Chris and Anne are live from Grand Rapids, Michigan and diving deep into the week’s most impactful retail headlines! From AI revolutionizing customer experiences to nostalgic brand comebacks and surprising partnerships, it’s a packed show full of smart takes and sharp insights, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand:
- 00:06:34 – Walmart unveils “super agents” to revolutionize AI customer service
- 00:12:18 – Vogue controversy over AI-generated models in fashion advertising
- 00:19:24 – Bed Bath & Beyond returns to Brick x Mortar with nostalgic coupons
- 00:26:07 – Ty Haney makes bold comeback to resurrect Outdoor Voices brand
- 00:32:34 – Macy’s partners with Abercrombie Kids for back-to-school strategy
- 00:37:08 – Lightning Round: Summerween trends, chicken wing debates & celebrity gossip
Tap in for tech, trends, and a few laughs from retail’s frontlines.
Be careful out there,
– Chris, Anne, and the Omni Talk team
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Omni Talk® is the retail blog for retailers, written by retailers. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga founded Omni Talk® in 2017 and have quickly turned it into one of the fastest growing blogs in retail.