Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Aldi officially lands in Las Vegas, opening its first two stores with plans for rapid expansion across the metro area. The U.S.-China trade war is heating up, and major retailers like Walmart, Home Depot, and IKEA are bracing for potential shortages by …

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: OpenAI is quietly transforming ChatGPT into a full-on shopping destination, with early code integrations suggesting support for Shopify-powered storefronts—including embedded reviews, real-time pricing, and “Buy Now” buttons. Nordstrom’s $6.25B privatiz…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Schnucks empowers local entrepreneurs through its Springboard accelerator program, launching in-store trials for 10 emerging, diverse-owned brands in the St. Louis area. American Eagle enters the affiliate arena with its new “Live Your Life” program, bu…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Meta is leveling up its retail media game, expanding tools like conversion APIs and AI-powered omnichannel ads to help brands measure performance and drive both online and in-store sales. The Federal Reserve is rethinking gaming payments, suggesting tha…

A medieval fantasy adventure, The Green Knight is a modern re-interpretation of the old poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by the Anonymous Poet. From acclaimed director David Lowery and produced by A24 (among others), the film's production design and cinematography has wowed critics and captivated some audiences -- at least those that saw it. Wi…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Doubles Down on Beauty with Spring Event & In-Store Bars – Walmart launches a Spring Beauty Event with 1,800+ deals and pilots new Beauty Bars in 40 stores to offer sampling and expert consultations. The initiative builds on its clean beauty pla…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Shein & Temu Hike U.S. Prices Amid Tariff Fallout – Starting April 25, Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu will raise prices for U.S. customers following the end of the de minimis rule and a new 145% tariff—posing a major shakeup to their low-cost …

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Doubles Down on Fuel Station Strategy -- Walmart plans to open 40–45 new gas stations this year—part of a five-year strategy to streamline convenience and build loyalty through low prices and Walmart+ fuel discounts. Trove Acquires Reverse Suppl…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart Taps Geospatial Tech to Expand Same-Day Delivery – Walmart is now using real-time, hexagonal grid mapping to boost delivery coverage by 12 million U.S. households, optimizing store fulfillment with precision. Quorso Partners with Circle K in Eur…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Starbucks Updates Dress Code to Support ‘Back to Starbucks’ Strategy – Beginning May 12, Starbucks employees will wear solid black shirts and khaki, black, or denim bottoms to create a more consistent brand look and enhance the in-store experience under…

W.D. Richter and Earl Mac Rauch's Buckaroo Banzai is hard to explain and was challenging to market. Facing box office competition from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Ghostbusters, and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, the off-beat, complicated science-fiction comedy action film washed out of theaters. But after slipping onto home video, a…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: China Restricts Rare Earth Exports Amid Tariff Tensions – China halts key mineral exports vital to EVs and defense tech, requiring new licenses in retaliation to U.S. tariffs—threatening global supply chains and production delays. DoorDash Launches AI S…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Wegmans Upgrades App and Website for Smarter Shopping – Wegmans debuts a major digital overhaul with AI-powered search, list-building tools, meal planning, in-store navigation, and $500+ in digital coupons—blending online ease with in-store convenience.…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Chinese Amazon Sellers Struggle Under 125% Tariffs -- Trump’s latest tariff hike forces Shenzhen-based sellers to raise prices, cut U.S. investments, or exit the market entirely—reshaping global e-commerce strategies. Walmart Uses AI to Shrink Fashion T…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Launches Nova Sonic Voice AI – Amazon unveils Nova Sonic, a next-gen voice model built on Bedrock, offering faster, more natural interactions—80% cheaper than OpenAI’s models and now powering Alexa Plus. Zipline and Walmart Bring 30-Minute Drone …

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Ulta Halts Expansion of Target Shop-in-Shops – Ulta Beauty will freeze expansion at 610 Target locations in 2025 to focus on performance and customer experience, following a Q4 sales dip and shifting leadership strategy. Best Buy Unveils Shoppable Creat…

A Terminator knock-off that blended sci-fi, noir detective, comedy, and silly horror, Trancers is a cult film that continues to reel in new audiences. The first in a franchise, this low-budget but inventive movie flows in a strange, off-beat tone. The film sends a 23rd-century Humphrey Bogart-style hardboiled detective back to the 1980s to stop a c…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: NRF Lowers 2025 Retail Sales Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns --Retail growth is now expected to hit just 2.7%–3.7% as new tariffs shake consumer confidence, with inflation-weary shoppers turning to discounters and essentials. Nintendo Delays U.S. Switch 2…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Trump Ends De Minimis Loophole, Impacting Cross-Border E-Commerce – Starting May 2, duty-free imports under $800 will be subject to a 30% tariff or $25 per item—hitting fast-growing players like Temu and Shein and reshaping the U.S. import landscape. Kl…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Debuts “Interests” for Personalized Shopping -- Amazon pilots a generative AI feature allowing users to search by passion points, delivering custom product suggestions and alerts on new deals and restocks. Meijer Expands Neighborhood Format with …

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: San Diego Passes First-in-Nation Paper Coupon Law – To combat the digital divide, San Diego will require grocers to offer paper versions of digital discounts, aiming to support seniors and low-income shoppers amid rising costs. Old Navy Deploys RFID and…

