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…
Watch the full video with A&M’s Chris Creyts here: https://youtu.be/en3vgHAN2qo
She's back! 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 dive into Ty Haney's dramatic return to Outdoor Voices with a "confident, bold, and sexy" rebrand. From wiping Instagram…
The home goods giant is back! 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 analyze Bed Bath & Beyond's return to Brick x Mortar retail, complete with their iconic…
This week on the Omni Talk 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 is revolutionizing AI with "super agents," Vogue faces backlash over AI models in…
Fashion meets artificial intelligence in the most controversial way possible! 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, explores the backlash Vogue faced for featuring AI-generated models in a Guess advertisement. Chris and…
Walmart is revolutionizing retail AI with their new "super agent" strategy! 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 dive deep into how Walmart is consolidating dozens of AI…
Watch the full video with SPS Commerce’s Joy Spiotta here: https://youtu.be/GIQ-bI5FKp4
Retail supply chains don't need to be chaotic. SPS Commerce's Jenya Lawson explains how coordination platforms allow supply chain and ad buying systems to talk to one another to ensure products arrive on time, every time. For the full episode head here: https://youtube.com/live/rTjAbFuQv8g?feature=share
Why can't retailers sync their ad campaigns with actual stock levels? It's more complex than flipping a switch. Siloed systems, diverse tech adoption, and proprietary data all play a role. SPS Commerce's Jenya Lawson explains more in this clip. For the full episode head here: https://youtube.com/live/rTjAbFuQv8g?feature=share
Join us for an exclusive interview with Caitlin Allen, SVP of Market at Simbe, as she reveals how retail inefficiencies are costing grocers up to 5.5% of sales annually. Discover how Simbe's inventory robots and computer vision technology are helping independent grocers compete with e-commerce giants. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 -…
Meet Ben and Kerri Dishman, founders of Fresh Foods, who turned a $1 abandoned grocery store opportunity into a thriving 10-location chain across three states. Discover how they're serving rural communities, investing in technology like electronic shelf labels, and creating a family-friendly workplace culture that keeps employees and customers loyal.…
Heading to Groceryshop? Or maybe wish you were? Well, Chris and Anne have got you covered. They have looked back on the past year and put together their handpicked collection of the technology solutions providers that deserve your attention. So, if you are planning to walk the expo, this live…
Meet Erin Storm, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at SpartanNash, as she shares insights from her transition from 18 years at Kellogg/Kellanova to leading marketing for 200+ grocery stores and more. Discover how SpartanNash approaches banner differentiation, building retail media networks, and adapting to emerging food trends like GLP-1 driven…
Join us at the SpartanNash Conference as we interview Doug Highland, GM of Leevers Foods, about their approach to retail technology and workforce development. From electronic shelf labels to digital advertising, discover how this third-generation North Dakota grocer is modernizing while maintaining their community focus. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Doug's…
Watch the full video with SPS Commerce’s Jenya Lawson here: https://youtu.be/GIQ-bI5FKp4
How much does historical data impact advertising strategies? What happens when you lack that clarity around ad performance? SPS Commerce's Joy Spiotta explains the challenge of planning demand with limited historical information, especially when an ad runs across multiple retailer platforms. In this clip, Joy explains how brands can ensure…
SPS Commerce's Jenya Lawson shares the all-too-common conundrum of media teams selling big, while supply chain and merchandising teams are in the dark. 'Everyone's pointing fingers' as inventory fails to meet ad promises. Get the full story here: https://youtube.com/live/rTjAbFuQv8g?feature=share
