Omni Talk Retail

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by special co-host and Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s VP of Original Content and Strategy Ben Miller. In this clip, the group discusses: What We Should Make Of IKEA's Secondhand MarketplaceFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ySon4C9S-hQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by special co-host and Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s VP of Original Content and Strategy Ben Miller. In this clip, the group discusses: The Pros Or Cons of Clinics Inside Of Retail StoresFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ySon4C9S-hQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by special co-host and Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s VP of Original Content and Strategy Ben Miller. In this clip, the group discusses: If The Third Time's The Charm For Buybuy BabyFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ySon4C9S-hQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by special co-host and Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s VP of Original Content and Strategy Ben Miller. In this clip, the group discusses: The New CVS App And What It It Means For CustomersFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ySon4C9S-hQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

🎙️ Omni Talk Retail Ask An Expert – Featuring Placer.ai’s Ethan ChernofskyRetailers are rethinking their store formats, customer engagement strategies, and location choices—but what does the foot traffic data actually say? Placer.ai’s SVP of Marketing, Ethan Chernofsky, joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to analyze real consumer shopping trends and predict what’s next for retail in 2025.Timestamps & Discussion Topics:⏩ (0:00) – Intro ⏩ (3:45) – The return of the “third place” in retail ☕ (Starbucks, bookstores, malls)⏩ (10:16) – How shopping mall visitation is evolving 🏬⏩ (14:08) – What retailers should learn from store visit duration & calendar shopping patterns 📆⏩ (20:03) – Retail is moving South! 🛒 Why Texas, Florida & Arizona are booming⏩ (24:21) – Sam’s Club’s surprising resurgence—is it the next big retail powerhouse?⏩ (27:45) – Ashley Furniture & HomeGoods are winning—why is home decor making a comeback? 🏡⏩ (30:08) – Specialty grocery chains (Trader Joe’s, Sprouts) are gaining market share 🍎⏩ (35:01) – Walmart+, Sam’s Club & the battle for high-income grocery shoppers⏩ (40:00) – Final thoughts & predictions for the future of retail spaces📢 Key Takeaway: Shopping behaviors are shifting! Retailers who optimize for experience, convenience, and specialty offerings will win big in 2025.💡 Hot Take: Will Sam’s Club overtake Costco in the loyalty battle? 🤔📊 Want access to more retail data? Visit Placer.ai🎥 Subscribe & Follow for Weekly Retail Insights#retailtrends #omnichannel #walmart #samsclub #malls #retailmarketing #customerinsights #retailanalytics #retailnews #retailinnovation Music by hooksounds.comSponsored ContentThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, Shoptalk’s VP of Original Content & Strategy, Ben Miller, joined Chris and Anne to discuss:CVS Health’s new app rollout (Source)Beyond buying back BuyBuy Baby (Source)Walgreens’ plans to close down 47 of its in-store health clinics in Illinois (Source)IKEA’s decision to expand its secondhand furniture marketplace in Europe (Source)And closed with a discussion of whether Walmart+ and Walmart same-day Rx delivery will have the same impact on the pharmacy industry that Walmart+ has had on the grocery business (Source)There’s all that, plus we announced our February OmniStar (congrats Joe Coll of Macy’s), and Chris and Anne grill Ben on everything from #Tayvoodoo and the Fantastic 4 to what American-made products Ben plans to sneak back home to the UK from Las Vegas in his suitcase.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 #WalmartPlus #HealthcareRetail #PharmacyDelivery #RetailTech #RetailInnovation #RetailBusiness #HealthcareTech #RetailIndustry #OmniTalkThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

🎙 Omni Talk Retail Live at FMI 2025: Coborn’s COO David Best on Grocery Innovation 🎙Join Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga as they speak with David Best, President & COO of Coborn’s, about how the regional grocer is innovating through food service, customer experience, and store operations live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025.⏳ Key Moments:00:00 - Introduction: Live from FMI 2025 with Coborn’s01:30 - David’s Background and Journey from Target to Coborn’s03:45 - How Coborn’s Competes with National Grocery Chains06:20 - Expanding Meal Solutions & Food Service in Grocery09:15 - The Upcoming Coborn’s Flagship Store in Plymouth, MN11:50 - How Coborn’s Leverages AI & Automation for Store Efficiency14:30 - Growth Strategies: Liquor, Pet Supplies, and Home Improvement17:10 - Technology Investments & Customer-Centric Innovations19:45 - Defining Success for Coborn’s in 2025 & Beyond💡 Discover how Coborn’s is shaping the future of independent grocery retail—Subscribe for more insights!#fmi #coborns #grocery #retailtrends #retailstrategyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

🎙 Omni Talk Retail Live at FMI 2025: Benjamin Bond on Retail Automation with Simbe Robotics 🎙Join Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga as they speak with Benjamin Bond, VP of Strategy & Business Development at Simbe Robotics, about how automation and AI are transforming grocery retail.⏳ Key Moments:00:00 - Introduction: Live from FMI 2025 with Simbe Robotics01:30 - Benjamin’s Background and Role at Simbe03:20 - The Impact of AI & Automation on Retail06:00 - Key Benefits of Using Tally for Inventory Management09:15 - Understanding T-Spot and Multi-Modal Data Capture11:30 - Best Practices for Implementing Robotics in Stores14:00 - Future Trends in Retail Automation and Technology17:50 - How Simbe Supports Retailers with Accurate Data & Insights💡 Explore how Simbe Robotics is leading the charge in retail innovation—Subscribe now!#grocery #robotics #fmi #retailtrends #retailstrategyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

🎙 Omni Talk Retail Live at FMI 2025: A Conversation with Hy-Vee CMO Kathryn Mazza 🎙Join Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga for an exclusive interview with Katherine Maza, newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Hy-Vee live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025. She shares insights on retail media, supplier partnerships, and the role of technology in grocery marketing.⏳ Key Moments:00:00 - Introduction: Live from FMI 2025 with Hy-Vee’s New CMO02:30 - Kathryn's Journey from Retail Media to CMO05:10 - Why Retail Media & Marketing Must Be Integrated07:45 - How Hy-Vee Uses In-Store Screens & Audio to Engage Customers10:30 - The Role of Supplier Partnerships in Grocery Success14:00 - Retail Tech Investments: Data, AI & Store Analytics18:15 - How In-Store Media & Digital Advertising Drive Sales21:00 - Kathryn’s Top Priorities for 2025 & Beyond💡 Learn how Hy-Vee is shaping the future of grocery retail—Subscribe now!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

🎙 Omni Talk Retail Live from FMI 2025 🎙Join Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga as they sit down with Karen Fang Grant, Managing Director at Accenture, live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, to discuss how AI, robotics, and automation are transforming grocery retail. From shifting consumer demographics to new strategies for omnichannel success, this conversation is packed with insights.⏳ Key Moments:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction: Live from FMI 2025 with Accenture02:00 - Consumer Behavior Shifts: The rise of Gen Alpha & aging populations05:30 - AI & Personalization: How technology is bridging the retail gap08:15 - Robotics in Grocery: Automation, smart stores, and store efficiency12:40 - Omnichannel Strategy: What it really means for grocery retail15:20 - Future Predictions: How grocery shopping will evolve in 5-10 years💡 Don’t miss this exclusive conversation from FMI 2025—Subscribe to Omni Talk Retail for more insights!#fmi #retailtrends #retailstrategy #accenture #groceryThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy