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Retail Fast Five

Omni Talk Retail
Walmart
Amazon
E-Commerce
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Retail Technology
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Sam's Club
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Starbucks
Instacart
Costco
Whole Foods
Cyber Week
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Kohl's
Supply Chain Innovation
Cloud Computing
Google Shopping
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The Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast is your weekly dose of retail industry insights and trends in a quick and digestible format. Hosted by industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, this podcast delivers the top five news stories each week that are shaping the digital and physical retail landscape. Each episode breaks down the most important developments in retail, from the latest innova... more

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In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Chris and Anne discussed:

• A roundup of the latest retail earnings announcements

• Target enabling mobile app sho... more

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The lightning round brings holiday cheer and nostalgia to close this episode! Sponsored A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso.

Chris reveals he'll use "Santa GPT" (ChatGPT for holiday shopping) to find gifts for h... more

Target and Starbucks have partnered to create an exclusive frozen peppermint hot chocolate available only at Starbucks cafes inside Target stores nationwide. This episode, Sponsored A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Q... more

Google is rolling out major AI shopping features including conversational search, agentic checkout, and an AI that calls stores for you. This episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, sparks ... more

Primark has introduced Buy Now Pay Later options through Klarna and Clearpay... marking a major milestone in BNPL's journey from innovation to mass adoption. This episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios... more

Grocery Dealz has integrated with Instacart to power same-day delivery directly from its price comparison app. This episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores why this partnership cou... more

Doug McMillon is retiring as Walmart CEO, handing the reins to John Furner in February 2025. This episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores McMillon's incredible legacy... 400% stock... more

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Chris and Anne discussed:

• Doug McMillon retiring as Walmart CEO, with John Furner taking over in February (Sourc... more

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Recent Guests

Daniele Stroppa
Worldwide technical lead for AWS partners in retail at Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Episode: Target's ChatGPT Gamble, Kroger's $2.6B Pivot & Gap's Viral Comeback | Fast Five
Waqas Khan
Managing Director at A&M Consumer and Retail Group, focuses on technology and its impact in retail.
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Episode: AI Commerce Surges, Amazon Sues Perplexity & We Are Over And Out On Target 10-4 | Fast Five
Manola Soler
Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group
Episode: DoorDash Does Waymo, Wayfair Opens A New Store & A Marketplace Of Marketplaces Emerges | Fast Five
Marybeth Hays
Former Walmart Merchant Executive and Trusted Board Member
Episode: DoorDash Does Waymo, Wayfair Opens A New Store & A Marketplace Of Marketplaces Emerges | Fast Five
Joanna Rangarajan
Managing Director at Alvarez and Marsal Consumer and Retail Group
Alvarez and Marsal
Episode: Kroger Revives Paper Coupons, Sephora Caters To Creators & Walmart Makes A Big Rx Move | Fast Five
Mohit Mohal
Managing Director and Partner at Alvarez and Marsal Consumer and Retail Group
Alvarez and Marsal
Episode: Kroger Revives Paper Coupons, Sephora Caters To Creators & Walmart Makes A Big Rx Move | Fast Five
David Dorff
Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS
Amazon Web Services
Episode: Kroger Revives Paper Coupons, Sephora Caters To Creators & Walmart Makes A Big Rx Move | Fast Five
Kevin Moffitt
President of Office Depot
Office Depot
Episode: Office Depot's 15-Minute Pickup Promise | Fast Five Shorts
Julian Mills
CEO of Quorso and frequent Omni Talk guest
Quorso
Episode: Amazon Ingests Whole Foods, Macy’s Sleeps With The Enemy & Walmart Wants To Outdo Both | Fast Five

Hosts

Anne Mezzenga
Co-host who shares insights on retail trends and technology, contributing significantly to discussions on consumer behavior and industry shifts.
Chris Walton
Co-host known for his expertise in retail technology and strategic insight, focusing on the evolving nature of the retail market.

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Walmart's Got A New CEO, Google Will Call Stores For You & Target Is Sprinkling Cocoa | Fast Five
Q: Chad, let's start with this. In the latest report, I was quite frankly shocked. Your report says that consumers are indicating an intent to spend more money in the upcoming six-month period.
Consumers are showing a cautious increase in spending intent, primarily driven by higher income earners, while lower income groups still plan to spend less due to inflation concerns.
Bath & Body Works Scents the Holidays | Fast Five Shorts
Q: How do you think consumers are going to respond to this being piped in versus like opting in?
Kelly expresses concerns about the movie theater experience but sees the location in Grand Central as fitting for the holiday season.
Bath & Body Works Scents the Holidays | Fast Five Shorts
Q: What do you think about Bath & Body Works new scented holiday campaigns?
Kelly believes it is a genius way to create brand awareness, especially in a growing fragrance market.
Dollar General's AI Leadership Move | Fast Five Shorts
Q: What is going to be the most important qualifications of this person?
The ability to create a cohesive strategy that integrates AI across teams and eliminates silos within the organization.
Dollar General's AI Leadership Move | Fast Five Shorts
Q: Should companies be hiring this role?
Companies might consider utilizing consultants alongside hiring to effectively integrate AI practices.

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The podcast provides a rapid overview of the top five news stories affecting the retail industry each week, focusing on a mix of technology innovations, consumer trends, and significant corporate developments. With a format designed for quick insights, the segments explore critical shifts in both digital and physical retail spaces, allowing listeners to stay informed on the rapidly evolving landscape. Notably, the engagement with guests and industry experts contributes depth to the discussions, making complex topics accessible for a wide audience ranging from retail executives to curious consumers.

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1. Omni Talk Retail
2. Retail Daily Minute
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2. Waqas Khan
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5. Joanna Rangarajan
6. Mohit Mohal
7. David Dorff
8. Kevin Moffitt

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