Omni Talk Retail

Amazon’s consideration of displaying tariff charges on ultra-discount items triggered political backlash and retailer debate over pricing transparency. Experts argue it would be poor merchandising and discuss the broader supply chain and inventory consequences retailers face amid rising trade tensions.📌 0:02 – Amazon considers showing tariff costs on Haul items, then reverses📌 1:00 – White House responds, calling it “hostile and political”📌 1:45 – Jeff Dwyer explains why it's not good retailing and could backfire📌 3:00 – Chris Walton critiques the logic from a merchant’s perspective📌 4:00 – Discussion on how other retailers are reacting to new tariffs📌 5:10 – Inventory strategy changes: some retailers dropping imports to zero📌 6:00 – Luis highlights global supply chain pressures and reshoring limits📌 7:00 – Holiday 2025 warning: Inventory risks loom large for seasonal categories👉 This episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, unpacks the complexities of global trade policy on store shelves and offers tactical advice for retailers navigating turbulent supply chain and pricing landscapes.For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/LpW3lI-L7TI#amazon #retailstrategy #ecommercenews #supplychaincrisis #tradepolicy #tariffsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Julian Mills, CEO of Quorso, sits down with Chris and Anne for a fast-paced 5 Insightful Minutes.Julian explains why intelligent management systems are critical in modern retail (0:40), shares a real-world example around promotion execution (1:40), and outlines how solutions like Quorso help retailers improve sales and reduce shrink (3:00).Julian also details the common hurdles retailers face with IT integration (5:00) and why trying to build these solutions internally just doesn’t make sense anymore (5:40).#RetailInnovation #StoreOperations #Corso #RetailTechnology #IntelligentManagement #RetailExecution #PromotionExecution #OmniTalkRetailMusic 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, Infios, and ClearDemand, A&M’s Jeff Dwyer and Luis De Lencquesaing joined Chris and Anne to discuss:Amazon’s tariff pricing fracas with the White House (Source)Schnucks expanding its Caper Cart deployment (Source)ChatGPT potentially integrating with Shopify (Source)Pepsico accelerating its transition to natural ingredients (Source)And closed with a look at if local product innovation incubators ever make sense for grocers (Source)There’s all that, plus Quorso CEO Julian Mills stopped by for 5 Insightful Minutes on Intelligent Store Management, along with paper wine bottles, Beyonce, and Crockett vs. Tubbs.And don't forget to visit MillionaireMatch.com to download the app! And here's a special offer just for you -use the referral code "0430" when you sign up!Music by hooksounds.com#RetailNews #ShopifyAI #AmazonTariffs #SmartCarts #RetailInnovation #Quorso #PepsiCo #GenerativeAI #RetailTechnology #OmniTalk #CaperCart #StoreOperations #RetailPodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Is microfulfillment still a viable strategy? In this new Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris and Anne sit down with Oliver Vogt, CEO of Tesco’s Transcend Retail Solutions and Danielle Dakin, Dematic's Market Development Director, to unpack everything happening with MFCs. Danielle explains how pandemic-driven hype distorted expectations (6:00), while Oliver lays out why volume and operational simplicity are the true keys to success (9:54). They discuss the threshold for MFC success (~500 orders/day) (11:00), why omnichannel flexibility matters more than ever (16:00), and how Tesco’s model could fit the US grocery landscape better than you think (24:00). Plus, the duo shares how you can schedule tours of Tesco's live MFC sites in the UK to see the future of grocery fulfillment for yourself (34:00)!#Microfulfillment #ecommerce #retailnews #retailstrategy #retailinnovation #TranscendRetail #Dematic #tesco #MFCs #UrbanFulfillment #automation #grocerydelivery Music by hooksounds.comSponsored ContentThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Chris and Anne sit down with Angela Fernandez, SVP Market Development at GS1 US, to dive deep into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the massive shifts underway in food traceability. Angela explains:(6:27) The history of FSMA and how new regulations are reshaping the food industry(8:40) The crucial role of digital traceability(13:12) Why compliance is essential but not a competitive advantage (17:52) How companies can find ROI through end-to-end supply chain visibility (22:20) And what the recent 30-month extension means for brands and food service providersTune in for practical advice on how businesses of all sizes can prepare for the coming new era of food safety!#FSMA #foodsafety #traceability #supplychainvisibility #GS1US #retailinnovation #fda #FoodTraceability #RetailCompliance*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

