Best Chris McCluskey Podcasts (2025)

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Why Post-Purchase Communication Could Become Retail’s Next Big Differentiator | Spotlight Series 25:20

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In this Spotlight Series interview, Catherine Dummitt, VP of Marketing at Narvar, explains how the post-purchase journey is evolving from a cost center to a powerful “trust center.” With insights from over 42 billion consumer interactions annually, Narvar is helping retailers rethink shipping, returns, and communication to boost loyalty, reduce cos…

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How Lowe’s Is Reinventing Home Improvement with a Digital Marketplace with VP Michael McCluskey 5:54

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Lowe’s VP of Marketplace, Michael McCluskey, joins us to share why the retailer is diving headfirst into the world of third-party marketplaces. Learn how Lowe’s is creating an “endless aisle” experience, what this means for pro customers and sellers, and why the brand aims to become the go-to destination for everything home. Discover how Lowe’s is …

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Thomas Vowles

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Thomas Vowles' novel, 'Our New Gods' is a psychological thriller where sinsiter sexuality and murder coincide amongst the queer scene of Melbourne.By Thomas Vowles with David McLean

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Walmart's Bait & Switch 2, Costco Gas & More Grocery Sound & Fury From Amazon | Fast Five 58:18

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, A&M Brooks Levering and Bryson Waterman joined Chris and Anne to discuss:- Walmart’s stroke of merchandising genius around the Nintendo Switch 2 launch - Amazon restructuring around its “One Grocery” str…

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Lightning Round: Tesco Club Card Nightclub, Uber Senior Features, Auntie Anne's & Dutch Food 2:49

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Anne and Chris deliver lightning-fast takes on the week's quirkiest retail headlines, covering everything from Tesco's 90s nightclub pop-up to Uber's senior-friendly app features. The segment showcases their signature blend of retail expertise and entertainment while broadcasting live from Amsterdam's Consumer Goods Forum.Special thanks to the A&M …

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Peloton's New Resale Platform: Smart Business Move or Operational Nightmare? 4:15

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Peloton launched "Repowered," a resale marketplace for used fitness equipment where sellers retain 70% of the sale price while Peloton and platform provider Archive split the remaining 30%. The platform uses AI for pricing suggestions and aims to capture value from the secondary market, though experts worry about Peloton's operational execution tra…

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Amazon's Humanoid Robots Will Deliver Your Packages - Are You Ready for Robots on Your Doorstep? 4:21

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Amazon is developing humanoid robots that will ride in Rivian electric vans and deliver packages, currently testing the technology in a San Francisco facility designed like an obstacle course. While the concept represents significant automation advancement, experts question whether society is ready for humanoid robots delivering packages in residen…

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Dollar General's Kathy Ireland Partnership: Genius Move or 90s Nostalgia Fail? 4:20

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Dollar General is launching new celebrity home collections including partnerships with Kathy Ireland, and other brands as part of its "Home Valley" expansion across 20,000+ stores. The strategy aims to attract higher-income shoppers seeking quality home goods at discount prices through a "treasure hunt" shopping experience.Special thanks to the A&M…

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Walmart's AI Assistant "Sparky" Could Compete with Amazon and Google - Here's Why 4:18

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Walmart introduced "Ask Sparky," an AI assistant that helps customers find products, synthesize reviews, and get personalized recommendations through natural language searches. The company plans to evolve Sparky into agentic AI that can automatically take actions, positioning Walmart in the super app conversation alongside Google and Amazon.Special…

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Walmart's Genius "Who Knew?" Campaign: Walton Goggins Exposes What You're Missing vs Amazon 4:16

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Walmart launched a strategic "Who Knew?" advertising campaign featuring actor Walton Goggins to highlight its transformation into a comprehensive Amazon competitor with over 500 million items and superior membership benefits. The campaign positions Walmart Plus as offering more value than Amazon Prime with gas discounts, express delivery, and lower…

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Sofie Laguna, Lili Wilkinson and Penny Tangey

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‘The Last Egg’ is a picture story book by Sofie Laguna. It is about love, kindness and loyalty with a fantastical end. Lili Wilkinson has Titch the mouse on an epic journey of magic, heroism and loyal friendship in ‘Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire’‘Music Camp’ by Penny Tangey is a big hearted story about finding your way when you’re twel…

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Peloton Resale, Dollar General's Home Line & Who Knew Walmart Could Be So Sparky? | Fast Five 32:06

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:Walmart’s new “Who knew?” advertising campaign (Source)Walmart’s gen AI assistant Sparky (Source)Dollar General’s home line with Kathy Ireland (Source)Amazon training humanoid ro…

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Using 360 Assessments in Leadership Coaching #443 32:15

