Omni Talk Retail

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Adam Thompson discuss: How ‘Super’ The Victoria’s Secret CEO Will Turn Out To Be

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IpxQ9sh4zMU

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Adam Thompson discuss: What Starbucks’ New CEO Should Fix First

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IpxQ9sh4zMU

Discover how AI and cloud computing are transforming digital commerce with Vince Koh, leader of worldwide strategy for digital commerce at AWS. Learn about key trends in #DigitalCommerce, including #AIPersonalization and #OmnichannelIntegration.

Vince discusses how retailers can leverage #CloudTechnology to enhance customer experiences and drive profitability. He highlights three critical areas for #AIInvestment in retail:

• AI-powered product search and discovery
• Dynamic pricing optimization
• Personalized marketing and recommendations

Find out how #AWS is helping retailers adopt #AI solutions and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. Perfect for retail executives and tech enthusiasts interested in the future of shopping.

#RetailTechnology #AWSCloud #EcommerceInnovation #AIAdoption #RetailStrategy

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, A&M’s Chad Lusk and Adam Thompson, joined Chris and Anne to discuss:

• The “tall” order that awaits Starbucks’ new CEO (Source)
• Victoria’s Secret’s new CEO Hillary Super and what her first-year priorities should be (Source)
• Whether we should all buy or sell Best Buy’s new up-to-the-minute delivery monitoring as a point of differentiation (Source)
• If forced to pick just one, would they rather have the DashPass or Amazon Prime (Source)
• And closed with a look at Walmart’s decision to pull drones out of three states and if it signals the end of all the drone delivery hype (Source)

And, the Global Head of Digital Commerce at AWS even stopped by for 5 Insightful Minutes on how and where retailers should make investments in AI!

There’s all that, plus this month’s OmniStar (congrats Tony Costanzo of Torrid), dating deal breakers, Greek delicacies, and whether Adam is Team Alfie or Team Gabriel.

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: An Amazon Studio Acquisition, Anti-Shoplifting Lightning Round

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BFqhL9EnFN8

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Pro Or Con: Amazombies?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BFqhL9EnFN8

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How The Google Chrome Cookie Will Crumble?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BFqhL9EnFN8

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: How Significant Simbe’s New Remote Monitoring Enhancement Is

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BFqhL9EnFN8

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What They Think Of Best Buy’s Push Into Video

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BFqhL9EnFN8

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling The Narrative That Target Employees Hate Their New AI Chatbot?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/BFqhL9EnFN8

Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for this compelling 5-minute discussion with John Clear, Senior Director at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, as he delves into the pressing issue of retail shrinkage.

Learn about the latest strategies for combating retail shrink, focusing on external theft, internal theft, and operational shrink. Discover how effective inventory management and staff training can significantly reduce shrinkage in retail organizations. Don't miss these valuable insights from their recent study on retail loss prevention.

A link to the full study can be found here: https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/insight/retails-trojan-horse/

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:

• If Target’s new in-store chatbot is really the “sh*tbot” Forbes makes it out to be (Source: Forbes)
• Best Buy’s push into video (Source: Chain Store Age)
• Simbe Robotics’ new remote planogram monitoring solution (Source: Grocery Dive)
• Google’s big Chrome cookie pivot (Source: WSJ)
• And closed with a look at whether any retailers should let Amazombies, aka Amazon package returners, into their stores (Source: Yahoo News)

There’s all that, plus A&M’s John Clear stopped by to give us 5 Insightful Minutes on what retailers can do to combat shrinkage, along with teenage dirtbags, french fries, and how much Anne and Chris both despise putting fitted sheets on their beds.

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Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for an insightful discussion with Placer AI's Ethan Chernofsky as he hands his 2024 Midyear Retail Report Card grades. You'll hear Ethan discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the retail landscape.

Key moments include:

0:08 - Introduction and overview of Placer AI's data collection methods

8:02 - Overall retail performance grade and analysis

15:09 - Small format revolution: Promising or overhyped?

22:20 - The future of retail media networks

28:28 - Value retail: The rise of the "middle" and the tri-furcation of retail

35:30 - Surprising mall renaissance and its implications

40:53 - The impact of strategic decisions on retail success

Ethan shares valuable insights on foot traffic analytics, consumer behavior shifts, and how major retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Target are adapting.

Learn about the potential of retail media networks, the evolution of value retail, and why malls might be making a comeback.

This episode offers a comprehensive look at retail performance and emerging opportunities. Don't miss Ethan's thoughts on how retailers can navigate both headwinds and tailwinds in today's dynamic market!

