Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: CVS Introduces Mini-Store Pharmacy Concept – In a strategic pivot, CVS Health is launching smaller pharmacy-focused stores, eliminating general retail to streamline operations and enhance healthcare access. Portillo’s Perks: A Loyalty Program Without the App Hassle – Portillo’s debuts a digital wallet-based rewards program, tackling app fatigue and personalizing perks to drive engagement and custome...
Mar 11, 2025•6 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walgreens Transitions to Private Ownership – Sycamore Partners acquires Walgreens in a $10 billion deal, allowing the pharmacy giant to restructure away from public market pressures while navigating industry challenges. Gap Inc.’s Mixed Holiday Performance – Gap and Old Navy exceeded expectations with rising comparable sales, while Athleta struggled, reflecting a shifting retail landscape and brand-...
Mar 10, 2025•7 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Macy’s Faces Mixed Earnings Amid Turnaround -- Macy’s CEO Tony Spring continues to push forward with the First 50 store upgrades, which have shown stronger performance than the rest of the company. While Macy’s exceeded earnings expectations, revenue missed estimates, signaling both progress and ongoing challenges in the retail sector. Google Integrates AI & AR for Smarter Shopping -- Google is ...
Mar 08, 2025•5 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target Targets $15B Sales Growth by 2030 – Target unveiled a multi-year growth strategy aiming to add $15 billion in sales by 2030, focusing on affordable assortments, omnichannel innovation, and supply chain efficiency. Lowe’s Launches AI Chatbot for DIY Shoppers – Lowe’s partners with OpenAI to introduce MyLow, a chatbot offering project guidance, product recommendations, and troubleshooting tips....
Mar 06, 2025•5 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Resigns Over Ethics Investigation – Kroger’s longtime CEO Rodney McMullen has abruptly resigned following an investigation into personal conduct violations that breached the company’s ethical standards. Publix Sued for Allegedly Overcharging Customers on Weighted Items – A class action lawsuit filed in Florida federal court accuses Publix of inflating weights at checkout, ...
Mar 04, 2025•3 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Targets LTL Freight Market by 2026 – Amazon is expanding its logistics operations again, planning to enter the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market. Kroger & Ocado to Open More Automated Fulfillment Centers – Kroger will open two new customer fulfillment centers (CFCs) in Charlotte, NC, and Phoenix, AZ, in 2026. Subway Brings Back $6.99 Footlong Deal Amid Inflation – Subway is revivin...
Mar 03, 2025•4 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target x Warby Parker: New Shop-in-Shop Rollout -- Target is expanding its optical services through a new partnership with Warby Parker, bringing shop-in-shop locations to select stores in Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania starting in late 2025. Amazon Unveils Alexa+ with AI Upgrades -- Amazon is launching Alexa+, an AI-enhanced voice assistant featuring generative AI and agent...
Feb 28, 2025•5 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: The Picklr Expands into Canada and Beyond – Indoor pickleball franchise The Picklr is on a rapid expansion path, with 31 U.S. locations and nearly 500 leases in the pipeline. Target Brings Back Champion in Major Apparel Move – Target is reviving its C9 by Champion collaboration with a 500-piece collection launching in August. DoorDash Accelerates Grocery Delivery Expansion – DoorDash is strengthenin...
Feb 27, 2025•5 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Home Depot Beats Q4 Expectations, Ends Streak of Sales Declines – Despite high interest rates affecting home improvement projects, Home Depot posted better-than-expected earnings of $3.02 per share on $39.7 billion in revenue. Starbucks Eliminates 1,100 Corporate Jobs & Adjusts Menu Strategy – CEO Brian Niccol announced a major restructuring, eliminating 1,100 corporate jobs and several hundred ...
Feb 26, 2025•4 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Joann to Shut Down All 800+ Stores – After a second bankruptcy filing in less than a year, Joann’s auction winners—GA Group and its lenders—opted for liquidation. IKEA Expands Small-Format Store Strategy – IKEA plans to open seven "Plan & Order Point" locations and one new "Pick-Up Point" store in 2025. Schnucks Tests Late-Night Grocery Delivery with Instacart – Schnucks Markets is trialing late...
