Omni Talk Retail

Live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at the Consumer Goods Forum 2025, Eric Riegger, Group CFO of Metro AG, breaks down how one of Europe’s largest wholesalers is investing in tech, AI, and cybersecurity to meet rising customer demands and support long-term growth. He shares his retail journey from Lidl and Aldi to Metro (1:00), contrasts the U.S. and European grocery landscapes (2:30), and explains where AI offers the highest ROI today (4:00). Eric also discusses the lessons learned from a disruptive cyberattack (6:00), the cost of recovery (7:30), and how Metro is rebuilding trust through system harmonization and operational reliability (8:30). Plus, hear what brought him to CGF 2025 and why supplier partnerships and food culture remain central to Metro’s mission (10:00).#MetroAG #CGF2025 #retailinnovation #retailai #cybersecurity #WholesaleGrowth #grocerytech #retailleadership #omnitalkretail #cfoinsightsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this thoughtful interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at CGF 2025, Wesley Wilson, Head of North America for the Consumer Goods Forum, discusses how global retailers and brands are navigating rapid consumer and technological shifts. He shares CGF’s three pillars—leadership development, industry-wide innovation, and impact (0:45)—and why consumer health and values are top of mind in 2025 (3:00). Wesley also dives into affordability and wellness trade-offs (7:00), the role of data in building better shopping tools (9:00), and how collaboration can drive innovation and responsible tech adoption across the industry (10:00).#CGF2025 #retailinnovation #ConsumerGoodsForum #healthandwellness #retailleadership #digitaltransformation #retailai #foodasmedicine #omnitalkretail #futureofshoppingThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this energetic interview recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at CGF 2025 in Amsterdam, Danone Eurozone President Pablo Perversi sits down with Omni Talk to explore how the brand is transforming food systems across Europe. He shares insights into Danone's mission-first strategy (1:00), how science and branding power gut health innovation like Activia and kefir (3:30), and how AI is optimizing operations and segmentation at scale (7:00). Pablo also reveals what’s behind Danone’s renewed internal pride and external momentum (9:00) and why health, purpose, and digital capabilities are driving the company's next big leap forward (10:30).#danone #CGF2025 #foodasmedicine #functionalnutrition #retailai #CPGLeadership #ConsumerGoodsForum #HealthThroughFood #digitaltransformation #omnitalkretailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this inspiring conversation recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at CGF 2025 in Amsterdam, Bel Group CEO Cecile Béliot-Zind takes Omni Talk inside the company’s mission to balance performance and sustainability through innovation. She breaks down how Bel uses regenerative agriculture (7:00), artificial intelligence for shopper guidance (9:00), and virtual twin tech to accelerate sustainable product development (11:00). Cecile also reflects on her path from Danone to Bel (3:00), the power of collaboration across the food supply chain (6:00), and why the future of food must start with nature and partnership.#BelGroup #CGF2025 #sustainablefood #aiinretail #regenerativeagriculture #foodinnovation #omnitalkretail #babybel #circulareconomy #retailleadership #healthysnackingThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this live interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at the Consumer Goods Forum 2025 in Amsterdam, Jonquil Hackenberg, CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, shares how retailers and brands can embrace circularity to tackle waste and promote sustainability at scale. From United Nations treaty negotiations on plastic (2:30) to launching 150+ regenerative food products (4:50), and the role of retail in reshaping consumer behavior (5:15), Jonquil outlines the tools and collaborations needed to normalize circular thinking. Plus, discover how to connect with the foundation's North American team (6:00) and why affordability and cool factor are key to sustainable product adoption.#circulareconomy #sustainability #retailinnovation #EllenMacArthurFoundation #CGF2025 #plasticwaste #regenerativeagriculture #retailleadership #zerowaste #omnitalkretailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Live from the Consumer Goods Forum and the VusionGroup Podcast Studio in Amsterdam, Omni Talk Retail sits down with Vipul Chawla, CEO of FairPrice Group, to dive into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of grocery retail. From launching a digital-only bank to AI-powered stores and a strong sustainability mandate, this conversation covers it all.