Videos

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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April 20, 2018

Fast Five: Is Brandless just an infomercial?

Fast Five: Is Brandless just an infomercial?

This week Chris Walton asks some candid questions about Brandless, Wayfair's new Way Day, Walmart's new web design, and much more. Plus big trucks, lumber, and even Barney the Dinosaur also somehow manage to show up. Links from this week — Brandless - https://goo.gl/8pTaff Home Depot - https://goo.gl/EVTB5Y Walmart -…

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April 15, 2018

Fast Five: Amazon says, “I am your father.”

Fast Five: Amazon says, “I am your father.”

Fast Five: Amazon says, “I am your father.” Links from this week — BBB - goo.gl/dzsSvd Costco - goo.gl/z7uU9S Walmart - goo.gl/mnZJuW Amazon - goo.gl/3gh5ou Food Halls - goo.gl/BQrfBu — Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the…

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Oct. 4, 2017

Chris Walton: Digital Mortar Demo Showcasing a Salesloor as a Web Browser Analog

Chris Walton: Digital Mortar Demo Showcasing a Salesloor as a Web Browser Analog

Chris Walton and Omni Talk demonstrate Digital Mortar's easy to install effort to turn a retailer's salesfloor into the analytical equivalent of an e-commerce browser.

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Oct. 4, 2017

Chris Walton: VNTANA 3-D Responsive AI Hologram Julie Demo

Chris Walton: VNTANA 3-D Responsive AI Hologram Julie Demo

Chris Walton and Omni Talk demonstrate the first-ever 3-D AI responsive concierge. Here Chris ask the concierge, Julie, how to find the bathroom.

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Oct. 4, 2017

Chris Walton: Invertex Shop.org 2017 Demo

Chris Walton: Invertex Shop.org 2017 Demo

Invertex has a cool new foot scanning technology that could be placed into any scan-and-go mobile application. Watch the video and let your mind explore all the possibilities -- both in what you see in front of you and in what you can also imagine beyond what you see.

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Sept. 23, 2017

Chris Walton: Retail's New Flywheel

Chris Walton: Retail's New Flywheel

Chris Walton and Omni Talk reveal a omnichannel business model that will help retailers survive the onslaught of Amazon and Walmart.

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Sept. 5, 2017

Chris Walton: Amazon Pantry -- Not in My Drawers!

Chris Walton: Amazon Pantry -- Not in My Drawers!

Chris Walton and Omni Talk evaluate Amazon Prime Pantry against Instacart. Hands down Instacart is the winner on many fronts.

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Aug. 23, 2017

Omni Talk Retail: Starbucks App Showcases the Future of Retail Technology

Omni Talk Retail: Starbucks App Showcases the Future of Retail Technology

In this video, Chris Walton from Omni Talk Retail takes you on a journey to explore the cutting-edge mobile ordering and payment technology of the Starbucks app. Discover how this innovative retail technology is transforming the customer experience and revolutionizing the way we interact with our favorite brands. Watch as…

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Aug. 15, 2017

Chris Walton: Amazon's X-Ray Tech is Creepy but Useful

Chris Walton: Amazon's X-Ray Tech is Creepy but Useful

While it sounds creepy, Amazon's new X-Ray packaging technology could be what helps you keep your birthday presents, Christmas gifts, and all your special occasion surprises secret from your loved ones.

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Aug. 11, 2017

Chris Walton: Starbucks is Amazon's Store of the Future

Chris Walton: Starbucks is Amazon's Store of the Future

Be afraid -- soon your local Starbucks, the items sitting on your coffee table, and even the shoes on your feet and the shirt off your back will all become Amazon's rent-free storefronts.

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