Omni Talk Retail

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

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

Neil Stern, CEO of Good Food Holdings, returns to share why smart stores must solve operational problems first, how to change 50 years of consumer behavior, and why premium grocers can't compete on Wheat Thins in an agentic AI world. In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Neil shares: ✅ "As local as possible, global when necessary"— and...

Mustafa Bartin, CEO of Migros Turkey, shares his journey from launching online grocery in 1997 as a 23-year-old engineer to leading an $8.5 billion grocer preparing to launch digital-only banking. In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Mustafa shares: ✅ Launching online grocery in 1997—possibly Europe's first brick-and-mortar to do so ✅ Why sca...

Lauren Steinberg, EVP and Chief Digital Officer at Loblaw, reveals how Canada's largest grocer is using multi-agent AI architecture, conversational search, and strategic retail media to dominate digital grocery with just 10 people on the AI team. In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Lauren shares: ✅ Multi-agent AI combining LLMs with merchandi...

Liz Roche, VP of Media and Measurement at Albertsons Media Collective, reveals how the retail media giant is expanding into full-funnel activation and using rigorous measurement to prove business outcomes that matter. In this exclusive interview, recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Liz shares: ✅ Three-channel strategy with CPG spend matching: influencers, in-sto...

Prabash Coswatte,, COO of Heritage Grocers Group, reveals the operational secrets behind running four regional grocery banners and why consolidation is the future for mid-tier retailers. In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Prabash shares: ✅ Operating Cardenas, Los Altos, Tony's, and El Rancho as distinct regional banners ✅ The "groce...

Justin Weinstein, EVP and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Giant Eagle, reveals the 95-year-old family-owned grocer's massive $100 million "Because It Matters" investment strategy and new brand positioning. In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Justin shares: ✅ The $100M investment split across everyday value, quality/servic...

Joel Rampoldt, CEO of Lidl US, makes his first appearance on Omni Talk to reveal how the European discount grocery powerhouse is approaching the American market with fresh-forward products and unbeatable value. In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at GroceryShop 2025, Joel shares: ✅ Lidl's unique position as part of the Schwarz Group (4th largest retailer...

Harvey Ma, VP and GM of Retail Media at Sam's Club MAP, reveals how the company is pioneering the retail experience network (RXN) - moving beyond traditional retail media to create measurable, memorable experiences for members. In this exclusive interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Studio at Groceryshop 2025, Harvey shares: ✅ Why Sam's Club MAP transformed from a retail media network to a...

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

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

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

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to explore Google's major move to integrate Gemini AI into Chrome for all users. Our retail experts discuss how retailers should prepare for generative engine optimization (GEO), the shift from t...

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

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

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

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

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

The lightning round from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, features Chris and Anne's French-themed rapid-fire preferences while broadcasting live from Paris. From pastry choices to historical emperors, it's a fun cultural exploration. 29:21 – Croissant vs pain au chocolat debate  30:02 – Langoustines...

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

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, analyzes PacSun's groundbreaking Youth Advisory Council featuring top influencers. Chris and Anne debate whether this represents genuine youth engagement or clever marketing, and what it means for retail's future. 20:16 – Industry-first youth advisory st...

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, examines Starbucks' deployment of computer vision technology to track inventory and improve order fulfillment. Chris and Anne discuss how this addresses the chain's persistent speed and stock-out challenges. 15:28 – Computer vision deployment across Nort...

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

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