🔹 0:40 – Vipul’s career journey from Unilever to Yum! Brands to FairPrice🔹 1:10 – FairPrice’s multi-format retail model in Singapore🔹 2:00 – Why the Consumer Goods Forum is critical for collaboration🔹 3:00 – Daily digital engagement from 1M+ Singaporeans🔹 4:00 – Deep dive into omnichannel customer behavior🔹 5:10 – The tech powering FairPrice’s store of the future🔹 7:30 – “Grocery Genie” and back-end AI systems🔹 8:00 – Vision AI and real-time inventory tracking🔹 9:00 – Electric autonomous delivery and sustainability goals🔹 11:00 – Publishing annual sustainability reports🔹 12:00 – Leadership philosophy: Ambition vs. Resources🔹 12:45 – FairPrice’s commitment to Growth Mindset training#fairprice #retailinnovation #ConsumerGoodsForum #aiinretail #smartstore #grocerytech #sustainability #omnitalkretail #retailleadership #StoreOfTheFuture #RetailCEO #growthmindsetThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Omni Talk Retail sits down with Danone Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Ayla Ziz, to explore how one of the world’s most trusted food companies is evolving its health mission in today’s fast-paced digital and consumer-centric environment. Recorded live at the Consumer Goods Forum from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio in Amsterdam, this interview covers everything from Danone’s beginnings in a Barcelona pharmacy to AI-driven salesforce tools and specialized nutrition for Alzheimer’s prevention.Timestamps:0:40 – The origin of Danone and its mission1:30 – Transition to a health-focused portfolio2:40 – Growth of protein-based products and healthy aging4:00 – Danone’s long-term innovation strategy5:10 – Innovation without fear of failure6:10 – The critical role of in-store shopper moments7:00 – AI-powered salesforce digitization8:00 – Reaching consumers across digital touchpoints9:00 – Tailoring brand presence to every occasion10:00 – Company pride and employee engagement10:45 – Science-backed specialized nutrition innovations12:00 – The importance of collaboration across the CPG industry12:45 – Call to action for shared sustainability goals#danone #ConsumerGoodsForum #foodforhealth #CGF2025 #danone #CPGLeadership #plantbased #HealthierLives #nutritionscience #SustainabilityInCPG #retailinnovation #omnitalkretailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Omni Talk Retail sits down with Harold Dutzler, PwC's Global Sector Leader for Consumer Goods, live at the Consumer Goods Forum at the VusionGroup Podcast Studio in Amsterdam to unpack insights from PwC’s newest global consumer study. From affordability to aspiration, Harold offers a pragmatic view into the shifting grocery landscape, the role of technology, and the urgent need for smarter collaboration and transparency in food retail.🔹 0:40 – Harold’s background and passion for the food value chain🔹 1:55 – Why the Consumer Goods Forum matters to PwC and global collaboration🔹 2:10 – PwC’s new consumer study: affordability, aspiration, and confusion🔹 3:40 – The younger consumer’s growing health and digital expectations🔹 4:50 – Consumers want tools: where’s the AI for food?🔹 6:00 – Loyalty data and personalizing health and affordability at scale🔹 7:00 – How retailers can simplify pricing and nutrition transparency🔹 8:30 – Helping consumers build smart baskets and avoid food waste🔹 9:15 – Local and health as sustainability cues that resonate🔹 10:20 – Circularity and reuse pilot examples from Canada🔹 12:00 – Why collaboration is the only way to scale meaningful progress🔹 13:10 – Top grocery trend to watch: health + affordability + tech🔹 14:00 – Second big theme: climate-driven food scarcity and why the system must change#PwC #ConsumerGoodsForum #FoodRetailTrends #GroceryInnovation #DigitalGrocery #retailtech #SustainabilityInRetail #foodasmedicine #omnitalkretail #FoodAffordability #circulareconomy #healthyeating #foodscarcity #CGF2025This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Join Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton as they interview Pete Pearson, Vice President Food, Food Loss and Waste at WWF, live from the Consumer Goods Forum and the VusionGroup Podcast Studio in Amsterdam. This eye-opening conversation reveals the shocking scale of global food waste and provides concrete solutions for businesses and communities.Key Moments:0:48 - The mind-blowing statistic: 40% of global food supply is wasted1:44 - Introducing WWF's Global Farm Loss Tool with Consumer Goods Forum2:20 - Why perfect-looking produce leaves edible food rotting on farms3:21 - Food waste as the "gateway issue" to sustainability efforts4:17 - 10-year partnership success stories: From Hilton to industry-wide change5:27 - Why hospitality leads on pre-competitive collaboration vs. retail6:35 - Environmental impacts beyond hunger: embedded resources and methane7:16 - Food waste ranks 3rd globally for methane emissions (behind fossil fuels and cattle)8:15 - Solutions from Consumer Goods Forum: McCain's farm loss measurement8:58 - Infrastructure challenge: Trillions needed for circular food economy9:43 - Best practice #1: Separate food from trash - "food is never trash"10:55 - How major retailers can lead the change11:33 - Zero Food Waste Coalition driving policy at federal and state levels12:21 - School kids driving policy: 9,000 postcards = Maryland compost bill13:05 - Resources: Zero Food Waste Coalition, Food Waste Warriors, Hotel Kitchen#foodwaste #wwf #sustainability #RetailWaste #circulareconomy #foodsecurity #climatechange #wastereduction #consumergoods #retailinnovation #environmentalimpact #zerowaste #composting #foodloss #SustainableRetailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart’s new “Who knew?” advertising campaign (Source)Walmart’s gen AI assistant Sparky (Source)Dollar General’s home line with Kathy Ireland (Source)Amazon training humanoid robots to deliver packages (Source)And closed with a look at why they both think Peloton’s move into resale could be more difficult than Peloton thinks (Source)There’s all that, plus Dutch food, Auntie Anne’s pretzels, and how much Anne needs the senior citizen features turned on within her Uber app.P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Apple Podcasts and on FeedspotMusic by hooksounds.com#RetailNews #RetailPodcast #Walmart #dollargeneral #amazon #peloton #RetailTech #AIinRetail #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive #whoknew #sparky #GenAIThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy