đź•” Fast Five | DoorDash Bags Instacart, Caper Carts Check Out & Starbucks Brews a Comeback
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Making Space – Real Time: Deal Days Go Quiet in Store & Trader Joe’s Wins Without a Single Deal
In Episode 4 of Making Space Real Time, Chris Niesen and guest host Dave Glaza of Digits Agency walk Walmart and Target during October’s overlapping deal events, dig into what Amazon’s results say about shoppers, and look at how Trader Joe’s turns fall newness into a reason to visit without sales, coupons, or a loyalty program.
The Too Early 2026 Retail Year-in-Review & Holiday Preview With Placer.ai | Ask An Expert
In the latest Omni Talk Retail Ask An Expert Series, Chris Walton sits down with R.J. Hottovy, Head of Analytical Research at Placer.ai, to break down the biggest retail trends of 2026 using foot traffic and consumer behavior data. From the rise of warehouse clubs and off-price retailers to Target’s comeback, the resurgence of shopping malls, and shifting consumer spending habits, the two explore what drove retail success in 2026 and what to expect in 2027.
đź•” Retail Daily Minute | CVS Splits in Two, Amazon Opens Shop Direct to All Retailers & M&S Taps Vusion
Hello Omni Talk Fans! Huge news in pharmacy retailing today. In today’s Retail Daily Minute: Plus, a movie quote from a Jennifer Aniston… Continue Reading
DoorDash Bags Instacart, Caper Carts Check Out & Starbucks Brews a Comeback | Fast Five
Chris Walton and Kelly Carey of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group break down DoorDash’s $17 billion Instacart acquisition, the shutdown of Caper Carts, and Starbucks’ latest sales growth. Plus, they debate Walmart+’s international expansion, Amazon’s retail performance, and what these major moves mean for the future of retail.
🕔 Retail Daily Minute | Children’s Place Weighs Liquidation, Amazon Undercuts Walmart’s Thanksgiving Meal & Disney Takes Over TikTok Shop
Hello Omni Talk Fans! Amazon has officially entered the 2026 turkey wars. In today’s Retail Daily Minute: Plus, Ben’s latest GrocerTalk episode with… Continue Reading
A Huge Week in Grocery Ecom! DoorDash & Instacart, Amazon’s Global Expansion of Same-Day Fresh, Plus the End of the Smart Cart? | GrocerTalk
This week on GrocerTalk, Ben Miller and Neil Saunders break down DoorDash’s $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, Amazon’s expansion of same-day fresh grocery delivery into Germany, and Instacart’s decision to discontinue Caper Cart. They debate what these moves mean for grocery ecommerce, the growing competition with Walmart and Amazon, and whether smart carts have a future in retail.
đź•” Retail Daily Minute | Walmart Supercharges Sparky, DoorDash Takes On Holiday Returns & Ahold Delhaize USA Overhauls Its POS
Hello Omni Talk Fans! You have got to hand it to Walmart. They keep innovating in ways others can’t touch. In… Continue Reading
🕔 Retail Daily Minute | Starbucks Brews a Comeback, Grocery’s Online/In-Store Split & Walmart+ Heads to Mexico
Hello Omni Talk Fans! Brian’s Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” turnaround plan appears to be working according to the numbers, and according… Continue Reading
Making Space – Real Time: A Bed Bath Mash-Up, Dick’s House of Sport & A “Back to Starbucks” Review
In Episode 3 of Making Space Real Time, Chris Niesen and Chris Walton discuss three retail concepts: co-branded stores by The Container Store, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Kirkland’s, Dick’s House of Sport’s expansion strategy, and Starbucks’ remodels. They explore the potential challenges and successes these brands face in a changing retail landscape.
🕔 Fast Five | Walmart’s Agentic Welcome, Membership Bundles & David’s Bridal Says I Do To AI Spin-Off
Hello Omni Talk Fans! This week’s Fast Five might be the most AI-soaked episode we’ve ever recorded. AI showed up in… Continue Reading
The State of Grocery Technology in 2026 with FMI | 5IM
FMI’s Jennifer Shawgo joins Omni Talk’s Chris Walton to discuss findings from The State of Technology 2026 report, including rising technology investments, change-management challenges, and the growing divide between large and small grocers. She explores where retailers are seeing real returns from AI, inventory planning, data analytics, and shrink reduction.
🕔 Retail Daily Minute | Walmart’s AI Training Payoff, Kroger Bets on RFID & Urban Outfitters Brings AI to Design
Hello Omni Talk Fans! In today’s Retail Daily Minute: Plus, a movie quote from the Rose herself. 👇 Listen now Today’s Top Headlines… Continue Reading
Walmart’s Agentic Welcome, Membership Bundles & David’s Bridal Says I Do to AI Spin-Off | Fast Five
Chris Walton welcomes veteran retail operator Martin Bailie to discuss Walmart’s embrace of AI shopping agents, its new Sam’s Club membership bundle, Albertsons’ subscription price cut, Gap’s AI-powered hiring, and David’s Bridal’s $350 million Pearl spinoff. Plus, Jennifer Shawgo from FMI joins for Five Insightful Minutes on grocery technology adoption as Chris and Martin debate the future of AI, customer loyalty, and retail operations.
đź•” Retail Daily Minute | Instacart Scraps Caper Carts, FTC Sues Dollar General & Banana Republic Goes Hollywood on TikTok
Hello Omni Talk Fans! In the immortal words of Don McLean, “Drove my chevy to the levy, but the levy was… Continue Reading
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