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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Spirit Halloween cancels its annual kickoff event due to international supply chain disruptions, but reassures fans that over 1,500 stores will still open as usual this fall. Walmart Canada expands smart locker tech across all 400+ stores to better manage handheld devices for associates, enhancing productivity and reducing tech downtime. Temu’s U.S. engagement drops 58% after the Biden admi...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Saks Global lands $350M in financing to stabilize operations ahead of the holiday season, amid mounting vendor tensions and fallout from its Neiman Marcus acquisition. Brooks Brothers opens a new Lower Manhattan flagship , returning to its roots with a historic 10,000-square-foot store that blends retail and archival storytelling — part of the brand’s continued post-pandemic resurgence. Aldi...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Costco beats Q3 expectations with an 8% sales jump and nearly 16% e-commerce growth, while holding prices on essentials and rerouting supply chains to reduce tariff exposure. Walmart rolls out new Medicare Advantage tools , including a virtual badge system and AI-driven nutrition insights, aiming to unlock billions in unused OTC benefits and expand its role in healthcare retail. Gap braces f...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Victoria’s Secret takes its website offline after a cybersecurity incident disrupts both digital and in-store operations — with customer support and order tracking still unavailable. Best Buy beats on earnings but lowers full-year guidance , as rising tariffs and weak demand in key categories prompt price hikes and a shift in sourcing strategy. The New York Times licenses its content to Amaz...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Macy’s beats expectations despite a sales dip , with strong credit card and media revenue, as it leans into vendor partnerships and store upgrades to navigate tariff pressures and reposition for growth. Dick’s Sporting Goods maintains its full-year forecast , showing confidence in its performance and future gains from the $2.4B Foot Locker acquisition—despite investor skepticism and DTC disru...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: McDonald’s is shutting down its CosMc’s beverage concept , less than two years after launch, but plans to bring some of the drinks and insights from the pilot into its core U.S. restaurants. Aldi U.K. launches a virtual retail work experience program for teens, offering flexible, accessible career education guided by real employees — already attracting over 2,000 participants. Vans reports a...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Nike trims its Global Tech team as part of CEO Elliott Hill’s broader operational overhaul, which includes rebuilding wholesale partnerships, refreshing its product lineup, and targeting Gen Z through bold collaborations and new retail formats. Sam’s Club launches hot pizza delivery , finally answering member demand with $8.98 16-inch pies now available via express delivery—part of a broader ...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Nike rekindles its direct sales partnership with Amazon , signaling a pragmatic pivot to scale its reach while still investing in DTC channels and next-gen digital experiences like Roblox and AI-powered search. Walmart lays off 1,500 workers across tech and advertising as it restructures for speed and agility, all while under pressure from tariffs and political scrutiny over rising costs. Go...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target lowers its 2025 sales outlook after a rough Q1 marked by falling transactions, DEI backlash, and tariff uncertainty—triggering a C-suite shake-up and a new enterprise acceleration office (whatever the heck that means). Lowe’s partners with Mirakl to scale its third-party marketplace, expanding digital assortment and tying loyalty rewards to a growing online product range in support of ...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Home Depot resists price hikes despite new U.S. tariffs, banking on supplier partnerships and its focus on pros to gain market share while weathering weak demand in big-ticket home projects. Walmart’s ad business surges 50% , driven by its acquisition of Vizio and the strength of its retail media engine—now responsible for a quarter of total profits even as tariffs loom large. Urban Outfitte...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target expands its Circle 360 membership , adding same-day delivery from 100+ retailers without price markups, as it competes head-to-head with Walmart+ and Amazon Prime. Inflation expectations hit 7.3% , fueled by bipartisan consumer concerns over tariffs, despite stable job growth and mild price increases—signaling a disconnect between sentiment and fundamentals. ShopBack launches in the U...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Rite Aid offloads more than 1,000 stores , with CVS and other big players scooping up assets as the chain navigates a second bankruptcy and mounting opioid-related liabilities. Starbucks baristas walk out across 100+ stores , protesting a new dress code they say was imposed without union input—fanning the flames in an already tense labor fight. Canadian Tire acquires Hudson’s Bay brand right...