Videos

Jan. 20, 2021

Amazon Tops dunnhumby's 2020 Top Grocer List

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…

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Jan. 19, 2021

Walmart Pilots 24/7 Grocery Delivery Smart Coolers From HomeValet

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…

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Jan. 19, 2021

Two Big Wins In Two Minutes -- A Quick Video On How AI Can Impact Your Business Right Now

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.…

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Jan. 18, 2021

Lululemon's New Exec Hires

🚨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.…

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Jan. 15, 2021

Chris Shaw of Manhattan Associates Shares the #1 Thing Retailers Do To Prep For 2021

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…

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Jan. 14, 2021

Fast Five | Walmart's Latest Experiment Is One Of The 'Cooler' Ideas Around

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…

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Jan. 14, 2021

Providing Fulfillment Information With Product Availability - The New Customer Expectations for 2021

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…

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Jan. 12, 2021

Afterpay Reports 30% Increase in Holiday Basket Size

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…

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Jan. 11, 2021

Ask An Expert | The History & Future of Order Management With Chris Shaw, Manhattan Associates

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…

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Jan. 11, 2021

Ask An Expert With NVIDIA GM Azita Martin | The Most Immediate Use Cases For AI In Retail

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…

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Jan. 11, 2021

JCP on the hunt for a new CEO

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…

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Jan. 7, 2021

Fast Five | JCP Loses Its CEO & We Play 'Do We Care If They Go Away'

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…

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Jan. 5, 2021

Spotlight Series | Email As A Commerce Platform With Ryth Martin, CEO & Founder Skipify

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…

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Jan. 5, 2021

Spotlight Series | Digitizing Apparel Buying with Kristin Savilia, CEO JOOR

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,…

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Dec. 23, 2020

Fast Five | 2020 Omni Talk Retail Awards Show

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…

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Dec. 22, 2020

Amazon Fashion Debuts the $25 Custom T-shirt

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…

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Dec. 21, 2020

Walmart Greeter/TikTok Influencers

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/…

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Dec. 17, 2020

Fast Five | Amazon, Please Scan My Body

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by FastSensor and Takeoff, Anne, Emma the Intern, and I talk: - Walmart's new legion of TikTokers - Bed Bath & Beyond's sale of Cost Plus World Market - DoorDash's IPO - Robomart and "store hailing" - Amazon's new…

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Dec. 15, 2020

WhatsApp Inc. Launches Carts

WhatsApp Inc. just launched their #carts feature where customers can ask questions and submit orders to retailers without leaving the app. Big news, but there's even more to this story than you might think - Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga & expert messaging shopper/resident #genZ, Emma Irwin the Intern explain why.…

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Dec. 14, 2020

Walmart kills #VR - Smart Move?

Walmart kills #VR - Smart Move? Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga & Emma Irwin the Intern think so. They can think of several other things for the #retail giant to be spending those big quarterly earnings on, find out in this clip. For the full #FastFive sponsored by FastSensor & Takeoff…

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Dec. 10, 2020

Fast Five | The Jig Is Up ON The Walmart VR Charade

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by FastSensor and Takeoff, Anne, Emma the Intern, and I talk: – Walmart smartly (and finally) shutting down its doomed from the start Store No 8 VR experiment – Social commerce, by way of WhatsApp Shopping – Stripe and…

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Dec. 9, 2020

Amazon Confirms More Fresh Grocery Concepts in 2021

Still topping our "Most Important Retail Events of 2020" list, Amazon has confirmed plans to roll out #AmazonFresh to more US states in 2021. Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, & Emma Irwin the Intern talk about the opportunity for Amazon, what independent #grocers should be thinking about, and how one #GenZ…

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Dec. 8, 2020

Best Buy Converts More Stores to Fulfillment Centers & Partners with Shipt

Best Buy "Slays" (or "sleighs" depending on how festive you're feeling) Best Buy slays the headlines last week converting more stores to fulfillment centers and partnering with Shipt for white-label last-mile delivery. Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga & Emma Irwin the Intern dig even deeper into the discussion and why Best…

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Dec. 7, 2020

Women's Retail Collective | Ace Hardware Chief Marketing Officer Kim Lefko

Ace Hardware Chief Marketing Officer Kim Lefko and Anne Mezzenga sit down to talk about Kim's career in retail in the latest edition of the Omni Talk exclusive, Women's Retail Collective podcast series. Kim was uniquely positioned for her current role, having most of her experience, prior to Ace, on…

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