Best Next Action Associates Podcasts (2025)

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A world of opportunity: Rob Citrone’s best ideas 22:23

5m ago22:23

22:23

Rob Citrone, founder of Discovery Capital Management, discusses his investment framework, high-conviction views, and the importance of short positions in risk management, with Goldman Sachs’ Tony Pasquariello, global head of hedge fund coverage in Global Banking & Markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Walmart Signals Price Increases, Dicks Buys Foot Locker & Target Bets On Rural Growth? | Fast Five 1:10:26

2h ago1:10:26

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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 Michael Prendergast and Christopher Disa join Chris and Anne to discuss:- Walmart signaling that price hikes could begin later this month- Target Circle 360 members receiving free same…

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Radar CEO Spencer Hewett on RFID’s Future in Retail | Old Navy & American Eagle Rollouts 🚀 7:13

1h ago7:13

7:13

In this Five Insightful Minutes episode, Omni Talk Retail catches up with Spencer Hewett, founder and CEO of Radar, to dig into the retailer’s growing RFID rollout with Old Navy and American Eagle.Key Moments:(0:13) Spencer responds to Fast Five’s rollout skepticism 🎤(1:02) $1,000 Old Navy bet?! Chris and Spencer wager on RFID’s future 💸(2:01) What…

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The Tariff Hotline Is Open & We Are Taking Your Calls | Ask An Expert 35:26

1h ago35:26

35:26

In this episode of Omni Talk Retail’s Ask an Expert series, Chris and Anne welcome SPS Commerce’s Emily Curran and Rob Schiefelbein for a deep dive into how retailers and suppliers should respond to shifting tariffs and trade conditions.Key Moments:(1:20) Meet the experts: Emily and Rob from SPS Commerce(2:11) SPS Commerce’s role in simplifying sup…

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Is Fed independence at risk? 24:52

20m ago24:52

24:52

In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges, former Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida and the Hoover Institution’s John Cochrane discuss whether the Fed’s independence is in jeopardy. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report. This episode was recorded on April 30, May 6, and May 19, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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It’s looking bleak for clean energy in the US as Congress threatens to shred the Inflation Reduction Act 1:15:13

2d ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Legislation with massive implications for clean energy in the US has been making progress in Congress. The Republican party’s “big beautiful bill”, introducing sweeping changes to taxes and government spending, would phase out most of the tax credits for low-carbon energy that were created, expanded or extended in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) …

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ASOS Expands Next-Day Delivery to InPost Lockers | Convenience Meets Fashion 4:34

21h ago4:34

4:34

ASOS has partnered with InPost to offer next-day delivery to locker locations across Europe, enhancing speed and flexibility for online fashion shoppers. While the model is efficient and popular in dense urban markets, Chris and Anne explore whether the U.S. consumer landscape is ready for this kind of out-of-home delivery. This clip from the Omni …

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100 Brits vs 100 Americans? Plus Sitcoms, Pets & Stranger Things Final Season 4:42

21h ago4:42

4:42

Chris and Anne debate who would dominate in a viral “100 Brits vs. 100 Americans” TikTok battle, confess their sitcom obsessions, and open up about the little joys of pet companionship. Plus, they brace for the final season of Stranger Things—with some strong opinions on what must happen before the credits roll-- in this latest clip from the Omni T…

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LTK Partners With The Bachelor to Launch Shoppable TV | Social Commerce Gets Real 5:40

21h ago5:40

5:40

LTK is teaming up with The Bachelor to turn binge-watching into shopping. In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down how this partnership modernizes product placement with real-time affiliate links and seamless in-app shopping. Could this model r…

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Primark’s “Love It For Longer” Repair Classes: Real Sustainability Effort or Retail Gimmick? 4:12

21h ago4:12

4:12

Primark introduced its first U.S. in-store repair workshops to promote sustainability and customer engagement, offering free sewing kits and mending tutorials. While the effort aligns with a broader push for circular fashion, Chris and Anne weigh its true value for low-cost fast fashion shoppers and whether it can scale meaningfully in the U.S. mar…

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Amazon Debuts Vulcan Robot with Human Touch | What It Means for Warehousing 6:49

21h ago6:49

6:49

Amazon has introduced Vulcan, its first robot with a sense of touch, now operating in Spokane and Hamburg fulfillment centers.⏱️ Time Stamps:0:00 – Amazon announces Vulcan robot0:15 – Vulcan’s capabilities: Force sensors, suction cups & vision0:53 – Hair straightener meets ruler? Describing the tech1:30 – Why warehouse automation is gaining momentu…

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Fidji Simo Leaves Instacart for OpenAI | What’s Next for Instacart? 4:05

