Best GS1 US Podcasts (2025)

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FSMA & The Future Of Food Safety Explained With Angela Fernandez Of GS1 US | Spotlight Series 27:52

4d ago27:52

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Chris and Anne sit down with Angela Fernandez, SVP at GS1 US, to dive deep into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the massive shifts underway in food traceability. Angela explains:(6:27) The history of FSMA and how new regulations are reshaping the food industry(8:40) The crucial role of digital traceability(13:12) Why compliance is esse…

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FSMA & The Future Of Food Safety Explained With Angela Fernandez Of GS1 US 27:53

4d ago27:53

27:53

Chris and Anne sit down with Angela Fernandez, SVP at GS1 US, to dive deep into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the massive shifts underway in food traceability. Angela explains: (6:27) The history of FSMA and how new regulations are reshaping the food industry (8:40) The crucial role of digital traceability (13:12) Why compliance is e…

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🎸 7-Eleven Emo Fests, Miami Vice Comebacks & Beyoncé Takes Over Omni Talk 4:12

2h ago4:12

4:12

In this week’s Lightning Round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, the Omni Talk crew gets loose with hot takes on 7-Eleven’s emo music festival sponsorship, the return of Miami Vice, Target’s paper wine bottles, and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour. Plus, find out which Beyoncé track…

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Schnucks Bets Big on Local Brands — But Will It Work? 8:30

2h ago8:30

8:30

Schnucks is rolling out products from its first local brand accelerator, Schnucks Springboard, into 15 stores across Missouri and Illinois. But with rising tariffs and razor-thin margins, will this bold bet on community-rooted innovation pay off—or fizzle out? The Omni Talk team breaks down the business case, strategic risks, and long-term viabilit…

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PepsiCo Goes Natural: Is This The End of Artificial Colors in Food? 8:04

2h ago8:04

8:04

PepsiCo says it plans to replace artificial colors with natural ones across its product lines by 2026, but the move could come with major R&D and consumer acceptance challenges. The Fast Five crew debates whether regulation is the only real way to force change.0:02 – PepsiCo CEO outlines natural color transition timeline0:45 – U.S. HHS pushes volun…

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Schnucks Doubles Down on Caper Carts | Key Moment in Grocery History or Gimmick? 7:23

3h ago7:23

7:23

Schnucks is expanding its Caper Cart program, bringing the smart carts to more stores in Missouri and Illinois with new features like a lower tray for bulk items. Omni Talk and A&M experts discuss the promise, pain points, and potential of this next-gen checkout technology in reshaping the grocery shopping experience.📌 0:02 – Schnucks expands Caper…

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Amazon’s D.C. Blowback, Caper Carts & Why A ChatGPT/Shopify Tie-Up Should Scare Google | Fast Five 1:01:06

2d ago1:01:06

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, A&M’s Jeff Dwyer and Luis De Lencquesaing joined Chris and Anne to discuss:- Amazon’s tariff pricing fracas with the White House- Schnucks expanding its Caper Cart deployment- ChatGPT potent…

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How Intelligent Store Management Solutions Can Surface Problems & Prioritize Actions For Store Teams 6:39

3d ago6:39

6:39

Julian Mills, CEO of Quorso, sits down with Chris and Anne for a fast-paced 5 Insightful Minutes.Julian explains why intelligent management systems are critical in modern retail (0:40), shares a real-world example around promotion execution (1:40), and outlines how solutions like Quorso help retailers improve sales and reduce shrink (3:00).Julian a…

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Why Micro Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) Still Matter With Dematic & Tesco's Transcend Retail Solutions 35:29

3d ago35:29

35:29

Is microfulfillment still a viable strategy? In this new Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris and Anne sit down with Oliver Vogt, CEO of Tesco’s Transcend Retail Solutions and Danielle Dakin, Dematic's Market Development Director, to unpack everything happening with MFCs. Danielle explains how pandemic-driven hype distorted expectations (6:00), while Oliver …

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Why Micro Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) Still Matter With Dematic & Tesco's Transcend Retail Solutions 35:28