Feb 25, 2025•4 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Sprouts Farmers Market Rolls Out First-Ever Loyalty Program – After a successful test in select markets, Sprouts will launch its loyalty program chainwide in Q3 2025. Walmart Unveils 'Wally' AI for Merchandising Teams – Walmart’s new AI tool, Wally, automates data analysis for merchants, allowing real-time access to sales, pricing, and inventory data. Forever 21 Considers Second Bankruptcy Filing – ...
Feb 24, 2025•6 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: 1️⃣ Walmart’s Lower-Than-Expected Profit Forecast -- Walmart’s 2025 profit projection falls below Wall Street expectations, leading to a 5.6% stock drop. The retailer anticipates 3-4% net sales growth, a slowdown from last year’s 5% growth, while CFO John David Rainey cites economic and geopolitical uncertainties. 2️⃣ Adidas Integrates Amazon’s 'Buy with Prime' -- Starting Spring 2025, U.S. Prime me...
Feb 21, 2025•6 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger Launches Express Delivery with Instacart – Kroger partners with Instacart to roll out Express Delivery, offering customers fast, same-day grocery delivery directly from Kroger’s website or app. Neiman Marcus to Close Historic Dallas Flagship Store – The 116-year-old Neiman Marcus downtown Dallas flagship will close on March 31, following a $100M investment by Saks Global to renovate NorthPark...
Feb 20, 2025•4 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Adopts AI for Price & Climate Risk Forecasting – Walmart partners with Helios to enhance price forecasting and assess climate risks in its supply chain. Ulta Beauty & Lucky Revolutionize Omnichannel Beauty Shopping – Ulta teams up with Lucky to integrate real-time in-store inventory with DTC beauty brand websites, allowing customers to check availability at nearby stores. IKEA Expand...
Feb 19, 2025•5 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: U.S. Retail Sales Decline in January – Retail sales fell 0.9% month-over-month, the largest drop since January 2024. Experts cite post-holiday slowdowns, high prices, and severe weather as factors, though annual sales are still up 4.2%. Starbucks Hits Traffic Records with Free Coffee Promo – The "Starbucks Monday" promotion—offering free coffee after the Super Bowl—became the most redeemed offer in ...
Feb 18, 2025•6 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Enhances Mobile Shopping App -- Amazon is testing a "Shop Brand Sites Directly" feature, allowing customers to browse and buy products from other retailers within the Amazon app. SpartanNash Eyes Hispanic Grocery Expansion -- SpartanNash sees growth in retail sales despite a wholesale decline, with plans to double its Hispanic grocery stores in 2025. Scheels Invests $11M in Digital Signage --...
Feb 14, 2025•6 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Opens First Beauty Store in Milan – Amazon launches its first-ever brick-and-mortar store in Italy, featuring high-tech shopping experiences like AI-powered skin analysis, interactive product displays, and digital shelf labels. Retail Job Cuts Jump 96% in January – A report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas reveals 6,419 retail job cuts in January, driven by store closures and restructuri...
Feb 13, 2025•6 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Wayfair Launches "Muse" AI Shopping Tool – Wayfair debuts Muse, an AI-powered platform that helps customers visualize, customize, and shop home décor in a seamless experience. Dick’s Sporting Goods Expands "Varsity Team" Influencer Program – Dick’s opens applications for its 2025 "Varsity Team", inviting sports influencers, athletes, and creators to join its paid content program. EG America Partners...
Feb 12, 2025•4 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Party City’s Wind-Down Nears Completion – After filing for bankruptcy in December, Party City has auctioned off its intellectual property and real estate, with Ad Populum acquiring the brand for $20 million. Instacart Introduces In-Store Tasks for Gig Workers – Instacart pilots a program allowing Shoppers to earn extra by capturing product display photos for CPG brands, helping retailers track inven...
Feb 11, 2025•5 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Aldi Sells 170 Winn-Dixie & Harveys Stores – Aldi finalizes a deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers and CEO Anthony Hucker to offload 42% of its Southeastern Grocers acquisition, while focusing on expanding 220 Winn-Dixie locations into Aldi stores. GoPuff Introduces "GoGroup" for Shared Orders – GoPuff launches GoGroup, a group ordering feature allowing multiple users to contribute to a single ca...
