🎙️ 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…
🎧 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…
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…
📢 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…
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…
🎙 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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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
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…
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…
Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they kick off 2025 with the Omni Talk Fast Five podcast, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs! This episode covers Walmart’s game-changing ESL expansion, Costco’s 2025 focus on treasure hunting and…
In the last Omni Talk Retail Fast Five of 2024, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne, along with A&M's Chad Lusk and David Ritter, take a comprehensive look back at retail's biggest moments and hand awards for the…
This week on Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne explore retail’s hottest headlines, from Amazon Auto’s game-changing online car sales to Tractor Supply’s ambitious store expansion. PorchPals’ package theft insurance, Dollar General’s fresh…
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discuss the top retail headlines, from Walmart’s Dolly Parton livestream and Cyber Week’s booming mobile shopping trends to digital dollar stores' growth…
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discuss Target’s struggles and Walmart+'s surprising impact, including Chris’ personal experience with their service. They dive into TikTok testing shopping links directly in posts,…
Join Chris and Anne for the latest retail headlines and insights in this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital. This episode covers Starbucks’ innovative DoorDash integration, Amazon’s surprising decision to halt its fertility…
In this episode of Omni Talk Retail’s Fast Five, Chris and Anne dissect the week’s top retail stories, including: (5:04) Walmart’s experiment with mobile locks (13:10) E.l.f. Beauty’s Dollar General debut (19:38) Instacart’s latest connected tech features (24:57) Lowe’s innovative home platform for loyalty members (30:04) Amazon Fresh’s ongoing store…
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you in partnership with the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga break down: (5:02) Walmart’s 50% discount on Walmart+ memberships (9:22) DoorDash’s new partnership with Lyft (15:04) OpenAI’s ChatGPT…
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital,, Chris and Anne dive into the top retail headlines: 0:01 – Introduction and Sponsors 0:55 – Headline #1: Amazon’s Low-Cost Storefront Targets Temu and Shein 6:04 –…
In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five (October 23, 2024), Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guests, Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts, from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, break down the top five retail headlines. Listen in for insights on: (7:00) Walmart’s new same-day prescription…