Sinopsis
Omni Talk is a production of RedArcherRetail.com and OmniTalk.blog, hosted by leading omnichannel retail expert, Chris Walton. Chris is the founder of the retail start-up, Red Archer Retail and author of one of the fastest growing blogs in retail -- OmniTalk.blog. His Fast Five podcast dives into the top retail news headlines of the week in just five quick minutes, all in Chriss signature candid and humorous style. including serious and sometimes comic musings on the past, present and future of retail. Want more? Be sure to check out the After the Five podcast, where Chris and fellow omnichannel enthusiasts, Anne Mezzenga and Carter Jensen, go even deeper into the headlines and what they could mean for the future of retail. If you enjoy these podcasts, please also be sure to visit OmniTalk.blog to subscribe to Chriss blog and to get all the retail commentary you could ever want, and more, delivered straight to your inbox.
Episodios
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Fast Five Shorts | Sprouts To Launch First-ever Loyalty Program
27/02/2025 Duración: 04minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Sprouts Launching Its First-ever Loyalty Program For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mJ9TENRdNnE
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Fast Five Shorts | Joann To Close All Its Stores
27/02/2025 Duración: 06minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Joann Closing All Its Stores For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mJ9TENRdNnE
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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Walmart’s New AI Tool For Merchants, Aka Wally?
27/02/2025 Duración: 09minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Walmart’s New Ai Tool For Merchants, Aka Wally? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mJ9TENRdNnE
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Fast Five Shorts | Kroger And Schnucks Enhance Their Quick Delivery Offerings Via Instacart
27/02/2025 Duración: 05minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Kroger And Schnucks Enhancing Their Quick Delivery Offerings Via Instacart For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mJ9TENRdNnE
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Good-Bye Joann, Hello Adidas Buy With Prime & Welcome Walmart To ‘Wally’ World | Fast Five
25/02/2025 Duración: 45minIn this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, Anne remoted in from eTail West, Chris was back home in Minneapolis, and together they discussed: - Adidas offering Amazon Buy with Prime via its website and app - Joann no longer being in the fabric of our lives - Sprouts launching its first-ever loyalty program - Kroger and Schnucks enhancing their quick delivery offerings via Instacart - And closed with a discussion of Walmart’s new AI tool for merchants, aka “Wally” There’s all that, plus nightly news anchors, Joann memories, and Anne’s favorite Savage. Music by hooksounds.com
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Build Profit & Boost Loyalty? Learn Why Both Are Possible With AI Powered Pricing | Ask An Expert
20/02/2025 Duración: 36minHow can AI-driven pricing optimization boost retail profits and customer loyalty?
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Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: The Growth Of Digital Screens In Stores?
20/02/2025 Duración: 10minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & Retail group David Brown and Lisa Collier discuss: Pro Or Con: The Growth Of Digital Screens In Stores? For the full episode head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5GLcP12oeI
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Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: Wayfair Muse?
20/02/2025 Duración: 06minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & Retail group David Brown and Lisa Collier discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Wayfair Muse For the full episode head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5GLcP12oeI
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Fast Five Shorts | Pros And Cons Of Amazon Featuring Products From Other Websites Within Its App
20/02/2025 Duración: 05minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & Retail group David Brown and Lisa Collier discuss: The Pros And Cons Of Amazon Featuring Products From Other Websites Within Its App For the full episode head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5GLcP12oeI
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Fast Five Shorts | "The Price Of Wishes Has Increased With Inflation" Lightning Round
20/02/2025 Duración: 04minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & Retail group David Brown and Lisa Collier discuss: How "The Price Of Wishes Has Increased With Inflation" In The Latest Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5GLcP12oeI
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Fast Five Shorts | How Long Before Retailers Start To Emulate Dick’s Varsity Team Program?
20/02/2025 Duración: 10minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & Retail group David Brown and Lisa Collier discuss: How Long It'll Take Before Retailers Start To Emulate Dick’s Varsity Team Influencer Program? For the full episode head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5GLcP12oeI
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Fast Five Shorts | Does The World Need Amazon’s New Beauty Store In Italy?
20/02/2025 Duración: 07minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, along with special guest hosts from the A&M Consumer & Retail group David Brown and Lisa Collier discuss: Whether The World Needs Amazon’s New Beauty Store In Italy? For the full episode head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5GLcP12oeI
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Amazon’s Italian Beauty Store, Wayfair’s Muse & Dick’s Enviable Influencer Program | Fast Five
18/02/2025 Duración: 54minIn this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, A&M’s David Brown and Lisa Collier joined Chris and Anne to discuss: - Amazon’s new beauty store in Italy - Scheels adding 460 and $11 million worth of digital screens into its stores - Dick’s new varsity influencer program - Wayfair’s new AI-powered shopping tool, Muse - And closed with a look at why in the world Amazon would test letting consumers purchase items within its mobile app from other brands’ websites There’s all that, plus David ranks his favorite sodas, Lisa picks her favorite SNL cast member of all-time, and we all discuss if the price of wish has gone up with inflation. Music by hooksounds.com
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Fast Five Shorts | Aldi To Sell Back Stores It Had Acquired From Southeastern Grocers
14/02/2025 Duración: 08minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Aldi Selling Back Stores It Had Acquired From Southeastern Grocers For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2w2T7EP2Liw
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Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Instacart Piloting CPG Brand Tasks For Its Workers
13/02/2025 Duración: 04minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Pro Or Con: Instacart Piloting CPG Brand Tasks For Its Workers For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2w2T7EP2Liw
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Fast Five Shorts | Is Save A Lot A Retailer To Watch?
13/02/2025 Duración: 04minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Save A Lot Is A Retailer To Watch? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2w2T7EP2Liw
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Fast Five Shorts | A Lovely-Scented Lightning Round
13/02/2025 Duración: 05minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Lovely-Scented Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2w2T7EP2Liw
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Fast Five Shorts | GapVintage: What’s The Verdict?
13/02/2025 Duración: 09minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: GapVintage: What’s The Verdict? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2w2T7EP2Liw
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Fast Five Shorts | EG America To Deploy Quorso Tech Across 1,500 Stores
13/02/2025 Duración: 04minIn the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: EG America Deploying Quorso Tech Across 1,500 Stores For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2w2T7EP2Liw
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Retail Investing Trends & The Future of Consumer Brands | VC Insights with Claire Cherry
11/02/2025 Duración: 32minIn this episode, we dive into the latest trends in retail investing with Claire Cherry, Partner at Era VC. Claire shares her journey from science to venture capital and provides a deep dive into how consumer brands can thrive in today's competitive landscape.