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Feb. 6, 2025

The Future of Grocery Shopping: Digital Trends Ahead

The Future of Grocery Shopping: Digital Trends Ahead

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Topco's Katie Waeltz recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIMhdI4G0TY&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=10&t=19s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends

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Feb. 6, 2025

What Must Retailers Do to Deploy Ai Successfully?

What Must Retailers Do to Deploy Ai Successfully?

@Justin Honaman, Head of Worldwide Retail, Restaurants & Consumer Goods Business Development at @AWS: The future of retail isn't just AI – it's smart AI deployment. From personalized shopping to inventory wizardry, discover how retailers can turn AI dreams into profitable reality. Watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/8QaJGGzM03E?si=RUy4AiLTWX7Xzq53 #retail #retailing #branding…

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Feb. 6, 2025

What Must Retailers Do to Deploy Ai Successfully?

What Must Retailers Do to Deploy Ai Successfully?

@Justin Honaman, Head of Worldwide Retail, Restaurants & Consumer Goods Business Development at @AWS: The future of retail isn't just AI – it's smart AI deployment. From personalized shopping to inventory wizardry, discover how retailers can turn AI dreams into profitable reality. Watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/8QaJGGzM03E?si=RUy4AiLTWX7Xzq53 #retail #retailing #branding…

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Feb. 6, 2025

What Are The Key Topics And Trends Shaping Retail In 2025?

What Are The Key Topics And Trends Shaping Retail In 2025?

@Justin Honaman, Head of Worldwide Retail, Restaurants & Consumer Goods Business Development at @AWS: From AI-powered everything to serverless evolution, AWS is reshaping cloud computing in 2025. Security, sustainability, and seamless hybrid solutions lead the transformation. Watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/8QaJGGzM03E?si=RUy4AiLTWX7Xzq53 #retail #retailing #branding #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry @chris @anne #fashionretail

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Feb. 6, 2025

Future-Proofing Content: How Workflows, AI, and Collaboration Drive Marketing Efficiency

Future-Proofing Content: How Workflows, AI, and Collaboration Drive Marketing Efficiency

@Sara Sullivan, Global Vice President at @Contentful: Discover how modern workflows and AI are reshaping marketing efficiency - the future is collaborative! Transform your content strategy with smart tools that streamline creation and maximize impact. Watch the full video here:https://www.youtube.com/live/Gnw9w-UR1R4?si=hHl_gpvT9U3THfAi #retail #retailing #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry @chris @anne #fashionretail

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Feb. 6, 2025

The Retail Trends (And Retailers) To Watch In 2025

The Retail Trends (And Retailers) To Watch In 2025

🎙️ Omni Talk Retail Ask An Expert – Featuring Placer.ai’s Ethan Chernofsky Retailers are rethinking their store formats, customer engagement strategies, and location choices—but what does the foot traffic data actually say? Placer.ai’s SVP of Marketing, Ethan Chernofsky, joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to analyze real consumer shopping trends…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Crypto BuyBuy Babies, More Walgreens Woes & Walmart Takes Same-Day Rx Nationwide

Crypto BuyBuy Babies, More Walgreens Woes & Walmart Takes Same-Day Rx Nationwide

Welcome back to Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, your go-to podcast for the biggest retail headlines of the week! Hosts Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga are joined by Ben Miller from Shoptalk to break down the latest in omnichannel retail. From Walmart’s pharmacy shake-up to IKEA’s growing resale business, we’ve…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Which Technologies Will Shape the Grocery Landscape in 2025?

Which Technologies Will Shape the Grocery Landscape in 2025?

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Chad Petersen of Lowes Foods recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuhtF0Gzuw&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=8&t=16s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends

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Feb. 6, 2025

Coborn's 3 Strategies for Grocery Success Explained

Coborn's 3 Strategies for Grocery Success Explained

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's full interview with Coborn's COO David Best, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8bq4hnBPr8&t=4s #fmi #grocery #merchandising #coborns

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Feb. 6, 2025

Unlocking Sprouts' Success: The Customer-Centric Approach

Unlocking Sprouts' Success: The Customer-Centric Approach

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's full interview with Sprouts VP Stan Swinton, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToekEASh-dc&t=41s #fmi #grocery #merchandising #sprouts

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Feb. 6, 2025

Why I Joined Hy-Vee: My Journey from Dick's Sporting Goods

Why I Joined Hy-Vee: My Journey from Dick's Sporting Goods

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Hy-Vee's recently named new CMO Kathryn Mazz recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkOcTGklL_Y&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=4&t=37s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends #hyvee

