Episodes
Jan. 26, 2024
Macy's Renewed Acquisition Talks, Stop & Shop's Robot Ambassadors, & Klarna's New Subscription Service
Calling all Omni Talk fans! Join Chris and Anne and the team at Shoptalk this March, but act fast – ticket prices increase today (Friday, January 26th), and VIP tickets are running out. Retailers and brands, use code OMNITALK...
Jan. 25, 2024
Cart-Based Self-Checkout Loss Statistics, Amazon's AI Content Generator For Sellers, & Convenience Stores Continue To Expand
Join us for a whirlwind tour of the latest retail revelations! Discover the doubling of cart-based loss at self-checkouts, Amazon's AI content generation tool for sellers, and the surge in US convenience stores. Stay informed...
Jan. 24, 2024
CosMc's Success, Casper's New CEO, & VF Corp.'s Cyberattack
Stay updated with the latest in retail news. CosMc's, McDonald's beverage offshoot, is off to a strong start. Casper appoints Joe Megibow as new CEO. VF Corp. reveals the extent of its cyberattack impact. Join us at Shoptalk ...
Jan. 23, 2024
Walmart Closes Innovation Unit, Macy's Rejects Takeover Bid, Giant Eagle's MFC, GameStop Exits NFTs
Stay updated with the latest in retail news. Walmart shuts down its innovation unit, Store No. 8. Macy's rejects a $5.8 billion takeover bid. Giant Eagle opens its first automated micro-fulfillment center. GameStop exits its ...
Jan. 22, 2024
Macy’s Workforce Cut, Walmart Raises Manager Salaries, IKEA's Plan & Order Stores, Wayfair Layoffs
In today's Retail Daily Minute, catch up on the latest retail headlines. Macy's announces a 3.5% workforce reduction and store closures as part of a new strategy. Walmart increases store manager salaries and revamps its bonus...
Jan. 19, 2024
Costco's Membership Crackdown, Retail Leasing Space Shortages, 'Broadcast Level' Retail Media, And Why Upshop Is On The Up & Up
Hey, Omni Talk fans! Join us in March at Shoptalk – prices increase on Friday, and VIP applications close early February. Retailers and brands, use code OMNITALK for an extra 10% off. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Costco ti...
Jan. 18, 2024
Online Grocery Sales Trends, Lowe's Leadership Change, & Kroger-Albertsons Merger Delays
Hey, Omni Talk fans! 🎉 Don't miss out on Shoptalk in March - join us! Prices go up next Friday, and VIP applications close in early February. Retailers and brands, use code 'OMNITALK' for an extra 10% off. Google 'Shoptalk' t...
Jan. 17, 2024
Gap's C-Suite Appointments, AWM's Frictionless Shopping, Rising Ocean Freight Rates, and Tencent's Palm Payment Revolution
Hey, Omni Talk fans! 🛒 Join us at Shoptalk in March for a retail experience like no other. Hurry, prices increase next Friday, and VIP applications close in early February. Retailers and brands, use code 'OMNITALK' to get an ...
Jan. 16, 2024
A Stitch Fix Shift, Aldi's Contactless Moves, Showfields' Farewell, & Retail Theft Reforms
Hey, OmniTalk fans! 🎙️ We've got some exciting news for you. Chris and the OmniTalk team are gearing up for Shoptalk in March, and we'd love to have you join us there! 🛍️ Prices go up next Friday, and VIP applications will cl...
Jan. 15, 2024
Walmart's Reusable Grocery Products, Closures at CVS, Google Cloud's GenAI For Retail, & 7-Eleven's Expansion
Today's Retail Daily Minute is proudly brought to you by Shoptalk! Join Chris and Anne at Shoptalk in March; prices increase soon, and VIP applications close in early February. Retailers and brands, use our special discount c...
Jan. 12, 2024
Publix in Kentucky, Walmart's Drone Delivery Expansion, Amazon's Just Walk Out in Healthcare, Aldi's Sustainability Commitment
Today's Retail Daily Minute is proudly brought to you by Shoptalk! Join Chris and Anne at Shoptalk in March; prices increase soon, and VIP applications close in early February. Retailers and brands, use our exclusive discount...
Jan. 11, 2024
Pacsun's RFID Revolution, AI Stock Photos, Authentic's Challenges, & NVIDIA's Report On AI Adoption in Retail
Today's Retail Daily Minute is proudly brought to you by Shoptalk. Join Chris and Anne at Shoptalk in March! Act fast because prices go up soon, and VIP applications close in early February. Retailers and brands, use our excl...
Jan. 10, 2024
Walgreens' Healthcare Focus, Locker Marketplace Innovation, & Amazon's AI Fashion Boost
Join us for today's Retail Daily Minute, brought to you by Shoptalk! Chris and I are excited to head to Shoptalk in March, and you should join us too! Prices increase soon, and VIP applications close in early February. Retail...
Jan. 9, 2024
Global Supply Chain Challenges, Lululemon's Soaring Q4 Outlook, & Chico's Acquisition
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, delivering the latest headlines for 2024. In our first headline, retailers face a supply chain perfect storm with shipping disruptions due to Red Sea attacks, the Panama Canal's dro...
Jan. 8, 2024
TikTok's E-commerce Ambitions, Walmart's Mammogram Innovation, Target's Extreme Theft Counter Measures, & Walgreens' Dividend Cut
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, delivering you the top headlines for 2024 every morning of the year! In today's episode: TikTok's U.S. e-commerce arm, TikTok Shop, aims to reach $17.5 billion in merchandise volume...
Dec. 23, 2023
Nike's New Savings Plan, An Inflation Update, & Fossil's Stackable Virtual Try-On Experience
In today's Retail Daily Minute, Nike has unveiled a cost-cutting plan alongside Q2 earnings, aiming for $2 billion in savings over three years while focusing on innovation. The Fed's preferred inflation measure declined in No...
Dec. 22, 2023
J.C. Penney's Struggles and Rite Aid's Facial Recognition Settlement
In today's Retail Daily Minute: J.C. Penney faces a challenging quarter with a 10.7% YoY decline in net sales for Q3, despite efforts to turn the tide. Rite Aid settles with the FTC, agreeing to a five-year ban on facial reco...
Dec. 21, 2023
Amazon's Antitrust Battle, Packaging Innovations, and Fitness Tech Trade-Ins
Welcome to the Retail Daily Minute, where we bring you the top retail headlines of the day. In our first headline from Retail Dive, we dive into the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, which is ...
Dec. 20, 2023
Walmart's BNPL Expansion and Target's Controversial Store Closures
In today's episode, we cover Walmart's expansion of buy now, pay later (BNPL) options at self-checkout kiosks in over 4,500 U.S. stores, offering shoppers more payment flexibility during the holiday season. Then, we investiga...
Dec. 19, 2023
Google's Last-Minute Shopping Tools, H&M's Strategy Shift, And Online Grocery's Surge
Catch up on today's retail headlines: Google's last-minute shopping tools. H&M's strategy shift amid fierce competition. Online grocery sales growth in November. Stay updated with the Retail Daily Minute , presented by Omni T...
Dec. 18, 2023
Costco Expansion Blitz, Kroger Autonomous Trucks, And Ulta's Innovation Push
Explore the forefront of retail innovation in our latest episode of our Retail Daily Minute. Discover how Costco's expansion plans, Kroger's autonomous trucks, and Ulta Beauty's AI-driven services are all reshaping the retail...
Dec. 15, 2023
Gen Z Trends And Shopping Habits: The YouTube, TikTok, And Dollar General Connection
Join us for today's Retail Daily Minute episode as we dissect the latest trends in Gen Z shopping habits: YouTube maintains its dominance among U.S. teens, with TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram trailing closely. Affirm teams u...
Dec. 14, 2023
Amazon's New Holiday Delivery Features, Google Pay's BNPL, And Sam's Club's Video Expansion
In today's episode of Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, we're bringing you the latest headlines from the retail world. First up, Amazon is ushering in the holiday season with exciting delivery features, including map tracking ...
Dec. 13, 2023
The Kroger-Albertsons Merger Debate, Hasbro's Job Cuts, and Yaysay's Innovative Shopping App
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! In today's episode, we dive into the top retail headlines: Headline 1: U.S. lawmakers, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, voice opposition to Kroger's $24.6 bil...