#RetailTrends #PlacerAI #RetailAnalytics #RetailStrategy #ConsumerBehavior

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In an era where customer loyalty is more critical than ever, retailers are shifting their focus from transactional efficiency to interactive engagement across channels, with generative AI spearheading much of the change.

So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Michael Klein, Talkdesk’s Director of Retail Product Marketing, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for the latest installment of their Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series to explore the future of retail CX, and, specifically, how retailers should prioritize it and attack it head on.

Collectively the three of them went deep on:

• The shift from transactional efficiency to interactive engagement
• Strategies for integrating new technologies and enabling talented staff
• The expanding ecosystem of customer service roles
• The critical importance of unifying customer data across all touchpoints
• Practical insights and lessons learned from leading retailers

It's the perfect conversation for retail executives, technology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of retail operations and customer engagement.

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In this episode of Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight Series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of 2D barcodes with experts Carrie Wilkie from GS1 US and Ayub Mohammed of Bitly.

Discover how these small squares are reshaping retail, from supply chains to consumer engagement.

Key moments include:

0:08 - Introduction to the future of barcoding in retail

3:50 - The fascinating history of barcodes and their evolution

10:26 - How 2D barcodes are revolutionizing food safety and waste reduction

16:51 - Unlocking consumer engagement through connected packaging

21:37 - ROI for retailers implementing 2D barcode technology

24:51 - How grocers can differentiate themselves with advanced barcoding

27:27 - The future of retail technology and connected packaging

With the Bitly Connections Platform, users can manage and track all of their 2D Barcodes and Short Links in one place while getting robust insights into consumer behavior including where and when they are engaging, down to their geographic location, referral source, and time of scan. To learn more, click here.

Join us as we explore how these tiny codes are making a massive impact on inventory management, product traceability, and personalized marketing. This episode offers valuable insights into the future of shopping experiences and brand interactions.

#RetailTech #2DBarcodes #ConsumerEngagement #SupplyChain #futureofretail

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Mohit Mohal and Chris Disa discuss: Pro Or Con: Petaluma’s City-wide Reusable Cup Pilot With Starbucks?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mt_9Rzw3a6g

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Mohit Mohal and Chris Disa discuss: Buying Or Selling: 2025 As The Year Of The Electronic Shelf Label?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mt_9Rzw3a6g

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Mohit Mohal and Chris Disa discuss: If Macy’s Will Finally Get A Break From Being On The Acquisition Block?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mt_9Rzw3a6g

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Mohit Mohal and Chris Disa discuss: How Long It Will Be Before Walmart Retail Media Dwarves The Competition?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mt_9Rzw3a6g

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Mohit Mohal and Chris Disa discuss: How Rufus Will Shape Digital Commerce

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mt_9Rzw3a6g

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, A&M’s Mohit Mohal and Chris Disa, joined Chris and Anne to discuss:

• Amazon rolling outs it generative AI assistant, “Rufus,” to all shoppers (Source: Chain Store Age)
• Walmart’s wide lead in retail media (Source: Marketing Dive)
• Macy’s ending its acquisition talks (Source: Retail Dive)
• Hy-Vee rolling out ESLs with the VusionGroup (Source: Progressive Grocer)
• And closed with a look at Petaluma, California’s new city-wide reusable cup pilot with Starbucks and many others (Source: Chain Store Age)

There’s all that, plus how AI could have improved our college dating lives, the inconsistent weights of Chipotle’s burrito bowls, and even more reasons to be scared about facial recognition.

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Love It Or Leave It: Walmart Stocking 101 For College Credit?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrE

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Pro Or Con: Paying For Groceries With Venmo?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrE

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Training Store Employees With Gamified iPads

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrE

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Co-op The First Of Many More Wins For Walmart Commerce Technologies?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrE

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Saks & Neimans: Will Two Wrongs Make A Right?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/wRZQbkcFGrE

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:

• The Saks and Neiman Marcus merger and what to expect from Amazon’s involvement in it (Source: NPR)
• Co-op opting to use “Store Assist” from Walmart Commerce Technologies (Source: PYMNTS)
• Circle K gamifying employee training via iPads (Source: Chain Store Age)
• Hy-Vee enabling its online shoppers to pay for their groceries with Venmo (Source: Chain Store Age)
• And closed with a “love it or leave it” discussion about Walmart and McDonald’s working to secure college credit for the hours their employees work in their stores (Source: NPR)

There’s all that, plus Taco Bell retirement communities, drone mishaps, and the best way to toast a marshmallow before putting it into a s’more.

