Hello Omni Talk Fans! Back in 2018, when we started Omni Talk, we had a well known pundit laugh in our face about our name “Omni Talk.”
After today’s headlines, who’s laughing now?
In today’s Retail Daily Minute:
- Walmart completes its listing transfer to Nasdaq after decades on the NYSE, signaling strategic alignment with the tech-heavy exchange and positioning for potential Nasdaq 100 inclusion.
- Kroger announces plans to break ground on 14 new stores in Q4 and increase store builds by 30% in 2026, while closing three automated fulfillment centers and shifting to a hybrid e-commerce model expected to deliver $400M in improved profitability.
- Abercrombie & Fitch completes chain-wide RFID deployment across all 810 stores this month, implementing Nedap’s iD Cloud solution to enhance inventory accuracy, omnichannel fulfillment, and real-time visibility.
Plus, our latest Spotlight Series podcast featuring Part II of our discussion with Wiliot’s Doron Hazan on Physical AI, and a movie quote from a film that attempted to ride the – “Let’s Get Physical” – 1980s aerobics craze.
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Today’s Top Headlines
1. Walmart Completes Strategic Move to Nasdaq Exchange
Walmart completed its listing transfer from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq on Tuesday, maintaining its WMT ticker symbol. CEO Doug McMillon said the move reflects the retailer’s commitment to innovation as a tech-powered omnichannel company, aligning with Nasdaq’s technology focus and positioning for potential Nasdaq 100 inclusion. (Read More)
2. Kroger Accelerates Store Expansion to Drive Market Growth
Kroger is prioritizing physical store expansion over e-commerce infrastructure, planning to open 14 new stores in Q4 and increase builds by 30% in 2026. The retailer is closing three underperforming automated fulfillment centers while shifting to a hybrid fulfillment model using stores and third-party delivery partners. (Read More)
3. Abercrombie & Fitch Deploys RFID for Inventory Visibility
Abercrombie & Fitch is deploying Nedap’s RFID-equipped iD Cloud Store solution across its stores, with full implementation completing in December. The technology delivers real-time item-level inventory visibility to enhance omnichannel fulfillment, improve stock accuracy, and increase on-shelf availability across the retailer’s approximately 810 stores globally. (Read More)
4. Coborn’s Adopts AI Pricing Platform for Growth
Coborn’s is implementing Revionics AI pricing platform to optimize pricing strategy across approximately 80 grocery stores in six Midwest states. The grocer is transitioning from manual to AI-based pricing at product, category, and zone levels, enabling localized, customer-centric pricing across its multiple supermarket banners. (Read More)
5. Instacart’s AI Experiments Charge Customers Different Prices
Instacart uses AI-enabled pricing experiments charging customers different prices for identical products—sometimes varying by 23 percent, according to Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative. The practice affects major retailers including Albertsons, Costco, Kroger, and Target. Instacart confirmed experiments across 10 retail partners. (Read More)
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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.