Best Chris Walton Podcasts (2025)

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The Most Famous Alien Abduction in America - Travis Walton - DEBRIEFED ep. 55 1:15:34

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FREE WORLD WIDE SHIPPING Shop: https://www.area52.shop Fifty years ago Travis Walton’s life was forever changed when he was allegedly abducted by a UFO in the forests of Arizona. This event inspired the film Fire in the Sky and remains one of the most compelling cases in UFO history. In this exclusive interview Travis sits down with me to reflect o…

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Amazon's Add-to-Delivery Launch, Activist Wants Cornell Out & Seven-Eleven Builds Humanoid Robots 6:05

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon debuts a single-tap "Add to Delivery" feature for Prime members, already used over 50 million times, allowing shoppers to add items to existing orders with no extra fees. An activist investor files a shareholde…

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The UFO Encounter That Started It All - Betty & Barney Hill - DEBRIEFED ep. 56 1:00:50

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AREA 52 Shop: https://www.area52.shop Captured by Kathleen Marden: https://www.kathleen-marden.com/kathys-bookstore.php On September 19, 1961, Betty and Barney Hill reported that they were abducted by extraterrestrials while driving from Montreal back to their home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 64 years later, I retraced their exact route, leaving …

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Sprouts Brews Up a New Strategy | Fast Five Shorts 3:53

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, covers Sprouts Farmers Market's announcement to open 20 in-store Klatch Coffee cafes across Southern California.Anne explains why this move is perfectly aligned with Sprouts' destination shopping experience..…

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DoorDash Goes Full Service | Fast Five Shorts 3:55

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores DoorDash's launch of "Going Out"... adding restaurant reservations and in-store rewards to its app.Chris declares DoorDash the one app he couldn't live without and says these features make it even st…

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ChatGPT Goes Shopping: The E-Commerce Revolution Begins | Fast Five Shorts 6:43

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores OpenAI's game-changing announcement: ChatGPT Instant Checkout.Users can now purchase items directly from Etsy sellers and over 1 million Shopify merchants without ever leaving ChatGPT. Chris and Anne…

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Costco's Executive Hours: The Data Is In | Fast Five Shorts 4:41

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, analyzes early data from Costco's executive membership early access hours.Since implementing the extra hour of shopping from 9-10am, Placer AI data shows visits are shifting earlier, trips are becoming more e…

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Lightning Round: Dew Goes Dirty, Vegas Transport Showdown & QR-Code TP | Fast Five Shorts 4:03

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This lightning round segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, covers the fun and quirky stories of the week!Topics include:• Mountain Dew's new "Dirty" cream soda targeting Gen Z and the dirty soda trend• Vegas transportation debate: Taxi or Uber? (Chris…

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Amazon Exits UK Grocery: What It Means | Fast Five Shorts 5:10

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, examines Amazon's decision to close all 19 Fresh grocery stores in the UK.Chris argues this confirms that grocery is incredibly hard to disrupt and that Amazon can't win on freshness, price, or experience wit…

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Groceryshop 2025 Key Takeaways 40:50

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Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga join Groceryshop’s Rocquan Lucas and Ben Miller for the official key takeaways session live from the state at Groceryshop 2025, covering the biggest themes, surprising data points, and provocative predictions from the show.In this comprehensive recap session recorded live on the final day of Groceryshop 20…

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Built for Growth with Miesha Tate: James Altucher on Ideas, Obsession, and Fulfillment 1:40:49

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A Note from James Miesha Tate is one of my favorite people in the world. She’s an incredible athlete—the ultimate fighting champion of the planet at one point—but more than that, she’s someone who’s turned struggle, discipline, and excellence into wisdom. I was honored when she asked me to be on her podcast, Built for Growth. We talked about surviv…

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Nike Shows Progress, Peloton Hikes Prices & Walmart Cleans Up Private Labels 6:18

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Nike reports 1% Q1 revenue growth as running, North America, and wholesale show momentum, though DTC struggles continue and tariff headwinds intensify to $1.5 billion. Peloton raises membership prices across all tiers…

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OpenAI Announces An Etsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Change To E-Commerce | Fast Five 44:32

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Chris and Anne discussed:OpenAI’s announcement of ChatGPT Instant Checkout with Etsy (Source)Early data showing Costco’s extended hours for Executive Members may be a home run (Source)Amazon’s decision to close all …

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OpenAI Announces An Etsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Change To E-Commerce | Fast Five 44:33

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Chris and Anne discussed: OpenAI’s announcement of ChatGPT Instant Checkout with Etsy (Source) Early data showing Costco’s extended hours for Executive Members may be a home run (Source) Amazon’s decision to close a…

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Threedium | 🏆 September's Retail Tech Startup of the Month 7:04

