In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Steffen Erath, Head of Innovation at Hansgrohe, about why sustainability should be more than a business objective and instead become a starting point for innovation. Steffen shares how Hansgrohe approaches…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Robert Wicha, Commercial Director at Castorama Poland, about the company's marketplace strategy, the growing importance of data quality, and how technology is reshaping the future of home improvement retail. Robert…
Can a "Spotify for online retail" actually reshape how we shop, or is the analogy flawed? The Mall app lets users build a personalized "mall of brands," offering more breadth than Google’s universal cart. However, major players like TikTok and Amazon could easily replicate these features. Chris Walton and Chap…
Amazon has officially launched same-day grocery delivery in select London postcodes, allowing customers to combine perishable items like produce, meat, and dairy with millions of other Amazon products in a single basket. In this video, we discuss the global significance of this move, exploring: A Proven Strategy: How Amazon is…
With the rollout of three new search features, Amazon is making a play to be the go-to super app for product discovery. Check out our take on why this "image-first" experience is a serious move that could eventually compel more retailers onto the Amazon platform.
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Harri Karumo, Senior Vice President and K-Rauta Chain Director at Kesko, about what makes Nordic home improvement retail unique and how Kesko leverages insights across multiple retail businesses. Harri shares…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton talks with Joost de Beijer, CEO of Intergamma, about what makes DIY retail in the Netherlands unique and how the company is evolving its omnichannel strategy to meet changing customer expectations. Joost…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton catches up with Dan Starr, President & CEO of Do It Best Group, to discuss the company's transformation following its acquisition of True Value. Dan shares what it takes to integrate two…
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from the Global DIY Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, Chris Walton sits down with Curtis Smith, Executive Director of the Do It Best Foundation and True Value Foundation, to discuss the role of community impact in the future of retail. Curtis shares the…
Walmart now lets you add a Subway sandwich to your grocery order for a single checkout experience. While this offers convenience and potential savings on delivery fees, it also links Walmart's reputation to restaurant execution. We break down what this means for your next lunch order and whether Walmart can…
Watch the full video with Radar’s Spencer Hewett here: https://youtu.be/17ZZfe6q41c
Watch the full video with Radar’s Spencer Hewett here: https://youtu.be/17ZZfe6q41c
When asked to name his favorite European retailer, Chris Walton had plenty of options. From Zara and Tesco to drone-enabled grocery delivery innovations, Chris and Chap Achen explore what makes Europe's retail landscape so compelling. But one retailer stood above the rest: Marks & Spencer, which Chris says is firing…
The lightning round took a Minnesota turn when Chap Achen was asked who would start at quarterback for the Vikings this season: Kyler Murray or JJ McCarthy. As a self-proclaimed Michigan man, Chap didn't hesitate with his answer. Chris Walton, however, had a very different reaction. Cue the homer accusations.…
A startup called The Mall wants to solve the chaos of multi-tab shopping by becoming a personalized destination for discovering products across brands. Chris Walton and Chap Achen debate whether "The Mall" has the potential to reshape online shopping, why comparisons to Spotify may miss the mark, and whether Amazon,…
What do Michael Jordan, Dan Patrick, and artificial intelligence have in common? This week's A&M Consumer and Retail Group hot seat question took an unexpected turn, asking Chap Achen to compare one of the greatest athletes of all time with one of the most transformative technologies in history: AI. In…
With the Pope set to visit Barcelona during Chris Walton's European travels, Chris posed an unexpected question: what one word best describes Antoni Gaudí's iconic architecture? Chap Achen didn't hesitate. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/BYxUBG-sSTQ #Barcelona #Gaudi #SagradaFamilia #Architecture #Travel #EuropeTravel #OmniTalkRetail #FastFive
Conference season may have pulled Chris Walton away from a Minnesota summer, but he's making the most of it. Chris and Chap Achen close out the show with a lighter question: what makes three weeks in Europe worth the sacrifice? From finally visiting the food capital of San Sebastián to…
Chris Walton has been talking about visual search for years, and he's still bullish on where Amazon is headed. Chris Walton and Chap Achen break down Amazon's latest visual search capabilities, why AI could accelerate consumer adoption, and how Amazon is positioning itself to become the ultimate product search destination.…
Amazon's latest push into same-day grocery delivery in the UK isn't just an overseas experiment. According to Chris Walton, it's another chapter in a much bigger strategy. Chris Walton and Chap Achen discuss why US grocers should be paying close attention to Amazon's international playbook, how changing consumer expectations around…
Walmart's new Subway partnership may look like a simple delivery expansion, but Chris Walton sees something much bigger taking shape. Chris Walton and Chap Achen discuss why delivery has become Walmart's biggest strategic advantage, how this move creates more reasons for shoppers to use Walmart's ecosystem, and why Uber Eats…
