If you’ve ever considered a career in management consulting or had a question about the consulting industry, this interview is a must-listen. Anne Mezzenga sits down with Patrica Hong, a 20-year management consultant veteran and Partner at the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group. Patricia got into consulting thinking…
Anne Mezzenga is joined by CEO and President of Athleta, Mary Beth Laughton. Since Mary Beth became CEO of Athleta, Athleta has become a billion-dollar brand, rolled out inclusive sizing chain-wide, and made several pivots to provide a full omnichannel experience for their customers as they worked and worked out…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Manhattan Associates, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga head to the Kellogg School of Management to talk: – This year's list of the Top 10 Online Retailers and what it tells…
Walmart announced they're pulling in-store #pickup towers after customers apparently asked that they be moved outside the store. Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga think there's more to this story than just moving to #curbside and you can catch their rationale in this clip. For the full episode of the #fastfive,…
Amazon announced direct to garage delivery and Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group put Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga on the spot this week, asking if they're in or out on this pilot. Hear their responses in this clip and for the full #fastfive sponsored by Alvarez & Marsal…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer & Retail Group, Takeoff, and Manhattan Associates, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk: – Walmart removing its in-store pickup towers and how the announcement, despite the headlines, is about way more than robotics. – Gopuff…
Yes, Amazon opened a #Salon, but what's really going on? Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga & Emma Irwin have a pretty good idea and share their thoughts in this clip from the #fastfive. As Chris would say (in true dad-joke form) "There's more than meets the hair dye" in this story.…
lululemon announced the launch of their "Like New" resale program last week and Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group put Emma Irwin the Intern on the spot with a question about it in this clip. As a consumer will you buy #resale #lululemon? Anne Mezzenga & Emma say "YES!"…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer & Retail Group and Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma the Intern go back to 1990s and talk: – Lululemon getting into resale (and some of the watch outs it could confront). – Why…
Natalie Williams shares in this clip the million-dollar question NielsenIQ's new Omni Shopper platform is answering for #CPGs and #retailers. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sat down with Natalie Williams and Liz Buchanan of NielsenIQ last week to discuss how #retailers and #brands can use Omni Shopper to maintain a…
In this clip from the latest Omni Talk Spotlight Series, Liz Buchanan shares with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga how NielsenIQ's new Omnishopper Solution now provides merchants and category managers visibility into their market performance via online data in ways they never had at their fingertips before. To watch the…
NielsenIQ recently unveiled its new Omnishopper solution to enhance the industry’s understanding of omnishopping consumer behavior across the U.S. marketplace. In the latest edition of their Omni Talk Spotlight Series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss the launch with Liz Buchanan and Natalie Williams of NielsenIQ and learn how the…
Amazon getting into #outlets?!?! You know Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma Irwin the Intern have something to say about this move. In this clip, they are joined by David Ritter and Kristin Kohler Burrows of Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group to get to the bottom of what…
Best Buy Launches #BestBuy Beta, a membership program that will allow customers access to free shipping, Geek Squad support, and more for an annual fee of $199. Kristin Kohler Burrows and David Ritter of Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group joined Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga & Emma Irwin the…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer & Retail Group and Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma the Intern, along with special guest hosts Kristin Kohler Burrows and David Ritter: – Discuss what Harry's $155 million investment round means for its…
Kristin Kohler Burrows Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group tells Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga #retailers and #brands should be making these changes to their business NOW. Find out what they are in this clip, and for the full interview with Kristin Kohler Burrows and David…
David Ritter Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal coming through in the clutch in this latest #askanexpert series where he shares with Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga the biggest thing retailers should be paying attention to, but aren't. Catch this clip to get his answer and for the full interview…
Re: Nike "To keep wholesalers, or not to keep wholesalers?" That is the question Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group had for Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma Irwin the Intern in this week's #fastfive. The crew hashes out their strategies in this clip below. For the full episode,…
In the latest Omni Talk Live Production -- You Can't Spell Autonomous Shopping Without AI -- Chris Walton goes deep on the subject of AI and autonomous shopping with executives from NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, and AWM Smart Shelf who know their stuff as well as anyone. Azita Matin (NVIDIA's VP…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer & Retail Group and Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma the Intern: – Take sides on the landlord vs. retailer sales calculation debate – Discuss how far is too far in Nike's distribution pullback…
"I want people to be able to decide what they want for dinner this afternoon." Chris Rupp, Albertsons Companies Chief Customer & Digital Officer, shares this sentiment with Anne Mezzenga in her latest interview where they discuss the mission behind the #clickandcollect #locker pickup pilots at Jewel-Osco. For Anne's full…
Big News from Amazon in this week's #fastfive -#amazon secures #NFL Thursday night rights -#amazonmusic opens up to sell musician licensed merch With Amazon at the helm, the opportunities really are endless and Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma Irwin the Intern cover them all in this clip. From #guccimane's…
We know you've been patient. The interview many of you have been waiting for is finally available. Anne Mezzenga sat down with Albertsons Companies Chief Customer & Digital Officer Chris Rupp for a conversation you won't want to miss. In this clip, Chris describes the start of her career in…
Dollar General is expanding its pOpshelf concept to 3,000 locations, and with that announcement comes Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group's question for Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma Irwin the Intern: "Who stands to lose more by this move? Target, Walmart, and #bigboxretail? Or Dollar General for taking…