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Feb. 6, 2025

Choosing the Right AI Partner is Key to Automation Success

Choosing the Right AI Partner is Key to Automation Success

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's full interview with Thom Blischok, CEO of the Dialogic Group, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiXzGTkiJLQ&t=8s #fmi #grocery #ai #robotics

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Feb. 6, 2025

Freshness, Health & Technology: SpartanNash's Approach Merchandising Explained

Freshness, Health & Technology: SpartanNash's Approach Merchandising Explained

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's full interview with SpartanNash EVP and Chief Merchant Bennett Morgan recorded live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at the FMI- The Food Industry Association Midwinter Conference, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asg7ggJnlYs&t=3s #grocery #fmi #retail #onlineshopping

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Feb. 6, 2025

Let's Explore What A Grocer's Job to be Done Is?

Let's Explore What A Grocer's Job to be Done Is?

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Oliver Wyman's Bobby Gibbs recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkOcTGklL_Y&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=4&t=37s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends

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Feb. 5, 2025

How a Regional Grocer's COO Approaches the Challenges of His Job

How a Regional Grocer's COO Approaches the Challenges of His Job

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's full interview with Coborn's COO David Best, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8bq4hnBPr8&t=4s #fmi #grocery #merchandising #coborns

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Feb. 5, 2025

Gen Alpha: The Future of Global Consumerism

Gen Alpha: The Future of Global Consumerism

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Karen Fang Grant recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=249yPZ0pS3k&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=6&t=20s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends

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Feb. 5, 2025

The Human AI Flip Explained

The Human AI Flip Explained

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Accenture's Oliver Wright, recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at the FMI- The Food Industry Association Midwinter Conference, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_uWisnt4WU&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=7&t=26s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends

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Feb. 5, 2025

Transforming Advertising: Bridging Retail Media and Sales

Transforming Advertising: Bridging Retail Media and Sales

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Albertsons Julian Mintz, recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at the FMI- The Food Industry Association Midwinter Conference, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJgrzHnfUN0&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=11&t=7s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends #albertsons

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Feb. 5, 2025

Gen Z's Surprising Shopping Habits and Wealth Transfer

Gen Z's Surprising Shopping Habits and Wealth Transfer

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's full interview with Coresight's CEO Deborah Weinswig recorded live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb2yNh0tdww&t=39s #fmi #grocery #retailtechnology

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Feb. 5, 2025

Why Robotics Check All The Boxes for Grocers

Why Robotics Check All The Boxes for Grocers

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Corey Rochkin of Oliver Wyman recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=249yPZ0pS3k&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=6&t=20s #grocery #fmi #retailtrends #retailstrategy #robotics

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Feb. 5, 2025

How SpartanNash Is Connecting with Partners to Make Nutritious Food More Available

How SpartanNash Is Connecting with Partners to Make Nutritious Food More Available

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's full interview with SpartanNash EVP and Chief Merchant Bennett Morgan recorded live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at the FMI- The Food Industry Association Midwinter Conference, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asg7ggJnlYs&t=3s #grocery #fmi #retail #onlineshopping

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Feb. 5, 2025

The Keys to Unlocking Flavor Exploration: From Safe to Adventurous

The Keys to Unlocking Flavor Exploration: From Safe to Adventurous

To watch Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga's interview with Topco's Katie Waeltz recorded live at the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIMhdI4G0TY&list=PLhlbTg57CFdAihPNZ04kRKCE7HS6wDdF3&index=10&t=19s #fmi #grocery #retailtrends

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Feb. 5, 2025

Breaking Silos with AI: How Klarna Scaled Personalization & Automation

Breaking Silos with AI: How Klarna Scaled Personalization & Automation

@Sara Sullivan, Global Vice President at @Contentful: From siloed systems to seamless experiences, learn how @Klarna leveraged AI to transform their customer approach. Discover the journey of scaling personalization across teams, boosting efficiency, and delivering tailored experiences at every touchpoint. Watch the full video here:https://www.youtube.com/live/Gnw9w-UR1R4?si=hHl_gpvT9U3THfAi #retail #retailing #advertisingandmarketing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry…

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Feb. 5, 2025

What Are The Key Topics And Trends Shaping Retail In 2025?

What Are The Key Topics And Trends Shaping Retail In 2025?

@Justin Honaman, Head of Worldwide Retail, Restaurants & Consumer Goods Business Development at @AWS: From AI-powered everything to serverless evolution, AWS is reshaping cloud computing in 2025. Security, sustainability, and seamless hybrid solutions lead the transformation. Watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/8QaJGGzM03E?si=RUy4AiLTWX7Xzq53 #retail #retailing #branding #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry @chris @anne #fashionretail

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