
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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Latest episodes

Apr 12, 2025 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | Instacart Debuts New “Will Call” Delivery Service
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instacart Debuting A New “Will Call” Delivery ServiceFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Apr 12, 2025 • 7min
Fast Five Shorts | Is Old Navy’s 1,200 Store Radar RFID Rollout Too Aggressive?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Old Navy’s 1,200 Store Radar RFID Rollout Is Too Aggressive?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Apr 12, 2025 • 8min
Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Best Buy Storefronts?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, ClearDemand, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss Whether they're buying or selling Best Buy Creator StorefrontsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xZ2R3c0ZxsUThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Apr 10, 2025 • 6min
How Agentic AI Will Transform Retail Forever With David Dorf Of AWS | 5 Insightful Minutes
David Dorf, Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS, joins Omni Talk to break down how Agentic AI—the next evolution beyond generative AI—is poised to reshape the retail industry. From recommendations and virtual analysts to autonomous shopping assistants, David shares real-world retail examples already in use today. Plus, he explains why the next frontier may be agent-optimized websites and what that means for advertising, loyalty, and even SEO.💡 Key Moments:0:21 – What is Agentic AI? How it differs from generative AI1:36 – Real-world use cases: Amazon’s $260M in savings from AI agents2:14 – Tapestry’s agent-powered data assistant2:42 – AI recommending tires based on car type and usage3:28 – Agents navigating browsers: Instacart demo and implications4:30 – What happens to advertising and loyalty when agents shop for us?5:41 – Advice for retailers: start small, focus on ROI and automation📍 Don’t miss this mind-blowing 5-minute masterclass on the future of AI in retail.#AgenticAI #RetailInnovation #AWS #GenerativeAI #RetailTechnology #OpenAI #FutureOfRetail #AIinRetail #Automation #AIshopping #RetailStrategy #OmniTalk #DavidDorf #Anthropic #RetailTrends2025Music by hooksounds.comSponsored ContentThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Apr 9, 2025 • 55min
Old Navy Hits The Radar, San Diego Bans Digital-Only Coupons & Amazon Debuts AI Agents | Fast Five
In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:Best Buy storefronts and where influencer commerce will go next (Source)Instacart’s introduction of “Will Call” Delivery (Source)Old Navy rolling out Radar’s RFID solution to 1,200 stores (Source)San Diego banning digital-only grocery store coupons (Source)And closed with a look at just how game-changing Amazon’s implementation of AI agents to shop third-party sites could be (Source)There’s all that, plus David Dorf of AWS stops by for 5 Insightful Minutes on Agentic AI, and Chris and Anne also discuss tariff stockpiling, soggy doggy burritos and which animal species Anne would most like to see brought back from extinction.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 29, 2025 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | A Love Is Blind Lightning Round
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Love Is Blind Lightning RoundFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 29, 2025 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Target’s “Brown Box Delivery” Pilot?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Whether They're Buying Or Selling: Target’s “Brown Box Delivery” PilotFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 29, 2025 • 3min
Fast Five Shorts | Edible Arrangements To Sell . . . Edibles
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Edible Arrangements Making a Shift To Sell . . . EdiblesFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 29, 2025 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | Klarna & Doordash Bring BNPL To Meal Delivery
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Klarna & Doordash Bringing BNPL To Meal DeliveryFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mar 29, 2025 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | Amazon Haul 50% Off During Big Spring Sale
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five recorded live from Shoptalk 2025 in Vegas and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Haul Being Priced At 50% Off During Big Spring SaleFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/NPi_RSCdcTEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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