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: The Future Of Smart Carts

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQ

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They Would Use BNPL With Tiptop Trade-in

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQ

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If We're Really Amidst The ‘Second Barcode Revolution

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQ

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Target’s More Aggressive Shoplifting Thresholds Make A Difference?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQ

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What To Make Of Amazon’s SHEIN And Temu Copycat

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/W_w19M1CeVQ

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:

• Amazon’s plans to copycat Shein and Temu (Source: CNBC)
• Target lowering its in-store theft threshold from $100 to $50 (Source: Bloomberg)
• Tesco piloting on-pack, scannable QR codes (Source: Grocery Gazette)
• Tiptop adding the new wrinkle of trade-ins to its BNPL offering (Source: Digital Transaction)
• And we closed with yet another look at the future of smart carts through the lens of Shoprite’s further expansion of its Instacart Caper Cart pilot to more stores (Source: Retail Dive)

There’s all that, plus this month’s OmniStar (congrats Diana Marshall of Sam’s Club), how Chris would improve the Delta Sky Club, dating app wingmen, and who Anne would most want to call the play-by-play of a 10-minute recap video of her life.

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: Buying Or Selling: Target’s New Shopify Partnership?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sCbPr56WuxQ

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: If The World Really Needs A $5 Per Month GenAI Alexa?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sCbPr56WuxQ

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: If Unilever's Taken A Quantum Leap Too Far?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sCbPr56WuxQ

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: If They Would Advise Netflix To Build ‘Netflix Houses’ Within Malls?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sCbPr56WuxQ

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer discuss: If Target Is Right To Push Gen AI Into Stores?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/sCbPr56WuxQ

In this insightful 5-minute segment, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Chuck Anderson-Weir, Senior Director of Measurement Solutions at Ovative, to discuss the latest EMR (Enterprise Marketing Return) Power Rankings.

Link to power rankings: ovative.com/insights/2024-media-power-rankings/

Discover the marketing trends that are driving incremental revenue, customer acquisition, and long-term brand equity for retailers.

Learn how digital video platforms like CTV and YouTube are rising in the rankings, thanks to their ability to drive in-store traffic and provide full-funnel marketing solutions. Chuck shares examples of retailers like Men's Wearhouse and Torrid, who are leveraging digital video to increase their marketing ROI by up to 20%.

Explore the potential of shoppable TV ads, as seen with Amazon Prime Video, and how this technology is catching up to meet consumer engagement preferences. Chuck also predicts that influencer and creator marketing will flip the entire marketing planning cycle on its head by 2025, as retailers become more data-driven and customer-centric.

Don't miss out on these valuable insights that could help your retail business stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving marketing landscape.

#EMRPowerRankings #RetailMarketing #DigitalVideo #InfluencerMarketing #CreatorMarketing #ShoppableTVAds #Ovative #ChrisWalton #AnneMezzenga #RetailIndustryPredictions #2025RetailTrends

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, A&M’s Kelly Carey and Jeff Dwyer joined Chris and Anne to discuss:

• Whether Target is making a smart move in rolling out generative AI so quickly across its store base (Source: Target Press Release)
• What Netflix has to get right for its “Netflix House” concept to work (Source: The Verve)
• Unilever’s new partnership with Microsoft to expand its use of quantum computing (Consumer Goods Technology)
• The long-term value and viability of a generative AI Amazon Alexa (Source: Reuters)
• And we closed with a discussion of whether we should buy or sell Target’s new partnership with Shopify (Source: CNBC)

There’s all that, plus Ovative’s Chuck Anderson-Weir stops by to give us 5 Insightful Minutes on his company’s latest Enterprise Marketing Return Power Rankings, along with a lighting round filled with questions about postage stamps, Tom Brady, and spicy romance novels.

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In yet another one of those, "Holy Cow! That is so cool!" episodes of the Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight Series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga explore the groundbreaking potential of generative AI in the retail industry. Sravanth Aluru, the Founder and CEO of Avataar, alongside Avataar’s SVP of Creative AI, Jane Rawnsley, share insights on how their cutting-edge technology is radically improving retail product visualization and storytelling.

You'll discover how Avataar harnesses the convergence of AI and computer vision to drastically reduce operational costs and time for retailers while enhancing the consumer experience. You'll also learn about the seamless creation of digital assets, from still images to immersive 3D environments, enabling personalized and engaging product exploration.

You'll even gain insights into the future of retail, where the lines between physical and digital blur, and how Avataar empowers brands to scale their content creation and meet customers where they are.

