Best Chris Walton Podcasts (2025)

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Walton's Mid-Year Wramblings: The Wins, The Misses, And The Humble Pie 12:59

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In this special pre-vacation edition of Walton's Weekly Wramblings, Chris gets brutally honest about his 2025 retail predictions—the wins, the misses, and the humble pie he's serving himself. From nailing his Costco-Target prediction to completely whiffing on the Starbucks turnaround, Chris breaks down what separates real retail accountability from…

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Macy's Strategic Abercrombie Partnership | Fast Five Shorts 4:35

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Strategic partnerships are reshaping retail! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne explore Macy's new partnership with Abercrombie Kids for back-to-school season.With 3x the distribution for Abercrombie and a traffi…

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Bed Bath & Beyond's Nostalgic Comeback | Fast Five Shorts 6:10

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The home goods giant is back! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne analyze Bed Bath & Beyond's return to Brick x Mortar retail, complete with their iconic coupons.But is nostalgia enough to succeed in today's crowd…

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Ty Haney's Bold Outdoor Voices Revival | Fast Five Shorts 7:35

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She's back! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne dive into Ty Haney's dramatic return to Outdoor Voices with a "confident, bold, and sexy" rebrand.From wiping Instagram clean to positioning the brand as the "unifor…

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Walmart's AI Super Agent Revolution | Fast Five Shorts 4:42

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Walmart is revolutionizing retail AI with their new "super agent" strategy! In this segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne dive deep into how Walmart is consolidating dozens of AI agents into four specialized "super agents" …

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Lightning Round: Halloween in July, Wing Day, & Katy Perry’s Canadian Rebound | Fast Five Shorts 3:57

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The fun finale! In this Lightning Round from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne rapid-fire through the week's quirkiest stories.From Aldi's "Summerween" products and chicken wing preferences to party attendance data and celebrity gos…

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Vogue’s AI Model Sparks Backlash | Fast Five Shorts 6:35

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Fashion meets artificial intelligence in the most controversial way possible! This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, explores the backlash Vogue faced for featuring AI-generated models in a Guess advertisement.Chris and Anne debate wh…

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Starbucks Abandons Mobile-Only Stores, JCPenney Sells 119 stores & Hy-Vee Joins Retail Media Consortium 5:45

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Starbucks moves away from mobile order, pickup-only stores as CEO Brian Niccol calls the format "overly transactional" and lacking brand warmth, while announcing over $500 million in staffing investments to improve customer experience ami…

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Walmart’s Super Agents, Vogue’s AI Models & Bed Bath’s Rebirth (Discounted, Of Course) | Fast Five 41:50

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart’s overhaul of its AI agent strategy, consolidating dozens of agents into four “super agents” for different user groups Vogue magazine’s AI model backlash after featuring …

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Walmart’s Super Agents, Vogue’s AI Models & Bed Bath’s Rebirth (Discounted, Of Course) | Fast Five 41:50

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart’s overhaul of its AI agent strategy, consolidating dozens of agents into four “super agents” for different user groups (Source) Vogue magazine’s AI model backlash after …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Returns with Iconic Coupons, Trump's Patent Fee Overhaul & PayPal's Crypto Checkout 5:12

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Bed Bath & Beyond makes its brick-and-mortar comeback on August 8th in Nashville, bringing back beloved legacy coupons as it attempts to tap into the power of retail nostalgia in brand resurrections. The Trump Administration considers cha…

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How Smart Retailers Are Tackling The $1 Trillion Returns Problem | Ask An Expert 38:20

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Returns are no longer just a cost center - they're a $1 trillion opportunity waiting to be unlocked. In this episode of Omni Talk's Ask An Expert series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with David Morin, VP of Customer Strategy at Narvar, to reveal how leading retailers are transforming their returns operations from a liability into a…

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Abercrombie Kids Partners with Macy's, Ty Haney Returns to Outdoor Voices & Hershey Raises Candy Prices 6:06

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Abercrombie Kids expands into Macy's stores for back-to-school season, leveraging strategic wholesale partnerships to reach new markets while helping both retailers navigate tariff challenges. Ty Haney makes her dramatic return to Outdoor…

