Watch the full episode of Confessions of Supply Chain Executives with Amir Khoshniyati, Vice President, Wiliot, and Kay Irwin, National Practice Lead, Connected Assets & Smart Supply Chain Practice, AT&T here: https://youtu.be/ywGz01vhq9g
Chris Walton wraps up another Fast Five by putting Shelley Huff and Chris Niesen through this week's Lightning Round. The conversation covers everything from adult Play Doh and late night Amazon shopping habits to grocery recalls, baseball food, and plenty of laughs along the way. ▶️ Watch the full Fast…
Wayfair built one of the world's largest online furniture businesses, but now it is investing heavily in large format retail stores. Chris Walton is joined by Shelley Huff and Chris Niesen to discuss why furniture remains a category where shoppers want to browse in person. They also examine Wayfair's unique…
Taco Bell has expanded its AI powered drive thru ordering system to nearly 900 restaurants across the United States. Chris Walton is joined by Shelley Huff and Chris Niesen to discuss whether voice AI has finally reached mainstream adoption. They explore why Yum! Brands has taken a thoughtful approach to…
Walmart has expanded drone delivery across Greater Houston, bringing ultra fast delivery to more than one million consumers and paving the way for hundreds of additional drone locations. Chris Walton, Shelley Huff, and Chris Niesen discuss why this is much bigger than a drone story. They explain how it represents…
Albertsons is rolling out a new AI powered merchandising intelligence platform designed to improve pricing, assortment, promotions, and shelf space decisions. Chris Walton is joined by Shelley Huff and Chris Niesen to debate whether AI can truly transform merchandising or whether success depends more on organizational adoption, better decision making,…
Ocado co-founder and CEO Tim Steiner is stepping down after more than two decades leading one of retail's most ambitious grocery automation companies. Chris Walton is joined by Shelley Huff, CEO and Co-Founder of The Interval, and Chris Niesen, Founder of Peloton One Consulting, to discuss whether this leadership change…
In this week's OmniTalk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, and Veloq, Chris Walton was joined by Shelley Huff, CEO + Co-Founder of The Interval, and Chris Niesen, Founder of Peloton One Consulting and author of the Retail in Real Time…
Amazon is expanding its "Alexa for shopping" agentic assistant to show customers 30, 90, and 365 days of price history on any product. While exposing a full year of pricing might seem risky, this transparency actually cements Amazon's reputation as a trusted price leader. In this clip, we discuss why…
Amazon Web Services is making a massive $1 billion bet to embed forward-deployed engineering (FDE) teams directly into customer businesses. The goal? To cut AI deployment timelines down from months to days. In this video, we discuss why the AI arms race is no longer about which model you choose,…
Is Kroger paying a fair price for Giant Eagle? Since Giant Eagle is a private, family-owned company, the exact financials aren't fully public. However, estimating an annual EBITDA of roughly $250 million on $9 billion in revenue puts the acquisition multiple at a very reasonable 6x to 7x. We analyze…
Lowe’s has officially integrated its third-party marketplace directly into "My Red Vest," the proprietary software used by its in-store associates. In this video, we discuss how this smart tech upgrade empowers employees to seamlessly sell marketplace-only items—ranging from above-ground pools to trendy decorative geese—right from the shop floor. By removing…
In this clip, we break down New Jersey's newly passed retail legislation. While the bill rightfully bans predatory "consumer surveillance" pricing, it also pauses the rollout of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) for a year. This moratorium hurts local grocers' ability to compete with e-commerce giants like Amazon, who can change…
Watch the full episode of Confessions of Supply Chain Executives with Amir Khoshniyati, Vice President, Wiliot, and Kay Irwin, National Practice Lead, Connected Assets & Smart Supply Chain Practice, AT&T here: https://youtu.be/ywGz01vhq9g
Watch the full video with Placer.ai’s Ethan Chernofsky here: https://youtube.com/live/KP7lSypFgjc
Amazon is now showing a full year of price history, and Ben Miller explains why it's a smart trust building move rather than a risk. He connects it to Amazon's bigger bet on Alexa for shopping and agentic commerce, and what it means for sellers navigating price visibility, especially with…
A pair of USA vs Belgium World Cup tickets sold for $23,000, working out to $130 per minute per person. That got us wondering about Chris's most extravagant purchase on a time per dollar basis. His answer involves Vegas. Full episode: https://youtu.be/-pwAnA4c7Co
Lowe's is letting store associates sell marketplace products in store, and Ben Miller thinks it's a smart move. He breaks down why it fits Lowe's high touch approach to home improvement, why it closes the gap between app browsing and in store help, and the one execution risk that could…
Sam's Club's rotisserie chicken just dethroned Costco's in a new Consumer Reports survey. Ben Miller breaks down whether the UK has its own rotisserie chicken obsession, the size of the category back home, and how he takes his chicken during a proper British Sunday roast. Full episode: https://youtu.be/-pwAnA4c7Co
Jordan Henderson injured himself rushing to sing Wonder Wall with England fans after their World Cup win over Mexico. Ben Miller, serving as the UK's unofficial spokesperson for the day, weighs in on the fallout, the Oasis fandom, and why this beats Sweet Caroline any day. Full episode: https://youtu.be/-pwAnA4c7Co
Wimbledon fans have strawberries and cream. Chris Walton has his own go to combos, and he doesn't hesitate to name them. Full episode: https://youtu.be/-pwAnA4c7Co
