Season 1

Feb. 13, 2024

Kohl’s Singaporean Stake, Tanger’s Beauty Retail Strategy, Neiman Marcus’ E-commerce Replatforming, and Target’s Up & Up Relaunch

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute. Here are today's top retail updates: Kohl’s Stake Acquisition: GIC Private Limited, representing the Government of Singapore, has acquired a significant stake in Kohl’s, indicating ...
Feb. 12, 2024

Shein's US Supply Chain Office, Macy's Private Brands Expansion, and Kroger's AI Integration

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! Here's a recap of today's top retail headlines: Shein, the global fast fashion retailer, is bolstering its presence in the US market by establishing a new supply chain office in dow...
Feb. 9, 2024

Supply Chain Pressures, Simon Property Group's Stake Reduction, and Under Armour's Stalling Turnaround Efforts

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! Here are today's top headlines: According to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, supply chain pressures saw a slight increase at the beginning of the year but remain...
Feb. 8, 2024

Target's Membership Program, Costco & Kroger Financial Changes, and Starship Technologies Funding

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! Here are today's top headlines: Target is considering launching a new paid membership program, internally known as Project Trident, akin to Amazon Prime or Walmart Plus. Costco and ...
Feb. 7, 2024

Amazon's Waste-Reducing Packaging Program and Publix's Innovative Store Prototype

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! Here are today's top headlines: Amazon expands its "Ships in Product Packaging" (SIPP) program to all third-party sellers in the US and Canada, aiming to reduce unnecessary packagin...
Feb. 6, 2024

Gopuff x Starbucks Collaboration, Zack Posen Joins Gap, & Amazon's Fresh Refresh

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! Stay updated with today's top retail news: Don't miss Shoptalk in March! Prices increase soon, and VIP ticket applications close. Retailers and brands, use code OMNITALK for extra s...
Feb. 5, 2024

Aldi's New Automated Checkout Store, Amazon's Rufus Assistant, Macy's New CEO, & Amazon's Strong Earnings

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! Stay informed with today's top retail news: Aldi introduces "Aldi Go," its first fully automated checkout system in the US, powered by Grabango's technology. Shoppers can use a mobi...
Feb. 2, 2024

Amazon's Safety Challenge, Lululemon's New Men's Footwear, USPS's EV Fleet, & Shopify's 'Ship from Store' Feature

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! Stay up-to-date with today's top retail news. And don't miss out on Shoptalk in March! Prices increase soon, and VIP ticket applications are also about to close. Retailers and brand...
Feb. 1, 2024

UFCW Fights Kroger-Albertsons Merger, Sprite's Label-Free Bottles, Kroger's 'Grocery Connect' Initiative, and Walmart's Store of the Future Plan

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! Get the latest retail news and insights in a flash: Don't miss out on Shoptalk in March! Prices increase soon, and VIP ticket applications close. Use code OMNITALK for extra savings...
Jan. 31, 2024

TikTok's Shoppable Videos, Dollar General's Fresh Milestone, Mango's Roblox Store, and Walmart's New Seller Incentives

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute! Stay informed with today's top retail headlines and don't forget to use our special code "OMNITALK" to save on Shoptalk! Here are today's headlines: TikTok tests a shoppable video f...
Jan. 30, 2024

Walmart's Stock Grants, iRobot-Acquisition Scrapped, Amazon's Prime Video Ads, and PayPal's AI Innovations

Stay updated with the latest in retail news with OmniTalk's Retail Daily Minute! Walmart introduces annual stock grants for US store managers, potentially boosting their total compensation to over $400,000. 🌟💼 Amazon and iRob...
Jan. 29, 2024

Levi's Layoffs, Jersey Mike's AI Ordering, SpartanNash's Food Traceability Efforts, And Phononic & ShopRite Do Cold Storage Differently

Welcome to the latest Retail Daily Minute brought to you by Shoptalk! Discover the cutting-edge headlines reshaping the retail landscape: Jersey Mike's Subs employs AI for seamless phone-based food orders. 🥪🗣️ Levi's embarks ...
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...