Best Omni Talk Retail Podcasts (2024)

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Fast Five Shorts | Love It Or Leave It: Walmart Stocking 101 For College Credit? 4:19

23h ago4:19

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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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Love It Or Leave It: Walmart Stocking 101 For College Credit?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrE…

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Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Paying For Groceries With Venmo? 3:27

23h ago3:27

3:27

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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Pro Or Con: Paying For Groceries With Venmo?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrEBy Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Training Store Employees With Gamified iPads? 3:51

23h ago3:51

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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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Training Store Employees With Gamified iPadsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrE…

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Fast Five Shorts | Is Co-op The First Of Many More Wins For Walmart Commerce Technologies? 4:06

23h ago4:06

4:06

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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Co-op The First Of Many More Wins For Walmart Commerce Technologies?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrE…

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Fast Five Shorts | Saks & Neimans: Will Two Wrongs Make A Right? 5:21

4d ago5:21

5:21

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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Saks & Neimans: Will Two Wrongs Make A Right?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrEBy Omni Talk Retail

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The Saks & Neiman Marcus Merger, Walmart Commerce Technologies & Using Venmo At Hy-Vee | Fast Five 33:12

3d ago33:12

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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 Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:- The Saks and Neiman Marcus merger and what to expect from Amazon’s involvement in it (Source: NPR)- Co-op opting to use “Store Assist” from Walmart Commerce Technologies (Source: P…

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: The Future Of Smart Carts? 3:17

8d ago3:17

3:17

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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: The Future Of Smart CartsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQBy Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts | Would You Use BNPL With Tiptop Trade-in? 4:25

8d ago4:25

4:25

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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They Would Use BNPL With Tiptop Trade-inFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQBy Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts | Are We Really Amidst The ‘Second Barcode Revolution? 3:54

8d ago3:54

3:54

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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If We're Really Amidst The ‘Second Barcode RevolutionFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQBy Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts | Will Target’s More Aggressive Shoplifting Thresholds Make A Difference? 4:52

8d ago4:52

4:52

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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Target’s More Aggressive Shoplifting Thresholds Make A Difference?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQ…

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Five Shorts | What To Make Of Amazon’s SHEIN And Temu Copycat? 6:07

8d ago6:07

6:07

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 Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What To Make Of Amazon’s SHEIN And Temu CopycatFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQBy Omni Talk Retail

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Caper Carts, Shoplifting, Tesco QR Codes & Why Amazon Is Smart To Copycat Shein And Temu | Fast Five 37:02

10d ago37:02

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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 Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:- Amazon’s plans to copycat Shein and Temu (Source: CNBC)- Target lowering its in-store theft threshold from $100 to $50 (Source: Bloomberg)- Tesco piloting on-pack, scannable QR cod…

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Target’s New Shopify Partnership? 8:32

17d ago8:32

8:32

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 Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: Buying Or Selling: Target’s New Shopify Partnership?For the full episode head …

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Fast Five Shorts | Does The World Really Need A $5 Per Month GenAI Alexa? 6:04

17d ago6:04

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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 Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: If The World Really Needs A $5 Per Month GenAI Alexa?For the full episode head…

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Fast Five Shorts | A Quantum Leap Too Far? 6:10

18d ago6:10

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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 Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: If Unilever's Taken A Quantum Leap Too Far?For the full episode head here: htt…

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Fast Five Shorts | Would You Advise Netflix To Build ‘Netflix Houses’ Within Malls? 10:11

19d ago10:11

10:11

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 Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: If They Would Advise Netflix To Build ‘Netflix Houses’ Within Malls?For the fu…

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Fast Five Shorts | Is Target Right To Push Gen AI Into Stores? 7:58

19d ago7:58

7:58

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 Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: If Target Is Right To Push Gen AI Into Stores?For the full episode head here: …

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Target's 'Un-Marketplace,' Netflix House & Whether The World Really Needs A Gen AI Alexa | Fast Five 55:58

20d ago55:58

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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 Sezzle, A&M’s Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer joined Chris and Anne to discuss:- Whether Target is making a smart move in rolling out generative AI so quickly across its store base (Source: Target Press Release)- What Ne…

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Ovative’s EMR Power Rankings Reveal How Retailers Can Win the Traffic Battle | 5IM 5:56

20d ago5:56

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In this insightful 5-minute segment, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Chuck Anderson-Weir, Senior Director of Measurement Solutions at Ovative, to discuss the latest EMR (Enterprise Marketing Return) Power Rankings. Link to power rankings: https://ovative.com/insights/2024-media-power-rankings/Discover the marketing trends that are driv…

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Scaling Product Visualization & Storytelling In Retail With Avataar's GenAI | Spotlight Series 30:26

