Best All Hail Humanity Podcasts (2025)

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All Hail The Year of the Robot: Morrisons Debuts UK's First Human-Sized Grocery Aisle Robots 3:21

2d ago3:21

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Morrisons Robotic Revolution: UK's First Human-Sized Grocery Aisle RobotsThis eye-opening segment explores how Morrisons supermarket is transforming UK grocery operations by deploying the first human-sized aisle robots in the country. Retail experts analyze what this means for the industry's automation future.Key Moments:0:02 - Breaking news: Morri…

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Walmart's "Store of the Future": Evolution or Revolution? 6:40

2d ago6:40

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In this insightful retail analysis, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, experts debate whether Walmart's new Texas Supercenter deserves its "store of the future" label or simply represents a necessary upgrade to remain competitive in 2025.Key Moments:0:02 - Introduction to Walmart'…

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From Nostalgic Cereals to Met Gala Fashion: This Week's Lightning Round Reveals Our Personal Side 4:27

2d ago4:27

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This charming lightning round segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, reveals the personalities behind retail analytics as Ben Miller, a UK retail expert, answers rapid-fire personal questions with humor and authenticity.Key Moments:0:02 - Introduction to the fast-paced lightn…

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Buy Or Sell: Lowe's AI Assistance For In-store Associate Customer Service? 5:29

2d ago5:29

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In this insightful analysis, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, retail experts reveal what Lowe's new AI assistant is really designed to accomplish, beyond the surface-level marketing about leaky faucets and fertilizer choices.Key Moments:0:02 - Breaking news: Lowe's introduces My…

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Amazon & Saks: Luxury Retail's Most Asinine Partnership? 10:13

2d ago10:13

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In this eye-opening retail industry analysis, our expert panel examines the high-stakes partnership between Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue that could reshape luxury shopping forever.Key Moments:0:02 - Introduction to the new "Luxury Stores at Amazon" partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue0:50 - Ben Miller breaks down the strategy from Amazon's perspectiv…

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Pinterest Is A Search Engine? 11:06

2d ago11:06

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Pinterest vs. Google: The Visual Search RevolutionThis episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, explores how Pinterest is disrupting traditional search engines and transforming product discovery through visual search. Our retail experts analyze surprising data and debate what i…

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Could AI Go Green? 15:56

5h ago15:56

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Google, Microsoft and Meta have all pledged to reach at least net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Amazon set their net-zero deadline for 2040. To understand how these four tech companies could possibly meet their climate goals amid an artificial intelligence renaissance, Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong discusses the green AI movement. Speaking with s…

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Build a Brand That Never Goes Out of Style—Because It’s YOU with Sigute Zitikyte 49:42

3d ago49:42

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Sigute Zitikyte is a personal brand strategist, writer, and business coach leading the Multi-Passionate movement—a platform created for high-achieving women who are done choosing between their creativity, ambition, and authenticity. She’s helped hundreds of women stop playing small, embrace the full spectrum of who they are, and confidently build b…

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Walmart Stores Of The Future, Morrisons Robots & Why Saks Just Set Omnichannel Back | Fast Five 59:28

12h ago59:28

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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, Infios, and ClearDemand, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss:- Saks Fifth Avenue’s new Amazon storefront - Walmart’s new “Store of the Future” down in Texas- Morrisons introducing Simbe’s Tally ro…

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How AI Will Change Order Management Forever With Infios SVP Omar Akilah | 5IM 8:20

4d ago8:20

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In this exclusive 5 Insightful Minutes interview, Omar Akilah, SVP of Product Strategy at Infios, joins Omni Talk to explore how AI is impacting retail order management systems. From modular OMS architecture to predictive inventory optimization and AI-enhanced customer service, Omar explains why the future of retail fulfillment depends on intellige…

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What's The Environmental Cost Of AI? 15:17

5d ago15:17

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By 2028, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory forecasts that U.S. data centers could use as much as 12% of the nation's electricity. The reason: generative AI. Since 2022, AI innovation by four leading tech companies — Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon — has led to annual increases in both energy and water consumption. So, in this episode, Short …

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Science Can Make You More Creative! 13:52

2d ago13:52

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Do you consider yourself a creative person? If not, you may be holding yourself back. Psychologist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle says creativity isn't a trait. Creativity is a choice. After studying creativity for more than 20 years, she has some suggestions for how anyone can stick with their creative ideas. Guest host and producer Berly McCoy talks to h…

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Did Scientists Find Alien Life Or Just Controversy? 11:19

4d ago11:19

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Recently, a group of scientists claimed they found possible signs of life on a planet called K2-18b. The news made headlines. Researchers said they'd detected sulphur-based gases that, on Earth, are strongly associated with life. But the research caused an uproar in astronomy circles because other scientists don't think the data is strong enough to…