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Lightning Round: Neon Coat, Southwest Airlines & A Salute To Theo Huxtable | Fast Five Shorts 4:51

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, Chris and Anne tackle rapid-fire retail topics in their signature Lightning Round. From influencer marketing apps to airline policy changes and restaurant relocations, get quick takes on the w…

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Target's Price Match Elimination: Strategy or Mistake? | Fast Five Shorts 7:24

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Target price matching policy, retail pricing strategy, target vs walmart, competitive pricing retail, target brand perception, retail customer loyalty, pricing policy changes, target strategic decisions, retail price wars, customer value proposition. This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group…

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Tesco's 8-Week Delivery Revolution | Fast Five Shorts 4:25

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we explore Tesco's groundbreaking 8-week advance delivery scheduling. Chris and Anne discuss how this UK innovation could transform grocery shopping in the US, enabling better family planning …

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Mall of America's Smart Parking Revolution | Fast Five Shorts 4:20

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we examine Mall of America's deployment of AI-powered car counting and video analytics. Learn how this technology is revolutionizing the mall experience through improved parking operations, en…

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Tesla's LA Diner: Charging Future or Gimmick? | Fast Five Shorts 4:51

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we explore Tesla's ambitious Supercharger diner concept in Los Angeles. Chris and Anne debate whether this 80-charger location with movie screens and 24/7 dining represents the future of EV ch…

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Walmart's Vizio Media Empire Play | Fast Five Shorts 6:49

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, Chris and Anne analyze Walmart's strategic move to make Vizio TVs exclusive private label products. Discover why this isn't just about sales but about building a comprehensive media ecosystem …

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Walmart Consolidates AI Agents, Outperforms Amazon Prime Day & Tractor Supply Eyes Major Expansion 5:51

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart streamlines its AI strategy by consolidating dozens of agents into four "super agents" to simplify user experience across customers, employees, engineers, and suppliers. Walmart's weeklong Deals event significantly outperformed Am…

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The Music of Brian Connelly 58:25

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Send us a text We check in the Brian Connelly, the latest Concerts in the Courtyard artist for St. Philip's 2025 summer series. Connelly shares his latest endeavors between stints touring as guitarist for Matthew West and Francesca Battistelli.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Dustin Brown: 2-0 vs Nadal, Stringing at 84lbs, Camper Van Days & Jamaican-German Heritage 1:24:16

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In this episode, we sit down with the electrifying Dustin Brown — a fan favorite known for his fearless, unorthodox game. From his roots in Jamaica to making waves on the ATP Tour, Dustin opens up about his serve-and-volley style, the role of coach Kim Wittenberg, and how he stayed true to himself in a sport that often favors convention. Whether yo…

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Walton's Weekly Wramblings: Walmart's Chess vs. Target's Checkers (And That's Putting It Nicely) 11:23

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Welcome to the second edition of "Walton's Weekly Wramblings" - a brand new weekly synthesis where Chris Walton steps back from the daily headlines to identify which retail stories actually matter for your business over the long term. Chris breaks down why Walmart's decision to make Vizio TVs exclusively private label represents masterful long-term…

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Lightning Round: Neon Coat, Southwest Airlines & A Salute To Theo Huxtable | Fast Five Shorts 4:50

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, Chris and Anne tackle rapid-fire retail topics in their signature Lightning Round.From influencer marketing apps to airline policy changes and restaurant relocations, get quick takes on the we…

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Target's Price Match Elimination: Strategy or Mistake? | Fast Five Shorts 7:24

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Target price matching policy, retail pricing strategy, target vs walmart, competitive pricing retail, target brand perception, retail customer loyalty, pricing policy changes, target strategic decisions, retail price wars, customer value proposition.This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group,…

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Tesco's 8-Week Delivery Revolution | Fast Five Shorts 4:24

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we explore Tesco's groundbreaking 8-week advance delivery scheduling.Chris and Anne discuss how this UK innovation could transform grocery shopping in the US, enabling better family planning a…