22h ago4:05

4:05

📢 Big leadership shakeup at Instacart! In this Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down the departure of Fidji Simo as she leaves her role as CEO and Chair to join OpenAI.⏱️ Time Stamps:0:00 – Breaking news: Fidji Simo steps down0:26 – Simo’s…

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AWS Exec Reveals Agentic AI's Role in the Future of Physical Retail | 5IM 5:05

4d ago5:05

5:05

In this episode of 5 Insightful Minutes, AWS's Justin Swagler joins us to explain why physical stores remain critical in today’s digital-first retail landscape. He introduces a compelling framework for the future of retail powered by edge computing, IoT, and agentic AI.⏱ Key Moments:0:29 – Why physical stores still matter (Hint: 80%+ of sales happe…

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Instacart's CEO Bolts, Primark Teaches Sewing & Amazon's Robot Dials Dork To 11 | Fast Five 42:52

5d ago42:52

42:52

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:- Instacart’s CEO resigning to take a job with OpenAI - Amazon’s new warehouse robot, Vulcan -Primark’s in-store repair classes - ASOS offering next-day delivery thr…

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Equity risks and alts opportunities 19:11

7d ago19:11

19:11

US stocks have rebounded since the sweeping tariffs announced on "Liberation Day,” but what does this mean for investors? In Goldman Sachs Exchanges, Goldman Sachs’ David Kostin, chief US equity strategist, and Padi Raphael, global co-head of the Third Party Wealth Management in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discuss the path forward for US stocks…

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Can we add dozens of giant new data centers to the electricity grid? New research says yes – if we embrace load flexibility. 1:02:57

9d ago1:02:57

1:02:57

It’s the most talked-about academic paper this year in the world of energy. Rethinking Load Growth, co-authored by Tyler Norris of Duke University has caused a stir in energy circles because it offers a new perspective on the hottest issue of the moment: how to provide power for new data centers and other large consumers. With new sources of electr…

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Why Retailers Can't Ignore Competitive Intelligence With Rajat Nigam | Spotlight Series 25:52

6d ago25:52

25:52

In this deep-dive Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Rajat Nigam, Chief Product Officer at ClearDemand, to unpack the critical role of competitive intelligence in modern retail pricing. Formerly leading pricing innovation at Amazon, Rajat explains how engineering, data quality, and normalization are central to making …

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Walmart's "Store of the Future": Evolution or Revolution? 6:40

10d ago6:40

6:40

In this insightful retail analysis, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, experts debate whether Walmart's new Texas Supercenter deserves its "store of the future" label or simply represents a necessary upgrade to remain competitive in 2025.Key Moments:0:02 - Introduction to Walmart'…

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Pinterest Is A Search Engine? 11:06

10d ago11:06

11:06

Pinterest vs. Google: The Visual Search RevolutionThis episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, explores how Pinterest is disrupting traditional search engines and transforming product discovery through visual search. Our retail experts analyze surprising data and debate what i…

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Amazon & Saks: Luxury Retail's Most Asinine Partnership? 10:13

10d ago10:13

10:13

In this eye-opening retail industry analysis, our expert panel examines the high-stakes partnership between Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue that could reshape luxury shopping forever.Key Moments:0:02 - Introduction to the new "Luxury Stores at Amazon" partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue0:50 - Ben Miller breaks down the strategy from Amazon's perspectiv…

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From Nostalgic Cereals to Met Gala Fashion: This Week's Lightning Round Reveals Our Personal Side 4:27

10d ago4:27

4:27

This charming lightning round segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, reveals the personalities behind retail analytics as Ben Miller, a UK retail expert, answers rapid-fire personal questions with humor and authenticity.Key Moments:0:02 - Introduction to the fast-paced lightn…

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Buy Or Sell: Lowe's AI Assistance For In-store Associate Customer Service? 5:29

10d ago5:29

5:29

In this insightful analysis, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, retail experts reveal what Lowe's new AI assistant is really designed to accomplish, beyond the surface-level marketing about leaky faucets and fertilizer choices.Key Moments:0:02 - Breaking news: Lowe's introduces My…

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All Hail The Year of the Robot: Morrisons Debuts UK's First Human-Sized Grocery Aisle Robots 3:21

10d ago3:21

3:21

Morrisons Robotic Revolution: UK's First Human-Sized Grocery Aisle RobotsThis eye-opening segment explores how Morrisons supermarket is transforming UK grocery operations by deploying the first human-sized aisle robots in the country. Retail experts analyze what this means for the industry's automation future.Key Moments:0:02 - Breaking news: Morri…

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From CIO to CEO: TCW’s Katie Koch on running a $200B asset manager 41:10