4d ago35:28

35:28

Is microfulfillment still a viable strategy? In this new Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris and Anne sit down with Oliver Vogt, CEO of Tesco’s Transcend Retail Solutions and Danielle Dakin, Dematic's Market Development Director, to unpack everything happening with MFCs. Danielle explains how pandemic-driven hype distorted expectations (6:00), while Oliver …

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AI Manners, Sperm Races, Papal Name Hypotheticals & Pasta Debates | Lightning Round Gets Wild 4:59

7d ago4:59

4:59

It’s lightning round time! Chris and Anne open with OpenAI’s surprising energy usage linked to polite prompts (00:03), then reveal whether they use manners with their own bots (00:22). Things escalate with papal name hypotheticals (01:15), a very serious pasta shape debate (02:00), and finally, the sperm race startup that no one saw coming (03:08).…

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Walmart To Test Beauty Bars In 40 Stores 5:41

7d ago5:41

5:41

Walmart is testing a new beauty bar concept at 40 stores as part of its spring sale event, and Chris and Anne dive deep into what it means for the retailer's future (00:04). Chris highlights how this test differs from Target’s Ulta partnership and lets Walmart fully own its beauty experience (01:45), while Anne shares insights from her past at Targ…

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Trove Acquires Reverse.Supply to Drive Global Resale Expansion & Circular Retail Strategy 4:52

7d ago4:52

4:52

In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down Trove’s acquisition of reverse.supply and why it’s a game-changer for global resale (00:02). Anne highlights the upside for brands and customers alike, from lower costs due to tariff avoidance (01:45) to…

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Target Launches “Good Little Garden” Floral Brand | Retail Strategy Hit or Miss? 9:01

7d ago9:01

9:01

Target’s new floral brand Good Little Garden has entered the chat — and Chris and Anne are divided (00:03). While the brand offers fresh flowers and plants starting at $6 (00:28), Chris argues the category is operationally complex and unlikely to become a billion-dollar brand (01:00). Anne sees parallels with Trader Joe’s floral success (03:10), an…

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Quorso and Circle K Partner to Improve Store Operations Across Europe 4:49

7d ago4:49

4:49

In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Quorso’s new partnership with Circle K (00:02), highlighting how this technology will scale across 5,000 stores in 12 countries and 11 languages (00:16). They discuss the significance of bringing task man…

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Buy Or Sell: Gas Stations Fueling Walmart’s Growth? 5:08

7d ago5:08

5:08

In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne analyze Walmart’s bold move to grow its gas station footprint, aiming to add 40–45 new locations this year as part of a five-year expansion plan (00:03). They discuss how Walmart is using fuel as a strategic lever …

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Walmart Gas, Circle K & Why Target’s Floral Brand May Not Come Up Smelling Like Roses | Fast Five 41:58

10d ago41:58

41:58

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:- Walmart’s gas station expansion strategy - Quorso’s intelligent store management platform rollout with Circle K Europe - Target’s new floral owned brand - Trove’s …

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Bezos Faceplants, Festivals & Crosswalks | Omni Talk Lightning Round Gets Wild 🎤 4:20

15d ago4:20

4:20

This week’s lightning round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, is packed with laughs and unexpected questions. Chris and Anne start by debating what the official Omni Talk uniform would be, inspired by Starbucks’ new black-on-green dress code (0:01).Then they reminisce about epic…

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Hy-Vee Shuts Down In-Store Bars | Is Experiential Retail Dying? 8:52

15d ago8:52

8:52

In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five discussion, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne explore Hy-Vee’s decision to shutter most in-store bars and eliminate full-service dining in favor of counter-only service (0:02). Chris critiques the overuse of “experiential retail” …

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DoorDash Empowers Restaurants with AI Tools | Better Photos, Menus & Visibility 5:49

15d ago5:49

5:49

In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dig into DoorDash’s latest AI feature rollout for restaurant partners (0:02). The tools include an AI-powered camera for high-quality food photos, an item description generator, and insta…

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Is Sam’s Club Being Too Optimistic About Its Growth Potential? 5:21

15d ago5:21

5:21

In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Sam’s Club’s bold plan to open 15 clubs annually and remodel all 600 existing locations in the U.S. (0:02). Backed by strong performance and growing online sales, Sam’s Club hop…

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Walmart’s AI Fashion Tool | Trend to Product Speeds Up Design by 18 Weeks 6:39

15d ago6:39

6:39

In this episode of Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Walmart’s latest AI-powered innovation: the Trend-to-Product tool (0:03). The duo explains how the tool uses generative AI to produce trend-driven mood boards, shorten design…

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Why In The World Would Ulta Pause Its Target Expansion? 8:36

15d ago8:36

8:36

In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand,Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga break down Ulta's surprising decision to pause its shop-in-shop rollout with Target. Despite Target touting strong beauty performance, Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman—a…

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Walmart’s Trend-to-Product AI, Sam’s Club’s Expansion & Ulta’s Pregnant Pause At Target | Fast Five 45:50

18d ago45:50

45:50

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:- Ulta Beauty’s decision to pause its Target shop-in-shop expansionWalmart’s new Trend-to-Product AI tool to speed up product development- Sam’s Club’s expansion pla…

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What A True Omnichannel Returns Process Looks Like With TGW’s Stipe Galic | Ask An Expert 26:16

19d ago26:16

26:16

In this episode of Omni Talk’s Ask an Expert series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Stipe Galic, VP of Business Development & Marketing at TGW, to demystify the complexities of returns in today’s omnichannel retail world. From cost savings to faster reshelving, Stipe walks us through how automation, flexible software, and a unified DC set…

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Lightning Round | Burritos, "Best Of" White Lotus Awards, and Tariff Product Hoarding 6:21

24d ago6:21

6:21

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Lightning Round of Burritos, "Best Of" White Lotus Awards, and Tariff Product HoardingFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU…

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Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Amazon AI Shopping Agents? 8:15

24d ago8:15

8:15

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: The Pros & Cons of Amazon AI Shopping AgentsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU…

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Fast Five Shorts | San Diego Bans Digital-Only Coupons 4:17

24d ago4:17

4:17

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: San Diego Banning Digital-Only CouponsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsUBy Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts | Instacart Debuts New “Will Call” Delivery Service 4:44

24d ago4:44

4:44

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instacart Debuting A New “Will Call” Delivery ServiceFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU…

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Fast Five Shorts | Is Old Navy’s 1,200 Store Radar RFID Rollout Too Aggressive? 6:58

24d ago6:58

6:58

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Old Navy’s 1,200 Store Radar RFID Rollout Is Too Aggressive?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU…

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Best Buy Storefronts? 8:06

24d ago8:06

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss Whether they're buying or selling Best Buy Creator StorefrontsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsU…

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Old Navy Hits The Radar, San Diego Bans Digital-Only Coupons & Amazon Debuts AI Agents | Fast Five 54:54

26d ago54:54

54:54

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:- Best Buy storefronts and where influencer commerce will go next- Instacart’s introduction of “Will Call” Delivery (Source)- Old Navy rolling out Radar’s RFID solut…

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How Agentic AI Will Transform Retail Forever With David Dorf Of AWS | 5IM 6:25

30d ago6:25

6:25

David Dorf, Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS, joins Omni Talk to break down how Agentic AI—the next evolution beyond generative AI—is poised to reshape the retail industry. From recommendations and virtual analysts to autonomous shopping assistants, David shares real-world retail examples already in use today. Plus, he explains why the next…

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Mastering Inventory Management for Manufacturers 25:44

1M ago25:44

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If you’re new to manufacturing, inventory management can feel overwhelming—but we’re here to break it down! We’ll start with the basics of a Bill of Materials (BOM)—a detailed list of all the parts, components, and raw materials needed to make a product. We’ll also cover the role of barcoding systems in tracking inventory and how they can reduce er…

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Fast Five Shorts | Edible Arrangements To Sell . . . Edibles 3:10

1M ago3:10

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Edible Arrangements Making a Shift To Sell . . . EdiblesFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE…