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Mall of America's Smart Parking Revolution | Fast Five Shorts 4:20

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we examine Mall of America's deployment of AI-powered car counting and video analytics.Learn how this technology is revolutionizing the mall experience through improved parking operations, enh…

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Tesla's LA Diner: Charging Future or Gimmick? | Fast Five Shorts 4:50

7d ago4:50

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, we explore Tesla's ambitious Supercharger diner concept in Los Angeles.Chris and Anne debate whether this 80-charger location with movie screens and 24/7 dining represents the future of EV cha…

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Walmart's Vizio Media Empire Play | Fast Five Shorts 6:49

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand, Chris and Anne analyze Walmart's strategic move to make Vizio TVs exclusive private label products.Discover why this isn't just about sales but about building a comprehensive media ecosystem t…

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Amazon Acquires AI Wearables Company Bee, Embedded Vehicle Payments Advance & Futuristic Tm:rw Opens in Times Square 5:14

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon snaps up AI wearables company Bee in an undisclosed deal, adding conversation-recording technology to its AI portfolio as CEO Andy Jassy focuses on subscription revenue growth and AI-powered customer service innovations. Embedded v…

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Walmart Takes Vizio Private Label & Target Gives People A Big Reason To Go To Costco | Fast Five 46:20

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand:Walmart’s plan to sell Vizio TVs exclusively as a private brand Tesla’s Supercharger Diner officially opening in Los Angeles Mall of America expanding car-counting video analytics across its campusTesco l…

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The Hidden Crisis in Retail Media: Why Your Ads Are Selling Products That Aren't on Shelves 29:54

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Retail Media Networks are booming—but there’s a catch. As major retailers like Walmart, Target, Albertsons, and Kroger rake in billions from retail media, a growing bottleneck is emerging: campaigns are being sold to brands that can’t get their products on the shelf. The result? Missed sales, empty shelves, and damaged shopper trust.In the latest O…

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Walmart Takes Vizio Private Label & Target Gives People A Big Reason To Go To Costco | Fast Five 46:21

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand: Walmart’s plan to sell Vizio TVs exclusively as a private brand (Source) Tesla’s Supercharger Diner officially opening in Los Angeles (Source) Mall of America expanding car-counting video analytics acros…

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Why Space Planning Could Make or Break Many Grocery Retailers In The Years To Come | 5IM 6:48

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In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, A&M's consumer and retail experts Chris Creyts and Brandon Pezely join Omni Talk to reveal how grocers can adapt their space planning strategy in today's rapidly changing retail landscape.From the $37 billion growth in fresh food areas to the $27 billion revenue loss in general merchandising, Chris and Brandon …

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Tesla Supercharger Diner Opens After 7 Years, Barnes & Noble Continues Expansion & Costco Builds Tech Hub in India 5:18

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Tesla officially opens its long-awaited Supercharger Diner in Los Angeles after seven years of development, featuring 80 charging stalls, two movie screens, and a 24/7 diner with locally sourced food that's open to everyone, not just Tesl…

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Tariffs Hits Department Stores Hard, Walmart Converts Vizio To Private Label & AI Transforms Video Ads 7:02

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Apparel and department store retailers face mounting pressure from U.S. trade policy, with Moody's Ratings giving the sector a negative outlook as import duties eat into profitability and revenue growth stalls at just 3%. Walmart transfor…

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Lightning Round: Alex Cooper Drama, AI Influencers & Cranky Neighbors | Fast Five Shorts 4:18

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, we rapid-fire through the week's quirkiest retail stories. Morrison's limits colleague access to stock rooms to prevent "idling," Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper gets booed at Wrigley Field, Nextdoor replatforms to cu…

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The Implications Of Shopify's Bold Move to Block AI Shopping Bots | Fast Five Shorts 8:45

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, we examine Shopify's proactive stance on AI agent regulation. Shopify is drawing boundaries around agentic AI with new language in merchant websites' robots.txt files, stating "scraping, buy from me agents, or any …

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Why Gen Z is Abandoning Traditional Supermarkets for Walmart & Aldi | Fast Five Shorts 7:06

