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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, Shoptalk’s VP of Original Content & Strategy, Ben Miller, joined Chris and Anne to discuss: - CVS Health’s new app rollout - Beyond buying back BuyBuy Baby - Walgreens’ plans to close down 47 of its in-store health clinics in Illinois - IKEA’s decision to expand its secondhand furniture marketplace in Europe - And closed with a discussion of whether Walmart+ and Walmart same-day Rx delivery will have the same impact on the pharmacy industry that Walmart+ has had on the grocery business - There’s all that, plus we announced our February OmniStar (congrats Joe Coll of Macy’s), and Chris and Anne grill Ben on everything from #Tayvoodoo and the Fantastic 4 to what American-made products Ben plans to sneak back home to the UK from Las Vegas in his suitcase. Music by hooksounds.com #RetailNews #WalmartPlus #HealthcareRetail #PharmacyDelivery #RetailTe

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, Chris and Anne discussed: - The appointment of Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel to head up Amazon’s grocery strategy - Whether CPGs will jump at the chance to pay Walmart to test products with Walmart’s actual customers - If Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol could be getting ahead of himself with his plans for ceramic mugs - The veracity of Levi’s claims that its partnership with Google Cloud helped it to jump on the “baggy jeans” trend - And closed by lauding Walmart for increasing its pay scale for regional managers There’s all that, plus Justin Honaman of AWS stops by for 5 Insightful Minutes to chat about 2025 and Amazon’s new Retail Ad Service, and we’ve got a more hilarious lightning round than usual filled with deep insights into Chris’s travel and house slipper habits. Heading to eTail West? Get the Omni Talk Deal Here: https://etailwest.wbresearch.

In 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 The Starbucks Ceramic Mug Rollout Is Hot Or Extra Hot For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PmDEXwquuSE

In 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 "2-Ply" Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PmDEXwquuSE

In 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 They're Buying Or Selling: Levi’s Claim That Data Helped It Capitalize On The Baggy Jeans Trend For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PmDEXwquuSE

In 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: Walmart Allowing Suppliers To Test New Products With Walmart Customers For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PmDEXwquuSE

In 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: Walmart Increasing Regional Manager Pay To Potentially Over $600k Per Year For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PmDEXwquuSE

In 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: Amazon Naming Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel Head Of Worldwide Grocery For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PmDEXwquuSE

In this episode of our 5 Insightful Minutes Series, the Head of Worldwide Retail, Restaurants & Consumer Goods Business Development at AWS, Justin Honaman, joins us to discuss the biggest retail trends of 2025. We explore how AI, Amazon Ads' new Retail Ad Services, and data-driven personalization are shaping the future of shopping. Plus, we dive into unified commerce, composable commerce, and how retailers can better integrate in-store and e-commerce experiences for customers and employees alike. Key Moments: 0:02 AWS retail trends for 2025 0:36 The rise of AI and AWS Nova models 1:09 Amazon Ads launches retail ad services 1:55 How retailers can maximize business value with AI 2:44 The future of retail media networks 3:56 What these trends mean for end consumers 5:02 The importance of unified commerce and in-store technology #amazon #aws #amazonadvertising #retailtrends #retailnews #retailinnovation Music by hooksounds.com Sponsored Content

In 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 are joined by co-hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Kelly Carey and John Clear. In this clip, the group discusses: Walmart Selling Luxury Goods Via Rebag For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/s3yeI48E9A0

In 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 are joined by co-hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Kelly Carey and John Clear. In this clip, the group discusses: If The American Consumer Needs Smaller Format Burlington Stores? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/s3yeI48E9A0

In 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 are joined by co-hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Kelly Carey and John Clear. In this clip, the group discusses: Sephora Redesigning Its Entire North American Store Fleet For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/s3yeI48E9A0

In 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 are joined by co-hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Kelly Carey and John Clear. In this clip, the group discusses: A "Gentle Rollercoaster" Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/s3yeI48E9A0

In 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 are joined by co-hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Kelly Carey and John Clear. In this clip, the group discusses: If They're Buying Or Selling: Target Cutting Its Production Lead Time For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/s3yeI48E9A0

In 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 are joined by co-hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Kelly Carey and John Clear. In this clip, the group discusses: What Walmart's Symbotic Deal Signals About Its Approach To Delivery? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/s3yeI48E9A0

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, and Scratch Event DJs, A&M’s Kelly Carey and John Clear joined Chris and Anne to discuss: - Walmart’s new Symbotic relationship, aka its new robot deal - The veracity of Target’s claims that it has cut its production lead times down from 7 months to 8 weeks - Whether the American consumer really needs smaller Burlington stores - Sephora’s plans to redesign its entire North American store fleet - And closed with an examination of Walmart’s marketplace expansion via - Rebag to sell the likes of Fendi, Chanel, and more There’s all that, plus pit diapers, roundabout rules of the road and the HQ amenities we all just can’t live without.

In our latest episode of Omni Talk's Investor Perspectives on Retail and the Consumer, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga interview Simeon Siegel, Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets, to discuss the key trends and challenges facing retail and e-commerce as we approach 2025. They dive into topics such as market share, DTC strategy, and the importance of maintaining brand equity. Key Moments: 1:00 - Simeon Siegel’s background and role in retail analysis 8:50 - 2024 market trends and what’s ahead for 2025 15:50 - How brands like Victoria’s Secret and Under Armour are evolving 27:20 - Why direct-to-consumer is not a one-size-fits-all strategy 40:00 - Final thoughts on retail innovation and investment strategy #retailtrends #dtc #businessinsights #podcast #ecommerce #marketanalysis Music by hooksounds.com

In 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: Macy’s Announcing Store Closures For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/MHY9wOkZ0LI

In 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: Ebay Allowing Sales Via Facebook Marketplace For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/MHY9wOkZ0LI