of these topics…
For the latest episode of Omni Talk’s new Ask An Expert Interview Series for 2021, Chris Walton interviews Chris Shaw, Sr. Director Product Marketing and Analyst Relations at Manhattan Associates. Chris Walton has long believed that cloud-based order management systems are one of the fundamental three legs of the omnichannel…
For the inaugural episode of Omni Talk's new Ask An Expert Series for 2021, Chris Walton interviews Azita Martin, NVIDIA GM Artificial Intelligence for Retail & CPG In this new series, Chris leverages his long retail experience to dig deep into the issues that are top of mind for today's…
The #FastFive was back in business last week. Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, & Emma Irwin kicked off the first episode of #2021 with a story about the great hunt for a new JCPenney #CEO. For the full episode sponsored by FastSensor & Takeoff Technologies, Inc. head here: https://lnkd.in/gjcSvza #commerce #retail…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by FastSensor and Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma the Intern talk: - Now former CEO Jill Soltau's ouster at JCP - Macy's new chief merchant hire - The degree of excitement we should feel around Afterpay's holiday…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Spotlight Series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga interview Skipify CEO and Founder, Ryth Martin. At a time when e-commerce is growing as fast as ever and when automated email communication is becoming an ever more important conversion tool, Ryth Martin and Skipify…
In the latest Omni Talk Spotlight Series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga interview one of their favorite people in retail technology, Kristin Savilia, CEO JOOR. Chris and Anne discuss with Kristin how she and her company are moving the buying and planning experience from countless spreadsheets, in person showroom events,…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by FastSensor and Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma the Intern hand out their annual retail awards for 2020. Awards up for grabs include: - Retailer of the Year - CEO of the Year - Headline of the…
Amazon #Fashion launched a custom t-shirt program called "Made For You" last week and it blew the minds of Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma Irwin the Intern. 🤯 If you don't know about it yet, watch this clip from the #fastfive and get up to speed. Quick. For the…
Meet your new Walmart greeter/content creator 🎥 Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, & Emma Irwin the intern discuss the #retailer's new Spotlight program where employees will create original TikTok content for the brand while on the clock. For the full #fastfive sponsored by FastSensor & Takeoff Technologies, Inc. head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2020/12/18/fast-five-video-amazon-please-scan-my-body/…