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July 31, 2025

Walmart’s Super Agents, Vogue’s AI Models & Bed Bath’s Rebirth (Discounted, Of Course) | Fast Five

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, we dive into the biggest retail stories shaping the industry. Walmart is revolutionizing AI with "super agents," Vogue faces backlash over AI models in…

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July 24, 2025

Walmart Takes Vizio Private Label & Target Gives People A Big Reason To Go To Costco

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we dive into the biggest retail stories shaping the industry. Walmart makes Vizio TVs exclusive to build its retail media empire, Tesla opens its…

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July 17, 2025

Starbucks Returns To Office, Shopify Blocks Bots & Kraft Heinz Seeks Couples Therapy

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, and Clear Demand, A&M's Chad Lusk and David Brown join us as we dive into the biggest retail stories shaping the industry. Kraft Heinz prepares for a massive $20…

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July 10, 2025

Walmart's 'Dinner Tonight,' Sephora & Lyft, Plus A New Grocery App That May Disrupt All

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. Walmart launches "Dinner Tonight" - a new meal solution platform, Amazon partners with Gopuff for 15-minute UK…

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July 3, 2025

🔥 Anne vs. Chris: The Gloves Come Off Over Target, Smart Carts & Tom Brady

This week on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, we dive into the biggest retail stories shaping the industry. Walmart tests dark stores for faster fulfillment, Wegmans pilots Instacart's smart carts, and Target explores factory…

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June 26, 2025

Walmart, Whatnot & WTF Is H-E-B Doing With Robots?

This week's Retail Fast Five covers the hottest retail headlines shaking up omnichannel commerce! From the explosive growth of live shopping app Whatnot to Walmart's game-changing AI tools for store associates, we're breaking down what matters most. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Sponsors 5:28 - SpartanNash & CNS Merger ($1.77B…

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June 19, 2025

Walmart’s Bait & Switch 2, Costco Gas & More Grocery Sound & Fury From Amazon

Get your download of the biggest retail stories of the week in this week's episode o the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand! In this week's episode, guest hosts, A&M's Brooks Levering and Bryson Waterman, join…

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June 12, 2025

Peloton Resale, Dollar General’s Home Line & Who Knew Walmart Could Be So Sparky?

Join retail experts Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton for the Fast Five, broadcasting live from Amsterdam's Consumer Goods Forum and brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand! This week's episode dives deep into the biggest retail headlines shaking up the…

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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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