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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.
Infios’ Eugene Amigud explains how to cut through the noise around AI in supply chain operations, emphasizing purpose-built, modular tech that delivers fast results. He also reveals why the next big breakthrough will be agentic AI that drives real-time, autonomous execution.
Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga deliver this week’s Fast Five live from Shoptalk Europe! In this episode, they explore Walmart’s new AI-backed Medicare Advantage badge, E.l.f.’s acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode beauty brand, and how David’s Bridal is going luxe. Plus, Aldi invests in teen career tools, Victoria’s Secret faces a major website crash, and Infios explains how “agentic AI” could reshape retail supply chains.
Join Omni Talk co-hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga in this Ask an Expert episode as they sit down with retail tech pioneer Dave Steck, former VP of IT at Schnucks, to unpack the power of invisible watermarks from Digimarc. From reducing shrink at the self-checkout to combatting gift card fraud and unlocking future AI-driven efficiency, this episode dives deep into the real-world impact of digital watermarking. Perfect for anyone interested in retail technology, loss prevention, or store innovation.
Former Target executives deliver brutal honesty about Target CEO Brian Cornell’s latest desperate move while revealing why Sam’s Club’s $9 pizza delivery could destroy the competition. Plus, exclusive insider analysis on Google’s AI shopping revolution and Nike’s shocking return to Amazon.
🧠 New insights from the A&M Consumer and Retail Group reveal critical shifts in consumer behavior, including increased private label purchases, declining brand loyalty, and the surprising role of subscription and loyalty programs.
Join Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they unpack what the latest retail sentiment survey tells us about discretionary spending, price sensitivity, and why retailers must rethink their strategies for 2025.
E Ink’s Bryan Chan joins Omni Talk to explain the evolution and adoption of electronic shelf labels and their transformative role in modern retail. From Europe’s early sustainability focus to Walmart’s recent large-scale rollout, Bryan shares how ESLs are reshaping pricing, operations, and even retail media strategies.
Radar CEO Spencer Hewett discusses the phased rollout of his RFID platform at Old Navy and American Eagle, and shares why he believes handheld scanners are becoming obsolete. With 13 billion daily tag reads, is Radar paving the way for a future of real-time inventory visibility and autonomous checkout?
In the May 21, 2025 edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five — presented in partnership with A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Miracle, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand — Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by A&M’s Michael Prendergast and Chris Disa to unpack Walmart’s price hike announcement, Target’s Circle 360 expansion, and Dick’s bold acquisition of Foot Locker.
Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga host a special Ask An Expert session with SPS Commerce to explore how tariffs are impacting the retail supply chain. With actionable advice on transparency, pricing strategy, and auditing supply chain data, the conversation arms both suppliers and retailers with tools to adapt in a volatile trade environment.
Chris and Anne tackle the week’s biggest stories in omnichannel retail, from Instacart CEO Fidji Simo’s surprise departure to Amazon’s sci-fi-named Vulcan robot hitting warehouses. They also explore evolving store tech, retail media experiments, and how pop culture is turning commerce into content. Plus Justin Swagler of AWS also stops by for 5 Insightful Minutes on physical retail store tech!
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