Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. The podcast regularly features industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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Omni Talk Retail

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Humanizing Retail With Data: Elsa Pedro Do Souto Of MARS On Turning Insights into Action 22.04.2024

In this insightful interview from the VusionGroup studio at the World Retail Congress in Paris, Elsa Pedro do Souto, who currently works at MARS as the Global Senior Manager for Data & Analytics Engagement, sits down with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga from Omni Talk to discuss the evolving role of data in driving personalized, human-centric retail experiences. With a diverse background spanni...

Fast Five Shorts | A Parisian, Cookie-Filled, Lighting Round 20.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Parisian, Cookie-Filled, Lighting Round This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Fast Five Shorts | Just Walk Out Or The Dash Cart? Which One Is Better? 20.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Just Walk Out Or The Dash Cart? Which One Is Better? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafs This podcast uses the following thi...

Fast Five Shorts | Why Is Aldi’s New “Aldigo” Store With Grabango So Notable? 20.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Why Aldi’s New “Aldigo” Store With Grabango So Notable For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafs This podcast uses the following third-pa...

Fast Five Shorts | How Long Before We See Zoom Cashiers At More QSRs? 20.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How Long It'll Be Before We See Zoom Cashiers At More QSRs? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafs This podcast uses the follow...

Fast Five Shorts | Powered By Gopuff: Smart? Desperate? Or Both? 20.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Powered By Gopuff: Smart? Desperate? Or Both? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafs This podcast uses the following third-part...

Fast Five Shorts | What’s So Special About Walmart Canada’s Store Of The Future? 20.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the World Retail Congress in Paris, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What’s So Special About Walmart Canada’s Store Of The Future For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/CtdgYyYnafs This podcast uses the follo...

5 Insightful Minutes | New A&M Consumer Sentiment Survey Reveals Critical Insights 18.04.2024

In this exclusive 5 Insightful Minutes interview, Chad Lusk, Managing Director at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, shares eye-opening insights from their latest consumer sentiment survey. Discover how the economic downturn is impacting consumer spending trends, particularly among high-income households, and learn how retailers can adapt their strategies in marketing, inventory management, an...

Spotlight Series | Amazon VP Sets The Record Straight On The Future Of Just Walk Out Technology 17.04.2024

In this exclusive and candid interview with Omni Talk, Dilip Kumar, Amazon's VP of AWS Applications, sets the record straight on the future of the company's groundbreaking Just Walk Out technology and its Amazon Dash Carts. Kumar discusses the decision to pull Just Walk Out from Amazon Fresh stores, explaining how Dash Carts are the foundational platform for larger format grocery stores. He also d...

Fast Five | Canadian Walmart Stores Of The Future, Gopuff & Something New Called “Aldigo” 17.04.2024

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group ,  Wiliot ,  Avalara ,  TGW , and  Sezzle , Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart Canada’s big store of the future reveal (Source:  Canadian Grocer ) Gopuff’s debut of “Powered by Gopuff” (Source:  Chain Store Age ) A NYC Chicken restaurant that has replac...

Fast Five Shorts | Eclipse Soundtracks, JCP Splurge, and More! 13.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A lightning round of questions around Eclipse Soundtracks, JCP Splurges, and More! For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/6L4-pympUzo This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:...

Fast Five Shorts | Did Home Depot Just Spent A Boatload To Acquire SRS? 13.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Home Depot Just Spent A Boatload To Acquire SRS For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/6L4-pympUzo This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcor...

Fast Five Shorts | Did Costco Hit A Home Run With Ozempic? 13.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Costco Hit A Home Run With Ozempic? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/6L4-pympUzo This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Fast Five Shorts | What Does Kroger Shutting Down Its Spoke Facilities Say About E-grocery? 13.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What Kroger Shutting Down Its Spoke Facilities Says About E-grocery? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/6L4-pympUzo This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcor...

Fast Five Shorts | Why Would Target Not Want Its Partnership With TruScan To Get Out? 13.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Why Target Wouldn't Want Its Partnership With TruScan To Get Out For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/6L4-pympUzo This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn -...

Fast Five Shorts | Why Is Amazon Pulling Just Walk Out From Amazon Fresh & Whole Foods? 13.04.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group , Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Why Amazon Is Pulling Just Walk Out From Amazon Fresh & Whole Foods? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/6L4-pympUzo This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Po...

Ask An Expert | Video Commerce: The Key To Enabling Taction For E-Commerce 11.04.2024

In this episode of the Omni Talk Ask An Expert Podcast Series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Billy Cladek, SVP of Revenue at Firework, to discuss the latest trends in retail technology. They explore how video commerce, digital showrooms, and AI chat assistants are revolutionizing e-commerce by creating more authentic, interactive, and human experiences for customers. Discover how sh...

Fast Five | Amazon’s Just Walk Out Noise, Target’s Self-Checkout Cameras & Why Kroger Spoke Too Soon 10.04.2024

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the  A&M Consumer and Retail Group ,  Wiliot ,  Avalara ,  TGW , and  Sezzle , Chris and Anne discussed: The real reasons why Amazon would pull its Just Walk Out Technology out of its Fresh grocery stores and Whole Foods stores (Source:  Payments Dive ) Target installing cameras above its se...

Live From RetailSpaces | Aldi & Schnucks Execs Share Real Estate & Construction Strategies For Retail Growth, Innovation & Expansion 02.04.2024

In a stroke of retail conference genius, RetailSpaces asked Omni Talk Retail’s Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton to sit down with two retail industry leaders, David Carey, VP of Design, Construction & Maintenance at Schnucks, and Dan Gavin, VP of National Real Estate at Aldi , to record a live podcast from the conference stage about how these two well-respected retailers drive growth and foster i...

Spotlight Series | Victoria's Secret CCO Chris Rupp On Transforming CX With Tech: RFID, Fitting Rooms, Loyalty & More 01.04.2024

In this exclusive interview from recorded live on Shoptalk TV, and brought to you with the help and support of Meta, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga of Omni Talk Retail sit down with Chris Rupp, Chief Customer Officer at Victoria’s Secret, to discuss the brand’s digital transformation and innovative strategies for enhancing the customer experience. With an impressive background spanning roles at Am...

Fast Five Shorts | What Amazon's New Same-Day RX Delivery Means For Walgreens, CVS, And Others 30.03.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Benjamin Lowden and Abhinav Chandra discussed: What Amazon's New Same-Day RX Delivery Means For Walgreens, CVS, And Others For the full episode...

Fast Five Shorts | Which Retailers Would Benefit From Shein’s New “Supply Chain As A Service?” 30.03.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Benjamin Lowden and Abhinav Chandra discussed: Which Retailers Would Benefit From Shein’s New “Supply Chain As A Service?” For the full episode head...

Fast Five Shorts | Nike Going Back To The Well On Wholesaling 30.03.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Benjamin Lowden and Abhinav Chandra discussed: What It Means For Nike As They Go Back To The Well On Wholesaling For the full episode head here: http...

Fast Five Shorts | Is Walmart Adding Self-Checkout Perks To The Growing List Of Walmart + Benefits? 30.03.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Benjamin Lowden and Abhinav Chandra discussed: If Walmart Is Adding Self-Checkout Perks To The Growing List Of Walmart + Benefits? For the full episo...

Fast Five Shorts | How Scared Should Google And Amazon Be About Tiktok Search Commissions? 30.03.2024

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Benjamin Lowden and Abhinav Chandra discussed: How Scared Google And Amazon Should Be About Tiktok Search Commissions For the full episode head here:...

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