23d ago30:26

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In yet another one of those, "Holy Cow! That is so cool!" episodes of the Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight Series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga explore the groundbreaking potential of generative AI in the retail industry. Sravanth Aluru, the Founder and CEO of Avataar, alongside Avataar’s SVP of Creative AI, Jane Rawnsley, share insigh…

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Fast Five Shorts | What Should Retailers Do To Capitalize On The Adult Toy Trend? 4:26

27d ago4:26

4:26

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What Retailers Should Do To Capitalize On The Adult Toy TrendFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g…

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Fast Five Shorts | McDonald’s Calls It Quits On Automated Ai Ordering At The Drive Thru . .. For Now 5:08

27d ago5:08

5:08

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: McDonald’s Calling It Quits On Automated Ai Ordering At The Drive Thru . .. For NowFor the full episode head here: https://yo…

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Fast Five Shorts | Instacart To Plug Retail Media Data Into Youtube Shopping 5:13

27d ago5:13

5:13

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instacart Plugging Retail Media Data Into Youtube ShoppingFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g…

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Fast Five Shorts | TikTok Launches Image Search – Should Google And Amazon Be Scared? 4:21

27d ago4:21

4:21

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok Launching Image Search – Should Google And Amazon Be Scared?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_…

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Kohl’s Return Drop? 7:00

27d ago7:00

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Buy ing Or Selling: Kohl’s Return Drop?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g…

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Kohl's Return Drop, TikTok Image Search & The Not So Dirty Secret About Adult Toys | Fast Five 43:31

28d ago43:31

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, recorded live from the lovely Marriott in Salt Lake City, and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:- Whether Kohl’s new return drop is a sign of an ongoing identity crisis within the retailer (Source: Retail Dive)- TikT…

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5 Insightful Minutes On Improving Retail Supply Chains With Microsoft's AI-Powered Cloud & Copilot 5:46

28d ago5:46

5:46

In this insightful five minute interview, Rajen Raval, Microsoft's Director of Supply Chain Industry Solutions, discusses how Microsoft's cloud services and AI technologies are transforming supply chain visibility, collaboration, and decision-making. Learn how Microsoft's secure storage, compute power, and applications like Power Platform, Teams, a…

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A Retailer's Playbook For Practical AI Use Cases And Strategies With AWS & IDC | Ask An Expert 33:29

29d ago33:29

33:29

Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with David Dorf, Global Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS, and Filippo Battaini, Research Manager for Retail Insights at IDC, to discuss the most impactful and practical use cases for AI and generative AI in retail.Discover how retailers can leverage AI to drive profitability and ROI through innovative…

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How To Achieve 99%+ Inventory Accuracy And Real-Time Tracking With PervasID | Spotlight Series 31:07

29d ago31:07

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In this mind-blowing interview, Sabesan Sithamparanathan, the founder and president of PervasID, shares groundbreaking insights on how new breakthroughs in RFID technology (that are already being implemented at a major global apparel retailer) will soon radically change the retail landscape.Learn how PervasID’s cutting-edge RFID solution, powered b…

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Starbucks Studio? 5:19

1M ago5:19

5:19

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Buying Or Selling: Starbucks Studio?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M…

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Fast Five Shorts | Ikea To Staff Employees Within Roblox 4:47

1M ago4:47

4:47

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Ikea Staffing Employees Within RobloxFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M…

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Fast Five Shorts | What Can We Learn From Tesco’s Online Marketplace? 4:00

1M ago4:00

4:00

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What We Can Learn From Tesco’s Online MarketplaceFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M…

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Fast Five Shorts | Will Body Cameras Keep Store Employees Safer? 5:22

1M ago5:22

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Body Cameras Keep Store Employees Safer?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M…

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Fast Five Shorts | Walmart To Roll Out Vusion ESLs To Half The Chain 3:42

1M ago3:42

3:42

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from CommerceNext in NYC, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Rolling Out Vusion ESLs To Half The ChainFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M…

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Mastering Retail Media Networks: Strategies for E-commerce Advertising Success | Mirakl Summit 8:11

1M ago8:11

8:11

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Mirakl Summit in NYC, Molly Hop, EVP Market at Havas Media Network, shares her expertise on navigating the world of retail media networks and e-commerce advertising. Discover key strategies for optimizing your paid media spend, leveraging first-party data, and enhancing customer experience across r…

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Ownit AI Co-Founder On Transforming E-commerce With AI Overviews & SEO | CommerceNext 2024 9:54

1M ago9:54

9:54

In this exclusive interview recorded live from CommerceNext 2024, Payman Nejati, co-founder and CEO of Ownit AI, shares groundbreaking insights on how his company is transforming the e-commerce landscape with AI-powered overviews and search optimization. With a background spanning 21 years in e-commerce and multiple successful startups, Payman brin…

