

Omni Talk Retail
Omni Talk Retail
Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. The podcast regularly features industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail.
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Sep 27, 2025 • 7min
Kroger's Nostalgic Strategy | Fast Five Shorts
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss Kroger's decision to bring back paper coupons alongside their digital offerings. Our experts debate whether this move represents smart customer listening or a step backward, exploring the psychology of tangible deals and how this serves different customer segments. With 40% of consumers preferring paper coupons for their tangible feel, we analyze this surprising retail strategy!For the full Fast Five episode head here#Kroger #ecommerce #retailfulfillment #Coupons #GroceryThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Sep 27, 2025 • 8min
Sephora's Creator Platform Launch | Fast Five Shorts
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to analyze Sephora's launch of My Sephora Storefront, giving influencers customizable digital storefronts. With 70-75% of beauty purchases influenced by social media, we explore how this platform eliminates friction for creators and followers while positioning Sephora for AI-powered discovery. Our panel discusses the benefits for all parties and whether this move is transformational or evolutionary!For the full Fast Five episode head here#Sephora #ecommerce #retailfulfillment #MySephoraStorefront #Creator #influencersThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Sep 27, 2025 • 8min
Google's AI Integration Push | Fast Five Shorts
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to explore Google's major move to integrate Gemini AI into Chrome for all users. Our retail experts discuss how retailers should prepare for generative engine optimization (GEO), the shift from traditional SEO, and strategies for succeeding across multiple AI platforms. Learn why diversification is key and how this chess move positions Google against ChatGPT and other AI search engines!For the full Fast Five episode head here#AI #GEO #SEO #ecommerce #retailfulfillment #gemini #Google #AIintegrationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Sep 27, 2025 • 8min
Amazon's Grocery Expansion Strategy | Fast Five Shorts
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to debate Amazon's partnership with Winn Dixie for grocery delivery in Florida. Our panel explores whether regional grocers should partner with their biggest competitive threat, the strategic implications for both companies, and how this fits into Amazon's broader grocery expansion. From market reach to brand control, we analyze all angles of this controversial partnership!For the full Fast Five episode head here#Amazon #Grocery #WinnDixie #ecommerce #retailfulfillmentThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Sep 27, 2025 • 9min
Walmart's Pharmacy Game-Changer | Fast Five Shorts
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to analyze Walmart's groundbreaking move to deliver refrigerated and reconstituted prescriptions nationwide. From GLP-1s to insulin and pediatric medications, discover why our experts scored this move between 8-11 out of 10 for significance. We explore the convenience factor, competitive implications for CVS and Walgreens, and how this positions Walmart in the massive healthcare market. Tune in for expert insights on retail's healthcare evolution!For the full Fast Five episode head here #ecommerce #retailfulfillment #Walmart #rx #pharmacyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 12min
The One And Only Groceryshop Must-See Tech Preview
Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for an exclusive preview of the most innovative grocery technologies showcased at Groceryshop 2025. From AI-powered price comparison platforms to intelligent in-store audio advertising, discover the cutting-edge solutions helping grocers optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences.Featured companies and innovations:Grocery Dealz - The "Gas Buddy for groceries" revolutionizing price transparencyBuncha - Neighborhood-based delivery solutions reducing last-mile costsFintech - Scan-based trading technology freeing up cash flowGain - AI employees transforming supplier negotiationsConstructor - Advanced search and discovery powered by machine learningJukee AI - Real-time AI-generated in-store audio advertisingWhether you're a grocery executive, retail technology professional, or industry enthusiast, this deep dive into grocery innovation will give you the insights needed to stay ahead of rapidly evolving consumer expectations and prepare you for Groceryshop 2025.#GroceryTech #RetailInnovation #GroceryShop2024 #FoodTech #RetailTechnology #AI #SupplyChain #LastMileDelivery #PriceComparison #RetailMediaThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Sep 25, 2025 • 6min
The Agentic Wars Have Begun: Why AI Agents Will Disrupt Retail Like E-Commerce In The 1990s
Explore the rapid rise of AI agents in retail, with insights on how they're set to transform shopping this holiday season. Discover the critical need for strategies targeting both human consumers and AI agents. Learn about Generative Engine Optimization and the importance of domain-specific AI for enhancing customer experiences. David highlights the emerging necessity for Chief AI Officers as the retail landscape shifts dramatically, promising a disruption akin to the e-commerce boom of the 1990s.

Sep 24, 2025 • 57min
Kroger Revives Paper Coupons, Sephora Caters To Creators & Walmart Makes A Big Rx Move | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan and Mohit Mohal joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Walmart’s nationwide refrigerated prescription delivery – The retail giant becomes the first to deliver refrigerated and reconstituted prescriptions alongside groceries in one order, including insulin, GLP-1s, and pediatric medications (Source)Amazon launching online Winn Dixie grocery delivery in Florida – Amazon now offers the full Winn Dixie assortment with over 16,000 items for delivery in Jacksonville and Orlando areas (Source)Google adding Gemini to Chrome for all users – Google rolls out AI capabilities to Chrome browsers on Mac, Windows, and mobile devices as it pushes to bolster AI search capabilities (Source)Sephora launching My Sephora Storefront – The beauty retailer debuts a new affiliate platform giving influencers customizable digital storefronts and commission opportunities (Source)Kroger bringing back paper coupons – The grocery chain reintroduces physical coupon flyers alongside digital deals, featuring a single barcode for easy scanning at checkout (Source)And AWS’s David Dorff also dropped by for 5 Insightful Minutes on how retailers should prepare for AI-powered shopping agents.There’s all that, plus discussions on Nike’s Skims collaboration, Jaden Smith’s appointment as Christian Louboutin’s creative director, and how long it will take Mohit to run out and see the new Mandalorian movie.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 FeedspotMusic by hooksounds.com#RetailNews #WalmartRX #AmazonGrocery #GoogleGemini #RetailTech #SephoraInfluencers #RetailPodcast #OmniTalk #AgenticAI #RetailInnovation #KrogerCoupons #RetailTrendsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Sep 20, 2025 • 3min
Lightning Round: French Pastries, Emperor Face-Offs & Metro Showdowns | Fast Five Shorts
The lightning round from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, features Chris and Anne's French-themed rapid-fire preferences while broadcasting live from Paris. From pastry choices to historical emperors, it's a fun cultural exploration.29:21 – Croissant vs pain au chocolat debate 30:02 – Langoustines vs escargot preferences30:49 – Paris Metro vs London Tube comparison 31:22 – Napoleon vs Genghis Khan emperor choiceFor the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/xSLvyg5Sze4#paris #nrfeurope #french #culture #travelThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Sep 20, 2025 • 4min
The AI Search Revolution | Fast Five Shorts
This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores survey data showing nearly half of AI search users prefer these tools over Google. Chris and Anne discuss implications for retail discovery and the coming agentic AI revolution.25:56 – 45% prefer AI tools over Google for clarity and speed 27:11 – Agentic AI's potential amplification effect 28:19 – Holiday shopping behavior predictionsFor the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/xSLvyg5Sze4#aisearch #google #chatgpt #ecommerce #consumertrendsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy