Episodes

Best Buy Hikes Forecast on Tech Upgrades, Abercrombie's Hollister Surges & Kroger Ends Remote Work
Nov. 25, 2025

Best Buy Hikes Forecast on Tech Upgrades, Abercrombie's Hollister Surges & Kroger Ends Remote Work

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Best Buy raises its full-year sales outlook after strong third-quarter performance driven b...
Kohl's Names Michael Bender CEO, Ross Stores Beats Estimates & Black Friday’s Weather Forecast
Nov. 24, 2025

Kohl's Names Michael Bender CEO, Ross Stores Beats Estimates & Black Friday’s Weather Forecast

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Kohl's appoints Michael Bender as permanent CEO after six months as interim chief, making h...
Walmart Hikes Forecast, Gap's Viral Denim Campaign Drives Growth & Bath & Body Works Heads to Amazon
Nov. 23, 2025

Walmart Hikes Forecast, Gap's Viral Denim Campaign Drives Growth & Bath & Body Works Heads to Amazon

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Walmart raises its full-year sales and earnings forecast for the second consecutive quarter...
Walton's Weekly Wramblings | The Amazonification Of Whole Foods Won’t Work And Here’s Why
Nov. 20, 2025

Walton's Weekly Wramblings | The Amazonification Of Whole Foods Won’t Work And Here’s Why

A $13.7 billion acquisition. Years of stagnant growth. Robots now fetching Pepsi while shopping organic produce. Are we watching Amazon destroy a once proud brand? Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The cata...
Target Cuts Outlook & Partners with ChatGPT, Levi's Deploys AI Super-Agent & TJX Wins Budget Shoppers
Nov. 19, 2025

Target Cuts Outlook & Partners with ChatGPT, Levi's Deploys AI Super-Agent & TJX Wins Budget Shoppers

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Target posts third consecutive quarter of declining sales and cuts full-year profit guidanc...
Kroger Closes Fulfillment Centers, Home Depot Cuts Outlook & Foot Locker Cancels Florida Move
Nov. 18, 2025

Kroger Closes Fulfillment Centers, Home Depot Cuts Outlook & Foot Locker Cancels Florida Move

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Kroger shuts down three automated fulfillment centers to improve e-commerce profitability b...
Facebook Integrates eBay & Poshmark, H&M Expands Pre Loved to LA & Target Debuts Exclusive Starbucks Holiday
Nov. 17, 2025

Facebook Integrates eBay & Poshmark, H&M Expands Pre Loved to LA & Target Debuts Exclusive Starbucks Holiday

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Facebook Marketplace integrates eBay and Poshmark listings, transforming into a discovery e...
My Thoughts On Doug McMillon’s Retirement
Nov. 16, 2025

My Thoughts On Doug McMillon’s Retirement

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Walmart CEO Doug McMillon steps down after over a decade, with John Furner set to become th...
Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Starbucks Inadvertently Proved Its Coffee Shop Experience Doesn’t Matter (For Some People)
Nov. 13, 2025

Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Starbucks Inadvertently Proved Its Coffee Shop Experience Doesn’t Matter (For Some People)

$1 billion in delivery. 30% growth. Has Starbucks been fixing the wrong problem? Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketpla...
Target Launches AI App Features, Primark Pilots BNPL Payments & Grocery Dealz Partners with Instacart
Nov. 12, 2025

Target Launches AI App Features, Primark Pilots BNPL Payments & Grocery Dealz Partners with Instacart

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Target launches an AI-powered gift finder, list scanner, and gamification features in its a...
Pizza Hut's '67' Meme Deal, Wawa Exits Drive-Thrus & Infios Partners with AWS on AI
Nov. 11, 2025

Pizza Hut's '67' Meme Deal, Wawa Exits Drive-Thrus & Infios Partners with AWS on AI

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Pizza Hut capitalizes on Gen Alpha's viral "67" meme with 67-cent boneless wings, proving f...
Adobe's AI Shopping Traffic Surges with 16% Higher Conversion, Amazon Bazaar Expands to 14 Countries & H-E-B's Joe V's Opens Third DFW Store
Nov. 10, 2025

Adobe's AI Shopping Traffic Surges with 16% Higher Conversion, Amazon Bazaar Expands to 14 Countries & H-E-B's Joe V's Opens Third DFW Store

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Adobe Analytics reveals AI-powered shopping traffic has hit an inflection point, converting...
Wayfair Tests Smaller Stores, Dollar General Hires AI Chief & Constructor's PIA Drives Phenomenal Conversion Results
Nov. 9, 2025

Wayfair Tests Smaller Stores, Dollar General Hires AI Chief & Constructor's PIA Drives Phenomenal Conversion Results

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Wayfair plans to test a smaller 70,000 square-foot store format in Columbus, Ohio, about ha...
Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Is Target Clearing the Decks for an Amazon Buyout?
Nov. 6, 2025

Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Is Target Clearing the Decks for an Amazon Buyout?

