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
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) - TikTok going after Google (and Amazon before it) with image search (Source: TechCrunch) - Instacart plugging into YouTube shopping ads (Source: Grocery ...
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, and blockchain enable companies to create a strong data foundation and drive traceability across the value chain. You will also hear about the role of ...
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 applications in inventory management, demand forecasting, product descriptions, hyper-personalization, and ideation. Learn about the IDC Techscape, ...
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 by AI and machine learning, empowers retailers to optimize omnichannel operations, reduce shrink, and enhance loss prevention strategies. Sabesan also...
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
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 Roblox For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M
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 Marketplace For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M
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
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 Chain For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DHHDZtEQB3M
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 retail marketplaces. Learn how to strike the right balance between endemic and non-endemic advertising, align your KPIs, and drive incremental growth f...
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 brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Discover how Ownit AI's innovative technology, similar to Google's recently announced AI overviews, helps retai...
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 and experience at Wayfair, Jill brings a unique perspective to the grocery industry. Jill discusses the challenges and opportunities of reducing custom...
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 various ways Sephora offers convenience to its customers, including same day delivery, buy online pickup in store (BOPIS), curbside pickup, auto-replenish...
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 importance of organizational design, incentives, and collaboration between digital and store teams. Rick shares his priorities for Tractor Supply, inclu...
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 (now part of Accenture Strategy), AlixPartners, and Gap Inc., Noam brings a wealth of experience to his current position. Noam discusses the importance o...
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 discusses the importance of vulnerability and being "selfish" in driving one's career forward. Mara emphasizes the emotional experience that Saks OFF 5...
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 body cameras (Source: CNN) - Tesco building its own third-party digital marketplace (Source: Retail Gazette) - IKEA hiring employees to work inside ...
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
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
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
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 Having For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g
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 Prime For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/VZN770YxL6g
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 concept of "Unified Commerce" - Is AI overhyped? Underhyped? Or properly hyped? - The power of brand - Retail Media -- is it all it's cracked up to be? ...
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 their operations while expanding their presence in the US market. Parisi shares insights on overcoming legacy systems, achieving cross-channel consist...
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 Dépôt, is focusing on harnessing the power of AI, marketplaces, and retail media to enhance customer experiences. Marc Vicente discusses the importan...
In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Podcast Studio from Shoptalk Europe 2024, Nikki Sale, Chief Digital Commerce Director at Diageo, shares insights on the company's digital transformation journey and omnichannel retail strategies. Diageo, known for iconic brands like Johnnie Walker, Baileys, and Guinness, is focusing on creating personalized and seamless consumer experiences across both physical stores and online platforms. Nikki discusses the import...
In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe. Sathya Nandakumar, CTO at Holland & Barrett, shares insights on the company's digital transformation journey and the role of AI in the health and wellness retail sector. Holland & Barrett, a leading retailer of vitamins, supplements, and healthy food, is focusing on leveraging technology to enhance personalization and to improve its customer experiences across its omnichannel ecosystem. Na...
In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe, Sanjeeth Cherian, Head of Product Strategy and Business Operations at Walmart Commerce Technologies, shares insights on the company's journey to offer innovative retail technology solutions to retailers worldwide. As part of the founding team, Sanjeeth discusses the challenges and opportunities of building a SaaS platform that leverages Walmart's extensive experience in e-commerce, store o...
In this exclusive interview from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe, Bruno Mourão, Head of Ecosystem at Sonae MC, shares insights on the company's approach to omnichannel retail, partnerships, and meeting customer expectations. Sonae MC, a leading Portuguese grocery retailer with a strong presence in both physical stores and e-commerce, is focusing on expanding its ecosystem beyond grocery to include food, health and wellness, loyalty, medical services, and marketplaces....
