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Costco Strike Looms, Amazon Drone Challenges, and Starbucks Corporate Layoffs
Jan. 22, 2025

Costco Strike Looms, Amazon Drone Challenges, and Starbucks Corporate Layoffs

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Costco Teamsters Authorize Strike – With an 85% vote, Costco union workers prepare to strike if contract negotiations fail by J...
Walmart-Symbotic Deal, Lowe’s Digital Home Rebrand, and Amazon Workforce Cuts
Jan. 21, 2025

Walmart-Symbotic Deal, Lowe’s Digital Home Rebrand, and Amazon Workforce Cuts

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Symbotic Acquires Walmart’s Robotics Division – In a $550M deal, Symbotic takes over Walmart’s advanced systems, expanding auto...
Albertsons Layoffs, Walmart Enters Luxury Resale, and Target’s Q4 Sales Growth
Jan. 17, 2025

Albertsons Layoffs, Walmart Enters Luxury Resale, and Target’s Q4 Sales Growth

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Albertsons Announces Corporate Layoffs -- Albertsons streamlines operations with significant layoffs at its Boise...
Target’s Rapid Trend Response, FDA’s Nutrition Label Proposal, and Joann’s Bankruptcy Filing
Jan. 16, 2025

Target’s Rapid Trend Response, FDA’s Nutrition Label Proposal, and Joann’s Bankruptcy Filing

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target accelerates product development cycles to capture viral trends like bows and cherries (no joke – a Target ...
Starbucks' Open Door Policy Shift, Burlington's Downsizing Strategy, and Lululemon's Holiday Success
Jan. 15, 2025

Starbucks' Open Door Policy Shift, Burlington's Downsizing Strategy, and Lululemon's Holiday Success

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring purchases to use its cafes and restrooms. Burlington downsizes...
Walmart’s Brand Refresh, Amazon Shifts Apparel Strategy, and LegalEagle Sues PayPal’s Honey
Jan. 14, 2025

Walmart’s Brand Refresh, Amazon Shifts Apparel Strategy, and LegalEagle Sues PayPal’s Honey

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart introduces vibrant new branding and in-store updates, reinforcing its omnichannel strategy to create a se...
Macy’s Store Closures, Motorola’s AI Acquisition, and Kohl’s Operational Streamlining
Jan. 12, 2025

Macy’s Store Closures, Motorola’s AI Acquisition, and Kohl’s Operational Streamlining

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Macy’s Announces First Wave of 150 Store Closures – Macy's reveals the locations of 66 store closures, signaling ...
Best Buy’s Marketplace Relaunch, eBay-Meta Partnership, and Amazon’s Retail Ad Service
Jan. 10, 2025

Best Buy’s Marketplace Relaunch, eBay-Meta Partnership, and Amazon’s Retail Ad Service

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Best Buy to Relaunch Third-Party Marketplace -- Set for mid-2025, Best Buy reenters the marketplace space with a ...
AWS Invests in Georgia, McDonald's Launches New McValue Menu, and PetSmart Upgrades Operations
Jan. 9, 2025

AWS Invests in Georgia, McDonald's Launches New McValue Menu, and PetSmart Upgrades Operations

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: AWS Invests $11 Billion in Georgia – Amazon Web Services boosts AI and cloud computing capabilities with a massiv...
Simbe’s Inventory Innovation, DoorDash-Ibotta Partnership, and Lidl’s Brooklyn Expansion
Jan. 8, 2025

Simbe’s Inventory Innovation, DoorDash-Ibotta Partnership, and Lidl’s Brooklyn Expansion

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: 1️⃣ Simbe Robotics Unveils Tally Spot-- Targeted inventory monitoring with fixed sensors enhances tracking for hi...
Mexico’s Tariff Shake-Up, Shein’s Customs Transparency, and Cantaloupe’s Smart Vending Machines
Jan. 7, 2025

Mexico’s Tariff Shake-Up, Shein’s Customs Transparency, and Cantaloupe’s Smart Vending Machines

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: 1️⃣ Mexico’s New Tariffs Disrupt Apparel Imports – Policy changes impose steep tariffs and restrictions on duty-f...
Walmart Faces Legal Battle, Costco Defends DEI, and Giant Food Reimagines Community Support
Jan. 6, 2025

Walmart Faces Legal Battle, Costco Defends DEI, and Giant Food Reimagines Community Support