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As coaches, we know that awareness is the first step toward transformation. Yet for many leaders, the awareness they most need—the way others actually experience their leadership—remains hidden just beyond their view. That’s why today’s conversation with Bryan Brown is so essential. In this insightful and practical discussion, we’ll explore: Why fe…

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Lightning Round 4:31

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This week’s Lightning Round delivers a sugar rush of retail absurdity — from Mondelez pulling products over pricing beef with Aldi, to mistakenly buying 70,000 lollipops, and Sydney Sweeney selling out her soap line. Retail’s never been this entertaining — and we couldn’t bring it to you without the support of our amazing sponsors: A&M Consumer and…

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Will David’s Bridal’s New Diamonds & Pearls Store Concept Work? 7:52

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David’s Bridal is getting glam with its new Diamonds & Pearls store concept, complete with upgraded fittings and a full glam squad. Thanks to our always fabulous sponsors — A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — for supporting retail reinvention.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY…

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Buy Or Sell: Aldi’s New Virtual Work Experience For Teenagers? 6:26

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Aldi is making early career access easier with a new virtual retail work experience program designed for teens aged 13 and up. This forward-thinking discussion was made possible thanks to the innovation-minded sponsors of the Retail Fast Five: A&M CRG, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.For the full episode head here: https://yo…

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Victoria’s Secret Gets Hacked?! 💻🚨 4:11

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Victoria’s Secret faced a major website outage this week, raising big questions about cybersecurity readiness in retail. Brought to you by the Fast Five sponsors: A&M CRG, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — the tech and strategy partners keeping retailers one step ahead.For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/rJh3sY4_…

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Is Rhode Worth $1B? E.L.F. (and Anne) Think So 👀 7:23

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E.l.f. is betting big on Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand, Rhode, with a $1 billion acquisition that could reshape the beauty M&A landscape. This coverage is powered by Omni Talk's Fast Five sponsors: A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand — all trusted names in transforming retail.For the full episode h…

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Will Walmart’s Medicare Advantage Play Succeed? 6:15

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Walmart is piloting a digital badge to help Medicare Advantage members identify "food-as-medicine" eligible items — a move blending AI, healthcare, and retail. As always, this segment is brought to you by our friends at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Clear Demand — the companies helping retailers win s…

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Shoptalk Europe 2025: TikTok Shop Dominates, AI Gets Agentic & Store Teams Win Big 38:56

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Fresh from the buzzing halls of Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, the Omni Talk team delivers a rapid-fire breakdown of the biggest retail trends shaping the future live from the conference stage with Shoptalk's very own Ben Miller and Adam Plom. From TikTok Shop's explosive growth (seriously, it's everywhere) to the rise of agentic AI that's already s…

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Anna Snoekstra and Robbie Coburn

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A much loved daughter could ruin a family and just what is it, that this family have to hide? Anna Snoekstra has written a very well crafted mystery in ‘The Ones We Love’. Robbie Coburn's verse narrative, 'The Foal in the Wire', is a coming of age tale about survival and the bonds between individuals that both undermine and affirm.…

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Walmart Presses Its 'Advantage,' ALDI Recruits Teens & E.L.F. Goes Down A New Rhode | Fast Five 51:10

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:- Walmart helping Medicare Advantage members identify items to buy with their OTC benefits - E.l.f.’s acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand for $1 Billion - Victoria’s Secr…

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📦 Supply Chain AI: What’s Real vs. Hype? | 5 Insightful Minutes With Eugene Amigud Of Infios 7:07

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In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Eugene Amigud Chief Innovation Officer at Infios, joins Omni Talk to separate AI fact from fiction when it comes to transforming the supply chain.From predictive analytics to agentic AI, Eugene breaks down how to spot purposeful innovation, how to deploy modular decision engines that adapt to change, and why th…

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Lightning Round | A Terminator Reality & The Return Of Book It 5:12

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Takeaways: The nostalgia surrounding Pizza Hut's summer Book It program evokes strong emotional responses among participants. The discussion on personal pan pizzas reveals individual preferences, particularly for meat toppings like sausage and pepperoni. Concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential harmful actions were highlighted in re…

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Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Nike Selling On Amazon? 5:57

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Takeaways: Nike's decision to resume sales on Amazon marks a significant shift in their strategy, emphasizing direct consumer engagement. The brand's previous focus on maintaining a direct relationship with consumers is now seemingly compromised through this partnership. Concerns arise regarding the potential dilution of Nike's brand equity with th…

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Fast Five Shorts | How Momentous Is Google’s New AI Mode? 7:31

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Takeaways: Google is introducing a new AI enhanced shopping experience called AI Mode to improve online shopping. The AI Mode integrates the Gemini Generative AI chatbot with the Google Shopping Graph, providing real-time product data. Customers will soon be able to search for products using conversational language and receive tailored recommendati…

