Amazon is testing "Amazon Now," a 30-minute delivery service in Seattle and Philadelphia. But is it a game-changer? The speaker suggests it might be a defensive move, noting Amazon's grocery share is still only 4%, despite owning Whole Foods. Retailers like Walmart can already match this speed via partners like…
Walmart's new AI shopping agent, Sparky, is testing ads! It’s a smart move for incremental margin on an ad business already growing nearly 100% per year. Hear why this is a massive opportunity for retailers focusing on generative AI search on their own sites.
Watch the full video with Infios's Richard Stewart here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OaA4ezuCg8
Watch the full video with Infios's Richard Stewart here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OaA4ezuCg8
Watch the full video with AWS's Daniele Stroppa here: https://youtu.be/-zzCe0egauI
Watch the full video with Infios's Richard Stewart here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OaA4ezuCg8
Watch the full video with AWS's Daniele Stroppa here: https://youtu.be/-zzCe0egauI
Watch the full video with Infios's Eugene Amigud here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OaA4ezuCg8
Watch the full video with AWS's Daniele Stroppa here: https://youtu.be/-zzCe0egauI
Did you know Mariah Carey has made over $60 million from one holiday song? "All I Want for Christmas Is You" isn't just a seasonal favorite... it's a financial phenomenon that generates earnings year after year. Released in 1994, Mariah's Christmas anthem has become the undisputed queen of holiday music…
Watch the full video with Infios's Eugene Amigud here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OaA4ezuCg8
What's your go-to holiday cookie? The White House just used 120 pounds of gingerbread for their decorations, but when it comes to eating, everyone has their own ranking. From gingerbread houses to butter cookies with festive sprinkles, holiday cookies are deeply personal traditions. We debate the ultimate holiday cookie hierarchy,…
The fast casual salad bowl phenomenon dominated lunch culture for years, with chains like Sweetgreen and Chipotle leading the charge. Now data shows a shift back toward sandwiches as prices climb and bowl fatigue sets in. We break down whether this is truly about menu exhaustion or if rising prices…
From Skims underwear to Bridgerton's Ice Cream, specialty retailers are turning the classic holiday tradition into a luxury marketing play. Advent calendars have evolved far beyond chocolate. Skims is selling calendars in the $300+ range with daily surprises, while brands from beauty to streetwear are capitalizing on the trend. We…
When was the last time you absolutely needed milk delivered in 30 minutes? Amazon is betting you do, but the numbers tell a different story about their grocery ambitions. Despite owning Whole Foods and having the entire Amazon e-commerce machine behind them, Amazon's grocery market share has remained flat at…
Are smart glasses the next big thing or just overhyped tech? The branding battle between fashion and technology companies reveals why adoption might be harder than anyone thinks. Apple owns smartwatches. Oura dominates smart rings. But smart glasses? That's Ray-Ban's game with Meta as the tech sidekick. This role reversal…
Should retailers put ads in their AI shopping assistants? Walmart is testing exactly that with its AI engine Sparky, and the strategic implications could reshape retail media as we know it. This isn't just about adding another ad placement. Walmart's move addresses a critical question facing every retailer: where is…
Are you using AI to research your purchases yet? If not, you might be missing out on a shopping revolution that's changing how consumers find products, compare prices, and make informed buying decisions. The battle between ChatGPT and Google's Gemini is heating up, with OpenAI declaring "code red" to stay…
What did you buy this Black Friday? Whether you shopped online or braved the stores, you were part of a record-breaking shopping event that revealed some fascinating patterns about where retail is heading. The data is in from Black Friday 2025, and it tells a compelling story. We break down…
In this Fast Five episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga break down the biggest retail stories from Black Friday 2025, including record-breaking online sales, AI's growing influence on shopping, and what it all means for the…
Watch the full video with AWS's Daniele Stroppa here: https://youtu.be/-zzCe0egauI
Advent calendars are the hot holiday trend...from Skims to fishing lures to ice cream. Chris reveals his dream: 28 days of Nikes. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. In this Lightning Round: • Are slop bowls officially dead as sandwiches stage a…
