In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Wayfair Rebrands But Should Anyone Care? For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmU
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Michaels Bringing Its Digital Maker Marketplace To Stores For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmU
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Kohl’s Partnering With Babies R Us For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmU
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Aldi Announcing An 800 Store Expansion For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmU
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How Good Of A Marketing ‘hook’ Walmart’s New Early Am Express Delivery Is
In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: - Walmart expanding express delivery into the wee hours of the morning (Source: Chain Store Age) - Aldi’s aggressive U.S. expansion plans (Source: Fox Business) - Kohl’s new partnership with Babies R Us (Source: CNBC) - Michaels bringing its online maker marketplace alive in store (Source: Chain Store Age) - And closed with a look at ...
In this exclusive interview from the NGA show, Michael Wang, CEO, and Vaughn Roller, Chief Business Officer at SIRL, reveal how their cutting-edge retail technology is transforming the way retailers track shopping journeys and optimize store operations. SIRL's real-time location system leverages low-cost tracking tags and wireless infrastructure to achieve an unprecedented 3-foot accuracy and 1-second latency, effectively creating a "physical search engine" for retail. Discover how SIRL's soluti...
In this insightful interview from the NGA show, Dennis Host, SVP of Marketing at Coborn's, shares his expertise on e-commerce marketing, loyalty programs, and the power of Big Data in the grocery industry. Host discusses Coborn's journey from operating a full e-commerce warehouse model to implementing store pickup, and how their loyalty program has been instrumental in understanding and segmenting their customers. He highlights the importance of leveraging customer data and partnering with CPGs ...
In this exclusive interview from the NGA conference, Emily Coborn Wright, SVP of Growth Initiatives at Coborn's, shares her insights on the evolving grocery industry and the role of independent grocers. As a fifth-generation leader in the family-owned business, Coborn Wright discusses Coborn's early adoption of online grocery shopping and delivery, and how their e-commerce model has propelled them forward. She also delves into the company's growth initiatives, including their focus on liquor, fu...
In this exclusive interview from the NGA conference, Amy McClellan, Chief Customer Officer, SpartanNash, shares her insights on how the company is helping independent grocers thrive in today's competitive landscape. With a focus on technology implementation, such as electronic shelf labels, e-commerce programs, and retail media networks, SpartanNash aims to provide solutions that enable independents to compete at scale. McClellan also emphasizes the importance of mastering grocery fundamentals, ...
In this interview from the NGA show floor, Dylan Queen, VP of Marketing and Operations at Queens Price Shopper, shares insights on how independent grocers can leverage technology and innovative strategies to compete in a saturated market. Queen discusses the role of artificial intelligence in retail pricing, the importance of personalized advertising and loyalty programs, and the challenges of implementing self-checkout and scan-and-go solutions. He also emphasizes the significance of exceptiona...
Alex Galkin, CEO and founder of Competera, delves into the complex world of AI-powered retail pricing. Discover how machine learning and Big Data are revolutionizing price optimization, enabling retailers to move beyond price elasticity and embrace contextual, personalized pricing strategies. Galkin shares insights on the five levels of price maturity, highlighting the importance of a data foundation and customer behavior in driving profitable pricing decisions. Learn how industry leaders are le...
In this interview from the NGA conference, Michael La Kier, VP of Brand Development at IGA, discusses the importance of retail media, AI, and omnichannel marketing for independent grocers. La Kier emphasizes the need for data aggregation, overcoming legacy systems, and creating a "linked and liquid" strategy to help independents compete. He also touches on the role of in-store retail media, digital attribution, and partnerships with CPG brands and fresh food producers. Learn how IGA is working t...
Thaddeus Segura, Vice President of Data Products & Algorithms at Wiliot joins Chris and Anne for the latest installment of their Retail Technology Spotlight Series to discuss how Wiliot’s Bluetooth-connected tags provide real-time inventory management, freshness monitoring, and omni-channel fulfillment solutions, offering advantages over traditional RFID technology. In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Thaddeus on: - How Wiliot’s IoT tags work and their advantages over RFID technology - ...
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: Whole Foods Introducing A Smaller Daily Shop Store For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DAgLFDbnEGo
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: Sam’s Club Opening New Design Studio For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DAgLFDbnEGo
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: The Realreal Planning More Stores For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DAgLFDbnEGo
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: Target Announcing Its New Circle 360 Membership For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DAgLFDbnEGo
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 Wendy’s Was Thinking? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/DAgLFDbnEGo
In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: - Wendy’s about face on surge pricing (Source: KTLA-5) - Target’s new paid membership program, Circle 360 (Source: CNBC) - The RealReal’s store expansion plans (Source: WSJ) - Sam’s Club’s new design thinking studio (Source: Chain Store Age) -And closed with an examination of whether Whole Foods’ plan to open s smaller stores is, firs...
You want to use GenAI at work, but it can be difficult to know when and how to do so safely. As part of our ongoing live Ask An Expert Interview Series on LinkedIn, Chris and Anne have called on two legal experts, Mary Newcomer Williams, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, and Michael Brick, Assistant General Counsel US Commercial Industries at Microsoft, to explain how executives can make sure they’re using AI to maximize the productivity of their teams and do so responsibly. Chris and Anne...
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from eTail West sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Marc Lore’s Wonder Set To Open Inside Of Walmart For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/67YNMyUtLgU
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from eTail West sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Schnucks Debuting Its Smart Cart From Instacart For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/67YNMyUtLgU
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from eTail West sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Microsoft Bolstering Its AI Ranks With Mistral AI Investment For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/67YNMyUtLgU
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from eTail West sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Announcing Scheduled Grocery Delivery And Pickup For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/67YNMyUtLgU
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from eTail West sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Macy’s Closing 150 Stores For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/67YNMyUtLgU
We chat with Sam's Club's VP of Digital Merchandising Jordan Eddie about why he fell in love with retail, the membership model, frictionless shopping rollouts, data-driven decisions, and member obsession. Jordan discusses curating the Sam's Club assortment for quality and value, the pace of innovation, and why he's excited to execute at an even higher level in 2024. Whether you're interested in club retail, digital operations, delightful experiences, or NPS, this interview provides an inside loo...
We chat with Target's SVP of Apparel & Accessories Gena Fox about partnerships with brands like DVF, navigating fast-changing trends on TikTok, the importance of supply chain speed, and Target's focus on sparking joy through fashion. Gena discusses Target's specialty in store fulfillment, same-day delivery, how they adapt processes to meet guest demand, and why she's so excited about Target's upcoming collaborations and ability to deliver newness. Whether you're interested in Target, apparel ret...
We chat with Firework founder Vincent Yang about innovations in live stream shopping and shoppable video to create personalized 1:1 shopping experiences that double ecommerce conversion rates. Vincent explains how Firework is bringing the tactile, high-touch experience of physical stores online with tools like digital humans and AI assistants. We discuss the post-purchase experience, the future of omnichannel retail, and why these digital innovations are key for brands with high AOV products. Wh...
In this week’s Omni Talk Fast Five retail news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: - Macy’s bold decision to close 150 stores (Source: CNBC) - Why Amazon’s move to offer scheduled grocery delivery could be one of the most important headlines of the year (Source: Chain Store Age) - Microsoft's decision to fortify its Gen AI position by investing in Mistral AI (Source: Fast Company) - Schnucks breaking ground on its s...
