Best Omni Talk Retails Podcasts (2024)

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Fast Five Shorts | Walmart+ Is 50% Off! 4:12

2h ago4:12

4:12

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/uDYRYCTUsOkBy Omni Talk Retail

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How RFID & GreyOrange’s gStore Are Transforming Retail: Interview With Troy Siwek - Omni Talk Retail 34:34

2d ago34:34

34:34

In this Omni Talk Retail podcast episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Troy Siwek, GM and Partner at GreyOrange, to discuss how RFID technology is transforming retail. Key topics covered include: 0:08 – Opening: Discussing RFID’s impact on retail and the recent H&M store experience. 0:28 – Introducing Troy Siwek, GM and Partner at GreyO…

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e.l.f. Expands to Dollar General, American Freight To Close All Stores, & Warby Parker Posts Strong Results 5:11

3h ago5:11

5:11

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: e.l.f. Beauty is set to introduce its products at select Dollar General stores starting in November. American Freight is closing all U.S. locations due to economic pressures impacting durable goods. Warby Parker reported…

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Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, Retailers’ Returnless Refunds, Target Expands Social Commerce Via Linktree 5:19

11h ago5:19

5:19

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Lowe’s Launches Digital Home Platform for MyLowe’sRewards Members: Lowe’s introduces a new Digital Home Platform, designed to help MyLowe’sRewards members manage home appliance maintenance with personalized features, suc…

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: ChatGPT Search? 6:03

17h ago6:03

6:03

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If they're Buying Or Selling: ChatGPT Search?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/uDYRYCTUsOkBy Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts: A Splash Of Coconut Milk Lightning Round 3:57

17h ago3:57

3:57

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Splash Of Coconut Milk Lightning RoundFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/uDYRYCTUsOkBy Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts | The Children’s Place Debuts On Shein 2:55

17h ago2:55

2:55

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Their Thoughts On The Children’s Place Debuting On SheinFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/uDYRYCTUsOk…

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Fast Five Shorts | Doordash And Lyft Up The Ante 5:38

17h ago5:38

5:38

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Doordash And Lyft Upping The AnteFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/uDYRYCTUsOkBy Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts | Starbucks Unveils Its Turnaround Plan 8:10

17h ago8:10

8:10

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Starbucks Unveiling Its Turnaround PlanFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/uDYRYCTUsOkBy Omni Talk Retail

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Walmart+ Is 50% Off, Starbucks Sketches Its Turnaround Plan & ChatGPT Search Has Arrived 37:45

5h ago37:45

37:45

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discuss: Walmart discounting its Walmart+ membership by 50% for the holidays (Source) The jaw dropping value of DoorDash and Lyft’s new partnership (Source) OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT …

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Ecommerce Expert Chris Meystrik: Replatforming and Innovation 21:42

5h ago21:42

21:42

In this episode, Kailin Noivo sits down with Chris Meystrik, Chief Technology Officer at JTV, a leading retailer in the jewelry space. They discuss: Chris's unique career journey from particle accelerators to ecommerce leadership at JTV The integration of JTV’s 24/7 live TV broadcast with its ecommerce platform to enhance real-time sales How levera…

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Amazon Expands Save Mart Grocery Delivery, General Mills Rolls Out AI, Wayfair Maintains Margins Amid Promotions 5:53

13h ago5:53

5:53

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Expands FoodMaxx Grocery Delivery in California: Amazon is broadening its grocery delivery footprint in California by adding FoodMaxx stores in major cities like Sacramento and San Jose to its Prime same-day deliv…

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Kroger’s Asian Market Expansion, Retailers Scale Back DEI, De Minimis Rule Overhaul 5:31

3h ago5:31

5:31

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger Launching “Asian Experience” Stores in Texas: Kroger is expanding its culturally specific grocery offerings by introducing two “Asian Experience” stores in Dallas, set to open next year. Retailers Reassess DEI Ini…

