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Omni Talk Retail

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Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. Created by a retailer, Chris Walton, for retailers, Omni Talk Retail covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - podcorn.com/priv... more

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It's a BIG week in retail, and Chris Walton is joined by A&M Consumer and Retail Group's Cory Painter and Anshu Prasad for a packed Fast Five covering everything from Albertsons' uncertain future to digital grocery's explosive growth, cybersecurity t... more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by ZenlineAI and Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:

• Walmart launches a $120-a-year joint Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus membership, nearly $100 less than... more

It's a packed week on GrocerTalk, and Ben Miller is bringing in not one, but TWO industry experts to tackle some of the biggest questions facing grocery retailers right now.

Sponsored by Instacart Enterprise, Portager, Vusion, and Sifter Solutions, ... more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by ZenlineAI and Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:

• TikTok Shop kicks off a nearly three-week Black Friday and Cyber Monday event on November 11, addin... more

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Recent Guests

Jenn Hahn
Episode: TikTok Goes Agentic | Fast Five Shorts
Kevin Billings
Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Sifter
Sifter
Episode: Navigating SNAP Waivers & Compliance with Sifter | 5IM
Gagan Luthra
VP of Product at Impinj
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Episode: Solving Retail’s $1.7 Trillion Inventory Problem With RFID and AI | Spotlight Series
Richard McKenzie
Retail professional and former Ocado employee
Episode: Lightning Round: Chariots Of Fire, Ted Lasso, IKEA Fails & French Retail | Fast Five Shorts
Matthew Mott
Director of Marketing at Zello
Zello
Episode: The Store of the Future Is Only As Good As Its Associates | Ask An Expert
Seb Hill
Chief Marketing Officer at TCC Global
TCC Global
Episode: When AI Does the Shopping, Who Wins the Loyalty? | 5IM
Brian Kinsella
Chief Product Officer
Manhattan Associates
Episode: Building Retail Technology With a Ceiling That Moves With You | Spotlight Series
Katie Blackburn
VP, Commercial Strategy and Operations at WHSmith North America
WHSmith North America
Episode: WHSmith North America’s Katie Blackburn on Travel Retail, Retail Media and Airport Shopping | Groceryshop 2026
Arthur Sylvestre
VP Media & Digital at Danone North America
Danone North America
Episode: Danone’s Arthur Sylvestre on Media Digital Strategy and the Future of Grocery | Groceryshop 2026

Host

Chris Walton
Host focused on retail industry insights and analysis; frequently discusses trends, technology, and competitive dynamics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Great content - sound could be improved!

    Interesting, timely content that I enjoy keeping up on! The only drawback is the audio - sound quality is low.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jul4788
    United States9 months ago
  • Insights are great

    I love the retail insight that Anne and Chris bring to each weeks stories. The promos at the beginning have grown out of control. I now just fast forward to about the seven minute mark to actually get to the stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Corey's Deals
    United States2 years ago
  • My absolute favorite, go-to retail podcast

    Long time listener. This is my weekly go-to podcast! It's interesting. It's real. It's fun. The dialogue is intriguing and everything is always super topical. Thanks Chris and Anne!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeriG330
    United States3 years ago
  • A must listen podcast!

    I am a co-founder of a fashion data company and listening to Anne and Chris is an essential part of my routine. Listening to Omni Talk is a critical part of my education.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mookie DTR
    United States4 years ago
  • Info packed! Just one small issue…

    Great pod for anyone in retail and product marketing. Packed with information and valuable takeaways. A must listen!

    My only small, teeny issue with the episodes is with Chris … you’re awesome, buddy, but … you gotta stop YELLING INTO THE MIC! :)

    Keep up the good work!

    Cheers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dwald
    Canada4 years ago

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Some critique audio quality and promo length but still tune in.
Audiences praise practical retail insights and candid host banter.
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Solving Retail’s $1.7 Trillion Inventory Problem With RFID and AI | Spotlight Series
Q: What is Gen2X in plain terms, and what does it change about the dynamics of how an RFID reader and a tag talk to each other?
Gen2X builds on the Gen2 standard to make communication between RFID readers and tags more reliable and efficient, improving reading accuracy and speed in complex retail environments.
Solving Retail’s $1.7 Trillion Inventory Problem With RFID and AI | Spotlight Series
Q: How would you sum up why inventory distortion has been such a persistent problem in the industry?
Luthra says retailers often make decisions with an incomplete view of store operations. Manifests and inventory systems can record where an item should be without confirming where it is, making inventory distortion primarily a data problem.
Healthy Choices for Shoppers, All Change in UK Health & Beauty, and Autonomous Delivery Robots | GrocerTalk
Q: What do you see, Kevin, from your position, is the potential impact for both grocers and CPGs of the waivers?
Billings says retailers risk losing SNAP licenses if they fail to comply, while CPGs may lose sales on ineligible products. Retailers need accurate restricted-product data and tools that help shoppers check eligibility.
Healthy Choices for Shoppers, All Change in UK Health & Beauty, and Autonomous Delivery Robots | GrocerTalk
Q: Can you describe for us what are the so-called SNAP waivers and what's the latest on their state level implementation?
Kevin Billings says 23 states have active waivers restricting some foods and beverages from SNAP purchases, with delayed implementations expected to proceed as states and the USDA work through details.
Amazon’s Layoffs, TikTok's One-Click Bet & Walmart's 1-Hour Pickup | Fast Five
Q: How do you screen for that last one?
Hahn looks for examples of candidates taking initiative, improving processes, communicating solutions across teams, and showing an enterprise-wide mindset. She says candidates should demonstrate that they can keep testing and learning with technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Omni Talk Retail

What is Omni Talk Retail about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Omni Talk Retail delivers timely, practitioner-focused insights on the retail industry, blending news, analysis, and commentary with a practical, experience-driven perspective. Episodes routinely dissect store formats, supply chain shifts, e-commerce developments, and technology-enabled strategies, often pairing two hosts with candid banter and concrete takeaways for retailers and brands. Unique strengths include fast-round formats that surface quick-read implications and strong emphasis on real-world experience from industry veterans, making it useful for listeners who want actionable context and market signals.

Noteworthy aspects include a consistent focus on centralization vs. localization, AI and digital experiences in merchandising, a... more

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Recent guests on Omni Talk Retail include:

1. Jenn Hahn
2. Kevin Billings
3. Gagan Luthra
4. Richard McKenzie
5. Matthew Mott
6. Seb Hill
7. Brian Kinsella
8. Katie Blackburn

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