About Omni Talk
Chris Walton
Senior executive and one of the world’s leading omnichannel experts — nearly 30 years across retail and retail technology.
Background
Chris Walton is an accomplished Senior Executive and one of the leading omnichannel experts in the world, with nearly 30 years of success within the retail and retail technology industries. He has high-level executive experience and is well-versed across nearly every discipline within retail, including: merchandising, store operations, inventory management, product design, forecasting, e-commerce, pricing and promotions, product development, and store design and architecture.
Currently he is the President & CEO of Omni Talk, one of the fastest growing media companies in retail. He is also a Senior Contributor for Forbes, where his work has been read by over 4 million people, a regular keynote speaker, and he also sits on the Advisory Boards for Simbe, Buncha, Jukee, and Mirakl. Prior to starting Omni Talk, Chris worked for Target, where he was the Vice President of the retailer’s Store of the Future project and also the Vice President of Merchandising for Home Furnishings on Target.com. Chris began his career at Gap, Inc. and holds a BA in Economics and History from Stanford University, and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
Career highlights
- Today
President & CEO, Omni Talk
Leading one of retail’s fastest-growing media companies.
- Target
VP, Store of the Future & Target.com Home
Omnichannel merchandising and next-gen store experience.
- Early career
Gap, Inc.
Foundation in operational retail excellence.
- Education
Stanford · Harvard Business School
BA Economics & History · MBA
Advisory boards & expertise
Areas where Chris partners with innovators shaping the future of retail.
Beyond the boardroom
When not writing or sharing his expertise with clients, Chris is a huge Star Wars fan who likes to dress as Darth Vader and go for walks with his wife and two sons through his neighborhood. His wife also dresses up as Chewbacca, so as not to be seen out in public with him, or so she says.
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Omni Talk® is the retail blog for retailers, written by retailers. Chris Walton founded Omni Talk® in 2017 and have quickly turned it into one of the fastest growing blogs in retail.