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Walmart+ Is 50% Off, Starbucks Sketches Its Turnaround Plan & ChatGPT Search Has Arrived | Fast Five 37:44

1d ago37:44

37:44

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discuss:- Walmart discounting its Walmart+ membership by 50% for the holidays - The jaw dropping value of DoorDash and Lyft’s new partnership- OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT Search- The Ch…

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Macy's Execs Share its Bold New Chapter in Menswear 20:47

1h ago20:47

20:47

In episode 467 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Emily Erusha-Hilleque, senior vice president of private brand, and Sam Archibald, general merchandise manager of apparel at Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. and the style source for generations of customers. Listen in as Erusha-Hilleque and Archibald share w…

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Starbucks CEO’s Vision, ChatGPT Enters Search Market, Sprouts Attracts Younger Shoppers 5:53

10m ago5:53

5:53

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Aims for Faster Service and Better Atmosphere: New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is revamping the brand by focusing on faster service, aiming for four-minute order times, and reintroducing cozy ca…

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Amazon’s Alexa AI Challenges, Starbucks Retires Oleato, DoorDash & Lyft Partner 4:44

3d ago4:44

4:44

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Faces Delays in Alexa’s AI Overhaul: Amazon is encountering challenges in its ambitious plan to revamp Alexa with advanced AI, delaying completion to 2025. Starbucks Retires Oleato Line in North America: Starbucks…

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Retail Robotics on the Rise: Simbe's Funding and Industry Impact 3:29

17h ago3:29

3:29

In the latest Fast Five Short sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Simbe has successfully raised $50 million in its latest Series C funding round, signaling a strong interest in robotics within the retail sector. The company plans to use this new cap…

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Will Amazon's New Storefront Take Down Temu and Shein? 5:54

1h ago5:54

5:54

In the latest Fast Five Short sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Amazon is taking aggressive measures to compete with Shein and Temu by imposing strict price caps on its new low-cost storefront, with limits set at $8 for jewelry, $13 for guitars, a…

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Meta’s Independent Search Engine, Children’s Place Partners with Shein, Starbucks Mandates Office Attendance 5:17

4d ago5:17

5:17

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Meta is working on an independent search engine to power its AI chatbot, reducing its reliance on Bing and Google. The Children’s Place has launched a digital storefront on Shein’s U.S. platform, marking Shein’s shift to…

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2024 Retail Technology Report Key Findings: AI Usage and Investments Trend Upward 9:52

5d ago9:52

9:52

In this bonus episode of Total Retail Talks, Total Retail's Kristina Stidham and Joe Keenan discuss the brand's recently released 2024 Retail Technology Report. Listen in to learn about this annual report, including how data is collected, key findings to emerge from this year’s survey of technology decision-makers from across the industry, and impl…

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Is 7-Eleven's New Standard Store the Future of Convenience? 5:57

15h ago5:57

5:57

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how 7-Eleven is set to open over 600 new stores by 2027, featuring a contemporary design focused on food offerings and customer experience. These new "standard" s…

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Walmart's Hilarious Black Friday Parodies: Which One Will Steal the Show? 2:05

22h ago2:05

2:05

In this Fast Five Short sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Walmart's innovative marketing campaign features parodies of popular TV series like Yellowstone and Bridgerton, sparking excitement and humor among listeners. The hosts discuss their antici…

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Wayfair Launches Membership Program: Are Consumers Interested? 6:38

1d ago6:38

6:38

In the latest Fast Five Short, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Wayfair has introduced a new paid loyalty program, costing $29 per year, which offers members 5% back in rewards on purchases, early access to sales, and free shipping on all orders…

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Revolutionizing Retail: Self-Checkouts Coming to Fitting Rooms 3:51

22h ago3:51

3:51

In this Fast Five Short sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Marks and Spencer is pioneering the introduction of self checkouts in fitting rooms across its clothing stores, aiming to enhance the shopping experience by reducing the need for customers …

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Amazon’s Temu Rivalry, 7-Eleven & Why Goldman Sachs Thinks 2025 Is The Year Of The Robot 42:03

