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 got all the insights you need.
Topics Covered This Week:
⏩ (0:00) – Intro & Sponsors: A&M Consumer & Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs
⏩ (1:38) – Walmart expands same-day pharmacy delivery 🏥💊
⏩ (6:00) – CVS updates app with pharmacy line-cutting features & self-service cabinets 📱
⏩ (14:00) – Beyond buys BuyBuy Baby (again!)—but will it work this time? 👶
⏩ (22:00) – Walgreens shuts down 47 health clinics in Illinois—what does this mean for retail healthcare? 🚑
⏩ (30:00) – IKEA’s resale expansion & why circular commerce is the future ♻️🛋️
⏩ (38:00) – Final thoughts: Walmart vs. Amazon in the pharmacy space
👀 Key Takeaway: Walmart is redefining pharmacy convenience with same-day RX delivery, while traditional players like CVS & Walgreens scramble to keep up.
💡 Hot Take: IKEA’s resale strategy could be a game-changer for sustainability—but is it just greenwashing?
🔥 Bonus Discussion: McDonald’s resurrects Uncle O’Grimacy, Shoptalk 2025 speaker lineup, and more!
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