11d ago41:10

41:10

Katie Koch, CEO of TCW Group, shares her insights on leading the asset manager, fostering a strong culture, and steering the firm through a period of rapid transformation in the fixed income market. This episode was recorded on April 22, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Walmart Stores Of The Future, Morrisons Robots & Why Saks Just Set Omnichannel Back | Fast Five 59:28

12d ago59:28

59:28

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, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss:- Saks Fifth Avenue’s new Amazon storefront - Walmart’s new “Store of the Future” down in Texas- Morrisons introducing Simbe’s Tally ro…

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How AI Will Change Order Management Forever With Infios SVP Omar Akilah | 5IM 8:20

12d ago8:20

8:20

In this exclusive 5 Insightful Minutes interview, Omar Akilah, SVP of Product Strategy at Infios, joins Omni Talk to explore how AI is impacting retail order management systems. From modular OMS architecture to predictive inventory optimization and AI-enhanced customer service, Omar explains why the future of retail fulfillment depends on intellige…

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AI Exchanges: How tech giants are navigating the AI landscape 23:07

12d ago23:07

23:07

US tech giants are navigating the rapid evolution of AI by continuing to ramp up capital expenditures, despite the uncertainty of tariff policies, says Eric Sheridan, co-business unit leader of the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Group at Goldman Sachs Research, on Goldman Sachs Exchanges. Sheridan, joins Allison Nathan, senior strategist…

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Stagflation and the Fed's next move 13:42

17d ago13:42

13:42

As the US economy faces a stagflationary shock, how will the Fed navigate this tricky environment? Rob Kaplan, the Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs and the former president of the Dallas Fed, shares his perspective on how monetary policymakers will navigate slower growth and stickier prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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

17d 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

17d 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

17d ago8:04

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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

17d 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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Episode 61 - Maria Keramarou - The Big Measles Comeback 21:08

18d ago21:08

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In this episode of ECDC: On Air, Maria Keramarou, ECDC's expert in vaccine-preventable diseases, discusses the rising cases of measles in Europe. We explore the highly contagious nature of measles, the importance of vaccination, the resurgence of cases post-COVID, and the challenges of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Learn more about the Euro…

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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

19d 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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Surfers Healing - With Nikki Bascome 35:51

20d ago35:51

35:51

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast, Nikki Bascome shares her deep connection with Surfers Healing, a nonprofit organization that provides free surf camps for children with autism. The conversation explores the emotional journey of families, the challenges faced by children with autism, and the transformative exper…

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

20d 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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An energy podcast crossover: Energy Gang and Interchange Recharged join forces to discuss flexibility on the power grid: why it is so important, and how to create it 39:29

23d ago39:29

39:29

They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can’t quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Ed Crooks, host of Energy Gang, is joined by Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz’s principal analyst for solar power and host …

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How AI and geopolitics are reshaping cybersecurity 13:59

21d ago13:59

13:59

The cybersecurity sector has emerged as one of the bright spots in the deal-making environment. In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges, Marco Poletti, Global Head of Security Software in Goldman Sachs’ investment banking business, explains the drivers behind activity and the innovation in the sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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

21d 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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FSMA & The Future Of Food Safety Explained With Angela Fernandez Of GS1 US | Spotlight Series 27:52

23d ago27:52

27:52

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

24d 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

24d ago5:41

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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

26d 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

26d 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

26d 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

26d 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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What do the tariff wars mean for low-carbon energy? | Recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 30:13

27d ago30:13

30:13

“With great uncertainty comes great opportunity”, says Abby Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, in this special episode of the Energy Gang, recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit. Is she right? And what are those opportunities? To find out, host Ed Crooks welcomed Abby and Shyam Sriniv…

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How insurers are navigating volatile markets 19:07

25d ago19:07

19:07

As one of the largest investors in the world, insurers can have an outsized impact on markets and investment flows. In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges, Goldman Sachs’ Mike Siegel and Matt Armas, who share findings from their 14th annual Global Insurance Survey, discuss how insurers are adapting to economic challenges and opportunities…

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Will tariffs lead to a recession? 25:40

26d ago25:40

25:40

The Trump administration’s tariff moves are turning US trade policy on its head — and fueling concerns about the US economic outlook. So will tariffs send the US into a recession? And, if so, what might that recession look like? Economist and Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, Goldman Sachs Research’s Jan Hatzius, and American Compass’ Oren Cass speak wi…

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Episode 60 - Charlotte Deogan - Europe's SDG Reality Check 15:42

29d ago15:42

15:42

In this episode, we explore Europe's progress toward the 2030 SDGs with Charlotte Deogan, expert in communicable diseases at ECDC. This episode unpacks SDG Target 3.3, which aims to end the epidemics of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and combat viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections by 2030. As ECDC releases its first comprehensive monitor…

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