Episodes

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon debuts a single-tap "Add to Delivery" feature for Prime members, already used over 50 million times, allowing shoppers to add items to existing orders with no extra fees. An activist investor files a shareholder proposal to block Brian Cornell's transition to Target's executive chairman role, citing sustained challenges in performance and reputation. Sev...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Nike reports 1% Q1 revenue growth as running, North America, and wholesale show momentum, though DTC struggles continue and tariff headwinds intensify to $1.5 billion. Peloton raises membership prices across all tiers ahead of the holidays while unveiling revamped cross-training equipment and AI-powered Peloton IQ system. Walmart announces plans to eliminate sy...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Kraft Heinz debuts The Cookbook, an AI agent giving workers access to 150 years of ketchup production expertise. Ahold Delhaize announces Edge, a unified retail media platform launching January 2026 that consolidates digital advertising channels to reach 26 million weekly shoppers across its U.S. banners. DoorDash launches Going Out, introducing in-app restaura...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Etsy shares surge 16% as OpenAI launches Instant Checkout, enabling ChatGPT users to purchase products directly through the AI chatbot, with over one million Shopify merchants coming soon. Kroger and DoorDash expand their partnership to nearly 2,700 stores nationwide, offering full grocery assortment with integrated loyalty discounts starting October 1st. Costc...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon agrees to pay up to $2.5 billion to settle FTC claims it tricked customers into Prime memberships using deceptive website design Starbucks closes underperforming stores and cuts 900 non-retail jobs in $1 billion restructuring under CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround strategy Costco beats earnings expectations with strong membership growth and 13.5% e-commerce...

Chris Walton explains why he doesn't think grocers should be prioritizing smart cart investments. Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more. Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Omnii Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast. New ep...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Michaels steps up to fill the retail void left by Party City and Joann's departures, launching The Knit & Sew Shop and The Party Shop nationwide. Carter's implements a shareholder rights plan after hedge fund Roseman Wagner Wealth Management rapidly accumulates nearly 17% of the children's apparel retailer's shares. ALDI launches its largest packaging refresh i...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon announces the closure of all 19 Fresh grocery stores in the UK. Sephora launches My Sephora Storefront, a new affiliate platform enabling U.S. influencers to create customizable, shoppable digital storefronts integrated into Sephora's ecosystem. Office Depot parent company ODP Corp. agrees to be acquired by private equity firm Atlas Holdings for $1 billi...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Nike's highly anticipated activewear collaboration with Skims launches Friday. Walmart becomes the first retailer to deliver refrigerated prescriptions nationwide, including insulin and GLP-1s, alongside groceries in a single order. Saks Global explores selling 49% of Bergdorf Goodman for $1 billion to unlock value and reduce debt following the Neiman Marcus ac...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon expands its grocery partnership strategy by launching online delivery of Winn-Dixie's full grocery assortment in Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida. Sam's Club overtakes longtime leader Costco as America's top wholesale club in customer satisfaction rankings, scoring 85 out of 100 in the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Private equity firm Ames Watso...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Schnucks makes major regional expansion move, acquiring Wisconsin-based Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers through newly formed 1939 Group, creating 164-store chain across four Midwest states while preserving local banners and community connections. Kroger responds to customer demand by reintroducing paper coupons alongside digital deals, offering weekly flyers with single-scan barcodes to serve ...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon announces the return of Prime Big Deal Days for October 7-8, 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of the fall Prime sales event that officially kicks off the holiday shopping season. Instacart CEO Chris Rogers reveals the company's strategy to combat customer churn by pushing retail partners toward price parity, with data showing price-parity retailers growing 10 percentage points fast...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: U.S. online grocery sales reach new monthly record of $11.2 billion in August 2025, with delivery surging 30% year-over-year and multi-method shopping behavior accelerating as cross-shopping with Walmart hits all-time highs Tyson Foods commits to removing High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucralose, BHA/BHT, and Titanium Dioxide from branded products by end of 2025, building on earlier removal of petroleu...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger conducts site-by-site analysis of its automated fulfillment network, shifting focus back to store-level fulfillment as cost pressures mount and performance varies widely across locations. Walgreens makes a strategic play for the party supply market, dedicating in-store space and expanding its assortment nearly five-fold following Party City's bankruptcy closure. Love's Travel Stops opens i...

Chris Walton explains why the rationale put forward by Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson to extend into the beauty business just doesn't hold up under scrutiny. Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more. Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Omnii Talk Retail Fast Five P...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Morrisons becomes the first U.K. grocer to pilot Instacart's AI-powered Caper Carts, bringing smart shopping technology with automatic item recognition and personalized recommendations to British customers starting in early 2026. Sam's Club breaks new ground as one of the first retailers to equip frontline managers with enterprise-grade ChatGPT tools, eliminating millions of repetitive tasks while...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Hy-Vee RedMedia launches Instacart Carrot Ads on Hy-vee.com, giving CPG brands new opportunities to reach high-intent shoppers through performance-driven, native advertising placements. Walmart opens its third automated perishables distribution center in South Carolina, a 725,000-square-foot facility that can process double the volume of traditional DCs while serving 180 store locations. A new su...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Sam's Club completes major website and app refresh with new "global intent center" that personalizes shopping experience based on fulfillment choice, while expanding club fulfillment spaces to support growing e-commerce business. Apple transforms buy now pay later access by integrating third-party services like Klarna and Affirm directly into iPhone Wallet app, making installment payments more vis...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Albertsons launches three new retail media channels including organic influencers, premium in-store screens, and expanded onsite placements, while offering free curated advertising packages that match CPG investment with enterprise media dollars. Walmart taps OpenAI to develop a customized AI certification program for frontline and office employees, launching in 2026 as part of the retailer's near...

Chris Walton continues to be impressed by Best Buy, and this episode explains what stands out the most to him. This episode is brought to you by: Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more. Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Wal...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target experiments with customer acquisition by offering free year-long Circle 360 memberships to qualifying shoppers, as the retailer seeks new growth levers amid declining sales. Macy's shares surge 20% after beating earnings expectations and raising full-year guidance, with revamped stores showing strong comparable sales growth. Walmart-backed fintech OnePay launches wireless service at $35/mo...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Sycamore Partners completes its $10 billion acquisition of Walgreens, ending the pharmacy chain's nearly 100-year public company run and splitting it into five separate businesses while installing Staples veteran Mike Motz as the new CEO. Best Buy expands its on-demand delivery options by partnering with Uber Eats across more than 800 stores, adding to existing relationships with DoorDash and Inst...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart reports 50% growth in store-fulfilled delivery sales as one-third of deliveries arrive in three hours or less, with AI-powered dynamic delivery windows driving customer loyalty. Ulta Beauty posts 9.3% net sales growth in Q2, raises full-year outlook as beauty category proves resilient amid economic headwinds and consumer discretionary spending pressures. Dick's Sporting Goods beats Q2 exp...

Chris Walton immersed himself in all things digital at Walmart's Marketplace Seller Summit this week and came away more than a little impressed. This episode is brought to you by: Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more. Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Fast...