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 direct shipping like Temu and Shein. Plus, Hibbett launches a kids-focused app, and Starbucks retools its barista hiring process. We also welcome gStore by GreyOrange's Troy Siwek for 5 Insightful Minutes on smart store technology trends.
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⏩ Topics Covered:
📌 00:00 – Introduction & Sponsors
📌 08:23 – Walmart Testing Dark Stores
📌 12:56 – Wegmans Piloting Instacart Smart Carts
📌 18:22 – Target's Factory Direct Shipping Model
📌 27:15 – Troy Siwek on Smart Store Tech
📌 32:14 – Hibbett Kids App Launch
📌 36:55 – Starbucks Hiring Process Changes
📌 44:30 – Lightning Round: Dead Mall Spaces, AI Mode, Tom Brady & More
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