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The CDO’s Guide To 2025 E-Commerce Trends | Ask An Expert Video

In this episode of the Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Jean-Denis Mariani, former Chief Digital Officer at Coty, and Kristy Vannatter, Head of Beauty at Firework, to discuss the future of retail video commerce. From hyper-personalization to shoppable video content, discover the key trends shaping e-commerce for 2025. Learn how brands can leverage user-generated content, AI, and micro-influencers to build authentic customer connections.

Starbucks Teams Up With Doordash, Wonder Buys Grubhub & Amazon Halts Fertility Project | Fast Five Video

Dive into this week’s hottest retail stories with Chris and Anne! From Amazon’s abandoned fertility tracker project to REI cracking down on serial returners, Starbucks teaming up with DoorDash for delivery, and Wonder’s acquisition of GrubHub, we unpack it all. Plus, explore shifting consumer sentiment, sustainability tech at Zara, and Pepsi’s creative ad campaign. Stay ahead in retail with insights from the Omni Talk Retail team!

Walmart’s New Mobile Locks, Instacart’s Big Week & E.l.f. Beauty’s Dollar General Plans! | Fast Five Video

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, Chris and Anne delve into Walmart’s latest technology testing for unlocking security displays with mobile devices, E.l.f. Beauty’s expansion into Dollar General, and Instacart’s ambitious new Smart Cart and Carrot Tags. Plus, Lowe’s introduces a home platform for loyalty members, and Amazon Fresh opens new stores with a media twist. Also included: the Vuori vs. Lululemon showdown, falling raccoons, and what sneaker sommeliers might think of Anne’s pre-owned Nikes. Don’t miss these top retail insights!

Placer.ai’s Ethan Chernofsky Reveals 2024 Retail Superlative Awards & Surprising Insights | Ask An Expert Video

Placer.ai’s SVP of Marketing, Ethan Chernofsky, joins Chris and Anne to unveil the 2024 Retail Superlative Awards. Covering topics from Costco’s sustained success to the buzz around retail media and why “Just Walk Out” technology might be overrated, Ethan dives deep into what’s shaping retail for 2024. Catch this insightful look at the segments, innovations, and retailers (including a surprising nod to Macy’s) that are setting the trends for the coming year.

Walmart+ Is 50% Off, Starbucks Sketches Its Turnaround Plan & ChatGPT Search Has Arrived | Fast Five Video

This week on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, Chris and Anne dive into Walmart’s 50% discount on Walmart+ memberships, DoorDash and Lyft’s exciting new partnership, and OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT Search. Plus, they discuss The Children’s Place’s move to sell on Shein, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s new plans, and announce this month’s OmniStar award winner! Tune in for insightful discussions on the latest retail trends and some fun topics, like Oregon Trail memories and why Chris has sworn off hot dogs!

Amazon’s Temu Rivalry, 7-Eleven & Why Goldman Sachs Thinks 2025 Is The Year Of The Robot | Fast Five Video

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, Chris and Anne cover Amazon’s bold pricing targets to compete with Temu and Shein, 7-Eleven’s innovative “New Standard” format for 600 stores, and Simbe’s $50M Series C funding led by Goldman Sachs. They also explore Wayfair’s new paid loyalty program and dive into the future of self-checkout in fitting rooms, inspired by Marks & Spencer. Plus, Doug Tiffan from AWS joins for a quick chat on AI investments in fashion.

How RFID & GreyOrange’s gStore Are Transforming Retail: Interview With Troy Siwek | Spotlight Video

In this insightful Omni Talk Retail podcast, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss with Troy Siwek, GM and Partner at GreyOrange, how RFID technology and GreyOrange’s gStore platform are revolutionizing the retail industry. From enhancing inventory visibility to enabling seamless customer experiences with overhead RFID and AI-driven tools, this conversation explores the core of digital transformation in retail. Discover the latest innovations, including smart mirrors, real-time inventory data, and backroom automation, that empower retailers to improve in-store operations, streamline omni-channel services, and increase customer satisfaction.

Walmart Same-Day Rx Delivery, Bed Bath’s Return & WTF Is Amazon’s Grocery Strategy? | Fast Five Video

In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, A&M’s Lakshman Lakshmanan and Chris Creyts join Chris and Anne to discuss Walmart’s decision to offer free same-day prescription delivery for Walmart+ members and Amazon’s latest grocery store in Chicago, highlighting its confusing grocery strategy. They also touch on Bed Bath & Beyond’s new, smaller store concept, BuyBuy Baby’s store closures, and Chick-fil-A’s surprising entertainment app.

Google Shopping, Grabango & Why Amazon May Have Just Signed Whole Foods’ Death Warrant | Fast Five Video

This week on the Fast Five, we dive into the latest innovations shaping the retail landscape. From Google’s transformative updates to shopping with AI, Amazon’s plans to combine groceries and other goods in one delivery, and JD Sports’ new resale marketplace for sneakers, this episode has it all! We also discuss the rise of in-store robotics at Whole Foods and the potential decline of automated checkout technologies like Grabango.

Sam’s Club’s New Store, Kroger’s Disney ‘Boost’ & Why Just Walk Out May Be A Passing Fad | Fast Fiv Video

Explore the latest in retail innovation with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they discuss Sam’s Club’s checkout-free store, Instacart’s gamified smart carts, and Kroger’s partnership with Disney+ for its membership program. From Whole Foods’ decision to drop just walk out tech to new Google Lens shopping features, this episode dives deep into the retail tech landscape. Plus, insights from
Groceryshop 2024 and how retail subscriptions are reshaping customer loyalty.

Walmart’s High Income Demo, Klarna’s Bold Move & Why Costco May Be The New Pepsi | Fast Five Video

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, Chris, Anne, and Shoptalk’s Joe Laszlo dive into Walmart’s appeal to high-income shoppers, the rising preference for Costco and Sam’s Club among younger generations, and DoorDash’s new business solutions. They also explore Giant Eagle’s partnership with Flybuy, Klarna’s in-store BNPL potential, celebrate Lauri Joffe of American Freight as this month’s OmniStar, and discuss private brands with A&M’s Marco Valentini.

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