Two retailers. Same-day layoffs. One very strange CEO succession plan. Are we watching Target prepare for an Amazon buyout? Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are...
Starbucks Sells 60% of China Business, Amazon Sues Perplexity Over AI Shopping Agent & Penny Production Halt Scrambles Retailers
Nov. 5, 2025

Starbucks Sells 60% of China Business, Amazon Sues Perplexity Over AI Shopping Agent & Penny Production Halt Scrambles Retailers

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Starbucks sells 60% stake in its China operations to Boyu Capital for $4 billion, retaining...
Kroger & Instacart Expand AI Partnership, Pinterest Tests Visual Shopping Assistant & Denny's Sold for $620M
Nov. 4, 2025

Kroger & Instacart Expand AI Partnership, Pinterest Tests Visual Shopping Assistant & Denny's Sold for $620M

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Kroger and Instacart announce expanded partnership with AI-powered Cart Assistant, making K...
Amazon Tests ShopBots at Whole Foods, Walmart Debuts Home Catalog & Chick-fil-A Launches Daybright
Nov. 3, 2025

Amazon Tests ShopBots at Whole Foods, Walmart Debuts Home Catalog & Chick-fil-A Launches Daybright

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon experiments with robot-powered shopping and new grocery formats at Whole Foods locat...
Walmart's AI Holiday Tools, Amazon CEO Predicts Brick-and-Mortar's Decline & Kroger Integrates Uber Eats Restaurants
Nov. 2, 2025

Walmart's AI Holiday Tools, Amazon CEO Predicts Brick-and-Mortar's Decline & Kroger Integrates Uber Eats Restaurants

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Walmart launches five new AI-powered shopping experiences for the holidays. Amazon CEO Andy...
Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Walmart Just Fired A Big A** AI Shot Aimed Right At Amazon
Oct. 30, 2025

Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Walmart Just Fired A Big A** AI Shot Aimed Right At Amazon

This week Chris examines the long-term strategic brilliance of Walmart willingness to partner with ChatGPT. Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new rev...
Amazon Hosts Holiday Beauty Flash Sales, Mondelez Bets Big On AI & Gelson's Offers $9 Produce Boxes via Flashfood
Oct. 29, 2025

Amazon Hosts Holiday Beauty Flash Sales, Mondelez Bets Big On AI & Gelson's Offers $9 Produce Boxes via Flashfood

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon is hosting its fifth annual Holiday Beauty Event through November 2nd, offering up t...
Amazon Partners with USPS for Doorstep Returns, Whole Foods Expands Daily Shop & Lululemon Launches NFL Apparel
Oct. 27, 2025

Amazon Partners with USPS for Doorstep Returns, Whole Foods Expands Daily Shop & Lululemon Launches NFL Apparel

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon teams up with USPS to offer doorstep pickup for customer returns, expanding convenie...
Amazon Unveils AI Smart Glasses for Drivers, Albertsons Expands Afresh AI & Starbucks Pilots Assistant Manager Role
Oct. 25, 2025

Amazon Unveils AI Smart Glasses for Drivers, Albertsons Expands Afresh AI & Starbucks Pilots Assistant Manager Role

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon develops AI-powered smart glasses for delivery drivers, offering hands-free package ...
Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Amazon vs. Walmart & Why the Box May Soon Be on the Other Porch
Oct. 23, 2025

Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Amazon vs. Walmart & Why the Box May Soon Be on the Other Porch

This week Chris pays homage to the great Peter King and his MMQB series, as he offers up his take on everything that has transpired within retail over the past quarter. Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The...
Walmart's RFID Breakthrough, Starbucks Tests Coffee Loop & Toys R Us Expands
Oct. 22, 2025

Walmart's RFID Breakthrough, Starbucks Tests Coffee Loop & Toys R Us Expands

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Walmart partners with Avery Dennison to deploy RFID sensor technology in its meat, deli, an...