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Fast Five Shorts | What Excites You Most About Lowe’s New Marketplace Partnership With Mirakl? 4:15

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Takeaways: Lowe's is collaborating with Miracle to enhance its online marketplace capabilities significantly. This partnership enables Lowe's to accelerate its e-commerce business while improving customer service. The expansion of Lowe's Marketplace now includes a diverse range of products from third-party sellers. Members of the Milo's Rewards loy…

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Fast Five Shorts | Does Pizza Delivery From Sam’s Club Make You Run Out And Get A Membership 5:20

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Takeaways: Sam's Club has introduced delivery for their Members Mark hot baked pizza, enhancing convenience for customers. The price of Members Mark hot baked pizza is competitively set at $8.98, making it an appealing option. Delivery of the pizza is available in most Sam's Clubs nationwide, with full rollout expected soon. Customers can select fr…

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Fast Five Shorts| Buy Or Sell: Target’s New Acceleration Office? 5:43

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Target has introduced a new enterprise acceleration office to enhance decision-making processes. The retailer's recent fiscal report indicates a decline in both net and comp store sales. Critics question the effectiveness of the acceleration office as a solution to Target's issues. Some believe the acceleration office is merely a repetition of the …

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Invisible Barcodes: The Innovation You'll Never See (And That’s The Point) | Ask An Expert 29:30

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In this Ask An Expert episode, Chris and Anne welcome Dave Steck, former VP of IT and Store Innovations at Schnucks, to explore how Digimarc’s invisible watermark technology is reshaping the future of retail operations. Learn how weighted items like salads and hot wings are being protected against theft, how retailers can collaborate with vendors t…

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Catherine Greer

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Audrey has left her husband and career in advertising. Now she bakes cakes and fortune cookies that tell the bitter truth, but can she start a business with her motley lot of new friends in Catherine Greer’s ‘The Bitter Sweet Bakery Café’.By Catherine Greer wth Jan Goldsmith

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🧠 5 Insightful Minutes Inside the Mind of Today’s Shopper | 5IM 6:21

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🎧 In this episode, Chris and Anne break down the latest survey from A&M Consumer and Retail Group with David Schneidman, which offers a clear look into how U.S. shoppers are adjusting their habits amid economic uncertainty.Key Highlights:[01:05] Why private label is booming[03:20] The collapse of traditional brand loyalty[06:45] How inflation is re…

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Target's Woes, Lowe's Marketplace & Why Sam's Club Pizza Delivery Will Change Our Lives | Fast Five 46:50

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Former Target executives Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga analyze this week's biggest retail stories, including Target's questionable "acceleration office" strategy amid declining sales, Sam's Club's game-changing $8.98 pizza delivery service, Lowe's strategic marketplace expansion with Mirakl, Google's AI-powered shopping checkout revolution, and Ni…

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The Past, Present & Future Of E Ink And ESLs With Bryan Chan | Spotlight Series 32:32

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🎙️ In this special Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bryan Chan, Senior Director at E Ink, to explore the journey of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and why they're finally catching fire in the U.S.Key Moments:[01:03] What is E Ink? — Origins as an MIT spinout and Kindle beginnings[2:52] Why …

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Lightning Round: Golden Globes Podcasts, Brett Favre Rankings & Starbucks Summer Menu 6:29

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Time to let loose! Our retail experts drop their serious analyst personas for a fun lightning round that covers everything from podcast awards to NFL legends to coffee obsessions.Key Moments:0:00-0:20 - Golden Globes adds podcast category: Which shows deserve recognition?0:21-1:50 - Michael's surprising praise for Call Her Daddy's business genius a…

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Target's Rural Expansion Plan - Experts Call It a "Strategic Disaster" That Shouldn't Have Happened 10:08

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Target's $Billion Rural Gamble - Why Experts Say It's Doomed to FailTarget drops a bombshell expansion strategy that has retail experts in complete agreement - for all the wrong reasons. A former Target executive who actually ran rural stores delivers devastating firsthand insights.Key Moments:0:00-1:07 - Target's massive rural expansion: 300 store…

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UK Retail Cyber Attacks Now Target US - Former CEO Reveals Shocking Security Gaps 7:28

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URGENT: Cyber Criminals Target US Retailers After UK RampageThe cyber attack wave that devastated UK retail is crossing the Atlantic. Our panel, including a former retail CEO with firsthand cyber security experience, breaks down the alarming reality of retail vulnerability.Key Moments:0:00-1:00 - Breaking news: UK retail hackers now targeting major…

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Dick's $2.4B Foot Locker Takeover - Bold Move or Strategic Blunder? 11:32

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Dick's Sporting Goods drops a retail bombshell with the massive Foot Locker acquisition. Our expert panel dissects every angle of this game-changing deal that has Wall Street buzzing.Key Moments:0:00-0:50 - Deal announcement: $2.4B acquisition details and market reaction0:51-2:40 - Michael's initial hatred: "Foot Locker has issues" and Nike depende…

