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May 30, 2025

Nike & Amazon: Why This Partnership Will Backfire

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May 30, 2025

I Tried Google's New AI Shopping - Mind Blown

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May 30, 2025

Why Lowe's Marketplace Partnership Changes Everything

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May 30, 2025

Sam's Club Pizza: The Membership Driver You Didn't See Coming

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May 30, 2025

Ex-Target Executives DESTROY Cornell's Latest Move

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May 30, 2025

Lightning Round

In this lightning round edition of Omni Talk's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne serve up takes that are as spicy as a four-meat pizza. They reminisce over Pizza Hut’s legendary Book It program (0:03),…

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May 30, 2025

Nike's HUGE Mistake - Why Returning to Amazon is Wrong

After 6 years away, Nike is returning to sell on Amazon - and retail experts think it's a terrible decision. In this week's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne explain why this move transforms Nike…

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May 30, 2025

Google's AI Try-On Feature is SCARY Good

Google just launched AI-powered shopping with try-on features that look incredibly realistic. Anne tested it live and shares her shocking results - she actually put items in her cart! In this week's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand,…

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May 30, 2025

Lowe's Smart Strategy: Loyalty + Marketplace = Winner

Lowe's just announced a major marketplace partnership with Mirakl that could reshape home improvement retail. In this week's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, retail experts Chris and Anne explain why combining marketplace expansion with loyalty rewards and…

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May 30, 2025

Sam's Club Just Changed Pizza Delivery Forever

Sam's Club just launched hot pizza delivery for under $10 - and retail experts are calling it pure genius. In this week's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down why this move could drive…

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May 30, 2025

Target Compared to Kmart - How Did We Get Here?

Former Target executives Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga break down Target's controversial new "Enterprise Acceleration Office" announcement in this week's Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand. With Target experiencing its third consecutive quarter of negative net…

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May 29, 2025

Target’s Woes, Lowe’s Marketplace & Why Sam’s Club Pizza Delivery Will Change Our Lives

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, former Target executives Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga analyze this week's biggest retail stories, including Target's questionable "acceleration office" strategy amid declining sales, Sam's Club's game-changing $8.98…

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May 29, 2025

Re shoring, FTZs & Duty Drawbacks What Suppliers Should Know

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May 28, 2025

🛍️ Consumer Sentiment Is Shifting | A&M Survey Reveals Surprising Retail Trends!

🎧 In this episode, Chris and Anne break down the latest survey from A&M Consumer and Retail Group with David Schneidman, which offers a clear look into how U.S. shoppers are adjusting their habits amid economic uncertainty. Key Highlights: [01:05] Why private label is booming [03:20] The collapse of traditional…

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May 28, 2025

Retail’s Mid-Year Report Card With Ethan Chernofsky of Placer.ai

It is that time of the year again! The time where Omni Talk and Placer.ai get together for their annual tradition of handing out mid-year grades across retail. Placer.ai’s SVP of Marketing Ethan Chernofsky is back to give his mid-year report card assessment of which retailers are setting the pace…

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May 28, 2025

Open Up the Kimono Why Honesty Matters in Retail Partnerships

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May 28, 2025

🔒 Retail UK Cyber CRISIS Hits America! 🇺🇸 Only 20% of Stores Protected! 😰 #retail #retailnews

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May 28, 2025

💰 $2.4B Retail BOMBSHELL! 🎯 Dick's Foot Locker Strategy ANALYZED #footlocker #retailnews

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May 28, 2025

Target's Rural Expansion Strategy Should Never Have Made It Out Of The Boardroom #retailnews #target

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May 28, 2025

Walmart Says It Is Taking Prices Up, So What Happens Next? #retail #tariffs

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May 27, 2025

Startup Survival Tips Managing Tariffs and Retail Expectations

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May 26, 2025

The Past, Present & Future Of E Ink And ESLs With Bryan Chan

🎙️ In this special Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bryan Chan, Senior Director at E Ink, to explore the journey of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and why they're finally catching fire in the U.S. Key Moments: [01:03] What is E Ink?…

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May 26, 2025

USMCA Compliance: Retailer & Supplier Tips for 2024

Navigate USMCA confidently! We discuss retailer-supplier collaboration for transparency. Discover how to break down invoices, identify foreign sources, and avoid costly mistakes. Suppliers, know your exposure and take small, incremental steps for compliance. #USMCA #SupplyChain #Retail #Compliance #InternationalTrade #TradeCompliance #GlobalBusiness #SupplyChainManagement #BusinessTips #ImportExport

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May 25, 2025

Supply Chain Transparency: Navigating Tariffs with Retailers

We recommend being upfront and transparent about supply chain challenges. Everyone knows about tariffs and disruptions. Let your retailer know how tariffs impact cost, production, lead times, and ability to deliver on time. Collaboration helps navigate changes together. #SupplyChain #Tariffs #RetailPartnerships #Transparency #Collaboration #EmergingBrands #PricingStrategy #BusinessStrategy #SupplyChainManagement #RetailIndustry

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