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart posts strong Q1 earnings and turns a profit in global e-commerce for the first time, but warns of price hikes in June due to lingering tariffs—even as it prepares for a bot-powered shopping future. Dick’s Sporting Goods acquires Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in a bold play to own the sneaker market and expand its reach, despite investor skepticism over Foot Locker’s mall-heavy footprin...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: DoorDash and Wing launch drone delivery in Charlotte , bringing meals and DashMart essentials by air, as North Carolina cements its place as a drone innovation hub. American Eagle pulls its 2025 forecast after a $75 million inventory write-down and weak Q1 sales, reflecting merchandising misfires and lingering supply chain pressures. Dollar General partners with Fetch to enhance its retail ...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Christine Day resigns from Kohl’s board citing “deliberately selective” governance practices, raising alarms over executive compensation, transparency, and oversight following the exit of ex-CEO Ashley Buchanan. LTK and The Bachelor join forces to create a first-of-its-kind shoppable entertainment channel, letting fans buy their favorite on-screen fashion in real-time through a dedicated LTK...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: U.S. and China agree to a 90-day tariff pause , replacing steep duties with a 10% baseline as both sides return to the negotiation table, offering temporary relief for importers and global markets. Walgreens doubles down on robotic micro-fulfillment , planning to expand automated prescription centers to serve 5,000+ stores and save over $500 million annually as it eyes a $10B Sycamore deal. ...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: REI members revolt , rejecting all board-backed candidates in a historic union-led vote that spotlights growing labor tensions and calls for environmental accountability, just as the company posts narrower losses and hits a “zero waste” milestone. India makes a bold trade offer , proposing to cut tariffs and grant the U.S. preferential market access on 90% of goods in exchange for exemption f...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Warby Parker posts its first-ever quarterly net profit since going public and announces shop-in-shops at Target, all while navigating steep U.S. tariffs by reworking its global supply chain. Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is stepping down to lead OpenAI’s Applications division, signaling a major move at the intersection of grocery delivery and generative AI. Amazon debuts Vulcan , its most soph...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Albertsons launches a dedicated B2B e-commerce platform , rolling out business-focused ordering across 2,000+ stores under banners like Safeway, Vons, and Jewel-Osco. Wonder, the delivery-first restaurant startup from Marc Lore, raises $600 million to fuel national expansion. QVC partners with TikTok for a Super Brand Day live-stream event on May 14, featuring its Q50 ambassador group of ...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: DoorDash is going global with its £2.9 billion acquisition of Deliveroo , creating a last-mile delivery giant spanning 40+ countries. Pinterest is leaning into generative AI , launching new visual search tools that turn fashion inspiration into action. Instacart introduces Fizz , a group-ordering app for party snacks and drinks , built in collaboration with Partiful. The Retail Daily Min...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Morrisons becomes the first U.K. grocer to roll out Simbe’s human-sized Tally robots , automating shelf audits across multiple stores. Lowe’s launches “MyLow Companion,” a generative AI assistant for in-store associates at over 1,700 stores. The U.S. toy industry is in crisis as tariffs on Chinese-made toys soar to 145%. The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts ,...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Sprouts Farmers Market delivers a strong Q1 with 19% sales growth and plans to open 35 new stores in 2025. Amazon is investing $4 billion to supercharge rural delivery, tripling its last-mile network across 13,000 zip codes by 2026. Temu halts direct shipments to the U.S. from China following the shutdown of the de minimis loophole. The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot char...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kohl’s abruptly fires CEO Ashley Buchanan just four months into the role, citing undisclosed conflicts of interest tied to vendor relationships. OpenAI is turning up the heat on Google Search, rolling out embedded, ad-free product recommendations inside ChatGPT. Instacart acquires Wynshop, boosting its enterprise capabilities and extending its reach into grocery tech. The Retail Daily Minute has...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon teams up with Saks Fifth Avenue to launch Luxury Stores at Amazon, a curated fashion and beauty experience aimed at cracking the prestige market. Walmart launches “Grow With US,” a new program designed to nurture U.S.-based entrepreneurs with access to e-learning, mentorship, financing, and shelf visibility. BuzzFeed and Shopsense AI join forces to embed shoppable product recommendations i...