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Instacart’s Ryan Hamburger reveals how the company delivers 75% incremental sales for retail partners while preparing for an agentic AI future where voice assistants will shop on our behalf.
NRF’s Matt Shay reveals why tariffs have become the singular obsession of every retail CEO and how the industry is adapting to navigate trade uncertainty while serving increasingly price-sensitive consumers.
Chris and Anne break down the week’s biggest retail moves, from Sam’s Club’s game-changing app redesign to Gap’s controversial beauty expansion and Kroger’s “deli of the future.” Get the insider analysis on retail media evolution, pickup promises, and what these trends mean for the future of omnichannel shopping.
This week’s Retail Fast Five explores how major retailers are leveraging AI and technology to transform their operations, from Walmart’s aggressive marketplace expansion to Lululemon’s first-ever Chief AI Officer appointment. Dive into the latest retail innovations, corporate restructuring moves, and smart shopping technologies that are reshaping the industry landscape.
Retail is experiencing its “iPhone moment” as intelligent systems replace overwhelming task management with personalized, data-driven work prioritization that actually moves the needle. Quorso CEO Julian Mills reveals the four types of wasteful tasks killing store productivity and how smart retailers are finally focusing associates on what matters most: serving customers.
Target’s controversial CEO succession and the rise of automotive e-commerce marketplaces dominate this week’s retail headlines. From RFID breakthroughs to BNPL expansion, discover the technology and leadership moves reshaping retail’s future.
Ever wondered what it takes to raise millions for a venture fund in today’s brutal market? Karl Bracken of Ocampo Capital reveals the shocking truth about consumer investing and shares exclusive details about the innovative companies he’s betting on for the next decade.
Vody, August’s Retail Tech Startup of the Month, want to improve retail by transforming messy product catalogs into AI-optimized data that drives 10% conversion improvements without expensive migrations.
Amazon expands same-day delivery to fresh groceries while major retail partnerships like Target-Ulta Beauty come to shocking ends. Get the latest insights on Starbucks ditching mobile-only stores, Warby Parker ending home try-ons, and IKEA’s new Best Buy collaboration.
Get an exclusive preview of Shoptalk Fall and Groceryshop 2025 events with Ben Miller. Discover the key themes, speakers, and new formats shaping retail’s biggest conferences this fall.
Walmart’s new AI “super agents” are reshaping retail customer service while Vogue faces backlash for using AI models in fashion advertising. This week’s OmniTalk Fast Five explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the retail landscape alongside surprising brand comebacks and strategic partnerships.
David Morin of Narvar reveals how leading retailers are transforming the costly challenge of returns into a competitive advantage by using personalized policies, AI-powered fraud detection, and strategic consolidation networks. Using real-world data from over 1,500 retailers, this episode explores how smart returns strategies can reduce the $1 trillion industry problem while actually improving customer loyalty and retention.
Dive deep into this week’s biggest retail moves as Walmart builds its media empire with exclusive Vizio TVs, Tesla experiments with supercharger dining, and Target makes a controversial pricing decision. Expert analysis reveals why these strategic shifts matter for the future of retail and what they mean for consumers and competitors alike.
Retail media networks are booming, but there’s a hidden crisis: brands are paying for ads that sell products sitting on empty shelves, creating frustrated customers and wasted marketing spend. This interview with experts from SPS Commerce reveals the shocking disconnect between advertising teams and supply chain operations that’s costing retailers and brands millions.
Grocery stores are experiencing a massive $37 billion revenue shift from general merchandise to fresh foods, fundamentally changing how retailers must think about their space strategy. A&M’s retail experts reveal the critical mistakes most grocers make and share the proven framework for successfully redesigning stores in today’s rapidly evolving market.
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