7d ago42:03

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discuss: Amazon setting aggressive price targets for its rival online store to Temu and Shein (Source) 7-Eleven’s “New Standard” format which it plans open across 600 new stores (Sourc…

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E-commerce Expert Dileep Marway: People-First Strategies and Navigating Digital Change Through Culture 24:20

6d ago24:20

24:20

In this episode, Kailin Noivo sits down with Dileep Marway, VP of Engineering and Technology at AND Digital, who shares his remarkable journey from pharmacy to technology leadership. They discuss: Dileep's unique career path and the importance of a scientific mindset in technology The critical role of cultural transformation in adapting to fast-pac…

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Walmart+ Price Cut, Patagonia Expands Resale, ACSI’s Holiday Satisfaction Leaders 6:10

5d ago6:10

6:10

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart has halved the price of its Walmart Plus membership to $49 through December 2. Patagonia, in collaboration with Trove, is seamlessly blending pre-owned items with new products on its main website using Trove’s Re…

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M&S Fitting Room Self-Checkouts, Walmart Opens Onsite Childcare, Amazon Faces Fulfillment Delays 5:59

6d ago5:59

5:59

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Marks & Spencer is adding self-checkout units within fitting rooms in 100 stores by 2028, aiming to simplify and speed up the shopping experience. Walmart has introduced a 500-child onsite childcare center at its new Ben…

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Amazon's Temu Rivalry, 7-Eleven & Why Goldman Sachs Thinks 2025 Is The Year Of The Robot | Fast Five 42:03

2d ago42:03

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discuss:- Amazon setting aggressive price targets for its rival online store to Temu and Shein - 7-Eleven’s “New Standard” format which it plans open across 600 new stores - Simbe’s $5…

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Amazon Grocery Head Departs, Tractor Supply Acquires Allivet, 7-Eleven Expands Large-Format Stores 5:37

7d ago5:37

5:37

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Grocery Head Tony Hoggett Announces Departure: Amazon’s SVP of worldwide grocery, Tony Hoggett, will leave the company on November 1, 2024, after a pivotal tenure that oversaw operations for Amazon Fresh, Whole Fo…

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How AI & Cloud Technology Are Shaping The Future Of Fashion Retail With Doug Tiffan Of AWS | 5IM 5:54

2d ago5:54

5:54

In this 5 Insightful Minutes interview from Omni Talk Retail, Doug Tiffan, Head of Solution Strategy for Fashion and Apparel at Amazon Web Services (AWS), discusses AI and cloud technology’s impact on fashion retail. He provides insights into personalization, data strategies, and the importance of long-term AI planning for retailers to stay competi…

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How Beachwaver Became Successful Going All In On Video Commerce | Ask An Expert 38:50

5d ago38:50

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In this episode of the Omni Talk Ask An Expert series, Beachwaver CEO Sarah Potempa and Firework’s VP of Strategic Accounts Kristi Vannatter reveal how Beachwaver uses live video commerce to enhance customer engagement and drive sales. They discuss Beachwaver’s journey from QVC to Target, building a dedicated fan base, and using video to bridge onl…

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How RFID & GreyOrange’s gStore Are Transforming Retail: Interview With Troy Siwek | Spotlight Series 34:33

5d ago34:33

34:33

In this Omni Talk Retail podcast episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Troy Siwek, GM and Partner at GreyOrange, to discuss how RFID technology is transforming retail.Key topics covered include:0:08 – Opening: Discussing RFID’s impact on retail and the recent H&M store experience.0:28 – Introducing Troy Siwek, GM and Partner at GreyOran…

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Inside Amazon Grocery: A New Concept or Confusing Strategy? 9:24

5d ago9:24

9:24

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts discuss: Amazon's latest venture into the grocery sector is a new sma…

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Amazon’s Temu-like Low-Cost Storefront, Simbe Robotics Raises $50M, Grocery's E-commerce Surge 5:52