The top digital marketplaces and brands like Samsung are already leveraging Avataar's capabilities and witnessing impressive ROI and conversion rate uplifts, so whether you're a retail professional, marketer, or simply fascinated by the transformative power of AI, this episode is a must-watch, with immediate real-world application.

Join the conversation and immerse yourself in the boundless possibilities that generative AI brings to the world of retail.

And, for additional video footage to complement the interview, check out this link that showcases the full power of Avataar on display: youtu.be/c2aaKbUI_Ec

#GenerativeAI #RetailTechnology #ProductVisualization #DigitalAssetCreation #ImmersiveExperiences #RetailInnovation #AvatarAI #OmniTalk #Avataar

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: What Retailers Should Do To Capitalize On The Adult Toy Trend

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: McDonald’s Calling It Quits On Automated Ai Ordering At The Drive Thru . .. For Now

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instacart Plugging Retail Media Data Into Youtube Shopping

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok Launching Image Search – Should Google And Amazon Be Scared?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Buy ing Or Selling: Kohl’s Return Drop?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/8N2dDdOJ_5g

In this insightful five minute interview, Rajen Raval, Microsoft's Director of Supply Chain Industry Solutions, discusses how Microsoft's cloud services and AI technologies are transforming supply chain visibility, collaboration, and decision-making.

Learn how Microsoft's secure storage, compute power, and applications like Power Platform, Teams, and blockchain enable companies to create a strong data foundation and drive traceability across the value chain.

You will also hear about the role of Copilot, an AI-powered personal assistant that contextualizes data from various sources, providing insights and recommending next best actions to streamline supply chain processes.

Rajen shares real-life examples of how Copilot helps retail organizations optimize inventory management and facilitate communication between stakeholders, such as retail stores, warehouses, and distribution centers.

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, recorded live from the lovely Marriott in Salt Lake City, and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:

• Whether Kohl’s new return drop is a sign of an ongoing identity crisis within the retailer (Source: Retail Dive)
• TikTok going after Google (and Amazon before it) with image search (Source: TechCrunch)
• Instacart plugging into YouTube shopping ads (Source: Grocery Dive)
• McDonalds calling it quits, for now, on automated order taking at the drive-thru (Source: Restaurant Business)
• And closed with a story on how adults are buying more toys for themselves than they are for pre-schoolers (Source: Retail Dive)

There’s all that, plus Microsoft’s Rajen Raval of Microsoft stops by to give us 5 Insightful Minutes on improving supply chains with AI, and Anne and Chris get absolutely wacky with taxes in honor of Avalara and our upcoming work at the Outdoor Retailer conference.

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Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with David Dorf, Global Head of Retail Industry Solutions at AWS, and Filippo Battaini, Research Manager for Retail Insights at IDC, to discuss the most impactful and practical use cases for AI and generative AI in retail.

Discover how retailers can leverage AI to drive profitability and ROI through innovative applications in inventory management, demand forecasting, product descriptions, hyper-personalization, and ideation. Learn about the IDC Techscape, a comprehensive framework for evaluating AI use cases in retail, and how it can guide retailers in their AI adoption strategy.

David and Filippo share real-world case studies demonstrating the transformative power of AI in improving customer experience, enhancing employee efficiency, and streamlining omnichannel operations. They also discuss the organizational changes required for successful AI implementation and offer practical advice for retailers looking to embark on their AI journey.

This podcast is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in retail.

#AIinRetail #GenerativeAI #RetailTechnology #ROI #InventoryManagement #DemandForecasting #Hyperpersonalization #Ideation #RetailMedia #IDCTechscape #AWS #RetailInnovation

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In this mind-blowing interview, Sabesan Sithamparanathan, the founder and president of PervasID, shares groundbreaking insights on how new breakthroughs in RFID technology (that are already being implemented at a major global apparel retailer) will soon radically change the retail landscape.

Learn how PervasID’s cutting-edge RFID solution, powered by AI and machine learning, empowers retailers to optimize omnichannel operations, reduce shrink, and enhance loss prevention strategies. Sabesan also discusses the wide-ranging applications of RFID technology beyond retail, including healthcare, aerospace, and supply chain management.

Key topics covered include:

• What it takes to achieve 99%+ stock accuracy and real-time inventory visibility
• How RFID can enhance your click and collect and omnichannel capabilities
• How real-time data can reduce shrink and improve loss prevention
• The future of RFID technology in retail and beyond

This podcast is already one of Chris and Anne’s favorites of 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true expert in the field and discover how RFID technology is still evolving to upend the industry.

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