Best Chris Walton Podcasts (2025)

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Recent Magic - The Lightning Conductor 10:52

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7d ago10:52

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1. Lightning conductors [0:02]2. Building a log cabin [1:34]3. All thoughts are driven by emotion [3:02]4. Intense self-development [3:52]5. When your practices are not working [4:18]6. Identity changes can be difficult [5:09]7. Learning about YouTube - 5 to 1200 Subs [7:13]8. Summary [8:44]

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My Desert Island plants, with Carol Klein 51:05

2h ago51:05

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In Carol Klein's illustrious career, she's come across more plants than most and is bursting with fascinating facts and entertaining anecdotes about almost all of them. In this special episode, Carol reveals the plants she'd take with her to a desert island and what makes them so special, and what her luxury item of choice would be too. Learn more …

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How ALTBG Became Europe’s #1 Bitcoin Stock | Alexandre Laizet | BFM168 1:11:34

10h ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Alexandre Laizet is the Deputy CEO and Director of Bitcoin Strategy at The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company. Under Alexandre's leadership, ALTBG has become the best-performing stock in France and Europe since launching its BTC treasury strategy in November 2024, delivering a +1000% BTC yield YTD and a 3000% share pr…

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Lightning Round: Mall Makeovers, AI Mode & Our Thoughts On Tom Brady Macking On Sydney Sweeney 5:01

13h ago5:01

5:01

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, covers rapid-fire retail takes. Quick hits on General Dynamics buying Macy's anchor space (Chris suggests hiding alien bodies), Google's AI mode for fashion try-ons (Anne loves how flattering it is),…

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Fast Five Shorts | Will Starbucks' New Hiring Procedures Lead To Their Intended Consequences? 7:33

14h ago7:33

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This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, analyzes Starbucks' hiring transformation under CEO Brian Niccol. Starbucks adds district managers to barista hiring decisions as part of experience improvements. Chris sees it as a culture message b…

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Fast Five Shorts | Do You Agree With Hibbett’s Decision To Create A Standalone Kids App? 4:39

14h ago4:39

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This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, examines Hibbett's kids-focused digital strategy. Hibbett launches a standalone kids app and website under new owner JD Sports for ages 13 and younger. Both Chris and Anne question this approach, sug…

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Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Target Exploring A Factory-Direct Model? 8:42

14h ago8:42

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This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, breaks down Target's factory direct shipping test. Target explores factory direct shipping similar to Temu and Shein's model for apparel and home goods. Chris loves the defensive move and believes Ta…

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Fast Five Shorts | How Long Before We Are All Grocery Shopping Via Smart Carts? 5:27

14h ago5:27

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This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, explores Wegmans' smart cart pilot. Wegmans pilots Instacart's AI-powered Caper Carts at their Syracuse store for seamless checkout and spending tracking. Anne remains "mid" on smart carts, seeing th…

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Fast Five Shorts | How Should We Think About Walmart’s “Dark Store” Admission? 4:18

15h ago4:18

4:18

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, dives into Walmart's dark store pilot program. Walmart is testing dark stores in Dallas for faster online fulfillment, with plans for Bentonville. Chris calls it a smart defensive and offensive move …

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Alex Michelsen: Fonseca & Mensik, Adderall on Tour, Superstitions & Pickleball Hot Take 1:14:52

1d ago1:14:52

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Alex Michelsen is welcomed to The Changeover after his early rise on the ATP Tour. He breaks down his perspective as a left hand dominant player developing his game and reflects on his experiences going through the levels of professional tennis. Watch this episode to learn more about this star flying under the radar.The Changeover is the channel to…

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Travel Tales - Nevada, USA 10:24

1d ago10:24

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Enjoy botanical and cultivated gardens in the desert state of Nevada, where it's not all about gambling and cacti. With breathtaking scenery and spectacular views, the area is also known for its stargazing. Full of adventure, history, culture, and community there's plenty to satisfy the appetite of a garden and nature lover. Learn more about yo…

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Lightning Round: Mall Makeovers, AI Mode & Our Thoughts On Tom Brady Macking On Sydney Sweeney 5:00

4d ago5:00

5:00

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, covers rapid-fire retail takes.Quick hits on General Dynamics buying Macy's anchor space (Chris suggests hiding alien bodies), Google's AI mode for fashion try-ons (Anne loves how flattering it is), …

