Chris and Anne are back with another fast-moving episode of Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, broadcasting live from FMI and diving into the retail stories shaping 2026. From AI monetization to grocery delivery wars and in-store robotics, this episode is packed with insight, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso and Veloq:
• 00:06:00 – ChatGPT Begins Testing Ads
• 00:12:39 – Kroger Launches Nationwide Uber Delivery
• 00:17:23 – Walmart Takes Home Upmarket
• 00:22:06 – Fanatics vs. Gap: Entertainment Strategies
• 00:28:04 – Simbe Unveils Tally 4.0
• 00:31:57 – Lightning Round: Retro Writing, Wedding Drama & Broadway Buzz
Tap in for sharp debate from the frontlines of retail.
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.