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July 13, 2018

Fast Five: Amazon Gets Its Snap On

Fast Five: Amazon Gets Its Snap On

This week Chris discusses Kroger's new apparel brand, Fabletics opening more stores, Amazon's partnership with Snapchat, Walmart making our lives more convenient, and Home Deport selling home stuff.

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June 29, 2018

Omni Talk Overtime: Glossier and Stitch Fix Inspire Us

Omni Talk Overtime: Glossier and Stitch Fix Inspire Us

Chris, Anne, and Carter debut a new format where they discuss the stories that inspired them. This week Glossier, Stitch Fix, Amazon, and Chris even lauds Walmart. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the founder of…

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June 29, 2018

Buff or Fluff: Amazon & PillPack | Party City | Kroger and Driverless Vehicles

Buff or Fluff: Amazon & PillPack | Party City | Kroger and Driverless Vehicles

In this week’s edition of Buff or Fluff Chris Walton discusses the Amazon threat to Walgreens, Party City going after toys, and Kroger’s experiment with autonomous vehicles. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the founder of…

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June 22, 2018

Fast Five: Does the Supreme Court's ruling only help Amazon in the long-run?

Fast Five: Does the Supreme Court's ruling only help Amazon in the long-run?

While counterintuitive, the new sales tax ruling could benefit Amazon in the long-run. This plus Google and JD.com, Walmart's new small format tech store, Alexa in hotels, and a mall experience where you can make gymnastic freak masks. - — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted…

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June 22, 2018

After the Fast Five: Google wants to be a retailer when it grows up

After the Fast Five: Google wants to be a retailer when it grows up

With Anne "up North," Chris and Carter chat about Google's fear of Amazon and Amazon's desire to do whatever it can to make our lives better. Is Anne Baiting a Hook or Sewing a Quilt? Chris and Carter discuss what Anne is more likely doing while she is on vacation.…

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June 22, 2018

Fast Focus on Tech -- Instagram TV

Fast Focus on Tech -- Instagram TV

In under 3 minutes, Carter and Chris discuss and break down the recent launch of Instagram TV. View this on Instagram TV - https://instagram.com/tv/BkVDOE4AzwB/

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June 15, 2018

After the Fast Five: B8ta renews our faith in Macy's

After the Fast Five: B8ta renews our faith in Macy's

The Omni Talk gang discovers a renewed faith in Macy's, discusses the potential Microsoft and Walmart partnership, touches on Curbside, and closes with a send up of Marc Lore and his new $44 million New York apartment that, rumor has it, comes with a doorman. — Omni Talk is a…

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June 15, 2018

Fast Five: Microsoft looks to reshape retail

Fast Five: Microsoft looks to reshape retail

Microsoft may be partnering with Walmart to create and implement its own Amazon Go-like retail operating platform. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the founder of the retail start-up, Red Archer Retail and author of one…

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June 15, 2018

How Millennial Are You -- Experiences or Things?

How Millennial Are You -- Experiences or Things?

Carter puts Chris and Anne to the test by asking them to allocate a fictitious budget to possessions vs. experiences. Surprisingly, Chris was again wins the day. Scoreboard: Chris 3 Anne 3. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton.…

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June 8, 2018

After the Five: Walmart’s Jetblack is the new red.

After the Five: Walmart’s Jetblack is the new red.

The Omni Talk gang discusses why Jetblack is a losing proposition over the long-term compared to Amazon’s voice technology — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the founder of the retail start-up, Red Archer Retail and author…

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June 8, 2018

Fast Five: Amazon’s Echo Look is just what Alicia Silverstone ordered

Fast Five: Amazon’s Echo Look is just what Alicia Silverstone ordered

This week Chris breaks down why Amazon’s Echo Look could be the coolest thing to hit retail this year. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the founder of the retail start-up, Red Archer Retail and author…

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June 8, 2018

How Millennial are you? Uber Pricing

How Millennial are you? Uber Pricing

Carter puts Anne and Chris to the test on Uber pricing, Price is Right style — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the founder of the retail start-up, Red Archer Retail and author of one of the…

