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Omni Talk Retail

Omni Talk Retail
Amazon
Walmart
Artificial Intelligence
Target
Kroger
Starbucks
Mirakl
Openai
Doordash
Google
Instacart
Best Buy
Dollar General
Retail
Albertsons
E-Commerce
Consumer Goods Forum
Costco
Tiktok
Bed Bath & Beyond

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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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by R&S Logistics, ZenlineAI, Duvo and Mirakl.

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

• Petco's relaunched loyalty program backfires as redemption volumes blow past p... more

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Shelley Huff is back again, joining Chris Walton for another round of Fast Five fun. The former Serta... more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by R&S Logistics, ZenlineAI, Duvo and Mirakl.

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

• SKIMS partners with DoorDash for its first on-demand delivery integration, bri... more

In this episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise, Portager, Vusion, and Sifter Solutions, Ben Miller is joined by Sarah Engel, President of digital marketing agency and consultancy January Digital and one of Adweek’s 50 most influential marketing e... more

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Recent Guests

Arber Sejdiji
CEO of Zenline AI
Zenline AI
Episode: The AI Employee You Should Hire on Day One | 5IM
Josh Hahn
Recruiting Services executive, formerly at Sports Authority and Meijer
J Recruiting Services
Episode: Gap Turns Employees Into Influencers, Grocery Keeps Sinking & Albertsons Breeds Canaries | Fast Five
Marc Lore
Founder of Wonder (food hall concept)
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Episode: Is Wonder Really Worth a $9 Billion Valuation? | Fast Five Shorts
Shikha Jain
Partner and Head of Consumer for North America at Simon-Kucher
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Episode: Who Wins & Who Loses With The Shifting Of The American Dream? | Ask An Expert
Amir Khoshniyati
Co-founder/Chief Strategy Officer at Wiliot
Wiliot
Episode: Confessions Of Supply Chain Executives | The End Of Inventory Guesswork
Kay Irwin
National Practice Lead for Connected Assets and Smart Supply Chain Practice
AT&T
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Soroosh Seyhoon
Chief Revenue Officer
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Wesley Wilson
Regional Director of North America for the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)
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John Ross
President and CEO of IGA
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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 156 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 States8 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 States3 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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Guests and topics are seen as credible and actionable for retailers.
Some critique audio quality and promo length but still tune in.
Audiences praise practical retail insights and candid host banter.
Listeners value timely industry context and real-world experience.

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Kroger Creates A New E-Commerce Power Seat, Best Buy Goes Small & TikTok Takes On Amazon | Fast Five
Q: Headline number one discusses Kroger naming a chief e-commerce officer. What are the host's concerns about this move?
The hosts debate whether Kroger needs a standalone e-commerce leader given existing store leadership, questioning if the move could create internal friction, miss the broader path to omnichannel optimization, and whether it might cannibalize core store operations.
Footlongs, Fresh Produce & A Side Of Legislation | Fast Five
Q: How significant is fresh same-day delivery grocery in the UK for the future of grocery retail globally?
Chapters explain that if Amazon can establish same-day from the UK, they could become the default grocery fulfillment player long-term, though competition with entrenched players and regional dynamics will shape the outcome.
Footlongs, Fresh Produce & A Side Of Legislation | Fast Five
Q: What is the quote unquote magic quadrant and what magic quadrant are you working on?
Gartner produces many magic quadrants (vendor evaluations) across software markets; Chap explains the framework and how it applies to distributed order management and AI-ready features for retailers.
Community Impact Is Good Business With Do it Best's Curtis Smith | Global DIY Summit 2026
Q: What challenges do you face in grantmaking?
Limited resources force us to be selective, saying no to most requests even when many are worthy, so we focus on partnerships that align with community impact goals.
Community Impact Is Good Business With Do it Best's Curtis Smith | Global DIY Summit 2026
Q: How has the merger affected the foundation's priorities and reach?
The merger has expanded scale and scope, allowing broader impact, though the foundation is still finding the best ways to balance US focus with international opportunities.

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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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1. Arber Sejdiji
2. Josh Hahn
3. Marc Lore
4. Shikha Jain
5. Amir Khoshniyati
6. Kay Irwin
7. Soroosh Seyhoon
8. Wesley Wilson

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