Videos

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This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, covers rapid-fire retail takes. Quick hits on General Dynamics buying Macy's anchor space (Chris suggests hiding alien bodies), Google's AI mode for fashion try-ons (Anne loves…

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, analyzes Starbucks' hiring transformation under CEO Brian Niccol. Starbucks adds district managers to barista hiring decisions as part of experience improvements. Chris sees it as a…

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, examines Hibbett's kids-focused digital strategy. Hibbett launches a standalone kids app and website under new owner JD Sports for ages 13 and younger. Both Chris and…

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, breaks down Target's factory direct shipping test. Target explores factory direct shipping similar to Temu and Shein's model for apparel and home goods. Chris loves the…

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, explores Wegmans' smart cart pilot. Wegmans pilots Instacart's AI-powered Caper Carts at their Syracuse store for seamless checkout and spending tracking. Anne remains "mid" on smart…

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, dives into Walmart's dark store pilot program. Walmart is testing dark stores in Dallas for faster online fulfillment, with plans for Bentonville. Chris calls it a…

This week on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, we dive into the biggest retail stories shaping the industry. Walmart tests dark stores for faster fulfillment, Wegmans pilots Instacart's smart carts, and Target explores factory…

Narvar's Catherine Dummitt explores the importance of shipping protection in today's world. Offering this at checkout builds trust and provides peace of mind, addressing rising concerns about package theft and delivery issues. Learn how it creates successes for you and our customers. #ShippingProtection #PackageTheft #EcommerceTips #OnlineShopping #CustomerExperience #DeliveryDelays #BusinessGrowth #RetailStrategy…

Narvar's Catherine Dummitt discusses the crucial balance between delivery speed and reliability. The survey reveals that 85% of consumers prioritize clear communication over fast delivery, fostering trust and long-term loyalty. Predictability in today's market is the key to profitability and repeat business. #DeliveryReliability #CustomerTrust #RetailStrategy #SupplyChain #ConsumerBehavior #Logistics #ECommerce #CustomerExperience…

Returns are killing the retail industry. So what’s a retailer or brand to do? Some are moving to charge customers for returns; however, a widely held belief persists among consumers: if a retailer doesn’t offer free return shipping, they won’t shop there. But is that belief truly shaping behavior, or…

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In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, gStore by GregyOrange's General Manager Troy Sewek joins Omni Talk to share his tried-and-true tips on tech for the world's smartest stores. From RFID foundations to computer vision innovations, Troy breaks down what technology is truly critical for retailers facing market uncertainty, how to…

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Omni Talk sits down with Krystina Gustafson, co-founder of RetailClub and former Shoptalk content chief, to talk about the new AI Deep Dive Retreat launching this September in Huntington Beach. In this candid conversation, Krystina explains how RetailClub is reinventing the retail event experience—ditching the booths and buzzwords in favor…

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