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Target Circle 360 Expands Same-Day Delivery - Retail Experts Debate if It's Genius or Disaster 10:02

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Target's Bold Same-Day Delivery Gamble - Will It Pay Off?Target makes a major play in the membership wars by expanding Circle 360 to include same-day delivery from 100+ partner retailers. Our expert panel is split down the middle on this strategy.Key Moments:0:00-0:45 - Target's announcement: same-day delivery expansion with no price markups0:47-1:…

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Breaking: Walmart Signals Major Price Increases - How Will The Retail Industry React? 8:30

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Walmart's CFO John David Rainey drops a bombshell announcement about upcoming price increases, sending shockwaves through the retail industry. Our expert panel dives deep into what this means for consumers and competitors alike.Key Moments:0:00-0:35 - Walmart CFO's full statement on price increases starting late January0:50-2:20 - Michael analyzes …

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Andre Dao and Amanda Hampson

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A grandson tries to learn a family story in Andre Dao’s ‘Anam’. Murder and mayhem on the waterfront, marihuana cigarettes and a turf war over brothels, thankfully the Tea Ladies can solve crimes and cement friendships in this, the third book of the series, ‘The Deadly Dispute’ by Amanda Hampson.By Andre Dao with Lisa Moule and Amanda Hampson with Jan Goldsmith

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Walmart Signals Price Increases, Dicks Buys Foot Locker & Target Bets On Rural Growth? | Fast Five 1:10:26

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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 Michael Prendergast and Christopher Disa join Chris and Anne to discuss:- Walmart signaling that price hikes could begin later this month- Target Circle 360 members receiving free same…

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Radar CEO Spencer Hewett on RFID’s Future in Retail | Old Navy & American Eagle Rollouts 🚀 7:13

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In this Five Insightful Minutes episode, Omni Talk Retail catches up with Spencer Hewett, founder and CEO of Radar, to dig into the retailer’s growing RFID rollout with Old Navy and American Eagle.Key Moments:(0:13) Spencer responds to Fast Five’s rollout skepticism 🎤(1:02) $1,000 Old Navy bet?! Chris and Spencer wager on RFID’s future 💸(2:01) What…

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The Tariff Hotline Is Open & We Are Taking Your Calls | Ask An Expert 35:26

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In this episode of Omni Talk Retail’s Ask an Expert series, Chris and Anne welcome SPS Commerce’s Emily Curran and Rob Schiefelbein for a deep dive into how retailers and suppliers should respond to shifting tariffs and trade conditions.Key Moments:(1:20) Meet the experts: Emily and Rob from SPS Commerce(2:11) SPS Commerce’s role in simplifying sup…

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ASOS Expands Next-Day Delivery to InPost Lockers | Convenience Meets Fashion 4:34

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ASOS has partnered with InPost to offer next-day delivery to locker locations across Europe, enhancing speed and flexibility for online fashion shoppers. While the model is efficient and popular in dense urban markets, Chris and Anne explore whether the U.S. consumer landscape is ready for this kind of out-of-home delivery. This clip from the Omni …

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100 Brits vs 100 Americans? Plus Sitcoms, Pets & Stranger Things Final Season 4:42

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Chris and Anne debate who would dominate in a viral “100 Brits vs. 100 Americans” TikTok battle, confess their sitcom obsessions, and open up about the little joys of pet companionship. Plus, they brace for the final season of Stranger Things—with some strong opinions on what must happen before the credits roll-- in this latest clip from the Omni T…

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LTK Partners With The Bachelor to Launch Shoppable TV | Social Commerce Gets Real 5:40

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LTK is teaming up with The Bachelor to turn binge-watching into shopping. In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down how this partnership modernizes product placement with real-time affiliate links and seamless in-app shopping. Could this model r…

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Primark’s “Love It For Longer” Repair Classes: Real Sustainability Effort or Retail Gimmick? 4:12

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Primark introduced its first U.S. in-store repair workshops to promote sustainability and customer engagement, offering free sewing kits and mending tutorials. While the effort aligns with a broader push for circular fashion, Chris and Anne weigh its true value for low-cost fast fashion shoppers and whether it can scale meaningfully in the U.S. mar…

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Amazon Debuts Vulcan Robot with Human Touch | What It Means for Warehousing 6:49

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Amazon has introduced Vulcan, its first robot with a sense of touch, now operating in Spokane and Hamburg fulfillment centers.⏱️ Time Stamps:0:00 – Amazon announces Vulcan robot0:15 – Vulcan’s capabilities: Force sensors, suction cups & vision0:53 – Hair straightener meets ruler? Describing the tech1:30 – Why warehouse automation is gaining momentu…