

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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Jan 11, 2025 • 4min
Fast Five Shorts | A Waymo Win Lightning Round
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 discuss: A Waymo Win Lightning RoundFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/xw-boSNx8kcThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 11, 2025 • 6min
Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Community Spaces Inside Grocery Stores?
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 discuss: Pro Or Con: Community Spaces Inside Grocery Stores?For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/xw-boSNx8kcThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 11, 2025 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | Doordash Teams Up With Ibotta
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 discuss: Doordash Teaming Up With IbottaFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/xw-boSNx8kcThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 11, 2025 • 6min
Fast Five Shorts | Simbe Rolls Out Tally Spot To Augment Its Robots
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 discuss: Simbe Rolling Out Tally Spot To Augment Its RobotsFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/xw-boSNx8kcThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 11, 2025 • 5min
Fast Five Shorts | Do Grocers Really Need ‘vending Machines’ We Can Unlock With Our Phones?
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 discuss: Do Grocers Really Need ‘Vending Machines’ We Can Unlock With Our Phones?For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/xw-boSNx8kcThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 11, 2025 • 7min
Fast Five Shorts | Walmart Expands Electronic Shelf Labels To All Stores
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 discuss: Walmart Expanding Electronic Shelf Labels To All StoresFor the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/xw-boSNx8kcThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 10, 2025 • 1h 29min
NRF 2025: Must-See Retail Technology Innovations & Trends
Get an exclusive preview of NRF 2025 as retail tech leaders dive into the game-changing innovations shaping the industry. From AI chatbots and RFID-driven inventory systems to unified commerce and omnichannel strategies, learn how these tools are driving better customer experiences and operational efficiency. Key moments include:0:00 - Introduction and show overview1:33 - GreyOrange: Revolutionary RFID and store intelligence15:46 - Quorso: AI-powered store management solutions25:16 - VusionGroup: Smart store technology and digital pricing40:16 - Scandit: Smart data capture and computer vision solutions51:48 - Microsoft: AI transformation in retail1:04:25 - SPS Commerce: Supply chain optimization1:17:40 - Aptos: Unified commerce solutionsMusic by hooksounds.com#NRF2025 #retailtechnology #retailinnovation #smartstores #digitaltransformation #retailtech #futureofretail #retailstrategy #retailsolutions Sponsored ContentThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 9, 2025 • 6min
Costco's 2025 Strategy Revealed: Back to Basics & Global Expansion | 5IM
In this episode of 5 Insightful Minutes, Todd Barentine, President of the Club Division at The Barcode Group, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Costco’s 2025 initiatives and what it means for suppliers and customers. Todd discusses Costco's renewed focus on SKU management, treasure hunt shopping experiences, and its global expansion goals with plans to scale warehouses internationally.Key Moments:(0:30) Why 2025 is about returning to Costco's core strengths(1:50) What brands need to know about working with Costco(3:20) Insights into Costco’s treasure hunt and regional buying strategy(4:50) Plans for international growth and supplier opportunities(5:50) The competitive advantage of Costco’s global approach#costco #retailstrategy #globalexpansion #treasurehunt #retailinsights #retailtrends Music by hooksounds.comSponsored ContentThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 8, 2025 • 47min
Walmart Expands ESLs To All Stores, DoorDash Teams With Ibotta & Simbe Hits The Spot | 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, and Scratch Event DJs, Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart accelerating its rollout of digital shelf labels to all stores (Source)Cantaloupe’s innovations in smart vending for grocery stores (Source)Simbe augmenting its Tally Robot with fixed-positioned sensors (Source)DoorDash and Ibotta teaming up to offer DoorDash users better pricing (Source)And closed by debating whether or not “community spaces,” like the one recently launched by Giant Food, are ever a good idea (Source)There’s all that, plus Todd Barentine of The Barcode Group stopped by for Five Insightful Minutes on Costco’s 2025 strategy, and we also announced this month’s OmniStar (congrats Christina Minardi of Whole Foods) and discussed Waymo, Peter, Paul, and Mary, and which member of the X-Men Anne would most want to go on a date with.Music by hooksounds.com#OmniTalkRetail #RetailInnovation #DigitalShelfLabels #SmartVending #RetailPodcast #Costco2025 #GroceryTech #DoorDash #Ibotta #CommunitySpacesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 7, 2025 • 38min
The Future Of Retail Robotics: How Simbe's Tally Is Transforming Store Operations | Spotlight Series
Join Chris and Anne as they interview Simbe Robotics CEO Brad Bogolea for an in-depth discussion about how retail robotics are revolutionizing store operations. Learn how Simbe's Tally robot reduces out-of-stocks by 60%, improves inventory accuracy, why both store associates and customers are embracing the use of robotics, and discover why 2025 could be the year retail robotics go mainstream!Key Moments Include:1:51 - Origins of Simbe and the development of Tally4:24 - How retailers utilize robotics data8:13 - Real-world implementation examples15:18 - Impact on store associates and operations21:42 - Best practices for robotics deployment26:31 - Customer reactions to in-store robots30:35 - Future of retail robotics34:40 - Discussion of shelf management challenges#retailtrends #retailtechnology #retailinnovation #retailoperations #inventorymanagement #roboticsMusic by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy