In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five weekly retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne cover all the biggest headlines impacting retail.
The duo dives into:
(7:52) Amazon’s testing of AI-powered ads within its search function
(12:25) Costco’s exploration of mobile inventory search to improve in-store shopping experiences
(18:00) The Biden Administration’s new action against the De Minimis exception, which could impact U.S.-China trade and online marketplaces
(29:12) Zara’s bold move to launch secondhand clothes sales in the U.S.
(35:34) Amazon’s decision to require employees to return to the office five days a week
(35:34) The episode also features a special interview featuring Mirakl’s Alex Hase, who explains the key differences between dropshipping and marketplaces and why retailers should consider both models.
(41:07) And, of course, be sure to check out Chris and Anne’s signature lightning round where Anne reveals the last time she rocked leopard print and Chris shares his advice for making Starbucks great again.
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