This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, we cover the biggest retail stories shaping the industry.
Doug McMillon announces his retirement as Walmart CEO, handing the reins to John Furner... hear our take on McMillon's incredible legacy and what's next. Plus, Grocery Deals integrates with Instacart for same-day delivery, Primark finally embraces Buy Now Pay Later, Google rolls out conversational AI shopping features, and Target teams up with Starbucks for an exclusive frozen peppermint hot chocolate.
A&M's Chad Lusk also joins us to break down their latest consumer sentiment survey... revealing surprising spending intentions ahead of the holidays. Tune in for insights, analysis, and retail trends you need to know!
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⏩ Topics Covered:
• 00:00 – Introduction & Sponsors
• 05:33 – Doug McMillon Retires, John Furner Named Walmart CEO
• 12:50 – Grocery Dealz Integrates with Instacart
• 16:52 – Primark Launches Buy Now Pay Later
• 19:54 – Chad Lusk: A&M Consumer Sentiment Survey Insights
• 28:05 – Google's New AI Shopping Features
• 35:36 – Target & Starbucks Exclusive Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate
• 39:21 – Lightning Round: SantaGPT, Dick Van Dyke, Hot Chocolate & Sizzler's Comeback
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