Omni Talk Retail

This week’s Lightning Round delivers a sugar rush of retail absurdity — from Mondelez pulling products over pricing beef with Aldi, to mistakenly buying 70,000 lollipops, and Sydney Sweeney selling out her soap line. Retail’s never been this entertaining — and we couldn’t bring it to you without the support of our amazing sponsors: A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — the brands powering the future of retail.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#sydneysweeney #dumdum #oreo #retailnewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

David’s Bridal is getting glam with its new Diamonds & Pearls store concept, complete with upgraded fittings and a full glam squad. Thanks to our always fabulous sponsors — A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — for supporting retail reinvention.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#retailnews #weddingdressThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Aldi is making early career access easier with a new virtual retail work experience program designed for teens aged 13 and up. This forward-thinking discussion was made possible thanks to the innovation-minded sponsors of the Retail Fast Five: A&M CRG, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#retailnews #aldiThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Victoria’s Secret faced a major website outage this week, raising big questions about cybersecurity readiness in retail. Brought to you by the Fast Five sponsors: A&M CRG, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — the tech and strategy partners keeping retailers one step ahead.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#cybersecurity #retailnews #victoriasecretThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

E.l.f. is betting big on Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand, Rhode, with a $1 billion acquisition that could reshape the beauty M&A landscape. This coverage is powered by Omni Talk's Fast Five sponsors: A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — all trusted names in transforming retail.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#retailnews #elfcosmetics #rhodeskinThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Walmart is piloting a digital badge to help Medicare Advantage members identify "food-as-medicine" eligible items — a move blending AI, healthcare, and retail. As always, this segment is brought to you by our friends at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand — the companies helping retailers win smarter, faster.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_BsU#walmart #foodasmedicine #medicareadvantage #retailnewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Eugene Amigud Chief Innovation Officer at Infios, joins Omni Talk to separate AI fact from fiction when it comes to transforming the supply chain.From predictive analytics to agentic AI, Eugene breaks down how to spot purposeful innovation, how to deploy modular decision engines that adapt to change, and why the future of execution is about real-time intelligence — not black-box systems. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually worth adopting in retail AI, this episode is for you.🔑 Topics covered:The difference between real innovation and hype in AIWhy modular, augmentative tech is key to fast ROIHow agentic AI could redefine supply chain executionWhy retailers need a centralized decisioning “brain”🎧 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more retail tech insights!#retailai #supplychain #generativeai #retailtech #omnitalk #smartretail #agenticai #retailinnovation #Infios #retailpodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Fresh from the buzzing halls of Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, the Omni Talk team delivers a rapid-fire breakdown of the biggest retail trends shaping the future live from the conference stage with Shoptalk's very own Ben Miller and Adam Plom.From TikTok Shop's explosive growth (seriously, it's everywhere) to the rise of agentic AI that's already saving Amazon $200 million annually, this episode covers the tech, strategies, and insights that had everyone talking while eating tapas down the aisles of the Barcelona convention center.Discover why European business confidence is holding steady despite global uncertainty, how Google's new "Try It On" feature is revolutionizing online shopping, and why investing in your store teams might be the smartest move you make this year. Plus, hear why Harrods turns OFF their AI when buyers select merchandise, the surprising demographics shopping on TikTok, and how Mars is shifting 70% of their media spend to digital.Whether you're navigating the complexity of social commerce, implementing new store technologies, or trying to balance engagement with efficiency, this episode delivers actionable insights direct from one of the best conferences out there. The retail landscape is evolving faster than ever – make sure you're keeping up.This 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 helping Medicare Advantage members identify items to buy with their OTC benefits (Source)E.l.f.’s acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand for $1 Billion (Source)Victoria’s Secret’s website shutdown last week (Source)Aldi’s new digital work experience program for teens in the UK (Source)And closed with a debate over whether David’s Bridal’s new store concept Diamonds & Pearls will work (Source)There’s all that, plus Eugene Amigud of Infios stopped by for 5 Insightful Minutes on how AI will impact order management system design, along with everything from dum-dums and Mountainhead to Sydney Sweeney’s bath water.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 #ELFBeauty #HaileyBieber #ShopTalkEurope #Cybersecurity #RetailTech #AIinRetail #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive #VictoriaSecret #DavidBridal #Aldi #SupplyChainAI #GenAIThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Takeaways: The nostalgia surrounding Pizza Hut's summer Book It program evokes strong emotional responses among participants. The discussion on personal pan pizzas reveals individual preferences, particularly for meat toppings like sausage and pepperoni. Concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential harmful actions were highlighted in relation to Anthropic's Clot Opus 4. A TikTok travel hack involving the use of a pillowcase for clothing was shared, illustrating creative packing strategies. The speakers discussed their personal travel hacks, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and comfort during travel. The conversation touched upon the unpredictable nature of sports predictions, specifically regarding the Timberwolves' performance. Thanks to Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, ClearDemand and Infios for making this episode possible. For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/Ujbv_kIGzUkThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy