Omni Talk Retail

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discussed:Amazon’s momentous launch of Amazon Auto (Source)Why Tractor Supply Company may be the retailer to watch over the next decade (Source)PorchPals new insurance offering for victims of package theft (Source)Whether Dollar General’s slowdown of its fresh expansion signals underlying issues with its grocery strategy (Source)And closed by dissecting the value of E.l.f. Beauty’s new 3D Virtual Luxe Lounge (Source)There’s all that, plus Brooke Chambers, Kroger’s Director of Digital Marketplaces, stops by for 5 Insightful Minutes, Shaboozy songs, Brain Rot, and Chris’s man crush on the Gambler.Click here to register for eTail West, and don't forget to use our promo code ETAILPARTNER.And, if you are interested in reading Chris’s latest article on marketplaces, you can also find that here: https://omnitalk.blog/2024/12/09/dont-leave-money-on-the-table-how-to-rethink-your-marketplace-strategy/Music by hooksounds.com#RetailNews #AmazonAuto #TractorSupplyCompany #PackageTheftInsurance #DollarGeneral #VirtualShopping #RetailTrends #OmniTalkRetail #KrogerDigital #RetailPodcast #FastFiveNewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Join us for a dynamic conversation with SPS Commerce experts Brandon Pierre and Maayan Kaplan as they dive into bridging the gap between supply chain and merchandising teams in retail. From understanding the transformative power of the OTIF metric to introducing integrated business planning strategies, this episode offers practical advice for retail executives preparing for 2025.Key Moments Include:[00:00] Introduction and episode preview[02:50] Importance of supply chain and merchandising alignment[06:30] The role of OTIFF in retail success[14:10] Introducing S&OP and integrated business planning[25:05] Key metrics to focus on for cross-functional collaboration[35:07] Final takeaways and preparing for NRF 2025Whether you’re a retailer or supply chain pro, this episode is packed with actionable insights to prepare for 2025!#retailstrategy #supplychainoptimization #NRF2025 Sponsored ContentThis 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, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Shrimp Jesus Lightning RoundFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20This 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, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss SHEIN And Temu Making Inroads On The Toy MarketFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20This 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, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss if they're buying or selling Invisible Barcodes On Your Salad ContainersFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20This 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, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss if they're Pro Or Con: OpenAI Deploying AdsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20This 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, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How Walmart Has Been Working Overtime On LivestreamingFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20This 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, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: The Implications From This Year’s Cyber Week ResultsFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/JwnJXUy6y20This 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, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne discussed:The implications of this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Week data (Source)Walmart’s aggressive push into livestreaming, culminating with Dolly Parton live on Cyber Monday (Source)OpenAI’s evaluation of chatbot advertising (Source)Digimarc partnering with Picadeli to reduce price look up fraud at the salad bar (Source)And closed with a discussion on how the retail industry should view overseas marketplaces, aka “Digital Dollar Stores,” getting into the toys business (Source)There’s all that, plus something called “Shrimp Jesus” and how often Anne gets a craving for Kraft Mac & Cheese.Music by hooksounds.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this episode, Chris and Anne sit down with Pam Simon, EVP and Conference Chair of Manifest , to discuss the must-attend event for global supply chain and logistics professionals. Learn about the exciting lineup of startups, investors, shippers, and innovative technologies that will take center stage at the Venetian in Las Vegas, February 10-12, 2025. Pam also highlights new initiatives like the mentorship program and why planning ahead ensures maximum ROI from attending.Key Moments:0:01 – Intro to Manifest Vegas: What sets it apart as the premier global supply chain event.2:00 – Startups and Investors: How Manifest connects innovators with funding.5:00 – Shippers in Focus: Case studies from Mattel, Microsoft, Alibaba, and more.8:00 – Day 1 Highlights: Maritime Symposium, Intermodal Workshop, and Cold Chain Forum.14:00 – Mentorship Program: A new initiative to support women and fresh talent in logistics.16:30 – Why Plan Ahead: Tips to maximize your Manifest Vegas experience.To register for Manifest, visit: ManifestVegas.com/SaveWithOmniTalkMusic by hooksounds.com#ManifestVegas #supplychaininnovation #logistics #startups #investors #mentorship #networking #coldchain #sustainability #technologytrends Sponsored ContentThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy