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This week on GrocerTalk, Ben Miller is joined by cybersecurity expert Christian Beckner and EMARKETER’s Suzy Davidkhanian to unpack the cyberattacks targeting European supermarkets and how AI shopping assistants could reshape grocery retail media. Plus, Ben explores Hy-Vee’s ambitious plans to speed up online grocery shopping and weighs in on Albertsons’ sweeping business review and the urgent need for change.

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Chris Walton joins Ben Miller on GrocerTalk for a slightly different format this week, unpacking the Weston family’s acquisition of Boots, Sephora’s UK expansion, and the growing push to help shoppers make healthier choices. Plus, Sifter Solutions’ Kevin Billings breaks down the latest SNAP waivers, while Ben and Chris debate autonomous delivery robots versus drones and invite listeners to weigh in on the show’s new format.

Solving Retail’s $1.7 Trillion Inventory Problem With RFID and AI | Spotlight Series

In this Retail Technology Spotlight Series, Chris Walton sits down with Gagan Luthra, VP of Product at Impinj, to explore how RFID and AI can help retailers tackle the $1.7 trillion inventory distortion problem. From real-time item-level visibility to smarter supply chain operations, they discuss how better inventory data is unlocking the next era of intelligent retail.

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In the latest Omni Talk Retail Ask An Expert Series, Chris Walton sits down with Matthew Mott, Director of Marketing at Zello, to explore how voice technology, AI agents, and the rise of the keyboardless store could transform frontline retail operations. From keeping employees focused on customers to turning everyday conversations into actionable insights, they discuss what the Store of the Future could look like over the next five to ten years.

McDonald’s Supersizes Its Ads, Walmart Lights Up & DoorDash Widens Its Mall Base | Fast Five

In this week’s Fast Five, Chris Walton and Richard McKenzie take on McDonald’s billion-dollar media ambitions, Sephora at M&S, DoorDash’s growing “mall in your pocket,” Walmart’s light-up digital shelf labels, and IKEA’s small-format struggles. Plus, the Fast Five lightning round brings Ted Lasso, Chariots of Fire, French retail, and an IKEA assembly story that takes the show to an 11.

Costco Keeps on Growing, Kroger’s Loyalty Driver & Morrisons Locks It Up | GrocerTalk

GrocerTalk is back with Chris Walton joining Ben Miller to break down Costco’s continued growth, Morrisons’ Click & Collect locker pilot, and a Kroger double-header on rewards and 24-hour stores. Plus, TCC Global CMO Seb Hill explores how agentic AI could reshape grocery loyalty and what it will take for retailers to build stronger customer relationships.

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In this Retail Technology Spotlight, Chris Walton sits down with Manhattan Associates Chief Product Officer Brian Kinsella to explore how growing retailers can choose technology that meets their needs today without creating a costly replatforming problem tomorrow. They dig into cloud-native architecture, Manhattan’s new Editions offering, AI, and what retailers should look for when building a tech stack designed to scale with them.

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Amazon blocking Meta’s Muse AI shopping agent, Tapestry bringing checkout into Google’s Gemini app, Kroger’s new dress code, Amazon expanding Prime delivery, and Lowe’s launching drone delivery headline this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five. Chris Walton goes solo for the first time, with Producer Ella stepping in to put him on the spot. Plus, Chris weighs in on retail uniforms, Nashville vs. Vegas, drone deliveries, and AI smart glasses in the lightning round.

“Surveillance Pricing,” AI Hype Rapidly Becoming Reality, and the Realities of Rapid Delivery | GrocerTalk

This week on GrocerTalk, Ben Miller is joined by Jordan Berke, Founder and CEO of Tomorrow, to unpack the growing debate around “surveillance pricing,” Walmart’s stance on dynamic pricing, and the operational realities of rapid delivery at Tesco. Plus, they dig into whether the AI hype in grocery is rapidly becoming reality, who owns the customer in an agentic commerce world, and how Sam’s Club is using direct member feedback to shape everything from product development to Scan & Go.

Exclusive: Groceryshop 2026 Key Takeaways Podcast

At Groceryshop 2026, industry experts discussed pressing retail questions, including the future of agentic commerce and the risks of disintermediation. They analyzed shopper demands for less friction and faster decisions, highlighting important AI use cases and technologies that could reshape grocery shopping, along with insights on pricing, marketplaces, and private labels.

What’s Actually Worth It? The New Consumer Food Mindset | 5IM

In this edition of 5 Insightful Minutes, recorded live at Groceryshop 2026, Chad Lusk of A&M Consumer and Retail Group explains how GLP-1s are accelerating long-running shifts in food and beverage and pushing consumers toward more intentional choices and “fewer hollow bites.” He also explores how wellness, value, private label, and higher-end products are reshaping what consumers consider worth the bite or sip.

Walmart+ Fuels Up, Costco Goes On-Demand & Toys R Is Back (Again) | Fast Five

Walmart is fueling up, Costco is doubling down on delivery, Harps is putting AI leadership in place, Toys R Us is growing its footprint, and Meta is betting bigger on smart glasses. In this week’s OmniTalk Retail Fast Five, Chris Walton and Ben Miller break down all five stories live from Groceryshop 2026 in Las Vegas, along with 5 Insightful Minutes with Chad Lusk.

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