In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Michael Mosser, VP of Walmart Marketplace Categories, reveals how Walmart is becoming the go-to destination for everything customers need, want, and love. From everyday household essentials to luxury Gucci wallets and refurbished Apple products, Michael…
In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Kyle Carlyle, VP of Fulfillment Services at Walmart, reveals how Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) is improving marketplace logistics and seller success. From bananas to toys across global supply chains, Kyle brings 11 years of Walmart…
In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Joshua Gunn, VP of Retail Sales and Marketing at Dreo, reveals the seller success story that earned him a stage shout-out in front of 2,000 attendees. From marketplace launch to Walmart stores in just one…
In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, David Guggina, Chief E-commerce Officer for Walmart US, reveals Walmart's bold vision for omnichannel retail success. From achieving e-commerce profitability for the first time to delivering orders in just 4 minutes, David breaks down how…
Target x CVS Partnership The Future of Food as Medicine In this video, we break down how Target gave away a massive opportunity in the "food as medicine" trend that's set to dominate grocery retail for the next decade. • Target's CVS partnership implications • The emerging "food as medicine"…
The Future of Starbucks Mobile: Balancing Speed & Experience This discussion tackles one of the most critical aspects of Starbucks' future success: creating the perfect mobile experience that serves all customer needs. We explore how CEO Brian Niccol's promise of under 4-minute service can coexist with the experiential coffee house…
In this episode, Karl Bracken, CEO and founder of Ocampo Capital, joins Omni Talk to share his journey to become a venture capitalist and reveals what it really takes to close an investment round in today's challenging market. From his 16-year career at Target to founding his own VC fund,…
In this insightful discussion, we explore the strategic direction Starbucks needs to take under CEO Niccol's leadership. The conversation centers around a critical question: Can Starbucks survive by being just a quick coffee stop, or does it need to evolve into something more experiential? • Starbucks' transformation from quick service…
CNN Business reports that pawn shops are becoming popular back-to-school shopping destinations as families seek affordable laptops and electronics free from tariff price hikes. But have you ever actually shopped at a pawn shop? Key discussion points: • Why pawn shops are seeing increased back-to-school traffic • How tariff-free secondhand…
Krispy Kreme just dropped limited edition Harry Potter donuts, but that sparked a deeper question: If you were a donut, what donut would you be? And how do you spell it - donut or doughnut? Fun discussion points: • Harry Potter themed donuts hitting Krispy Kreme shops nationwide • The…
The Minnesota State Fair is approaching and it's time for the annual food-on-a-stick discussion! But when pickle wrapped in corn beef and cream cheese gets mentioned, things get... interesting. Fair food highlights discussed: • The polarizing pickle on a stick - wrapped in corn beef with cream cheese • Why…
The Target-Ulta Beauty partnership is ending, and it reveals much deeper issues about Target's strategy under outgoing CEO Brian Cornell. This bombshell question explores whether this signals problems with store-in-store concepts or just how deep Target's struggles really go. Critical insights discussed: • Why Target "crapped the bed" on this…
The NFL and Crocs have officially teamed up to create team-branded Crocs featuring logos and colors of all your favorite teams. But the real question is: will anyone actually wear Arizona Cardinals Crocs as house shoes? Discussion highlights: • The new NFL x Crocs collaboration and what it means for…
Best Buy is piloting IKEA shop-in-shops alongside their new marketplace partnerships. Is this the key to staying relevant with modern consumers, or just another desperate retail experiment? Key points analyzed: • Why this pilot makes sense for Best Buy's survival strategy • The kitchen remodel advantage - appliances + cabinets…
Warby Parker is ending its popular home try-on program, but there's more to this story than meets the eye (pun intended). What does this strategic shift reveal about the company's future? Key insights discussed: Why Warby Parker's 15-year growth to just 300 stores seems surprisingly slow • The real reason…
Starbucks is shutting down its mobile-only pickup stores under new CEO Brian Niccol's vision for "coffee houses with better vibes." But is this the right move? Key discussion points: • Why closing pickup-only stores might be a strategic error • The problematic use of "bad vibes" in business communications •…
Is Amazon Fresh's same day delivery service really going to disrupt Walmart and Instacart? In this analysis, we break down why Amazon's grocery ambitions might not be the game-changer everyone expects. Key points discussed: • Consumer behavior questions around combining fresh orders with regular Amazon purchases • Walmart Plus's superior…
AWS’s Daniele Stroppa, Worldwide Technical Lead for AWS partners in retail, joins us to announce August’s retail tech startup of the month: Vody. Daniele breaks down how Vody makes data ready for AI and AI agents through their intelligent data infrastructure solutions. Unlike typical approaches that tackle product discoverability with…
Chris and Anne tackle the week's quirkiest retail stories in rapid-fire format! Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. From NFL-themed Crocs to Harry Potter donuts and pawn shops becoming back-to-school destinations, discover the unexpected retail trends shaping consumer behavior. Subscribe for fun…
Target and Ulta Beauty are ending their successful shop-in-shop partnership in August 2026, shocking the retail world. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris delivers harsh criticism of Target's strategy while Anne worries about the retailer's future without one of its biggest…
IKEA is opening mini showrooms inside select Best Buy stores, focusing on kitchen and laundry products with IKEA designers on-site. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris and Anne disagree on whether this partnership makes sense - is it smart space utilization…
Warby Parker is ending its iconic Home Try-On program by year-end, citing that most customers now live within 30 minutes of a store. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris and Anne analyze what this cost-cutting move signals about Warby's growth challenges…
Starbucks is shutting down 80-90 mobile-only pickup stores because they lack "warmth and human connection." Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. CEO Brian Niccol's surprising strategy shift prioritizes coffee house "vibes" over efficiency. Chris and Anne debate whether this move makes sense…
Amazon launches same-day delivery for perishable foods across 1,000+ US cities - but is it a real threat to Walmart and Instacart? Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Quorso, and Ocampo Capital. Chris and Anne break down why this might not be the grocery game-changer everyone…