Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk Retail sits down with Harold Dutzler, PwC's Global Sector Leader for Consumer Goods, live at the Consumer Goods Forum at the VusionGroup Podcast Studio in Amsterdam to unpack insights from PwC’s newest global consumer study. From affordability to aspiration, Harold offers a pragmatic view into the shifting grocery landscape, the role of technology, and the urgent need for smarter collabo...

Join Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton as they interview Pete Pearson, Vice President Food, Food Loss and Waste at WWF, live from the Consumer Goods Forum and the VusionGroup Podcast Studio in Amsterdam. This eye-opening conversation reveals the shocking scale of global food waste and provides concrete solutions for businesses and communities. Key Moments: 0:48 - The mind-blowing statistic: 40% of gl...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group ,  Simbe ,  Mirakl ,  Ocampo Capital ,  Infios , and  ClearDemand , Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart’s new “Who knew?” advertising campaign ( Source ) Walmart’s gen AI assistant Sparky ( Source ) Dollar General’s home line with Kathy Ireland ( Source ) Amazon trai...

This week’s Lightning Round delivers a sugar rush of retail absurdity — from Mondelez pulling products over pricing beef with Aldi, to mistakenly buying 70,000 lollipops, and Sydney Sweeney selling out her soap line. Retail’s never been this entertaining — and we couldn’t bring it to you without the support of our amazing sponsors: A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital,...

David’s Bridal is getting glam with its new Diamonds & Pearls store concept, complete with upgraded fittings and a full glam squad. Thanks to our always fabulous sponsors — A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — for supporting retail reinvention. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU #retailnews #weddingdress This podc...

Aldi is making early career access easier with a new virtual retail work experience program designed for teens aged 13 and up. This forward-thinking discussion was made possible thanks to the innovation-minded sponsors of the Retail Fast Five: A&M CRG, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU #retailnews #aldi This pod...

Victoria’s Secret faced a major website outage this week, raising big questions about cybersecurity readiness in retail. Brought to you by the Fast Five sponsors: A&M CRG, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — the tech and strategy partners keeping retailers one step ahead. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU #cybersecurity #retailnews #victoriasecre...

E.l.f. is betting big on Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand, Rhode, with a $1 billion acquisition that could reshape the beauty M&A landscape. This coverage is powered by Omni Talk's Fast Five sponsors: A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — all trusted names in transforming retail. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU #r...

Walmart is piloting a digital badge to help Medicare Advantage members identify "food-as-medicine" eligible items — a move blending AI, healthcare, and retail. As always, this segment is brought to you by our friends at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand — the companies helping retailers win smarter, faster. For the full episode head here...

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Eugene Amigud Chief Innovation Officer at Infios, joins Omni Talk to separate AI fact from fiction when it comes to transforming the supply chain. From predictive analytics to agentic AI, Eugene breaks down how to spot purposeful innovation, how to deploy modular decision engines that adapt to change, and why the future of execution is about real-time intellig...

Fresh from the buzzing halls of Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, the Omni Talk team delivers a rapid-fire breakdown of the biggest retail trends shaping the future live from the conference stage with Shoptalk's very own Ben Miller and Adam Plom. From TikTok Shop's explosive growth (seriously, it's everywhere) to the rise of agentic AI that's already saving Amazon $200 million annually, this episode c...

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group ,  Simbe ,  Mirakl ,  Ocampo Capital ,  Infios , and  ClearDemand , Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart helping Medicare Advantage members identify items to buy with their OTC benefits ( Source ) E.l.f.’s acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand for $1 Billion ( S...

Takeaways: The nostalgia surrounding Pizza Hut's summer Book It program evokes strong emotional responses among participants. The discussion on personal pan pizzas reveals individual preferences, particularly for meat toppings like sausage and pepperoni. Concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential harmful actions were highlighted in relation to Anthropic's Clot Opus 4. A TikTok travel...

