Amazon Go and Scan-&-Go Detractors Need To Stop Burying Their Heads In The Sand Like Ostriches | Forbes
Former Target exec and Forbes contributor, Chris Walton, argues that dismissing Amazon Go and scan-and-go technology in favor of incrementalism could be a dangerous trap.
Fisher-Price’s Relaunch Of Rescue Heroes Is A Great Example Of The Right Way To Launch A Brand | Forbes
Fisher-Price should be applauded for its approach in relaunching the Rescues Heroes brand, for the effort speaks to how CPGs should think about brand strategy within the modern age, writes contributor Chris Walton.
Part I: Voice Shopping and Brand Values Top RetailMeNot’s List of Key Trends For Retailers in 2019 | Guest Contribution
The exciting first part of a guest contribution series for Omni Talk from Michelle Skupin, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications at RetailMeNot. Enjoy!
Fast Five Podcast: Facebook Moves Further into Retail while Amazon Takes on QVC
While Anne is out on vacation, Chris and Carter cover some of the biggest stories in retail from the week. While Amazon is taking on QVC, Foot Locker makes a record investment into a Sneakerhead startup.
In a WiFi-Enabled World, Shopping & Buying Are Two Different Things | SocialSign.in
Smart retailers, taking a page from co-working spaces, will rapidly implement personalized guest wifi experiences . They will move towards easy sign-in guest WiFi and mobile-based omnichannel experiences to better understand their customers — writes New Retail expert Chris Walton.
Retailers Should Pay Extra Special Attention To Kroger’s Shelf Labeling Plans With Microsoft | Forbes
Kroger’s recent digital shelving tests with Microsoft should be applauded for potentially solving one of the biggest issues in retail right now — online and in-store price alignment.
Fast Five: Shoptalk takes the industry to school [Podcast]
Omni Talk discusses Shoptalk’s retail education certificate, the Weight Watchers and Kohl’s pilot, Giant Foods new stores, Walmart’s Fanaticism and more!
(Guest Post) How Does An Omnichannel Vision Increase Sales Turnover? | Advalo
How Does an Omnichannel Vision Increase Sales Turnover? With the digitization of consumption patterns, being present on all channels is no longer enough to capture the attention of consumers. Multichannel … Continue Reading (Guest Post) How Does An Omnichannel Vision Increase Sales Turnover? | Advalo
The 3-Step Recipe That Could Bring Costco & Warehouse Clubs To Their Knees | Forbes
What has traditionally been a formidable business model – the warehouse club — may soon have a new challenger that could disrupt its business in a big way, writes contributor Chris Walton.
Spotlight Series: Interview with Syte CMO and Co-Founder Lihi Pinto Fryman [Podcast]
Omni Talk sits down with Syte.ai CMO and Co-Founder Lihi Pinto Fryman to talk visual search.
World Business Report – US-China Trade Talks Resume – BBC Sounds (Podcast)
Chris Walton sits down with the BBC to discuss Alibaba, its open and transparent approach, and its potential impact on the world and Amazon.
(Guest Post) The Most Important Recent Trends in Mobile Development | Glance Creative
Glance Creative, a digital product agency in London, shares a guest piece for Omni Talk on the most important trends in mobile app development.
Fast Five: Chris rants about Walmart, Brandless and says nice things about Mickey Drexler [Podcast]
The Omni Talk crew is back this week talking Apple Pay’s breakout into Target, Taco Bell and Hy-Vee stores. We also cover Brandless moving away from their $3 price point, Walmart’s “Stealth Project” CEO opening, and more!
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of NRF’s Big Show 2019 | Forbes
NRF’s Big Show gave further indication that 2019 will be a watershed year in retail, writes contributor Chris Walton.
Is Walmart Losing Touch with America? – The Robin Report
Evidence suggests Walmart may be losing touch with its core customer.