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Target’s “Brown Box Delivery” Pilot? 4:44

1M ago4:44

4:44

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Whether They're Buying Or Selling: Target’s “Brown Box Delivery” PilotFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NP…

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Fast Five Shorts | Best Buy Connects Retail Media With Meta 4:55

1M ago4:55

4:55

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Best Buy Connecting Retail Media With MetaFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE…

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Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Haul 50% Off During Big Spring Sale 5:03

1M ago5:03

5:03

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Haul Being Priced At 50% Off During Big Spring SaleFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE…

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Fast Five Shorts | Klarna & Doordash Bring BNPL To Meal Delivery 4:11

1M ago4:11

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Klarna & Doordash Bringing BNPL To Meal DeliveryFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE…

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Fast Five Shorts | A Love Is Blind Lightning Round 5:21

1M ago5:21

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Love Is Blind Lightning RoundFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTE…

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Shoptalk 2025 Key Takeaways Live Podcast 40:20

1M ago40:20

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The Shoptalk 2025 Key Takeaways Podcast is here! Recorded live on stage, this fast-paced episode features Omni Talk's Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton with Shoptalk's content team — Marielle Bobo, Ben Miller, HG O’Connell, and the live conference audience — as they spin the wheel to hit the hottest themes of the show.🎯 Key Moments & Topics:(00:54) In…

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Walmart EVP Cedric Clark on Tech, Culture & the Future of Retail | Shoptalk 2025 Interview 26:07

1M ago26:07

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In this Shoptalk 2025 special, recorded live from the Shoptalk TV studio, Omni Talk sits down with Cedric Clark, EVP of Stores at Walmart, to unpack the company’s people-led, tech-powered evolution. Cedric dives into Walmart’s commitment to associate experience, innovation in store technology, and why staying connected to the frontline is key to lo…

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Amazon Haul, Best Buy Social+ & Edibles.com | Fast Five 35:45

1M ago35:45

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🎧 Retail Fast Five | March 26, 2025 – Live from Shoptalk 2025This 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 off with a behind-the-scenes look at their inter…

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Wonder Buys Tastemade – Is Mark Lore Trying to Give Everyone Their Own Personal Chef? 8:32

2M ago8:32

8:32

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Wonder has scooped up Tastemade for $90 million as part of its grand plan to become the super app of mealtime. Chris and Anne dissect the strategy behind combining…

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Walmart Ditches Affirm for Klarna – Here's Why It’s a Big Deal 5:38

2M ago5:38

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart going all-in with Klarna as its sole Buy Now, Pay Later provider—ditching Affirm and integrating BNPL into its OnePay FinTech app. Chris and Anne explore why …

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Wayfair Opens MASSIVE Store in Atlanta – Brilliant Strategy or Huge Risk? 7:16

2M ago7:16

7:16

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Wayfair going BIG in Atlanta with a new 150,000 sq ft store—but is this retail expansion smart or risky? Chris and Anne break down why Wayfair’s move into physical st…

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Kroger's New E-Commerce Unit – Smart Move or Eventual Disaster? 7:29

2M ago7:29

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Kroger is betting big on e-commerce—but is its strategy already flawed? In this segment, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo…

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Ulta Beauty Launches Marketplace – Game-Changer for Customers & Retail Media? 6:06

2M ago6:06

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Ulta Beauty going big with a new curated online marketplace—what does this mean for customers, loyalty, and retail media? Chris and Anne break down why this is a savv…

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Lightning Round | $200K White Lotus Resort Tours, Irish Pub Inheritances & Ranking Sandler Movies 4:46

2M ago4:46

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss the week's most intriguing entertainment stories in this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, …

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Kroger's Sunk Cost Trap, Ulta's Mirakl & Why Klarna's Walmart Deal Is 'One' For The Ages | Fast Five 46:51

2M ago46:51

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios, Chris and Anne discussed:- Kroger’s surprising decision to create a standalone e-commerce unit - Ulta’s launch of a digital marketplace with Mirakl - Wayfair’s plans to open a second large format store in…

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