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Fast Five Shorts | Will Starbucks' New Hiring Procedures Lead To Their Intended Consequences? 7:32

4d ago7:32

7:32

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, analyzes Starbucks' hiring transformation under CEO Brian Niccol.Starbucks adds district managers to barista hiring decisions as part of experience improvements. Chris sees it as a culture message bu…

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Fast Five Shorts | Do You Agree With Hibbett’s Decision To Create A Standalone Kids App? 4:38

4d ago4:38

4:38

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, examines Hibbett's kids-focused digital strategy.Hibbett launches a standalone kids app and website under new owner JD Sports for ages 13 and younger. Both Chris and Anne question this approach, sugg…

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Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Target Exploring A Factory-Direct Model? 8:42

4d ago8:42

8:42

This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, breaks down Target's factory direct shipping test.Target explores factory direct shipping similar to Temu and Shein's model for apparel and home goods. Chris loves the defensive move and believes Tar…

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Fast Five Shorts | How Long Before We Are All Grocery Shopping Via Smart Carts? 5:26

4d ago5:26

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This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, explores Wegmans' smart cart pilot.Wegmans pilots Instacart's AI-powered Caper Carts at their Syracuse store for seamless checkout and spending tracking. Anne remains "mid" on smart carts, seeing the…

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Fast Five Shorts | How Should We Think About Walmart’s “Dark Store” Admission? 4:17

4d ago4:17

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This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, dives into Walmart's dark store pilot program.Walmart is testing dark stores in Dallas for faster online fulfillment, with plans for Bentonville. Chris calls it a smart defensive and offensive move t…

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How Much Bitcoin Do You Need to Retire by 2030? | Sminston With | BFM167 54:29

7h ago54:29

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Sminston With is an anonymous engineer with a PhD in Materials Science and Bitcoiner since 2021. He believes Bitcoin represents a quantum leap in money technology and has analyzed its long-term adoption patterns to create a retirement guide based on his calculations. › Smitty’s Bitcoin Retirement Guide: https://x.com/sminston_with/status/1917605539…

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Staples Pivots to Services, Sephora Partners with Lyft & Chuck E. Cheese Targets Adults 5:34

5d ago5:34

5:34

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Staples transforms its business model by shifting from office supplies to services, launching a Verizon partnership and leveraging its 945 locations for printing, shipping, and passport services. Sephora flips the script on Prime Day comp…

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The secrets of wildflowers, with Chris Thorogood 47:12

5d ago47:12

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Chris Thorogood, botanist at Oxford University, reveals the impact that wildflowers can have on us, as well as around the world and with the wildlife around us. He shares how and why it's so crucial that we make space for wildflowers in our gardens, woodlands, roadsides, and urban areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Why Most Smart Store Pilots Fail (And How to Build One That Doesn’t) | 5IM 5:09

5d ago5:09

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In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, gStore by GregyOrange’s General Manager Troy Sewek joins Omni Talk to share his tried-and-true tips on tech for the world’s smartest stores.From RFID foundations to computer vision innovations, Troy breaks down what technology is truly critical for retailers facing market uncertainty, how to build smart store p…

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Target Goes Factory-Direct, Walmart Goes Dark & Starbucks Revamps Its Hiring Process | Fast Five 50:13

5d ago50:13

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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 testing dark storesWegmans piloting Instacart’s smart cartsTarget exploring factory-direct shipping models similar to Shein and TemuHibbett’s launch of a kid-focused app …

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Target Goes Factory-Direct, Walmart Goes Dark & Starbucks Revamps Its Hiring Process 50:14

5d ago50:14

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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 testing dark stores (Source) Wegmans piloting Instacart’s smart carts (Source) Target exploring factory-direct shipping models similar to Shein and Temu (Source) Hibbett…

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Luckin Coffee Lands in NYC, Wegmans Pilots Smart Carts & Best Buy Offloads Current Health 5:01

6d ago5:01

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Luckin Coffee enters the U.S. market, opening two cashier-less stores in New York City despite local bans on cashless-only businesses. Wegmans partners with Instacart to launch AI-powered Caper Carts for a faster, smarter in-store experie…

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Inside RetailClub: A Bold New Vision for AI and Retail 14:28