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🎸 7-Eleven Emo Fests, Miami Vice Comebacks & Beyoncé Takes Over Omni Talk 4:12

6d ago4:12

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In this week’s Lightning Round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, the Omni Talk crew gets loose with hot takes on 7-Eleven’s emo music festival sponsorship, the return of Miami Vice, Target’s paper wine bottles, and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour. Plus, find out which Beyoncé track…

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Schnucks Bets Big on Local Brands — But Will It Work? 8:30

10d ago8:30

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Schnucks is rolling out products from its first local brand accelerator, Schnucks Springboard, into 15 stores across Missouri and Illinois. But with rising tariffs and razor-thin margins, will this bold bet on community-rooted innovation pay off—or fizzle out? The Omni Talk team breaks down the business case, strategic risks, and long-term viabilit…

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PepsiCo Goes Natural: Is This The End of Artificial Colors in Food? 8:04

6d ago8:04

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PepsiCo says it plans to replace artificial colors with natural ones across its product lines by 2026, but the move could come with major R&D and consumer acceptance challenges. The Fast Five crew debates whether regulation is the only real way to force change.0:02 – PepsiCo CEO outlines natural color transition timeline0:45 – U.S. HHS pushes volun…

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Schnucks Doubles Down on Caper Carts | Key Moment in Grocery History or Gimmick? 7:23

6d ago7:23

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Schnucks is expanding its Caper Cart program, bringing the smart carts to more stores in Missouri and Illinois with new features like a lower tray for bulk items. Omni Talk and A&M experts discuss the promise, pain points, and potential of this next-gen checkout technology in reshaping the grocery shopping experience.📌 0:02 – Schnucks expands Caper…

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What Can Minecraft Teach Us About Learning? 8:35

10d ago8:35

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Minecraft is a movie and a very popular video game with iconic block graphics that characters can "mine" for building material and gems. It's also what cognitive scientist Charley Wu and his team utilized to study how people learned as they played. Their unique study focused on both individual and social learning — and they found a clear answer to …

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Amazon’s D.C. Blowback, Caper Carts & Why A ChatGPT/Shopify Tie-Up Should Scare Google | Fast Five 1:01:06

8d ago1:01:06

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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, Infios, and ClearDemand, A&M’s Jeff Dwyer and Luis De Lencquesaing joined Chris and Anne to discuss:- Amazon’s tariff pricing fracas with the White House- Schnucks expanding its Caper Cart deployment- ChatGPT potent…

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Are DOGE Cuts Making America Healthy? 13:51

12d ago13:51

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In its first 100 days, the Trump administration — specifically, the Department of Government Efficiency — shuttered agencies and slashed budgets pertaining to foreign aid, scientific research, food safety and more. How will this impact people's health and well-being both in the U.S., and around the world? To answer that question, we're calling in o…

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How Intelligent Store Management Solutions Can Surface Problems & Prioritize Actions For Store Teams 6:39

9d ago6:39

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Julian Mills, CEO of Quorso, sits down with Chris and Anne for a fast-paced 5 Insightful Minutes.Julian explains why intelligent management systems are critical in modern retail (0:40), shares a real-world example around promotion execution (1:40), and outlines how solutions like Quorso help retailers improve sales and reduce shrink (3:00).Julian a…

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Should Kids Be Taking Melatonin? 13:02

13d ago13:02

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A good night's sleep makes a big difference to our mental and physical health. Without quality sleep, we're less productive. Grumpy. It can even affect our hearts. Meanwhile, more and more people are having problems falling and staying asleep, including kids. So some parents are turning to a supplement called melatonin as a potential solution. But …

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Why Micro Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) Still Matter With Dematic & Tesco's Transcend Retail Solutions 35:28

9d ago35:28

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Is microfulfillment still a viable strategy? In this new Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris and Anne sit down with Oliver Vogt, CEO of Tesco’s Transcend Retail Solutions and Danielle Dakin, Dematic's Market Development Director, to unpack everything happening with MFCs. Danielle explains how pandemic-driven hype distorted expectations (6:00), while Oliver …

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FSMA & The Future Of Food Safety Explained With Angela Fernandez Of GS1 US | Spotlight Series 27:52

10d ago27:52

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Chris and Anne sit down with Angela Fernandez, SVP at GS1 US, to dive deep into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the massive shifts underway in food traceability. Angela explains:(6:27) The history of FSMA and how new regulations are reshaping the food industry(8:40) The crucial role of digital traceability(13:12) Why compliance is esse…

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Harnessing Spineless Sea Creatures' Superpowers 12:15

14d ago12:15

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From starfish and sea slugs to jellyfish and sponges, the ocean's invertebrates are some of the most ancient and diverse critters on Earth. And so are their superpowers, as marine biologist Drew Harvell calls their unique abilities. In her new book, The Ocean's Menagerie, she chronicles the amazing abilities of some of these spineless creatures and…

