Laws To Ban Amazon Go Cashless Stores Are Futile & Miss The Real Issue | Forbes
While important, cash-free retail bans distract from the real issue, the elimination of low-skilled American jobs, writes Forbes Contributor and former VP Target Store of the Future Chris Walton
Spotlight Series: Future of Product Search for Online Retailers with Narrativ CEO, Shirley Chen [Podcast]
Omni Talk and Narrativ founder and CEO, Shirley Chen discuss how consumers search products online, and how online retailers now have the power to provide the same information online as customers would receive in a physical store. Listen as Shirley explains how Narrativ’s platform uses partnerships with publishers to provide retailers and their customers the best online shopping experiences possible.
Don’t Think For A Minute That Way Day Is Just Another Made Up Holiday Like Prime Day | Forbes
As enticing as it may be to dismiss Way Day as just another made up retail holiday, Wayfair may actually be smarter than everyone else in the room, writes Forbes contributor Chris Walton.
Katie Finnegan’s Resignation Raises Important Questions About Walmart’s Innovation Program | Forbes
Katie Finnegan, the former head of Walmart’s Store No 8 initiative, resigned yesterday and her resignation raises some important questions about the long-term health of Walmart’s innovation program.
New White Paper: In New Retail, Speed and Convenience of Delivery are The Next Pillars of Differentiation | Yantriks
Download this complimentary white paper from retail expert Chris Walton at Red Archer Retail to learn why — in the age of New Retail — speed and convenience of delivery should now be critical factors of your e-commerce strategy.
European-based apparel retailer, Primark, bets on the “treasure hunt” instead of e-commerce
Dan Phan, Omni Talk’s European Correspondent and Contributor, examines Primark and its bet on the physical for his debut piece.
Part III: How Subscription Services and Social Will Impact Retail in 2019 | RetailMeNot Guest Contribution
Third third and final part in our guest series discussing RetailMeNot’s 2019 Retailer Playbook.
Planet 13, The World’s Largest Cannabis Entertainment Concept, Is High-Speed Innovation At Its Best | Forbes
Planet 13 puts the slow pace of retail industry innovation to shame with its incredible vision and out of this world plans for the future, writes retail expert Chris Walton.
Spotlight Podcast: Cannabis Curious? Experiential Retail with Planet 13’s Co-CEO Bob Groesbeck
Omni Talk and Planet 13 Co-CEO, Bob Groesbeck talk about the future of the Cannabis Experience Center they are building in Las Vegas. Bob walks Anne and Chris through their plans to take Planet 13, the world’s largest cannabis store, and to expand it into one of the most dynamic retail experience stores the industry has ever seen.
Fast Five Podcast: Did Instagram Just Win 2019 Retailer of the Year?
In the last Fast Five before spring break, the Omni Talk crew geeks out over the launch of Instagram Checkout and a $1B Glossier valuation, while mourning the the loss of Shopko and Amazon’s owned brand pop up ads.
Thanks to Tech, DTC Brands Make Smooth Transition into Physical Experiences
Recently, brands like Dollar Shave Club, Casper and Quip have rapidly achieved ‘household name’ status, often disrupting traditional brands from powerhouse companies like P&G. Their strategy of success, known as DTC (direct to consumer), focuses … Continue Reading Thanks to Tech, DTC Brands Make Smooth Transition into Physical Experiences
A New Mathematical Equation For Value May Predict A Not So Glowing Future For Walmart | Forbes
Really understanding what is at the core of a retailer’s value equation predicts where the future may be headed, and the outlook may not be bright for some of America’s most beloved retailers.
The Store of The Future Is Like Pornography. You’ll Know It When You See It. | The Robin Report
Almost weekly, some retail news outlet, pundit, or legacy brick-and-mortar retailer puts out some enticing piece on how the retail store of the future is this or that. But talking about what the store of the future is versus knowing what it is are two entirely different concepts.
Fast Five: Sour Grapes About Walmart’s New Returns Process [Podcast]
The full Omni Talk crew discusses the fitness of Kohl’s latest plans, Walmart returns at front of store, Harrod’s inking a deal with Farfetch, and Anne’s lack of faith in American Eagle.
Shoppers Try on Sneakers via AR with New ‘Wanna Kicks’ App
Over the last 15+ years, eCommerce has delivered customers unfiltered, 24/7 access to nearly any item or service they may desire but, when it comes to specific categories, like clothing … Continue Reading Shoppers Try on Sneakers via AR with New ‘Wanna Kicks’ App