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…
Amazon is testing "Amazon Now," a new 30-minute delivery service in Seattle and Philadelphia, repurposing former Amazon Fresh sites into rapid delivery hubs. But is this innovation or desperation? This segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, analyzes Amazon's grocery struggles. Chris…
McKinsey and Business of Fashion report predicts smart glasses are set for a breakthrough year in 2026, with Ray-Ban Meta glasses already the top-selling product in 60% of EMEA stores. But Chris and Anne aren't buying it. This segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital,…
Walmart is quietly testing a new ad format called "sponsored prompts" inside its Sparky AI shopping engine and both Chris and Anne agree this is exactly the right move. This segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, breaks down why retailer-owned AI…
ChatGPT just launched shopping research that does the product hunting for you, but should retailers be worried or relieved? This segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores the real implications of AI-powered shopping tools. Anne is bullish, arguing that AI shopping…
Black Friday 2025 just hit $11.8 billion in online sales... up 9.1% from last year. But Chris questions whether AI's 805% traffic surge is actually impressive or concerningly slow compared to other tech adoption curves. This segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and…
Watch the full video with Infios's Eugene Amigud here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OaA4ezuCg8
GAP Inc. reported a 5% surge in comparable sales for the fiscal third quarter, fueled by strong revenue from its namesake brand and a viral "Milkshake" ad campaign! Is this a turning point for the brand? Let us know what you think in the comments! #GAP #RetailNews #Marketing
Watch the full video with Infios's Eugene Amigud here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OaA4ezuCg8
Bath & Body Works is launching a small assortment of evergreen products on Amazon next year to "test and learn" and build reviews. But is this the right move right now? Chris suggests focusing on stores and preparing sites for LLM search instead of boosting Amazon's dominance. #BathAndBodyWorks #Amazon #RetailStrategy…
Kroger is closing automated fulfillment facilities in Wisconsin, Maryland, and Florida as part of a strategy to become profitable in e-commerce. The sites may have been unable to accommodate demand, especially in areas where Kroger lacks a presence. Is there a middle ground between large automated centers and in-store fulfillment?…
Target's latest earnings report was a major outlier in the retail landscape. While Walmart and other discounters did fine, and even Abercrombie, Kohl's, and Gap did better than expectations, Target's four-year Q3 stack is now negative, meaning the company has not grown in the last four years.
Watch the full video with Infios's Richard Stewart here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OaA4ezuCg8
Watch the full video with A&M's Chad Lusk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvjS9tmOP-s
Bianca Censori, known for pushing boundaries with barely-there outfits—is launching a fashion brand funded by Kanye West. Anne sees zero irony and is excited for the boundary-pushing, art-forward collection. Chris questions the irony of someone famous for NOT wearing clothes launching a clothing line. What's your take? #biancacensori #kanyewest #fashion…
Chris reveals his ideal Thanksgiving involves BOTH a morning turkey trot AND afternoon sofa surfing—but sciatica has other plans this year. Medical mandate for sofa surfing it is! What's your Thanksgiving Day vibe: active or relaxed? Let us know! #thanksgiving #turkeytrot #thanksgivingday #holidays #5k #thanksgivingtraditions #holidayplans
Where are YOU shopping this Black Friday weekend? Share your plans in the comments! Anne is hitting luxury consignment pop-ups and outlet centers, Chris is heading to Banana Republic at the first indoor mall in America, and both are embracing Shop Small Saturday. #blackfriday #holidayshopping #shopsmallsaturday #blackfridayshopping #retail #shopping #blackfriday2024
Happy Thanksgiving from the Omni Talk crew! Chris defends jarred gravy as a Thanksgiving essential while Anne and producer Ella react with pure disgust. Who wins the battle over shelf-stable Thanksgiving products? Spoiler: instant mashed potatoes lose unanimously. #thanksgiving #thanksgivingfood #gravy #holidayfood #thanksgivingdebate #holidays #retailpodcast
Anne argues Bath & Body Works' decision to launch on Amazon is essential in the LLM shopping era. With $60-80M in gray market sales already happening, why not control your brand AND show up where AI search engines are sending customers? Chris disagrees… saying they should perfect their own site…
Gap's comparable sales surged 7% after its viral milkshake denim campaign with KATSEYE… the strongest growth in years. Anne explains why Richard Dickson's entertainment-first approach is working: he's making Gap culturally relevant again with Gen Z and millennials. But the real question: will viral marketing drive repeat purchases? #gap #richarddickson…