Takeaways: Nike's decision to resume sales on Amazon marks a significant shift in their strategy, emphasizing direct consumer engagement. The brand's previous focus on maintaining a direct relationship with consumers is now seemingly compromised through this partnership. Concerns arise regarding the potential dilution of Nike's brand equity with the mass availability of their products on Amazon. E...

Takeaways: Google is introducing a new AI enhanced shopping experience called AI Mode to improve online shopping. The AI Mode integrates the Gemini Generative AI chatbot with the Google Shopping Graph, providing real-time product data. Customers will soon be able to search for products using conversational language and receive tailored recommendations. The agentic AI checkout will allow users to c...

Takeaways: Lowe's is collaborating with Miracle to enhance its online marketplace capabilities significantly. This partnership enables Lowe's to accelerate its e-commerce business while improving customer service. The expansion of Lowe's Marketplace now includes a diverse range of products from third-party sellers. Members of the Milo's Rewards loyalty program can earn points on Marketplace purcha...

Takeaways: Sam's Club has introduced delivery for their Members Mark hot baked pizza, enhancing convenience for customers. The price of Members Mark hot baked pizza is competitively set at $8.98, making it an appealing option. Delivery of the pizza is available in most Sam's Clubs nationwide, with full rollout expected soon. Customers can select from a variety of toppings, including pepperoni, che...

Takeaways: Target has initiated a new enterprise acceleration office with the intention of enhancing decision-making speed to facilitate growth. The company's recent performance indicates a concerning trend, marked by a decline in net and comparable store sales for three consecutive quarters. The establishment of the acceleration office has been met with skepticism, particularly regarding the effe...

In this Ask An Expert episode, Chris and Anne welcome Dave Steck, former VP of IT and Store Innovations at Schnucks, to explore how Digimarc’s invisible watermark technology is reshaping the future of retail operations. Learn how weighted items like salads and hot wings are being protected against theft, how retailers can collaborate with vendors to adopt this tech, and how gift card fraud could b...

🎧 In this episode, Chris and Anne break down the latest survey from A&M Consumer and Retail Group with David Schneidman, which offers a clear look into how U.S. shoppers are adjusting their habits amid economic uncertainty. Key Highlights: [01:05] Why private label is booming [03:20] The collapse of traditional brand loyalty [06:45] How inflation is reshaping grocery budgets [09:10] What role...

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: The utter absurdity of Target’s Acceleration Office ( Source ) Sam’s Club’s new pizza delivery play ( Source ) Lowe’s third-party marketplace initiative with Mirak...

🎙️ In this special Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bryan Chan, Senior Director at E Ink, to explore the journey of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and why they're finally catching fire in the U.S. Key Moments: [ 01:03 ] What is E Ink? — Origins as an MIT spinout and Kindle beginnings [ 2:52 ] Why ESLs weren’t the original goal — from newsp...

Time to let loose! Our retail experts drop their serious analyst personas for a fun lightning round that covers everything from podcast awards to NFL legends to coffee obsessions. Key Moments: 0:00-0:20 - Golden Globes adds podcast category: Which shows deserve recognition? 0:21-1:50 - Michael's surprising praise for Call Her Daddy's business genius and target audience mastery 1:51-2:35 - Unexpect...

Target's $Billion Rural Gamble - Why Experts Say It's Doomed to Fail Target drops a bombshell expansion strategy that has retail experts in complete agreement - for all the wrong reasons. A former Target executive who actually ran rural stores delivers devastating firsthand insights. Key Moments: 0:00-1:07 - Target's massive rural expansion: 300 stores, 75% to 90% market coverage goal 1:08-2:40 -...

URGENT: Cyber Criminals Target US Retailers After UK Rampage The cyber attack wave that devastated UK retail is crossing the Atlantic. Our panel, including a former retail CEO with firsthand cyber security experience, breaks down the alarming reality of retail vulnerability. Key Moments: 0:00-1:00 - Breaking news: UK retail hackers now targeting major US brands 1:01-1:15 - Marks & Spencer, Co-...