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May 18, 2018

After the Five: Walmart just set retail back 50 years

After the Five: Walmart just set retail back 50 years

Walmart's recent decision on scan-and-go leaves us scratching our heads, Anne loves Kroger and Ocado, and Carter gets stumped by Cagney & Lacey, as the gangs has a ton of fun breaking down this week’s top new stories. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by…

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May 18, 2018

How millennial are you? - Home screen apps

How millennial are you? - Home screen apps

Our weekly feature where Carter decides who is mentally younger -- Chris or Anne? This week Carter pops the question about Home screen apps, and Chris cries uncle as he starts to wonder if the whole damn thing is rigged. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog,…

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May 18, 2018

Fast Five: Chicago shouts “Da Bezos” as Amazon plans to open new Go store in their beloved city

Fast Five: Chicago shouts “Da Bezos” as Amazon plans to open new Go store in their beloved city

Do you like movies with Gladiators? Chris references that and so much more as he discusses Amazon Go in More cities, Walmart, Kroger and Ocado and, yes, even deli meat. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is…

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May 11, 2018

After the Five: Buy or Sell Best Buy's New Branding?

After the Five: Buy or Sell Best Buy's New Branding?

Things get out of control this week as Anne Mezzenga and Carter Jensen join Chris to go deeper into this week's top news. This week Anne and Carter explain why they are underwhelmed by Best Buy's rebranding effort. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by…

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May 11, 2018

How Millennial are You? Spotify, Apple Music or Cassette Tapes

How Millennial are You? Spotify, Apple Music or Cassette Tapes

Our weekly feature where Carter decides who is mentally younger -- Chris or Anne? This week Carter pops a question about music listening habits, and Chris finally redeems himself (barely). — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is…

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May 11, 2018

Special Feature: My Amazon Go Visit was Yuppie Nirvana

Special Feature: My Amazon Go Visit was Yuppie Nirvana

Chris had the chance to visit Amazon Go this week, while in Seattle. He shares his thoughts and answers questions from Anne and Carter about the experience. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the founder of…

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May 11, 2018

Fast Five: McMillon and Lore go to the Taj Majal

Fast Five: McMillon and Lore go to the Taj Majal

This week Chris Walton questions Walmart's Flipkart acquisition, and then surprisingly and energetically lauds Best Buy, Starbucks, Sears, and Indochino. He must not be feeling well. — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the founder of the…

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May 3, 2018

Fast Five: Macy's has a new Story to tell

Fast Five: Macy's has a new Story to tell

This week Chris Walton lauds Macy's, Walmart, and Chico's but gives one hell of a tongue lashing to J.C. Penney. Links from this week — Macy’s - https://goo.gl/eePoCz Amazon Prime - https://goo.gl/vjQNnw Chico’s - https://goo.gl/wzd2St Walmart - https://goo.gl/qrT2jd J.C. Penney 🎷 - https://goo.gl/To7x61 — Omni Talk is a production of…

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May 3, 2018

After the Five: Amazon, the intoxicating drug we just can't quit

After the Five: Amazon, the intoxicating drug we just can't quit

Things get out of control this week as Anne Mezzenga and Carter Jensen join Chris to go deeper into this week's top news. Somehow Amazon gets compared to a wide variety of hilarious ideas. It's not to be missed. Links from this week — Macy’s - https://goo.gl/eePoCz Amazon Prime -…

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May 3, 2018

Who is more millennial -- Chris or Anne?

Who is more millennial -- Chris or Anne?

Our weekly feature where Carter decides who is mentally younger -- Chris or Anne? This week Carter pops the question about Venmo.

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April 23, 2018

After the Five: Walmart, shouldn't the curtain match the drapes?

After the Five: Walmart, shouldn't the curtain match the drapes?

Anne Mezzenga and Carter Jensen join Chris to go deeper into this week's Fast Five. Anne directs some pointed questions to Walmart, Carter starts a virtual gush fest over Home Depot, and we are all unanimous in our take on Brandless. Links from this week — Brandless - goo.gl/8pTaff Home…

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April 23, 2018

How millennial are you? Cut the Cord or Cable TV

How millennial are you? Cut the Cord or Cable TV

It is time to turn the tables on Chris and Anne to see really who is more of a 'millennial'... Each week Carter will set them head-to-head, asking a single question to get to the root of their true age. This week: Cable TV. Cable? Or has it been cut?

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