Episodes

Nov. 18, 2024

Nordstrom’s AI-Powered App, Amazon Fixed Pricing For ED & Hair Loss Drugs, Retailers Combat Theft with Smart Threads

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Nordstrom enhances its mobile app with generative AI tools, including trend reports, personalized recommendations,...

Nov. 15, 2024

Starbucks Adds DoorDash, Grove Collaborative Exits Brick-&-Mortar, Amazon Cancels Fertility Project

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Starbucks has integrated DoorDash delivery directly into its app for U.S. and Canadian customers, excluding Quebec...

Nov. 14, 2024

Wonder Acquires Grubhub, CVS Launches In-Store Audio Ads, Ulta Enhances Supply Chain With MFCs

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Wonder is acquiring Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway for $650 million, aiming to expand its reach in the delivery-fo...

Nov. 13, 2024

Home Depot Sees Boost in Sales, Steve Madden Shifts Sourcing, Shopify Reports Strong Growth

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Home Depot’s recent acquisition of SRS Distribution, coupled with hurricane-related repairs, has driven a 6% year-...

Nov. 12, 2024

Vuori Valued At $5.5 Billion, Amazon Fresh Adds 8 New Locations, More Grocers Introduce Caper Carts

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Vuori has raised $825 million from General Atlantic and Stripes, boosting its valuation to $5.5 billion. Amazon Fr...

Nov. 11, 2024

Walmart Tests Mobile Access to Locked Items, Amazon Launches X-Ray Recaps, and Block Integrates Afterpay into Cash App

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart is testing a new mobile technology that enables staff—and potentially Walmart+ membe...

Nov. 8, 2024

e.l.f. Expands to Dollar General, American Freight To Close All Stores, & Warby Parker Posts Strong Results

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: e.l.f. Beauty is set to introduce its products at select Dollar General stores starting in N...

Nov. 7, 2024

Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, Retailers’ Returnless Refunds, Target Expands Social Commerce Via Linktree

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Lowe’s Launches Digital Home Platform for MyLowe’sRewards Members: Lowe’s introduces a new D...

Nov. 6, 2024

Amazon Expands Save Mart Grocery Delivery, General Mills Rolls Out AI, Wayfair Maintains Margins Amid Promotions

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Expands FoodMaxx Grocery Delivery in California: Amazon is broadening its grocery del...

Nov. 5, 2024

Kroger’s Asian Market Expansion, Retailers Scale Back DEI, De Minimis Rule Overhaul

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger Launching “Asian Experience” Stores in Texas: Kroger is expanding its culturally spec...

Nov. 4, 2024

Starbucks CEO’s Vision, ChatGPT Enters Search Market, Sprouts Attracts Younger Shoppers

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Aims for Faster Service and Better Atmosphere: New Starbucks CEO ...

Nov. 1, 2024

Amazon’s Alexa AI Challenges, Starbucks Retires Oleato, DoorDash & Lyft Partner

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Faces Delays in Alexa’s AI Overhaul: Amazon is encountering challenges in its ambitio...

Oct. 31, 2024

Meta’s Independent Search Engine, Children’s Place Partners with Shein, Starbucks Mandates Office Attendance

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Meta is working on an independent search engine to power its AI chatbot, reducing its relian...

Oct. 30, 2024

Walmart+ Price Cut, Patagonia Expands Resale, ACSI’s Holiday Satisfaction Leaders

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart has halved the price of its Walmart Plus membership to $49 through December 2. Patag...

Oct. 29, 2024

M&S Fitting Room Self-Checkouts, Walmart Opens Onsite Childcare, Amazon Faces Fulfillment Delays

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Marks & Spencer is adding self-checkout units within fitting rooms in 100 stores by 2028, ai...

Oct. 28, 2024

Amazon Grocery Head Departs, Tractor Supply Acquires Allivet, 7-Eleven Expands Large-Format Stores

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Grocery Head Tony Hoggett Announces Departure: Amazon’s SVP of worldwide grocery, Ton...

Oct. 25, 2024

Amazon’s Temu-like Low-Cost Storefront, Simbe Robotics Raises $50M, Grocery's E-commerce Surge

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Launches Low-Cost Storefront: Amazon is rolling out a new low-cost storefront, cappin...

Oct. 24, 2024

Wayfair’s New Paid Loyalty Program, Amazon Fuel Savings, and Chipotle’s AI Hiring Tech

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Wayfair Launches New Paid Loyalty Program: Wayfair introduces a $29 per year loyalty program...

Oct. 23, 2024

Walmart Adds Same-Day Prescription Delivery, Peloton Teams with Costco, and Amazon Tests Seller Ratings in Search

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Launches Same-Day Prescription Delivery Nationwide : Walmart announces its new same-...

Oct. 22, 2024

Walmart’s Affordable Thanksgiving, Bed Bath & Beyond’s Physical Store Comeback, and TikTok Shop Enters Refurbished Electronics

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs , Ownit AI , and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Brings Back Affordable Thanksgiving Meal Deal : Walmart reintroduces its popular Tha...

Amazon’s Debuts Another New Grocery Concept, BuyBuy Baby To Close Every Store, and Apple Pay Teams Up with Klarna

Oct. 21, 2024