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June 5, 2025

Walmart Presses Its ‘Advantage,’ Aldi Recruits Teens & E.l.f. Goes Down A New Rhode

Chris and Anne are live from Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona and diving deep into the week's most impactful retail headlines! From health innovation and beauty brand megadeals to virtual learning and cybersecurity stumbles, it's a packed show full of smart takes and sharp insights brought to you by the A&M…

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May 29, 2025

Target’s Woes, Lowe’s Marketplace & Why Sam’s Club Pizza Delivery Will Change Our Lives

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, former Target executives Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga analyze this week's biggest retail stories, including Target's questionable "acceleration office" strategy amid declining sales, Sam's Club's game-changing $8.98…

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May 22, 2025

Walmart Signals Price Increases, Dick’s Buys Foot Locker & Target Bets On Rural Growth?

In the May 21, 2025 edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five — presented in partnership with the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Miracle, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand — Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by A&M's Michael Prendergast and Chris Disa for a packed show:…

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May 15, 2025

Instacart’s CEO Bolts, Primark Teaches Sewing & Amazon’s Newest Robot Dials Dork Up To 11

Broadcasting live from World Retail Congress 2025 in sunny London, this week’s Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, is packed with news and insights. Chris and Anne break down the week’s top headlines: 🧠 0:00 –…

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May 8, 2025

Saks on Amazon, British Robots, & Ben Miller's Retail Rant — This Week's Fast Five is SPICY 🔥

The Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, and ranked in the top 10% of podcasts globally, delivers insightful analysis on the week's biggest retail technology developments. Hosts Chris Walton and Ann Mezzenga are joined by…

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May 1, 2025

Amazon Tariffs Drama, Schnucks Bets Big on Smart Carts, and ChatGPT Takes On E-Commerce

In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five – recorded April 30, 2025 – and brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga welcome Alvarez & Marsal’s Jeff Dwyer and Luis De Lencquesaing…

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April 26, 2025

What is unique about Quorso's Circle-K rollout

What makes @Quorso’s @Circle K Europe rollout such a feather in Quorso’s cap? For the full #fastfive episode, sponsored by the @Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, @Simbe, @Mirakl, @Ocampo Capital, @Infios, and @ClearDemand head here: #retail #retailing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #circlek #quorso

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April 25, 2025

Buy or sell: Gas stations fueling Walmart's growth?

BUY OR SELL: @Walmart gas stations will add even more fuel to Walmart’s growth strategy? For the full #fastfive episode, sponsored by the @Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, @Simbe, @Mirakl, @Ocampo Capital, @Infios, and @ClearDemand head here: #retail #retailing #onlineshopping #shoppingandtheretailindustry #walmart

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April 23, 2025

Walmart Gas, Circle K & Why Target’s Floral Brand May Not Come Up Smelling Like Roses

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, Chris and Anne break down the top retail stories making headlines: 0:00 – Sponsored by A&M CRG, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand & Ocampo Capital 2:00 – Chris and Anne open from NYC and preview CommerceNext 5:30 – 🔥 Headline 1: Walmart plans…

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April 17, 2025

Walmart’s Trend-to-Product AI Sam’s Club’s Expansion & Ulta’s Pregnant Pause At Target

In this April 16, 2025 episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga take listeners through this week’s biggest stories in retail innovation and disruption: Ulta & Target Break Update…

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April 10, 2025

Old Navy Hits The Radar, San Diego Bans Digital-Only Coupons & Amazon Debuts AI Agents

🎙️ This week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, dives deep into how retail tech is accelerating in 2025. From Amazon’s AI shopping agents and Best Buy’s influencer storefronts to Old Navy’s RFID investment and Instacart’s…

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March 27, 2025

Amazon Haul, Best Buy Social+ & Edibles.com

🎧 Retail Fast Five | March 26, 2025 – Live from Shoptalk 2025 This week, Chris and Anne are back together live at Shoptalk 2025, bringing you exclusive insight and on-the-ground energy. This week’s episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios, kicks…