7d ago14:28

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Omni Talk sits down with Krystina Gustafson, co-founder of RetailClub and former Shoptalk content chief, to talk about the new AI Deep Dive Retreat launching this September in Huntington Beach. In this candid conversation, Krystina explains how RetailClub is reinventing the retail event experience—ditching the booths and buzzwords in favor of real …

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Nintendo Pulls from Amazon, France Targets Fast Fashion, Home Depot Buys GMS for $4.3B 5:30

7d ago5:30

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Nintendo exits Amazon’s U.S. storefront amid a third-party seller dispute, skipping the Switch 2 launch and leaving American shoppers out of the release. France clamps down on ultra-fast fashion, introducing new legislation aimed at Shein…

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How Wimbledon Tennis keeps its grass green and flowers blooming 36:44

7d ago36:44

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Go behind the scenes at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon ahead of The Championships to discover spectacular floral displays, meticulous grass care, biodiversity, and bees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Inside RetailClub: A Bold New Vision for AI and Retail 14:27

7d ago14:27

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Omni Talk sits down with Krystina Gustafson, co-founder of RetailClub and former Shoptalk content chief, to talk about the new AI Deep Dive Retreat launching this September in Huntington Beach. In this candid conversation, Krystina explains how RetailClub is reinventing the retail event experience—ditching the booths and buzzwords in favor of real …

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Astrophysicist: “Here’s The Math for Bitcoin To Hit $1M” | Stephen Perrenod | BFM166 1:42:06

7d ago1:42:06

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Stephen Perrenod is an astrophysicist and technology consultant with over 30 years of experience in high performance computing. He’s the author of two books on cosmology and has been writing and speaking about Bitcoin for a decade. › https://twitter.com/moneyordebt› http://stephenperrenod.substack.com PARTNERS 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s …

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Lightning Round: Romance Novels, Soap Wars & French Fry Pizza 5:04

8d ago5:04

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In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, our rapid-fire lightning round covers the week's quirkiest retail stories: Ollipop's 5-cent VIP boxes, Jimmy John's steamy romance novel promotion, Unilever acquiring Dr. Squatch, and Tombstone's wild French fry …

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Amazon's Desperate Grocery Play: Will Bundling Work? 2:52

8d ago2:52

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In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Amazon is testing aggressive grocery bundling by showing 100+ food items during regular checkout flows. We analyze whether this interstitial approach can change deeply ingrained shopping habits and why Walmart ha…

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H-E-B Tests Grocery Robots: Innovation or the Next Garmin Dash-Mounted GPS? 4:11

8d ago4:11

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In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, conservative grocery giant H-E-B surprises everyone by piloting autonomous delivery robots in Austin with Avride. We break down why this 1-mile radius test makes sense for this location but question whether robot…

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Walmart's New AI Saves Managers 60 Minutes Per Shift 4:02

8d ago4:02

4:02

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we discuss how Walmart is revolutionizing store operations with AI tools that cut shift planning from 90 to 30 minutes. We analyze why overnight stocking is the perfect testing ground for retail AI and how this t…

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Inside Whatnot: The Secret $5B Live Shopping Empire 6:42

8d ago6:42

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In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we deep dive into Whatnot, the live streaming shopping app that hit $3B in sales selling trading cards, sneakers, and collectibles. We explore whether this QVC-meets-Twitch model can expand beyond niche markets a…

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$1.77B Grocery Mega-Merger: SpartanNash & C&S Unite 2:56

8d ago2:56

2:56

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we break down the massive $1.77B merger between SpartanNash and C&S Wholesale Grocers that will service 10,000+ retail locations. We analyze why wholesale consolidation is accelerating and what it means for indep…

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Target Tests Smart Locks, Nike Restructures & Walmart Opens Beef Facility 5:01

8d ago5:01

5:01

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target pilots smartphone-controlled shelf locks to reduce theft and boost convenience, testing employee and member-based access in select stores. Nike revenue drops 10%, prompting a major restructure around sport categories and a renewed…

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Adam Walton: Almost Quit to Top 100, Playing Alcaraz & Fritz & Sinner Moves Better Than Prime Novak? 1:08:50

10d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

The Changeover welcomes Adam Walton, who after graduating in 2021, steadily climbed the rankings to the top 100. Listen to him talk about his even-keeled demeanor and recent achievements on the atp tour. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each w…

