Videos

Watch the full video with A&M’s Brandon Pezely here: https://youtu.be/en3vgHAN2qo

Watch the full video with SPS Commerce’s Jenya Lawson here: https://youtu.be/GIQ-bI5FKp4

Americans Need More Parties: Here's Why (Plus an EPIC Party Story) New research shows that American party attendance has dropped by 50%, and experts say we need more social gatherings for our happiness, health, and careers. This leads to an incredible story about the most opulent party ever attended -…

Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau Dinner: Who Actually Leveled Up? Just one month after announcing her split from Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry was spotted having dinner with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Montreal. But in this unlikely pairing, who really came out ahead? The Level-Up Analysis: This conversation…

National Chicken Wing Day: The Great Drumstick vs. Flat Debate Yesterday was National Chicken Wing Day, and we're settling one of food's most contentious debates: drumstick (drummy) or flat? This quick but passionate discussion reveals strong preferences on both sides of the buffalo wing divide. The Wing Preference Breakdown: •…

Summerween is Here: Should Halloween Products Really Come Out in July? Aldi and other major retailers are now pushing "Summerween" - Halloween products released in the middle of summer to bridge the gap between summer and fall. But is this seasonal retail creep going too far, or are consumers actually…

Abercrombie Kids x Macy's: A Win-Win Partnership That Actually Makes Sense In this retail partnership breakdown, we analyze why the Abercrombie Kids and Macy's collaboration is a smart strategic move for both brands. This isn't just another retail partnership - it's a calculated play that addresses key challenges for both…

Ty Haney's Return to Outdoor Voices: Messiah Complex or Smart Strategy? In this "put you on the spot" segment, we tackle one of retail's toughest questions: When should founders step down, and can they successfully return to save their brands? Ty Haney's comeback to Outdoor Voices provides the perfect case…

Bed Bath & Beyond's Comeback: Why This Retail Expert Is SELLING Hard In this brutally honest retail analysis, we dive deep into why the attempted Bed Bath & Beyond comeback is doomed to fail. This isn't just nostalgia talking - it's hard business reality backed by merchandising expertise and market…

Vogue's AI Models: Valid Criticism or Overreaction? In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore the heated debate surrounding Vogue's use of AI-generated models and whether the criticism is justified. Rather than taking sides, this analysis dives into the nuanced question of when AI models are appropriate for different brands and use…

Walmart's Bold AI Strategy: Are Four Super Agents Better Than One? In this insightful discussion, we dive deep into Walmart's aggressive approach to implementing AI super agents across their organization. Chris breaks down why he's applauding Walmart's public commitment to AI and compares their proactive stance to how retailers initially…

Watch the full video with A&M’s Brandon Pezely here: https://youtu.be/en3vgHAN2qo

Watch the full video with SPS Commerce’s Joy Spiotta here: https://youtu.be/GIQ-bI5FKp4

Can 'best guess' predictions be trusted? Knowing what's coming is only half the battle. The right data and tools are key to backing it up with inventory that delivers. SPS Commerce's Joy Spiotta teases it here in this clip, but to get the full conversation, you'll have to head here:…

Meet Christina Melillo, VP of Merchandising at Buehler's Fresh Foods, who started bagging groceries at 16 and worked her way up over 36 years. Discover how this Northeast Ohio ESOP chain competes with big box stores through local farmer partnerships, Amish auctions, and adapting to major trends like the protein…

Meet Molly LaForest, whose father named a grape company after her when she was 12, and who's now disrupting the produce industry with Molly Pop - a brand creating 100% natural cold-pressed juices. Discover how they're pushing cross-merchandising in grocery stores by pairing specialty grapes with matching juices, and why…

Meet Loren Foss, VP of Strategy at CMI Orchards, who reveals how this Washington state fruit company became the world's first carbon negative fruit producer. Discover their revolutionary 8-acre worm farms and regenerative cattle ranch that sequester enough carbon to offset 60,000 cars annually. Plus learn about exciting new fruit…

Meet Sean Gerard, Regional Sales Manager for Clemens Food Group, who turned his food marketing degree from Western Michigan University into a career selling every pork product imaginable. Discover how this sixth-generation, vertically coordinated family business approaches food safety, follows restaurant trends like carnitas, and positions pork as a versatile,…

Meet Josh Kuhbander, VP of Neighborhood Fresh, an employee-owned (ESOP) grocery chain in northern Indiana that made a bold move by eliminating print ads in 2024. Discover how they're achieving an impressive 86% loyalty program participation rate through customer service, meat cutters, baggers, and strategic digital engagement while competing against…

Meet Marty Reeser, Senior Director of Customer Success at Simbe, who shares his journey from Whole Foods executive to robotics pioneer. Discover how Tally robots are delivering 90% price accuracy improvement and 2% sales increases, plus learn about the change management required to successfully implement retail automation. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00…

Join us for an exclusive interview with Amy McClellan, newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer at SpartanNash, as she shares her journey from part-time cashier to Fortune 500 executive. Discover how SpartanNash is putting shoppers at the center of every commercial decision, leveraging technology partnerships with Simbe and serving diverse customers…

The fun finale! In this Lightning Round from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne rapid-fire through the week's quirkiest stories. From Aldi's "Summerween" products and chicken wing preferences to party attendance…

Strategic partnerships are reshaping retail! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne explore Macy's new partnership with Abercrombie Kids for back-to-school season. With 3x the distribution for Abercrombie…