It’s lightning round time! Chris and Anne open with OpenAI’s surprising energy usage linked to polite prompts (00:03), then reveal whether they use manners with their own bots (00:22). Things escalate with papal name hypotheticals (01:15), a very serious pasta shape debate (02:00), and finally, the sperm race startup that no one saw coming (03:08). Stick around to hear which historical figures' sperm they'd bet on — and why youth might not always win.For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/YZOCyd_MPhwThis week's lightning round was brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.#chatgpt #openai #lightninground #retailnews #comedypodcast #PastaDebate #SpermRaces #anthonyedwards #lebronjames #popefrancisThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Walmart is testing a new beauty bar concept at 40 stores as part of its spring sale event, and Chris and Anne dive deep into what it means for the retailer's future (00:04). Chris highlights how this test differs from Target’s Ulta partnership and lets Walmart fully own its beauty experience (01:45), while Anne shares insights from her past at Target and her shift to buying drugstore beauty via Walmart Plus (02:50). They both discuss how beauty bars create immersive, high-touch customer experiences while tackling in-store theft through controlled environments (04:00). Bonus: behind-the-scenes tidbits from their visit to Walmart’s Store of the Future in Mississauga (01:07).For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/YZOCyd_MPhwThis week's episode was brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.#walmart #beautybar #retailinnovation #walmartplus #cosmetics #retailnewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down Trove’s acquisition of reverse.supply and why it’s a game-changer for global resale (00:02). Anne highlights the upside for brands and customers alike, from lower costs due to tariff avoidance (01:45) to stickier brand engagement through resale ecosystems (02:50). Chris recalls Trove CEO Terry Boyle's past comments on resale’s potential for 3–5% comp sales growth (03:30), and the duo agrees the real value lies in making resale turnkey and low-risk (04:15). Plus, they discuss how peer-to-peer resale reduces logistics friction and offers a major growth lever in challenging times (04:40).For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/YZOCyd_MPhw#trove #resale #ReverseSupply #circularfashion #retailinnovation #recommerce #peertopeer #retailgrowth #secondhandshoppingThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Target’s new floral brand Good Little Garden has entered the chat — and Chris and Anne are divided (00:03). While the brand offers fresh flowers and plants starting at $6 (00:28), Chris argues the category is operationally complex and unlikely to become a billion-dollar brand (01:00). Anne sees parallels with Trader Joe’s floral success (03:10), and the duo debates whether this launch is a strategic win or a fleeting experiment (05:00). From vermin talk to sales data speculation and nostalgic merchandising war stories, this one’s got all the petals and thorns.For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/YZOCyd_MPhw#target #retailstrategy #GoodLittleGarden #retailinnovation #traderjoes #retailnews #flowers This week's episode was brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Quorso’s new partnership with Circle K (00:02), highlighting how this technology will scale across 5,000 stores in 12 countries and 11 languages (00:16). They discuss the significance of bringing task management and performance analytics into the convenience vertical (01:30), and what this means for late-night operations and workforce efficiency (03:00). Chris shares how the partnership validates Quorso's scalability (02:54), and Anne reflects on how one employee managing a store alone at night benefits from intelligent prioritization (04:00). If you’re in retail tech or ops, this one’s a must-listen.For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/YZOCyd_MPhw#retailtech #circlek #quorso #conveniencestores #retailinnovation #workforceoptimization #retailnewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy