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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.
Placer.ai’s CMO Ethan Chernofsky delivers shocking retail grades for 2025’s first half, revealing why Walmart earned top marks while Target stumbled despite being a $100 billion retailer. This data-driven analysis exposes the real reasons behind retail winners and losers using actual foot traffic data from millions of devices.
The retail world is reshaping before our eyes – from a massive food giant splitting apart to younger shoppers abandoning traditional supermarkets for discount retailers. This week’s Fast Five reveals the trends that will define retail’s future and why your shopping experiences are about to change dramatically.
Tired of expensive, time-consuming product photography that takes weeks to produce? AWS’s Daniele Stroppa reveals how Bria AI is helping retailers create thousands of brand-compliant product images in minutes instead of weeks, all while maintaining perfect brand integrity and commercial licensing compliance.
Walmart just solved the “What’s for dinner?” problem with one-click meal solutions, while Amazon is delivering groceries in 15 minutes across the UK via strange, new partnership. Plus, discover why Sephora is literally driving customers to stores during Prime Day and how a new grocery app could trigger a pricing war that reshapes the entire industry.
Walmart pilots dark stores while Target tests factory direct shipping in the latest retail technology transformation wave. Chris and Anne break down the biggest retail headlines affecting omnichannel strategies and customer experience innovations.
Retail tech expert Troy Siwek of gStore by GreyOrange reveals why most smart store pilots fail as mere tech showcases, and shares his proven 60-90 day framework for deploying RFID, computer vision, and orchestration systems that actually change store associate behavior. Discover the critical technology stack that’s helping retailers save labor, reduce BOPIS misses, and focus associates on what truly drives sales and customer engagement.
The team behind Shoptalk is back—and this time, they’re helping retail go AI. In this exclusive interview, Krystina Gustafson shares how RetailClub is transforming the event model with a retreat-style format focused on real conversations, hands-on learning, and building an AI-native retail community.
Dive into this week’s top retail headlines with Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five. We unpack Walmart’s new AI tools for store associates, the $1.77B SpartanNash and C&S merger, and Whatnot’s explosive growth in livestream shopping. Plus, we spotlight the first Omni Talk x AWS Retail Tech Startup of the Month—Botify—and explore Amazon’s latest grocery bundling test. Powered by Mirakl, Simbe, ClearDemand, and Infios. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell!
Consumers are no longer just Googling—they’re asking AI engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude. In this exclusive conversation, AWS’s Daniele Stroppa and Omni Talk highlight why Botify is the tech startup every retailer needs on their radar.
JOOR CEO Kristen Savilia reveals how AI, real-time data, and strategic partnerships are unlocking massive opportunities in wholesale fashion. From shrinking shipping windows to a surge in indie retailers, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone navigating fashion’s evolving B2B landscape.
What happens after the “buy” button is clicked may matter more than ever. Narvar’s Catherine Dummitt shares how AI, communication, and delivery confidence are reshaping retail loyalty and driving profitability.
This week’s retail headlines are packed with game-changing moves! Walmart revolutionizes product launches with surprise Nintendo Switch 2 deliveries, Amazon restructures its grocery empire under “One Grocery,” and H&M bets big on AI to compete with Shein. Plus, Albertsons rolls out digital displays, Costco builds standalone gas stations, and Lowe’s VP Michael McCluskey shares exclusive insights on their new marketplace strategy. Get the insider scoop on retail technology, omnichannel innovation, and what these moves mean for the future of retail operations.
Lowe’s is entering the next phase of digital transformation with its new third-party marketplace. In this interview, Michael McCluskey, VP of Marketplace at Lowe’s, shares the company’s vision to become the go-to platform for everything home — from home décor and tools to pro customer bulk orders. Learn how Lowe’s is building an endless aisle, supporting sellers, and expanding its online assortment to tap into a trillion-dollar market.
Join retail experts Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton for the Fast Five, broadcasting live from Amsterdam’s Consumer Goods Forum! This week’s episode dives deep into the biggest retail headlines shaking up the industry.
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