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Sowalong - Marigolds with Sonya Patel Ellis 11:48

10d ago11:48

11:48

With their open, daisy like flower heads, marigolds are pollinator friendly plants and are great for planting next to crops such as tomatoes or courgettes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Lightning Round: Romance Novels, Soap Wars & French Fry Pizza 5:04

10d ago5:04

5:04

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, our rapid-fire lightning round covers the week's quirkiest retail stories: Ollipop's 5-cent VIP boxes, Jimmy John's steamy romance novel promotion, Unilever acquiring Dr. Squatch, and Tombstone's wild French fry …

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Amazon's Desperate Grocery Play: Will Bundling Work? 2:51

10d ago2:51

2:51

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Amazon is testing aggressive grocery bundling by showing 100+ food items during regular checkout flows. We analyze whether this interstitial approach can change deeply ingrained shopping habits and why Walmart ha…

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H-E-B Tests Grocery Robots: Innovation or the Next Garmin Dash-Mounted GPS? 4:10

10d ago4:10

4:10

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, conservative grocery giant H-E-B surprises everyone by piloting autonomous delivery robots in Austin with Avride. We break down why this 1-mile radius test makes sense for this location but question whether robot…

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Walmart's New AI Saves Managers 60 Minutes Per Shift 4:02

10d ago4:02

4:02

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we discuss how Walmart is revolutionizing store operations with AI tools that cut shift planning from 90 to 30 minutes. We analyze why overnight stocking is the perfect testing ground for retail AI and how this t…

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Inside Whatnot: The Secret $5B Live Shopping Empire 6:42

10d ago6:42

6:42

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we deep dive into Whatnot, the live streaming shopping app that hit $3B in sales selling trading cards, sneakers, and collectibles. We explore whether this QVC-meets-Twitch model can expand beyond niche markets a…

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$1.77B Grocery Mega-Merger: SpartanNash & C&S Unite 2:56

10d ago2:56

2:56

In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we break down the massive $1.77B merger between SpartanNash and C&S Wholesale Grocers that will service 10,000+ retail locations. We analyze why wholesale consolidation is accelerating and what it means for indep…

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H&M Sees Summer Lift, Primark Heads South & Uber Eats Expands Robot Delivery in Atlanta 5:07

11d ago5:07

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: H&M posts a 3% June sales boost despite ongoing tariff and cost pressures, with 200 store closures planned and pricing adjustments on the horizon. Primark expands into Tennessee, with new stores opening in Memphis and Franklin as part of…

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Why 95% of Educated People Still Don’t Understand Bitcoin | Boyd Cohen | BFM165 1:28:24

11d ago1:28:24

1:28:24

Boyd Cohen, PhD, is a globally recognized expert at the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and Bitcoin. He serves as a Business School Director and as Strategic Advisor to Jan3. He recently published his latest book, Bitcoin Singularity, which envisions how Bitcoin can catalyze a more resilient and abundant global economy.› https://x…

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Walmart Tests Dark Stores, Target To Try Shipping Factory-Direct, & Hibbett Launches Kids App 4:29

12d ago4:29

4:29

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart pilots dark stores in Dallas and Bentonville to speed up e-commerce fulfillment and support its goal of sub-three-hour delivery to 95% of U.S. households. Target tests factory-to-door shipping for low-cost goods, borrowing from S…

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Inside the Glastonbury gardens, with Beth Llewellyn 38:48

12d ago38:48

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The Peace Garden is at the heart of the Glastonbury Festival and is a tribute to mother earth, with its beautiful flowers and seating areas. The garden's creator Beth Llewellyn reveals how the Peace Garden came about and the stories of the permanent gardens at the festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Walmart, Whatnot & WTF Is H-E-B Doing With Robots? 38:10

12d ago38:10

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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: SpartanNash’s merger with C&S Wholesale Grocers (Source) Whatnot, the $5 billion shopping app you probably haven’t heard of (Source) Walmart equipping its store associates with …

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Walmart, Whatnot & WTF Is H-E-B Doing With Robots? | Fast Five 38:10

12d ago38:10

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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:- SpartanNash’s merger with C&S Wholesale Grocers- Whatnot, the $5 billion shopping app you probably haven’t heard of - Walmart equipping its store associates with mobile AI tool…