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Albertsons SVP On Reducing Cognitive Load, Shoppable Recipes & Digital Insights | CommerceNext 2024 8:28

1M ago8:28

8:28

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Podcast Studio at CommerceNext 2024, Jill Pavlovich, SVP of Digital Shopping Experiences at Albertsons, shares insights on the company's digital transformation journey from a traditional brick and mortar grocery store to an omnichannel retailer. With a background in fashion merchandising a…

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Sephora's VP On Omnichannel Convenience, Personalization & Inventory Management | CommerceNext 2024 13:59

1M ago13:59

13:59

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Podcast Studio at CommerceNext 2024, Amber Turley, VP of Omni Convenience and Commerce Partnerships at Sephora and an OmniStar Award recipient, shares insights on the beauty retailer's approach to delivering convenience and personalization across multiple channels. Amber discusses the vari…

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Tractor Supply SVP Of Digital On Omnichannel Success, Org Design & Staying Agile | CommerceNext 2024 8:19

1M ago8:19

8:19

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Studio at CommerceNext 2024, Rick Lockton, SVP of Digital at Tractor Supply Company, shares insights on navigating the challenges and opportunities of omnichannel retail. With a background in merchandising and over a decade of experience in digital product management, Rick discusses the im…

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Tapestry Chief Omni & Innovation Officer On Using AI To Empower Store Associates | CommerceNext 2024 12:02

1M ago12:02

12:02

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Podcast Studio at CommerceNext 2024, Noam Paransky, Chief Omni and Innovation Officer at Tapestry, shares insights on the company's digital transformation journey and the evolving role of omnichannel in luxury retail. With an extensive background in consulting at Kurt Salmon Associates (no…

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Saks OFF 5TH's Chief Merchant On Off-Price Luxury, Career Advice & Retail Tech | CommerceNext 2024 8:07

1M ago8:07

8:07

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI booth at CommerceNext 2024, Mara Sirhal, Chief Merchant and Brand Officer at Saks OFF 5TH, shares insights on the power of off-price luxury and how the company delivers attainable aspiration to its customers. With a career spanning nearly two decades at Macy's and Bed Bath & Beyond, Mara d…

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Walmart Expands ESLs, IKEA Hires Employees For Roblox & The Body Cam Safety Debate | Fast Five 32:44

1M ago32:44

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, recorded live from CommerceNext 2024, and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:- Walmart rolling out electronic shelf labels to nearly half its U.S. stores (Source: Retail Dive)- TJX asking its sales associates to wear …

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Fast Five Shorts | Canary In The Kohl’s Mine? 3:37

1M ago3:37

3:37

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If The Latest Earnings Are The Canary In The Kohl’s Mine?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g…

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Walmart Realm? 4:57

1M ago4:57

4:57

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Walmart Realm?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g…

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Fast Five Shorts | Is This The End Of Automated Microfulfillment? 3:32

1M ago3:32

3:32

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If The Takeoff Chapter 11 News Is The End Of Automated Microfulfillment?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g…

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Fast Five Shorts | We’ll Have What Abercrombie Is Having 4:56

1M ago4:56

4:56

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How They'll Have What Abercrombie Is HavingFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g…

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Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Adds Grubhub To Amazon Prime 4:53

1M ago4:53

4:53

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Shoptalk Europe, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Adding Grubhub To Amazon PrimeFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g…

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Shoptalk Europe 2024 Key Takeaways | Rapid Fire 41:11

1M ago41:11

41:11

Live from the Shoptalk Europe stage, Omni Talk's Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga recap the key takeaways from all three days of the conference with Shoptalk's very own Ben Miller and Zahra Mohamed, all in rapid fire style, and allocating no more than 4 minutes per topic!Highlights include:- The overall state of European Retail- How real is the conce…

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JD Sports' Chief Digital Officer On Expansion & Omnichannel Retail Transformation | Shoptalk Europe 9:18

1M ago9:18

9:18

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies studio at Shoptalk Europe, Arianne Parisi, Chief Digital Officer at JD Sports, discusses the company's retail transformation journey and omnichannel commerce strategy. As a leading sports fashion retailer, JD Sports is focusing on putting the customer at the center of …

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Kingfisher's Chief Digital Director On AI, Marketplaces & Omnichannel Retail | Shoptalk Europe 9:42

1M ago9:42

9:42

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe, Marc Vicente Sala, Chief Digital Director at Kingfisher PLC, shares insights on the company's digital transformation and omnichannel journey. Kingfisher, a leading home improvement retailer with brands like B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, and Brico…

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