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Omni Talk Retail is a series of podcast productions hosted by leading omnichannel retail experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga. Chris and Anne are the founders of Omnitalk Retail, one of the fastest growing media companies covering retail. Their signature podcast, the Omni Talk Fast Five dives into the top retail news headlines of the week, all in their own candid and humorous styles. Their Omni Talk Spotlight and Ask An Expert Series go deep via interviews with the companies, the people, ...
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sweetgreen Adds Robots To The Make LineFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/23/fast-five-the-costco-sams-hot-dog-war-best-buys-virtual-store-amazons-…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Intermix Brings Brands To The OutletFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/23/fast-five-the-costco-sams-hot-dog-war-best-buys-virtual-store-amazons-ear…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Best Buy Launches Virtual StoreFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/23/fast-five-the-costco-sams-hot-dog-war-best-buys-virtual-store-amazons-early-cy…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sam's Club Challenges Costco's $1.50 DogFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/23/fast-five-the-costco-sams-hot-dog-war-best-buys-virtual-store-amazons…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Moves Up Cyber Monday DealsFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/23/fast-five-the-costco-sams-hot-dog-war-best-buys-virtual-store-amazons-early…
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Fast Five | The Costco & Sam’s Hot Dog War, Best Buy’s Virtual Store & Amazon’s Early Cyber Monday
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In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne amazingly lauded every headline, including:- Sam’s Club’s decision to cut the price of its hot dog and soda combo to an FU Costco price of $1.38.- Amazon’s decision to pull its Cyber Monday deals forwar…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts Jonathan Sharp and Billy Christensen discuss: Nike Launches Digital Marketplace .SwooshFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/17/…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts Jonathan Sharp and Billy Christensen discuss: TikTok Pilots In-App Commerce In The USFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/17/fa…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts Jonathan Sharp and Billy Christensen discuss: Victoria's Secret Offering FitTech With VerifytFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/…
In our latest 5 Insightful Minutes, the A&M Consumer & Retail Group's Hemant Kalbag shares what strategies retailers should be putting into practice as they head into what could be a very rough Holiday season.To download the full Holiday Retailer Survival Guide, head here: https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/insight/winter-is-coming-holiday-survival-o…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts Jonathan Sharp and Billy Christensen discuss: GAP Moves Sales To AmazonFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/17/fast-five-video-…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts Jonathan Sharp and Billy Christensen discuss: Target's New Large-Format StoresFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/17/fast-five…
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In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, A&MCRG's Jonathan Sharp and Billy Christensen stopped by to discuss:- Target's new larger format store and what it means in the long-run amid its lackluster earnings report this week.- Gap crying, "Uncle," as it decid…
2023 is right around the corner, so who better than Microsoft to tell us on what retail technology trends they would place their bets in the upcoming year!In the latest Ask An Expert Series Microsoft’s very own David Leibowitz and Ricardo Belmar join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga once again for Microsoft’s annual appearance on the Omni Talk Ask An…
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Includes In-store Digital Ads Within Its Retail Media NetworkFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levis-…
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Luxer One’s New Harbor Public Smart Locker System Expanding NationwideFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levi…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Etsy Adds Visual SearchFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levis-what-she-did-for-kohls-lets-hope-not/…
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Spotlight Series | Closing The Forecasting & Allocation Gap With ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetsova
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In this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetzova joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss how retailers can better align their inventory forecasting and allocation in record time.Together the three of them discuss:– Why inventory planning and allocation can be thought of much like a "Waze Map" o…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Partners With Planet FitnessFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levis-what-she-did-for-kohls-lets-hope-…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Levi's Hires Former Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass As CEOFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/10/fast-five-can-michelle-gass-do-for-levis-what-she-did-for-…
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In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, and recorded live from Lululemon at the Mall of America, Anne and Chris:- Ranted about Levi’s giving Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass the keys to the denim kingdom despite what is an objectively dubious track record- Disc…
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Abercrombie & Fitch Offers Pick-up At Walgreens, FedEx, and Office DepotFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walmart-aids-small-bu…
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Fast Five Shorts | Starbucks And AmazonGO Employees Filing A Petition For Union ElectionFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walma…
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Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Extends Prime Benefits To Include 100 Million Songs From Amazon Music
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Extends Prime Benefits To Include 100 Million Songs From Amazon MusicFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walmart-aids-smal…
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Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Offering Short-term Leases In Its Stores To Small Businesses Via Popable
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Offering Short-term Leases In Its Stores To Small Businesses Via PopableFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walmart-aids-…
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Aldi Moves Away From Instacart In Partnership With SprykerFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/11/03/fast-five-video-walmart-aids-small-businesses-aldi-…
The Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group's John Clear gets hit with tough questions from Omni Talk Retail, as he shares the most important insights from his company's latest white paper on the pros and cons of Just Walk Out technology adoption in just five minutes!To read the full white paper, head here: https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/insight…
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Fast Five | Walmart Aids Small Businesses, Aldi Moves On From Instacart, & Amazon Makes Prime Hipper
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In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne centered their sights on:- Aldi’s apparent move away from Instacart by way of its new e-commerce platform partnership with Spryker- Walmart offering short-term leases in its stores to small business via…
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If the pandemic proved anything, it is that a mobile-first retail experience opens up a world of convenience for today’s consumer.So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Alicia LeBeouf, Head of Industry for Retail & Grocery at Meta, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for the latest installment of their Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series to give her…
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: Veeve’s “clip-on” Strategy & What It Means For The Future Of Smart CartsFor …
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: Shein's Stroke Of Retail Resale Genius.For the full episode head here: https…
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The A&M Consumer & Retail Group's June DeFabio and Joanna Rangarajan join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to share their expert consultant opinions on what other retailers should takeaway from Zara's newest flagship store in Madrid.Together they discuss at length:- Zara's scan-pay-go system- Zara's use of RFID throughout the store, particularly in t…
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: The Magnitude Of Amazon & The NFL's Black Friday FootballFor the full episod…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: Can Ice-T Help P&G Retain Customers?For the full episode head here: https://…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga with special guests from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group Patricia Hong and Chad Lusk discuss: What To Make Of The Kroger & Albertsons MergerFor the full episode head here…
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Fast Five | Amazon Drops A Black Friday Bomb, P&G Ups The Ante & Deep Thoughts On Kroger-Albertsons
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In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, A&M’s Chad Lusk and Patricia Hong joined Anne and Chris to debate:- What to make out of the Kroger/Albertsons merger- How hyperbolic we should get over Amazon's deal with the NFL to stream the first-ever Black Friday football…
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Ends Delivery Robot Pilot As The City Of Chicago Ramps Theirs UpFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-picks-robots-o…
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Fast Five Shorts | Hollister Allows Teens To Send Online Carts To Their Parents To Click To Buy
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Hollister Allows Teens To Send Online Carts To Their Parents To Click To BuyFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-picks-rob…
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Goodwill Stands Up Ecommerce Resale Marketplace GoodwillFinds.comFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-picks-robots-over-pe…
In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok Building Its Own E-comm WarehousesFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-picks-robots-over-people-goodwill-goes-digit…
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Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Acquires Alert Innovation, Opens Automated FC, & Lays Off 1,500 Employees
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In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Acquires Alert Innovation, Opens Automated FC, & Lays Off 1,500 EmployeesFor the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2022/10/13/fast-five-video-walmart-pick…
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Signifyd's SVP of Operations and Corporate Development, Bennett, gets hit with the tough questions once again from Chris and Anne, as he shares his thoughts on what retailers can expect this upcoming holiday season.To access the Signifyd holiday report head here: https://www.signifyd.com/events/crimes-cocktails-holiday-ecommerce-2022/?utm_channel=P…
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Fast Five | Walmart Picks Robots Over People, Goodwill Goes Digital, & TikTok Does Warehousing
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In today’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne:- Discussed Walmart’s bevy of robot-related news, from the purchase of Alert Innovation to its new next-generation fulfillment center in Atlanta, i.e. the very same warehouse, where it should also be no…
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In this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, Volumental's Chief Marketing Officer Brent Hollowell returns to the show to discuss Chris and Anne's experience trying out Volumental's new foot scanner technology at the Fleet Feet store in Chicago.Together the three of them discuss:- The value of the foot scanning technology, both f…
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Fast Five Shorts | Deliveroo launches first bricks-and-mortar store in partnership with Morrisons
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In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Deliveroo launches first bricks-and-mortar store in partnership with MorrisonsCatch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Si…
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In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Walgreens Turns to Prescription-Filling Robots to Free Up Pharmacists Catch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here:…
Fast Five Shorts | Schnucks Introduces Flexforce Employment OptionIn this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Schnucks Introduces Flexforce Employment OptionCatch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff…
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In this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, Silk's Chief Technology Officer Derek Swanson joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss why the idea of just taking your retail operation to the cloud is much easier said than done.Together the three of them discuss:- The general "three-tier" approach to cloud migrations- What d…
In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on: Asda Boosts Omnichannel With Walmart Store AssistCatch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https://omnitalk.blo…
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In this week's #fastfive Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, discuss their thoughts on:Peloton To Sell Bikes, Treads, And Gear At Dick's Sporting GoodsCatch their full analysis, and the entire #fastfive episode made possible by our sponsors: Microsoft, Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff Technologies, Inc., Sezzle, and Silk here: https:…