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AI Manners, Sperm Races, Papal Name Hypotheticals & Pasta Debates | Lightning Round Gets Wild 4:59

12d ago4:59

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It’s lightning round time! Chris and Anne open with OpenAI’s surprising energy usage linked to polite prompts (00:03), then reveal whether they use manners with their own bots (00:22). Things escalate with papal name hypotheticals (01:15), a very serious pasta shape debate (02:00), and finally, the sperm race startup that no one saw coming (03:08).…

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Walmart To Test Beauty Bars In 40 Stores 5:41

12d ago5:41

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Walmart is testing a new beauty bar concept at 40 stores as part of its spring sale event, and Chris and Anne dive deep into what it means for the retailer's future (00:04). Chris highlights how this test differs from Target’s Ulta partnership and lets Walmart fully own its beauty experience (01:45), while Anne shares insights from her past at Targ…

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Trove Acquires Reverse.Supply to Drive Global Resale Expansion & Circular Retail Strategy 4:52

16d ago4:52

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In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down Trove’s acquisition of reverse.supply and why it’s a game-changer for global resale (00:02). Anne highlights the upside for brands and customers alike, from lower costs due to tariff avoidance (01:45) to…

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Target Launches “Good Little Garden” Floral Brand | Retail Strategy Hit or Miss? 9:01

16d ago9:01

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Target’s new floral brand Good Little Garden has entered the chat — and Chris and Anne are divided (00:03). While the brand offers fresh flowers and plants starting at $6 (00:28), Chris argues the category is operationally complex and unlikely to become a billion-dollar brand (01:00). Anne sees parallels with Trader Joe’s floral success (03:10), an…

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Quorso and Circle K Partner to Improve Store Operations Across Europe 4:49

16d ago4:49

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In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Quorso’s new partnership with Circle K (00:02), highlighting how this technology will scale across 5,000 stores in 12 countries and 11 languages (00:16). They discuss the significance of bringing task man…

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Buy Or Sell: Gas Stations Fueling Walmart’s Growth? 5:08

16d ago5:08

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In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne analyze Walmart’s bold move to grow its gas station footprint, aiming to add 40–45 new locations this year as part of a five-year expansion plan (00:03). They discuss how Walmart is using fuel as a strategic lever …

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This Telescope Could Find "Planet 9" 12:36

17d ago12:36

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Some scientists are convinced that beyond Neptune, there's a planet they've yet to see. This so-called "Planet 9" is so far away, it would be a faint object. The stretch of sky researchers would have to search is huge. But a new astronomical facility on a mountaintop in Chile could help tackle the search. The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has b…

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Why These Salmon Are On Anxiety Meds 10:52

19d ago10:52

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A fish walks into a pharmacy ... well, not exactly. Fish aren't being prescribed anti-anxiety drugs. But they are experiencing the effects. Researchers have found more than 900 different pharmaceutical ingredients in rivers and streams around the world, though they're not yet sure how this could change the behavior of fish and other aquatic animals…

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Walmart Gas, Circle K & Why Target’s Floral Brand May Not Come Up Smelling Like Roses | Fast Five 41:58

19d ago41:58

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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, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:- Walmart’s gas station expansion strategy - Quorso’s intelligent store management platform rollout with Circle K Europe - Target’s new floral owned brand - Trove’s …

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Nature Quest: Are Flowers Blooming Early? 12:36

20d ago12:36

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Welcome!! This is the first episode of Nature Quest, a monthly Short Wave segment that answers listener questions about your local environment. This month, we hear from a listener in California who's concerned that the flowers in his neighborhood are blooming way, way earlier. Is that normal? And is climate change the culprit? Short Wavers Emily Kw…

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Should Humans Live On Mars? 14:14

21d ago14:14

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As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk about the growing possibility of a sci-fi future in which humans become a multiplanetary species. Specifically, that we could live on Mars. Biologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith have spent four years researching what life on Mars would look …

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Bezos Faceplants, Festivals & Crosswalks | Omni Talk Lightning Round Gets Wild 🎤 4:20

23d ago4:20

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This week’s lightning round, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, is packed with laughs and unexpected questions. Chris and Anne start by debating what the official Omni Talk uniform would be, inspired by Starbucks’ new black-on-green dress code (0:01).Then they reminisce about epic…

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Hy-Vee Shuts Down In-Store Bars | Is Experiential Retail Dying? 8:52

23d ago8:52

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In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five discussion, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne explore Hy-Vee’s decision to shutter most in-store bars and eliminate full-service dining in favor of counter-only service (0:02). Chris critiques the overuse of “experiential retail” …

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