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🏆 September's Retail Tech Startup of the Month: ThreediumAWS's Daniele Stroppa joins Omni Talk to reveal how Threedium is improving retail media networks and product experiences through advanced 3D visualization technology. Discover how interactive 3D product displays are boosting conversions by 12%, reducing asset creation costs, and transforming …

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Kraft Heinz Pilots AI Ketchup Agent, Ahold Delhaize Unveils Edge Platform & DoorDash Adds Reservations 8:17

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Kraft Heinz debuts The Cookbook, an AI agent giving workers access to 150 years of ketchup production expertise. Ahold Delhaize announces Edge, a unified retail media platform launching January 2026 that consolidates …

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Etsy Pops 16% on ChatGPT Instant Checkout, Kroger & DoorDash Expand to 2,700 Stores & Costco Early Hours Reshape Traffic 6:28

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Etsy shares surge 16% as OpenAI launches Instant Checkout, enabling ChatGPT users to purchase products directly through the AI chatbot, with over one million Shopify merchants coming soon. Kroger and DoorDash expand t…

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Lightning Round: Nike x Skims, Luxury Directors & AI Hash Browns | Fast Five Shorts 4:53

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss Nike x Skims partnership implications, Jaden Smith's appointment as Christian Louboutin's first men's creative director, AI search queries in …

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Kroger's Nostalgic Strategy | Fast Five Shorts 6:43

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss Kroger's decision to bring back paper coupons alongside their digital offerings. Our experts debate whether this move represents smart custome…

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Sephora's Creator Platform Launch | Fast Five Shorts 7:53

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to analyze Sephora's launch of My Sephora Storefront, giving influencers customizable digital storefronts. With 70-75% of beauty purchases influenced by …

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Google's AI Integration Push | Fast Five Shorts 7:47

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to explore Google's major move to integrate Gemini AI into Chrome for all users. Our retail experts discuss how retailers should prepare for generative e…

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Amazon's Grocery Expansion Strategy | Fast Five Shorts 7:46

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to debate Amazon's partnership with Winn Dixie for grocery delivery in Florida. Our panel explores whether regional grocers should partner with their big…

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Walmart's Pharmacy Game-Changer | Fast Five Shorts 9:28

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to analyze Walmart's groundbreaking move to deliver refrigerated and reconstituted prescriptions nationwide. From GLP-1s to insulin and pediatric medicat…

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Amazon Pays $2.5B Prime Settlement, Starbucks $1B Restructuring & Costco Tops Earnings with Member Growth 8:47

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon agrees to pay up to $2.5 billion to settle FTC claims it tricked customers into Prime memberships using deceptive website design Starbucks closes underperforming stores and cuts 900 non-retail jobs in $1 billio…

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Walton's Weekly Wramblings | Never Put The Smart Cart Before The Store 11:12

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Chris Walton explains why he doesn't think grocers should be prioritizing smart cart investments. Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lif…

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The One And Only Groceryshop Must-See Tech Preview 1:11:46

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Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for an exclusive preview of the most innovative grocery technologies showcased at Groceryshop 2025. From AI-powered price comparison platforms to intelligent in-store audio advertising, discover the cutting-edge solutions helping grocers optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences.Featured…

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Google's AI Integration Push | Fast Five Shorts 7:46

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to explore Google's major move to integrate Gemini AI into Chrome for all users. Our retail experts discuss how retailers should prepare for generative e…

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Amazon's Grocery Expansion Strategy | Fast Five Shorts 7:46

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to debate Amazon's partnership with Winn Dixie for grocery delivery in Florida. Our panel explores whether regional grocers should partner with their big…

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Sephora's Creator Platform Launch | Fast Five Shorts 7:52

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to analyze Sephora's launch of My Sephora Storefront, giving influencers customizable digital storefronts. With 70-75% of beauty purchases influenced by …

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Lightning Round: Nike x Skims, Luxury Directors & AI Hash Browns | Fast Five Shorts 4:52

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss Nike x Skims partnership implications, Jaden Smith's appointment as Christian Louboutin's first men's creative director, AI search queries in …

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Walmart's Pharmacy Game-Changer | Fast Five Shorts 9:27

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to analyze Walmart's groundbreaking move to deliver refrigerated and reconstituted prescriptions nationwide. From GLP-1s to insulin and pediatric medicat…

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Kroger's Nostalgic Strategy | Fast Five Shorts 6:43

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss Kroger's decision to bring back paper coupons alongside their digital offerings. Our experts debate whether this move represents smart custome…

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Michaels Fills Party City & Joann Void, Carter's Adopts 'Poison Pill' & ALDI Launches Massive Rebrand 7:02

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Michaels steps up to fill the retail void left by Party City and Joann's departures, launching The Knit & Sew Shop and The Party Shop nationwide. Carter's implements a shareholder rights plan after hedge fund Roseman …