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March 20, 2025

Kroger’s Sunk Cost Trap, Ulta’s Mirakl & Why Klarna’s Walmart Deal Is One For The Ages

It’s a big week in retail! Chris and Anne cover the most important headlines you need to know, with hot takes, insights, and humor throughout in this week's episode, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios. Perfect for execs reporting back…

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March 14, 2025

CVS “Mini-Stores,” Google Shopping & Loblaw’s Plan To Slap Tariff Labels On U.S. Goods

📢 The Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios, brings you this week's top retail headlines with expert analysis from David Schneidman and Chris Creyts of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group itself! Join Chris Walton…

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March 6, 2025

Alexa+, Publix & Why There’s More Than Meets The Eye To Target And Warby’s New Deal

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, we dive into the biggest retail stories shaping the industry. Target is teaming up with Warby Parker for a major in-store move, Amazon introduces Alexa+ — its…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Good-Bye Joann, Hello Adidas Buy With Prime & Welcome Walmart To ‘Wally’ World

🎙 Omni Talk Fast Five: The Biggest Retail Headlines of the Week! 🎙 What’s shaping the future of retail in 2025? 🚀 Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga break down the top industry stories, in this week's episode sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital,…

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Feb. 20, 2025

Amazon’s Italian Beauty Store, Wayfair’s Muse & Dick’s Enviable Influencer Program

This week in retail, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital: Amazon launches a beauty store, Dick’s Sporting Goods embraces influencer marketing, and Wayfair is betting big on AI-powered shopping experiences. Plus, we break down Scheels’ digital signage expansion and Amazon’s growing…

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Feb. 13, 2025

Aldi, GapVintage & Why The “Next Best Action” Is An Idea Everyone Will Soon Be Talking About

In this week’s episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga break down the latest retail headlines, from Aldi’s strategic store expansion to Save A Lot’s ambitious growth goals. They also discuss Gap’s vintage collection launch,…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Crypto BuyBuy Babies, More Walgreens Woes & Walmart Takes Same-Day Rx Nationwide

Welcome back to Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, your go-to podcast for the biggest retail headlines of the week! Hosts Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga are joined by Ben Miller from Shoptalk to break down the latest in omnichannel retail. From Walmart’s pharmacy shake-up to IKEA’s growing resale business, we’ve…

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Jan. 30, 2025

Starbucks Ceramic Mugs & Drizzles, Walmart Pay Increases & Amazon’s New Head Of Grocery

Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, for this week's Fast Five brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, as they discuss this week’s hottest retail stories, from Amazon’s grocery shake-up to Walmart’s big pay increase for regional managers. Plus,…

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Jan. 23, 2025

Walmart Opens A New HQ And Does Fendi, Chanel And Robots All In The Same Week!

Explore the latest retail innovations and strategies making waves in 2025! In this episode of OmniTalk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, A&M’s Kelly Carey and John Clear joined Chris and Anne to discuss Walmart's surprising partnership with Rebag to sell…

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Jan. 18, 2025

Broadway or Comedy? Chris Takes the Mic 🎤✨ #podcast

Chris reveals he’d rather face the spotlight with 30 minutes of Open Mic comedy than attempt to blend into the background of a Broadway dance ensemble. Despite his self-proclaimed "dad joke" reputation, Chris confidently embraces the challenge of standup, citing his dancing skills—or lack thereof—as the deciding factor. #retailnews

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Jan. 16, 2025

Amazon Ads, Best Buy’s Marketplace & Macy’s Ever-Changing Strategic Narrative

This week on Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga explore the top retail stories shaping the industry. From Macy’s small-format strategy shifts to Amazon's monumental AI investment and…

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Jan. 12, 2025

Which X-Men Would You Most Want to Date? #xmen #humor #hughjackman #suttonfoster

In this lighthearted episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga dive into a fun Marvel-themed debate: which superhero would you date? From Wolverine's rugged charisma to Colossus's metal exterior, the discussion gets even funnier when Anne unexpectedly chooses the Hulk. 0:01-0:30 – Introducing the X-Men dating dilemma 0:31-0:50 – Anne’s hilarious…

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