Omni Talk Retail

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: Ashley Buchanan Named New Kohl’s CEOFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xDKKCu9AlfkThis 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 Target Is Dull Or Chic?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xDKKCu9AlfkThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this inaugural episode of You're Such A Ranker, Chris and Anne rank their top 5 favorite holidays! From Memorial Day to Christmas, and even the surprising addition of the summer solstice, they debate the highs and lows of each holiday with plenty of laughs. Find out whose ranking you agree with and share your own!0:11 – The genesis of ranking holidays: Why this idea sparked joy1:03 – Defining “holidays” and what counts for the list3:36 – #5: Anne’s surprising summer solstice pick and Chris’s New Year’s Eve nostalgia7:53 – #4: St. Patrick’s Day vs. Memorial Day—a clash of barbecues and Irish bars10:30 – #3: Fourth of July shines bright for both with parades and patriotism12:27 – #2: Chris surprises with Memorial Day, Anne pitches for her birthday16:54 – #1: The ultimate holiday debate: Thanksgiving vs. Christmas22:25 – Wrap-up: Which holidays did we miss, and whose rankings do you agree with?#holidays #top5 #christmas #thanksgiving #summersolstice #memorialday #fourthofjuly #rankstuff #youresucharankerThis 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:Whom to blame for the WSJ calling Target “dull” (Source)Kohl’s recent disappointing quarter and its new CEO hire (Source)Qurate’s rebranding and strategic push into livestreaming and social media (Source)TikTok quietly testing product links in posts (Source)And closed with a look at how significant Perplexity introducing a new shopping feature for its paid Pro users is to the future of retail (Source)There’s all that, plus Dr. Seuss, the Original Recipe or Extra Crispy debate, and why Chris has had it with these motherf**cking Shake Shacks on this plane!To register for Manifest, visit: ManifestVegas.com/SaveWithOmniTalkMusic by hooksounds.com#RetailNews #ECommerce #SocialCommerce #Target #Kohls #TikTokShopping #LivestreamShopping #DigitalRetail #OmniTalk #RetailTrendsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga in this dynamic episode of the Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series as they explore the future of retail with Jean-Denis Mariani, former Chief Digital Officer at Coty, and Kristi Vannatter, Head of Beauty at Firework.. Discover how video commerce, AI, and user-generated content are reshaping the shopping experience and hear practical advice for implementing these game-changing trends.0:08 – Introduction and lead-up to NRF with Firework’s innovative offerings2:03 – Jean-Denis highlights the critical role of content in retail strategy5:00 – Top trends for 2025: personalization, influencers, and video commerce7:10 – The impact of AI on product recommendations and customer service11:01 – Firework’s tools for engaging customers through UGC and live streaming16:45 – Building emotional connections with consumers through video content23:00 – Scaling content creation and overcoming internal challenges28:43 – Measuring the ROI of video content and adapting to consumer behavior36:09 – Examples of video commerce across industries, from beauty to electronics39:30 – Final takeaways and how to connect with today’s expertsMusic by hooksounds.comSponsored Content#videocommerce #retailtrends #ecommerceinnovation #shoppablevideos #aiinretail #contentmarketing #microinfluencers #usergeneratedcontent #personalizationThis 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 Rockin' Rollerblading Lightning RoundFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQThis 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 The World Need A Super App For Mealtime?For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQThis 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: Zara testing embeddable threads that emit radio frequencies to prevent theft.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQThis 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: REI Going After ‘Serial Returners’For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQThis 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: Amazon Shutting Down A Secret Fertility Tracker ProjectFor the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/UxDXVG9DOuQThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy