Best Engineering Com Podcasts (2025)

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

9h ago1:10:26

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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

1d ago7:13

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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

1d ago35:26

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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

4d ago4:34

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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

4d ago4:42

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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

4d ago5:40

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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

4d ago4:12

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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

4d ago6:49

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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…

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Fidji Simo Leaves Instacart for OpenAI | What’s Next for Instacart? 4:05

4d ago4:05

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📢 Big leadership shakeup at Instacart! In this Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down the departure of Fidji Simo as she leaves her role as CEO and Chair to join OpenAI.⏱️ Time Stamps:0:00 – Breaking news: Fidji Simo steps down0:26 – Simo’s…

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Talking About a 25 Year Old Website w/ Jeffrey of YOSPOS 42:55

6d ago42:55

42:55

Yeah that's right we're talking about Neopets SLIDES I'm joined by Something Awful's Owner Jeffrey of YOSPOS and he wants you to make an account at https://forums.somethingawful.com/ Find my stuff at ⁠https://10bux.neocities.org/ -------------- All This For 10 Dollars aims to faithfully tell some of the last 25 years of Something Awful history - pi…

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AWS Exec Reveals Agentic AI's Role in the Future of Physical Retail | 5IM 5:05

7d ago5:05

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In this episode of 5 Insightful Minutes, AWS's Justin Swagler joins us to explain why physical stores remain critical in today’s digital-first retail landscape. He introduces a compelling framework for the future of retail powered by edge computing, IoT, and agentic AI.⏱ Key Moments:0:29 – Why physical stores still matter (Hint: 80%+ of sales happe…

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Instacart's CEO Bolts, Primark Teaches Sewing & Amazon's Robot Dials Dork To 11 | Fast Five 42:52

8d ago42:52

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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:- Instacart’s CEO resigning to take a job with OpenAI - Amazon’s new warehouse robot, Vulcan -Primark’s in-store repair classes - ASOS offering next-day delivery thr…

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Why Retailers Can't Ignore Competitive Intelligence With Rajat Nigam | Spotlight Series 25:52

9d ago25:52

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In this deep-dive Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Rajat Nigam, Chief Product Officer at ClearDemand, to unpack the critical role of competitive intelligence in modern retail pricing. Formerly leading pricing innovation at Amazon, Rajat explains how engineering, data quality, and normalization are central to making …

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12 - The Meltdowns, Bans, and Flameouts Bracket (1st Ed.) w/ Western Kabuki's Caleb & Furnok Dorn 55:27

13d ago55:27

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We're ranking the funniest bans, flameouts, and meltdowns of the last few years on Something Awful Dot Com. I'm joined by Western Kabuki's Caleb & my homie Furnok Dorn. THE BRACKET: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YGwJOx8swjmyA3UIsI6aTnuiWDlmd_yunsoOA1xEXfk/edit?usp=sharing Find my stuff at https://10bux.neocities.org/ Caleb is at http://li…

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

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

13d 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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All Hail The Year of the Robot: Morrisons Debuts UK's First Human-Sized Grocery Aisle Robots 3:21

13d 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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From Nostalgic Cereals to Met Gala Fashion: This Week's Lightning Round Reveals Our Personal Side 4:27

13d 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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Pinterest Is A Search Engine? 11:06

13d 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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Buy Or Sell: Lowe's AI Assistance For In-store Associate Customer Service? 5:29

13d 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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Walmart Stores Of The Future, Morrisons Robots & Why Saks Just Set Omnichannel Back | Fast Five 59:28

14d 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

15d ago8:20

8:20

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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GBS 5.0 - Zombo.com, The Death of Flash, And Stickdeath Dot Com 26:43

20d ago26:43

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Welcome my friends, to zombocom. While recording this i realised I should do a proper thing on the death of flash - keep an eye out for that. Witness The Mimes: https://bsky.app/profile/tyreforhyre.bsky.social/post/3lnu2vydiqs2p Find my stuff at ⁠⁠⁠https://10bux.neocities.org/⁠⁠⁠ -------------- All This For 10 Dollars aims to faithfully tell some o…

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

20d 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

20d 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

20d 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

20d 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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Book Club - In Golden Waters, Tales From The Seastead [Patreon Bonus Preview] 6:31

22d ago6:31

6:31

Hello! It's Patreon time. 40+ Minutes of me talking about weird libertarians - and reading some fun stories written by goons about weird libertarians. I hope you like this idea for an episode. Find all the links at https://10bux.neocities.org/ or go direct to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/10Bux Thank you to all my Patrons, I genuinely ap…

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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

22d 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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How Intelligent Store Management Solutions Can Surface Problems & Prioritize Actions For Store Teams 6:39

22d 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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Why Micro Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) Still Matter With Dematic & Tesco's Transcend Retail Solutions 35:28

23d 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

24d 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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Ep. 165: BRIDE season finale! 1:23:05

25d ago1:23:05

1:23:05

Ali Hazelwood put the RIDE into BRIDE with this one folks!! We discuss the final three chapters with our dear friend, special guest, and noted-werewolf f*cker: MOG. We hope this episode will turn you, too, into a knotting evangelist. <3 Write to us at [email protected]. Join the Coven! Follow us to catch our updates or subscribe for bo…

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

26d 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

26d 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

26d 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

26d 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

26d 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

26d 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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11. The Flask Fucker & The Fruit Hat w/ Tom Walker 49:47

27d ago49:47

49:47

Is a Fruit Hat A Hat? Has Science Gone Too Far? Should Konami not release a pack called "Blue Eyes White Destiny"? I ask these questions and more with Tom Walker Find my stuff at ⁠⁠https://10bux.neocities.org/⁠⁠ Tom is streaming at https://www.twitch.tv/tomwalker and https://youtube.com/@tomwalkerisgood ⁠FOLLOW ALONG GUIDE⁠ get early access to the …

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

29d 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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Ep. 164: Our GOBS Were SMACKED 59:34

1M ago59:34

59:34

Y'all, the plot is plotting. Our BAMS were BOOZLED and our FLABBERS were GASTED. Avoid spoilers for the climax (unfortunately no pun intended) by reading ahead (chapters 26-28!). Catch up before the Bride finale with a special guest! Write to us at [email protected]. Join the Coven! Follow us to catch our updates or subscribe for bonus…

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

1M ago4:20

4:20

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

1M ago8:52

8:52

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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DoorDash Empowers Restaurants with AI Tools | Better Photos, Menus & Visibility 5:49

1M ago5:49

5:49

In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dig into DoorDash’s latest AI feature rollout for restaurant partners (0:02). The tools include an AI-powered camera for high-quality food photos, an item description generator, and insta…

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Is Sam’s Club Being Too Optimistic About Its Growth Potential? 5:21

1M ago5:21

5:21

In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Sam’s Club’s bold plan to open 15 clubs annually and remodel all 600 existing locations in the U.S. (0:02). Backed by strong performance and growing online sales, Sam’s Club hop…

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Walmart’s AI Fashion Tool | Trend to Product Speeds Up Design by 18 Weeks 6:39

1M ago6:39

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In this episode of Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Walmart’s latest AI-powered innovation: the Trend-to-Product tool (0:03). The duo explains how the tool uses generative AI to produce trend-driven mood boards, shorten design…

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Why In The World Would Ulta Pause Its Target Expansion? 8:36

1M ago8:36

8:36

In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand,Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga break down Ulta's surprising decision to pause its shop-in-shop rollout with Target. Despite Target touting strong beauty performance, Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman—a…

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GBS 4.0 - What else do Gun Companies Make - A History Lesson with MLYP 22:47

1M ago22:47

22:47

I'm sorry Hello da 10 bux pod has launched a Patreon and a website that makes you go "Hey man Web 1.0 wasn't that great actually - find the link ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ Yeah Glock doesn't make only guns Find the website you were instructed to go at http://www.ghpc.at/en/at/glock-stallions/ _________ All This For 10 Dollars aims to faithfully tell some of the l…

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Walmart’s Trend-to-Product AI, Sam’s Club’s Expansion & Ulta’s Pregnant Pause At Target | Fast Five 45:50

1M ago45:50

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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:- Ulta Beauty’s decision to pause its Target shop-in-shop expansionWalmart’s new Trend-to-Product AI tool to speed up product development- Sam’s Club’s expansion pla…

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