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Kroger Revives Paper Coupons, Sephora Caters To Creators & Walmart Makes A Big Rx Move | Fast Five 57:02

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Walmart’s nationwide refrigerated prescription delivery – The retail giant becomes the first to deliver refrigerated and reconstituted prescri…

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Kroger Revives Paper Coupons, Sephora Caters To Creators & Walmart Makes A Big Rx Move | Fast Five 57:03

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss: Walmart’s nationwide refrigerated prescription delivery – The retail giant becomes the first to deliver refrigerated and reconstituted prescr…

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Dark Squares: Danny Rensch on Chess, Cults, and Finding Purpose 2:01:18

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A Note from James This might be the most insane chess story I’ve ever heard—not even really a chess story, but a cult story. It’s wild, intense, and ultimately inspiring. Danny Rensch grew up in a cult in Arizona. At just 10 years old, the cult leader noticed his chess ability, took him away from his parents, and he wouldn’t see his mother again fo…

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Amazon Closes UK Fresh Stores, Sephora Launches Creator Platform & Office Depot Goes Private in $1B Deal 7:51

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon announces the closure of all 19 Fresh grocery stores in the UK. Sephora launches My Sephora Storefront, a new affiliate platform enabling U.S. influencers to create customizable, shoppable digital storefronts i…

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The Agentic Wars Have Begun: Why AI Agents Will Disrupt Retail Like E-Commerce In The 1990s 5:55

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In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, David Dorf, Global Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS, joins Omni Talk to break down the explosive growth of agentic commerce and what retailers need to know for the upcoming holiday season.From Amazon's "Buy for Me" to Google's shopping agents, David reveals how the "agentic wars" have begun and are movi…

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Nike's Skims Collab Launches, Walmart Delivers Cold Prescriptions & Saks Eyes Bergdorf Sale 5:37

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Nike's highly anticipated activewear collaboration with Skims launches Friday. Walmart becomes the first retailer to deliver refrigerated prescriptions nationwide, including insulin and GLP-1s, alongside groceries in …

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Lightning Round: French Pastries, Emperor Face-Offs & Metro Showdowns | Fast Five Shorts 2:47

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The lightning round from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, features Chris and Anne's French-themed rapid-fire preferences while broadcasting live from Paris. From pastry choices to historical emperors, it's a fun cultural exploration. 29:21 – Croissant vs pain…

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The AI Search Revolution | Fast Five Shorts 4:29

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores survey data showing nearly half of AI search users prefer these tools over Google. Chris and Anne discuss implications for retail discovery and the coming agentic AI revolution. 25:56 – 45% prefer AI…

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PacSun's Youth Advisory Council | Fast Five Shorts 5:13

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, analyzes PacSun's groundbreaking Youth Advisory Council featuring top influencers. Chris and Anne debate whether this represents genuine youth engagement or clever marketing, and what it means for retail's fu…

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Starbucks' Vision for Efficiency | Fast Five Shorts 4:32

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, examines Starbucks' deployment of computer vision technology to track inventory and improve order fulfillment. Chris and Anne discuss how this addresses the chain's persistent speed and stock-out challenges. …

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Walgreens' Party Supply Power Play | Fast Five Shorts 5:15

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores Walgreens' strategic move into party supplies following Party City's closure. Chris and Anne analyze the $2 billion market opportunity and why former Party City executive Tracey Koller's merchandisin…

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Kroger's Automation Reckoning | Fast Five Shorts 4:29

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This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, dives into Kroger's strategic review of its automated fulfillment network. Chris and Anne discuss why interim CEO Ron Sargent is conducting a site-by-site analysis of Ocado-powered facilities and what this me…

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Amazon Partners with Winn-Dixie for Florida Delivery, Sam's Club Dethrones Costco & Claire's Rescued from Bankruptcy 5:15

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Amazon expands its grocery partnership strategy by launching online delivery of Winn-Dixie's full grocery assortment in Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida. Sam's Club overtakes longtime leader Costco as America's top w…

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Money Can't Buy Us Love 52:45

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Send us a text In this episode of Living Real Radio we discuss pets, prayer, authority, compassion, wealth, and community. Jesus tells us in the Sunday, Sept 21 Gospel, "You cannot serve both God and mammon [money]. How can we serve God as bearers of hope in a divided world with the challenges of wealth? Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie …

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Finding Connection in a Divided World with 'Super Communicator' Charles Duhigg 41:04

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A Note from James I’m really concerned about the level of discourse in this country. It’s almost a cliché to say that now, but especially after the Charlie Kirk assassination, the division feels overwhelming. I even got invited to speak at the Oxford Union—the most prestigious debate society in the world—but ultimately declined because I didn’t lik…