Hello Omni Talk Fans! I am heading back to Minny today after two weeks in Europe and couldn’t be more excited to get home and see my wife and boys.
In today’s Retail Daily Minute:
- Starbucks delivers a second consecutive quarter of traffic growth, beating earnings and revenue estimates as its Back to Starbucks turnaround strategy gains real traction.
- Ahold Delhaize USA rolls out Click2Cart in partnership with SmartCommerce, letting shoppers add products directly to their grocery cart from digital ads, social media, and brand-owned channels across all five of its U.S. banners.
- Gap Inc. partners with AI supply chain software provider Inspectorio to deploy its Paramo platform across its global supplier network, targeting improved traceability, compliance monitoring, and operational efficiency.
Plus, all my interviews from WRC, including one with former Walmart International CEO, Judith McKenna, along with a quote from a film adapted from a novel written by a Judith.
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Today’s Top Headlines
1. Starbucks Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises Full-Year Outlook
Starbucks topped Q2 estimates with adjusted EPS of $0.50 vs. $0.43 expected, as net revenues climbed 9% to $9.5B. Global comparable sales grew 6.2%, led by 7.1% in North America. The company raised its full-year outlook, crediting its “Back to Starbucks” turnaround for driving sustained traffic and revenue growth. (Read More)
2. Ahold Delhaize USA Launches Click2Cart for Digital Shopping
Ahold Delhaize USA has rolled out Click2Cart, an omnichannel capability developed with SmartCommerce, enabling shoppers to add products to their cart directly from digital ads, social media, and brand-owned channels across all five of its U.S. grocery banners, building on 22.8% U.S. online sales growth in Q4 fiscal 2025. (Read More)
3. Gap Inc. Partners With Inspectorio to Boost AI Supply Chain
Gap Inc. has partnered with AI supply chain firm Inspectorio to deploy its Paramo platform across its global supply chain, enhancing product traceability, supplier compliance monitoring, and quality inspections, while automating corrective workflows to reduce regulatory risks and drive operational efficiency and cost savings. (Read More)
4. Amazon Expands Connect Platform Into Four Agentic AI Tools
Amazon has expanded its Amazon Connect platform into four purpose-built agentic AI solutions — Connect Customer for natural language shopper support, Connect Health for healthcare administration, Connect Decisions for AI-driven supply chain forecasting, and Connect Talent to streamline and accelerate the full hiring process. (Read More)
5. Albertsons Adds Rx Pickup to DriveUp & Go at 1,700 Locations
Albertsons is expanding its free DriveUp & Go curbside pickup to include pharmacy prescriptions at over 1,700 locations nationwide. Customers can order online or via app, pay in advance, and receive prescriptions at their vehicle. New pharmacy customers can also earn grocery savings on first fills or transfers. (Read More)
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