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: 1️⃣ Walmart and Branch Messenger Sued by CFPB – Allegations of deceptive payment practices for Spark drivers spar...
Amazon Strike, KFC's 'Saucy' Concept, and The Fresh Market's Digital Overhaul
Dec. 20, 2024

Amazon Strike, KFC's 'Saucy' Concept, and The Fresh Market's Digital Overhaul

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft , Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon faces a coordinated Teamsters strike involving thousands of workers during the crucial holiday ...
Amazon's Safety Issues, JCPenney's Struggles, and McDonald's Digital Evolution
Dec. 19, 2024

Amazon's Safety Issues, JCPenney's Struggles, and McDonald's Digital Evolution

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft , Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: A Senate investigation reveals concerning workplace safety practices at Amazon , finding injury rates ...
Retail Tech & Strategy Shifts: Walmart's Body Cameras, Conagra's Weight-Loss Focus, and Best Buy's Ad Evolution
Dec. 18, 2024

Retail Tech & Strategy Shifts: Walmart's Body Cameras, Conagra's Weight-Loss Focus, and Best Buy's Ad Evolution

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft , Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart launches a pilot program equipping store associates with body cameras for worker safety, marki...
Costco Labor Dispute, Bloomingdale’s 'Lucky' E-commerce Upgrade, and Gap’s Premium Subbrand Launch
Dec. 17, 2024

Costco Labor Dispute, Bloomingdale’s 'Lucky' E-commerce Upgrade, and Gap’s Premium Subbrand Launch

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft , Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Costco Faces Potential Worker Strike: With 18,000 Teamsters threatening action over labor demands, Cos...
Costco’s Record Results, Primark’s U.S. Expansion, and Best Buy’s AI-Powered Gift Finder
Dec. 16, 2024

Costco’s Record Results, Primark’s U.S. Expansion, and Best Buy’s AI-Powered Gift Finder

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft , Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Costco Posts Record Quarterly Earnings: Costco reports a 13% boost in e-commerce sales, $1.8 billion i...
Hy-Vee’s 10,000 TV's, Lowe’s Marketplace Launch, and Asda’s Digital Shelf Label Pilot
Dec. 13, 2024

Hy-Vee’s 10,000 TV's, Lowe’s Marketplace Launch, and Asda’s Digital Shelf Label Pilot

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft , Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Hy-Vee Partners with Grocery TV for Digital Advertising: Hy-Vee will install 10,000+ digital screens a...
Albertsons-Kroger Legal Battle, Macy’s Delayed Earnings, and Walgreens’ Potential Sale
Dec. 12, 2024

Albertsons-Kroger Legal Battle, Macy’s Delayed Earnings, and Walgreens’ Potential Sale

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft , Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Albertsons and Kroger Clash in Court: The $20 billion merger turns into a legal dispute as Albertsons ...
Amazon Expands to Autos, Walmart Revamps Home Goods, and Taco Bell Innovates with Live Más Café
Dec. 11, 2024

Amazon Expands to Autos, Walmart Revamps Home Goods, and Taco Bell Innovates with Live Más Café

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft , Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Enters Online Car Sales: Amazon launches “Amazon Autos,” a platform for buying new vehicles wit...
Walmart, Lululemon, and Dollar General Dominate the Weekend Headlines
Dec. 9, 2024

Walmart, Lululemon, and Dollar General Dominate the Weekend Headlines

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart & Amazon Lead Black Friday Success: Discover how aggressive sales strategies propelled Walmart and Amazon ...
Jeff Bezos Working on AI for Amazon, Shrink Reduction at Dollar General, and Target’s New Legal Challenges
Dec. 6, 2024

Jeff Bezos Working on AI for Amazon, Shrink Reduction at Dollar General, and Target’s New Legal Challenges

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Jeff Bezos , former CEO of Amazon, spends 95% of his time working on Amazon’s AI efforts despite stepping down in ...
Persistent Inflation Predictions From Walmart CEO, Pizza Hut’s Drive-Thru, and U.S.-China Semiconductor Tensions
Dec. 5, 2024

Persistent Inflation Predictions From Walmart CEO, Pizza Hut’s Drive-Thru, and U.S.-China Semiconductor Tensions

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart CEO Doug McMillon shared insights at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference, predicting ...
Ads in AI, Porch Theft Insurance, and Invisible Barcoded Salad Bars
Dec. 4, 2024

Ads in AI, Porch Theft Insurance, and Invisible Barcoded Salad Bars

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: OpenAI is considering advertising integration into ChatGPT to bolster revenue streams beyond subscriptions and bus...