Chris and Anne are diving deep into one of retail’s toughest weeks in recent memory, tackling workforce upheaval, innovative solutions, and controversial brand moves. From historic layoffs to breakthrough technology and surprising partnerships, it’s a packed show full of sharp analysis and real talk, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso:
• 00:05:53 – Amazon & Target execute devastating layoffs affecting 15,800+ workers
• 00:12:50 – DoorDash launches emergency food response for SNAP recipients
• 00:17:11 – Walmart & Avery Dennison crack the RFID code for fresh food
• 00:22:14 – AWS’s Daniele Stroppa reveals October’s startup winner: WRITER
• 00:27:22 – Lululemon partners with NFL in controversial first licensing deal
• 00:33:02 – Amazon tests AI-powered smart glasses for delivery drivers
• 00:37:16 – Lightning Round: Netflix theaters, Weirdly Hot Santa & Red Bull advent calendars
Tap in for the tough conversations, tech breakthroughs, and retail reality checks.
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.