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, we explore the generational shift reshaping grocery retail. Traditional supermarkets are falling out of favor with younger generations, with Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X increasingly turning to discount retailers …

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How 2.7% Inflation Could Ruin Holiday Retail (And What to Do About It) | Fast Five Shorts 8:05

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, we examine how tariff-driven inflation threatens the upcoming holiday season. Inflation rose to 2.7% in June, its highest level since February, as President Trump's sweeping tariffs push up costs across furniture, …

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Starbucks vs Target: The Right Way to Handle Return-to-Office Mandates | Fast Five Shorts 9:12

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, we analyze contrasting approaches to return-to-office policies. Both Starbucks and Target issued return-to-office orders this week, but with very different strategies. Starbucks mandates employees work in the offic…

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Why Kraft Heinz's $20 Billion Breakup Could Save the Food Giant | Fast Five Shorts 8:16

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, we dive into the biggest CPG story of the year. Kraft Heinz is preparing to break itself up a decade after the infamous merger orchestrated by Warren Buffett and Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital Partners. T…

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Target Ends Price Matching, UNFI Recovers from Cyberattack & AWS Launches AI Agent Marketplace 6:23

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target discontinues price matching with competitors like Amazon and Walmart, citing customer behavior data and focusing on its own value proposition amid ongoing business turnaround efforts. UNFI's operations return to normal following a …

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Concert in the Courtyard with Greg Walton 44:59

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Send us a text We turned Greg Walton's Concert in the Courtyard into the week's episode of Living Real Radio. Co-host John Angotti is on keys along with Melany Joy Alvey on Fiddle, Tracey Ramsay on vocals, Brett Frey on Bass and Tony Morra on drums. Enjoy!By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Tallon Griekspoor: Facing Sinner & Alcaraz, Zverev Rivalry, Racket Specs & Diet 1:24:36

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In this episode of the Changeover Podcast, Justin Roberts and Jody Maginley sit down with top 30 ATP pro Tallon Griekspoor. From his early days in Holland as "Tosti Talon" to battling on the Challenger Tour, Tallon shares insights on nutrition, mental toughness, match prep, and handling pressure. He opens up about facing Alcaraz and Sinner, his ser…

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Bonus pod - early preview with Tom Swanton and Michael Miles 14:16

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York City supporters Michael Miles (of Yfront fanzine fame) and Tom Swanton took time out from running well-being sessions as part of a school festival to make their crux of it debuts and chat all things pre-season. Early thoughts on signings, likely challengers and thoughts on the fixture list.By York Hospital Radio

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Walton's Weekly Wramblings: Why Being Intentional Beats Reactive 10:33

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Welcome to the debut of "Walton's Weekly Wramblings" - a brand new weekly synthesis where Chris Walton steps back from the daily headlines to identify which retail stories actually matter for your business over the long term. In this inaugural episode, Chris dives deep into three seemingly unrelated stories from the week that ended July 17, 2025, a…

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Retail’s Mid-Year Report Card With Ethan Chernofsky Of Placer.ai | Ask An Expert 43:57

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Placer.ai’s Chief Marketing Officer Ethan Chernofsky delivers his highly anticipated retail grades for the first half of 2024! Discover which retailers are crushing it (Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts) and which ones need improvement (Target, Lululemon). This data-driven analysis uses real foot traffic and location analytics to reveal surprising ret…

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Lightning Round: Alex Cooper Drama, AI Influencers & Cranky Neighbors | Fast Five Shorts 4:17

15d ago4:17

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, we rapid-fire through the week's quirkiest retail stories.Morrison's limits colleague access to stock rooms to prevent "idling," Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper gets booed at Wrigley Field, Nextdoor replatforms to cut…

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The Implications Of Shopify's Bold Move to Block AI Shopping Bots | Fast Five Shorts 8:45

15d ago8:45

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This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, we examine Shopify's proactive stance on AI agent regulation.Shopify is drawing boundaries around agentic AI with new language in merchant websites' robots.txt files, stating "scraping, buy from me agents, or any e…