Feb 10, 2025•6 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Restructures & Closes Charlotte Office -- Walmart eliminates corporate roles, closes its Charlotte, NC office, and consolidates operations in Arkansas and California, emphasizing in-person collaboration and efficiency. U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption, Adds New Tariffs on China -- A new 10% tariff on all Chinese imports takes effect Feb 4, 2025, eliminating the $800 de minimis exemption, i...
Feb 07, 2025•4 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Buys Monroeville Mall – Walmart acquires Pittsburgh’s Monroeville Mall for $34M, marking its first major mall investment. Plans include redevelopment with retail, entertainment, and mixed-use spaces. Trump Proposes Sovereign Wealth Fund for TikTok – A new U.S. sovereign wealth fund could facilitate the acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations, aligning with national security and economic inte...
Feb 06, 2025•5 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Gap Launches ‘GapVintage’ Collection – Gap partners with Sean Wotherspoon to introduce curated vintage drops featuring iconic pieces from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s. Kroger Health Introduces ‘OptUp Your Nutrition’ – Kroger’s new free virtual nutrition coaching program offers personalized dietitian sessions to Kroger Plus members, promoting healthier eating habits with digital food-tracking tools. Targ...
Feb 05, 2025•5 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: BuyBuy Baby Reunites with Bed Bath & Beyond Parent – Beyond Inc. acquires global rights to BuyBuy Baby for $5M, exploring store reopenings and blockchain-based customer benefits in partnership with Kirkland’s and fintech firm tZero. Hologram Ads Coming to Simon Malls – Hologram Media Network partners with Simon Malls to install 3D Proto Luma displays in over 30 locations, with Sony and Paramount...
Feb 04, 2025•6 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walgreens Suspends Dividend for First Time in 92 Years – Facing financial challenges and opioid-related litigation, Walgreens halts its dividend to preserve cash for debt reduction, legal costs, and long-term business stabilization. Costco Raises Hourly Wages Above $30 – In response to union pressure and to maintain its industry-leading compensation, Costco boosts pay for U.S. store employees, reinf...
Feb 02, 2025•5 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: H&M Struggles Amid Competition & Inventory Issues -- H&M’s Q4 sales miss expectations, raising concerns over CEO Daniel Erver’s turnaround plan as the fast-fashion retailer faces stiff competition from Zara and Shein. Walmart Canada’s $4.5 Billion Investment -- Walmart Canada announces its largest investment ever, funding new supercenters and supply chain upgrades to enhance efficiency a...
Jan 31, 2025•6 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kohl’s Reduces Corporate Workforce by 10% – Under new CEO Ashley Buchanan, Kohl’s is cutting 200 corporate jobs and closing 27 stores as part of a strategy shift to improve efficiency and profitability. Starbucks Reports Signs of Recovery – Starbucks’ same-store sales decline slows to 4% as new CEO Brian Niccol pushes menu simplifications, faster service, and the elimination of nondairy milk surchar...
Jan 30, 2025•5 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Elon Musk’s X Partners with Visa for Digital Payments – X (formerly Twitter) introduces “X Money” with Visa Direct, enabling instant account funding and peer-to-peer payments, marking Musk’s push to integrate social media and financial services. CVS Launches Pharmacy Super App – CVS rolls out a revamped app featuring prescription barcodes, real-time cost tracking, and a pilot for unlocking secured c...
Jan 29, 2025•5 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Costco Switches Back to Coca-Cola – Costco’s food courts will reintroduce Coca-Cola to its soda fountains, marking a return to its roots while maintaining the iconic $1.50 hot dog combo. Stop & Shop Rolls Out Savings Kiosks – Stop & Shop launches "Complete Savings Station" kiosks in 400 stores, offering personalized discounts and enhancing customer convenience with digital coupon technology....
Jan 28, 2025•5 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl . In today's Retail Daily Minute: Bloomingdale’s to Close San Francisco Location – Bloomingdale's departs San Francisco Center after nearly 20 years, reflecting ongoing struggles in urban retail and the uncertain future of the mall under receivership. Amazon Go Shrinks Brick-and-Mortar Footprint – Amazon announces the closure of its Woodland Hills Amazon Go store, as part of broader cost-cutting measures, while doubling down on Just...
Jan 27, 2025•4 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 