10d ago5:52

5:52

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Launches Low-Cost Storefront: Amazon is rolling out a new low-cost storefront, capping product prices at set limits for categories like jewelry, guitars, and sofas. This initiative, which competes directly with di…

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Small Stores, Big Ideas: The New Bed, Bath and Beyond Strategy 10:15

5d ago10:15

10:15

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts discuss: Bed, Bath and Beyond is exploring a new strategy by partneri…

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Chick-Fil-A Dives into Entertainment: Will Their New App Win Over Families? 7:35

5d ago7:35

7:35

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts discuss: Chick-fil-A is set to launch its own entertainment app on No…

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Buy Buy Baby: Is the Physical Store Dead for Baby Brands? 10:49

5d ago10:49

10:49

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts discuss: Buy Buy Baby is set to close all of its physical stores less…

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Space Chips and Halloween Treats: The Lightning Round Discussion 4:04

5d ago4:04

4:04

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts discuss: This podcast episode dives into the intersection of retail a…

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Walmart's Game-Changer: Same-Day Prescription Delivery Is Here! 6:02

8d ago6:02

6:02

In this Fast Five Short, Anne and Chris are joined by A&M CRG's Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts to discuss how Walmart has launched a same-day prescription delivery service, aiming to reach 49 states and cover over 86% of U.S. households by the end of January. This innovative move allows customers to combine their grocery and medication orders…

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Wayfair’s New Paid Loyalty Program, Amazon Fuel Savings, and Chipotle’s AI Hiring Tech 5:18

11d ago5:18

5:18

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Wayfair Launches New Paid Loyalty Program: Wayfair introduces a $29 per year loyalty program offering benefits like 5% back on all purchases, unlimited free shipping, and early access to sales across its brands. Amazon P…

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Walmart Same-Day Rx Delivery, Bed Bath’s Return & WTF Is Amazon’s Grocery Strategy 57:35

14d ago57:35

57:35

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, A&M’s Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts, joined Chris and Anne to discuss: The wide-ranging significance of Walmart offering same-day prescription delivery and making it free for Walmart+ members …

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E-commerce Expert Jeff Hanson: Enhancing Customer Experience through Omni Channel Retail 25:47

10d ago25:47

25:47

In this episode, Kailin Noivo sits down with Jeff Hanson, Senior Vice President of E-commerce at Floor and Decor, a leading Omni Channel retailer. They delve into: Jeff's unique journey from graphic design to leading e-commerce strategies at Floor and Decor The critical role of aligning e-commerce with in-store experiences for a seamless customer j…

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Walmart Adds Same-Day Prescription Delivery, Peloton Teams with Costco, and Amazon Tests Seller Ratings in Search 5:15

12d ago5:15

5:15

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Launches Same-Day Prescription Delivery Nationwide: Walmart announces its new same-day prescription delivery service, available free for Walmart+ members, aiming to reach 86% of U.S. households by January 2024, s…

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Walmart’s Affordable Thanksgiving, Bed Bath & Beyond’s Physical Store Comeback, and TikTok Shop Enters Refurbished Electronics 5:10

13d ago5:10

5:10

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Brings Back Affordable Thanksgiving Meal Deal: Walmart reintroduces its popular Thanksgiving meal deal, offering a full dinner for up to eight people at just $52, keeping holiday hosting accessible despite inflat…

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Walmart Same-Day Rx Delivery, Bed Bath’s Return & WTF Is Amazon’s Grocery Strategy | Fast Five 57:35

10d ago57:35

57:35

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, A&M’s Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts, joined Chris and Anne to discuss:- The wide-ranging significance of Walmart offering same-day prescription delivery and making it free for Walmart+ members…

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Northern Tool + Equipment Execs on its Witty New Marketing Strategy 32:32

14d ago32:32

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In episode 467 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Frank Crowson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, and Jim Nelson, fractional executive creative director at Northern Tool + Equipment, a family-owned, leading supplier of high-quality tools and equipment. Listen in as Crowson and Nelson provide an overview o…

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