Dive into the world of digital marketplaces with retail veteran Brooke Chambers, Director of Digital Marketplaces at Kroger. Brooke shares her extensive experience in the evolution of digital marketplaces from simple seller acquisition to comprehensive platform partnerships. She discusses the critical role of marketplaces in customer retention, the importance of bridging online and offline experiences, and predicts future trends including social selling and generational shopping shifts. Key Mome...
Dec 10, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discussed: - Amazon’s momentous launch of Amazon Auto - Why Tractor Supply Company may be the retailer to watch over the next decade - PorchPals new insurance offering for victims of package theft - Whether Dollar General’s slowdown of its fresh expansion signals underlying issues with its grocery strategy - And closed by dissecting...
Dec 10, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series Podcast, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga dive into the world of private brands with special guests Brandon Warren and Bethany Davis of the Barcode Group. Discover why private brands are crucial to retail growth, who’s winning the private label game, and how retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Target are adapting their strategies. Brandon and Bethany also share actionable advice for manufacturers and retailers looking to elevate their ...
Dec 09, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for a dynamic conversation with SPS Commerce experts Brandon Pierre and Maayan Kaplan as they dive into bridging the gap between supply chain and merchandising teams in retail. From understanding the transformative power of the OTIF metric to introducing integrated business planning strategies, this episode offers practical advice for retail executives preparing for 2025. Key Moments Include: [00:00] Introduction and episode preview [02:50] Importance of supply chain and merchandising al...
Dec 09, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: The Implications From This Year’s Cyber Week Results For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20
Dec 06, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How Walmart Has Been Working Overtime On Livestreaming For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20
Dec 06, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss if they're Pro Or Con: OpenAI Deploying Ads For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20
Dec 06, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss if they're buying or selling Invisible Barcodes On Your Salad Containers For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20
Dec 06, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss SHEIN And Temu Making Inroads On The Toy Market For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20
Dec 06, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Shrimp Jesus Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20
Dec 06, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discussed: - The implications of this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Week data (Source) - Walmart’s aggressive push into livestreaming, culminating with Dolly Parton live on Cyber Monday - OpenAI’s evaluation of chatbot advertising - Digimarc partnering with Picadeli to reduce price look up fraud at the salad bar - And closed with a ...
Dec 03, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Chris and Anne sit down with Pam Simon, EVP and Conference Chair of Manifest , to discuss the must-attend event for global supply chain and logistics professionals. Learn about the exciting lineup of startups, investors, shippers, and innovative technologies that will take center stage at the Venetian in Las Vegas, February 10-12, 2025. Pam also highlights new initiatives like the mentorship program and why planning ahead ensures maximum ROI from attending. Key Moments: 0:01 – I...
Nov 29, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Target Is Dull Or Chic? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xDKKCu9Alfk
Nov 28, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Ashley Buchanan Named New Kohl’s CEO For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xDKKCu9Alfk
Nov 28, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok Adding Direct Product Links To Posts For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xDKKCu9Alfk
Nov 28, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Qurate Aiming For $1.5 Billion From Livestreaming And Social Media For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xDKKCu9Alfk
Nov 28, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Shopping Via Perplexity For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xDKKCu9Alfk
Nov 28, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Shake Shack On A Plane Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xDKKCu9Alfk
Nov 28, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discussed: - Whom to blame for the WSJ calling Target “dull” - Kohl’s recent disappointing quarter and its new CEO hire - Qurate’s rebranding and strategic push into livestreaming and social media - TikTok quietly testing product links in posts - And closed with a look at how significant Perplexity introducing a new shopping feature...
Nov 26, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga in this dynamic episode of the Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series as they explore the future of retail with Jean-Denis Mariani, former Chief Digital Officer at Coty, and Kristi Vannatter, Head of Beauty at Firework. Discover how video commerce, AI, and user-generated content are reshaping the shopping experience and hear practical advice for implementing these game-changing trends. 0:08 – Introduction and lead-up to NRF with Firework’s innovative offerings 2:03 – ...
Nov 25, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this inaugural episode of You're Such A Ranker, Chris and Anne rank their top 5 favorite holidays! From Memorial Day to Christmas, and even the surprising addition of the summer solstice, they debate the highs and lows of each holiday with plenty of laughs. Find out whose ranking you agree with and share your own! 0:11 – The genesis of ranking holidays: Why this idea sparked joy 1:03 – Defining “holidays” and what counts for the list 3:36 – #5: Anne’s surprising summer solstice pick and Chris...
Nov 24, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Zara testing embeddable threads that emit radio frequencies to prevent theft. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQ
Nov 21, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If The World Need A Super App For Mealtime? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQ
Nov 21, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: REI Going After ‘Serial Returners’ For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQ
Nov 21, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Starbucks Offering In-app Delivery Via Doordash For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQ
Nov 21, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Rockin' Rollerblading Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQ
Nov 21, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Shutting Down A Secret Fertility Tracker Project For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQ
Nov 21, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discussed: - Starbucks offering delivery via DoorDash through the Starbucks app - Amazon shutting down a secret fertility tracking project (Source) - REI's latest attempts to thwart “serial returners” (Source) - Retailers, like Zara, experimenting with radio emitting threads to combat theft - And closed with a look whether we should...
Nov 19, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Anne welcome Chad Lusk from the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to unpack findings from their latest consumer sentiment survey. They explore how economic factors are reshaping holiday spending, consumer loyalty, and shopping behaviors. Key topics include: [00:30] Consumer Spending Decline: A 9% net decrease in holiday spending. [01:45] Economic Impact on Basics: Why fresh food is losing ground to packaged goods. [02:50] Retail vs. Brand Loyalty: Consumers’ preference for banner loyalty w...
Nov 18, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Testing Letting People Open Locked Display Cases With Their Mobile Devices For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/HfqxboxZ35Q
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