Chris and Anne are unpacking the biggest retail headlines of the week with their signature blend of skepticism and sharp analysis, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso:
• 00:06:14 – Black Friday hits $11.8B online
• 00:14:08 – ChatGPT debuts shopping research
• 00:19:36 – Walmart tests ads in Sparky AI engine
• 00:25:49 – Smart glasses predicted for 2026 breakthrough
• 00:31:01 – Amazon tests 30-minute delivery
• 00:34:20 – Lightning Round: Advent calendars, slop bowls & Mariah Carey’s $60M anthem
From questioning whether AI agents are truly changing shopping behavior to debating if smart glasses are fashion-forward or just awkward, Chris and Anne bring the retail reality check you need.
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.