Tom Holland's Fright Night is a horror comedy that sprung out of the 1980s when horror comedy was seemingly new and getting springy. Unlike many cult classics, the movie succeeded at release, yet still had the creativity, heart, and scares to find an audience through today. What is it about this movie's plot, characters, and writing that keeps on d…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Wayfair Rolls Out “Verified” Product Quality Program – Wayfair introduces a new Verified badge for rigorously tested products, aiming to boost customer trust and set higher quality standards across its home goods marketplace. Walmart Taps JPMorgan to St…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Food Traceability Rule Delayed 30 Months – The Trump administration postpones the FSMA food safety rule, giving grocers and brands more time to comply—drawing mixed reactions amid rising foodborne illness concerns. Simon Property Group Debuts First-Part…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target Pilots “Brown Box” Deliveries via Shipt Drivers – Target is testing a new delivery method using Shipt drivers to ship from stores in areas without sortation centers, aiming to boost speed and cost-efficiency across its logistics network. Sam’s Cl…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Nike Projects Steeper Sales Decline Amid Tariffs and Restructuring -- Nike forecasts a sharper-than-expected sales drop for Q4 due to liquidated inventory, new tariffs, and weakening consumer confidence, despite Q3 earnings beating estimates. Edible Arr…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Launches Big Spring Sale & Promotes Amazon Haul --Amazon’s Spring Sale (March 21–31) offers deep discounts, including 50% off on Amazon Haul—its low-cost marketplace rivaling Temu and Shein—aiming to attract budget-conscious shoppers amid inflati…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Instacart Launches AI-Powered Smart Shop -- Instacart introduces Smart Shop, using AI to personalize grocery shopping with Health Tags and shoppable Inspiration Pages, starting with the American Diabetes Association. Zulily Changes Hands Again for $5M -…

Don Coscarelli's Phantasm is a low-budget fantasy horror and cult favorite. An indie production, the film is the first in a franchise and introduced horror fans to iconic character The Tall Man. Made on a shoestring budget, Coscarelli relied on family and friends for help with the production, yet the film would triumph with millions at the box offi…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Klarna Replaces Affirm as Walmart’s BNPL Partner – Klarna secures a major win, becoming Walmart’s exclusive BNPL provider through OnePay, boosting its U.S. presence ahead of a potential IPO. Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy Amid Fast-Fashion Turmoil – Fa…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Ulta Beauty to Launch Digital Marketplace – Ulta partners with Mirakl to debut Ulta Beauty Marketplace in fall 2025, expanding its beauty and wellness offerings while driving online growth through curated brand experiences. Wayfair Opens New Large-Forma…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Dollar General Warns of Continued Economic Struggles -- CEO Todd Vasos highlights ongoing financial pressures on core customers, inflation concerns, and the impact of government policy changes as the retailer plans strategic store closures. OpenAI Intro…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger Creates a Standalone E-Commerce Unit – Kroger is doubling down on digital sales, launching a dedicated e-commerce business unit led by Yael Cosset to drive online growth and optimize fulfillment. Allbirds Shifts Away from DTC Amid Sales Decline –…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger Rolls Out Inventory Robots – Kroger is piloting autonomous robots, Simbe’s Tally and Badger’s Barney, across 70 stores to enhance inventory management and improve the shopping experience. Kohl’s Faces a Major Stock Drop – Following a disappointin…

A science-fiction film, a buddy-cop film, an action film, even a dash of horror film -- The Hidden has a lot going on but strikes the balance. Remembered well by those that saw it, it pops up in "underrated" movie lists from time to time yet never seems to catch fire. The movie stars Michael Nouri (Flashdance) and Kyle MacLachlan (Blue Velvet) and …

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: CVS Introduces Mini-Store Pharmacy Concept – In a strategic pivot, CVS Health is launching smaller pharmacy-focused stores, eliminating general retail to streamline operations and enhance healthcare access. Portillo’s Perks: A Loyalty Program Without th…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walgreens Transitions to Private Ownership – Sycamore Partners acquires Walgreens in a $10 billion deal, allowing the pharmacy giant to restructure away from public market pressures while navigating industry challenges. Gap Inc.’s Mixed Holiday Performa…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Macy’s Faces Mixed Earnings Amid Turnaround -- Macy’s CEO Tony Spring continues to push forward with the First 50 store upgrades, which have shown stronger performance than the rest of the company. While Macy’s exceeded earnings expectations, revenue mi…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target Targets $15B Sales Growth by 2030 – Target unveiled a multi-year growth strategy aiming to add $15 billion in sales by 2030, focusing on affordable assortments, omnichannel innovation, and supply chain efficiency. Lowe’s Launches AI Chatbot for D…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Resigns Over Ethics Investigation – Kroger’s longtime CEO Rodney McMullen has abruptly resigned following an investigation into personal conduct violations that breached the company’s ethical standards. Publix Sued for Alleged…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Targets LTL Freight Market by 2026 – Amazon is expanding its logistics operations again, planning to enter the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market. Kroger & Ocado to Open More Automated Fulfillment Centers – Kroger will open two new customer…

The Last Dragon is a wild and totally 80s combination of martial arts, emerging hip-hop culture, and goofy comedy. Produced by Berry Gordy of Motown Records, the film was a roll of the dice to get people back into the magic of the label. While it should be a forgettable glorified commercial, the film is full of heart and well-remembered by fans and…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Target x Warby Parker: New Shop-in-Shop Rollout -- Target is expanding its optical services through a new partnership with Warby Parker, bringing shop-in-shop locations to select stores in Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania starting…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: The Picklr Expands into Canada and Beyond – Indoor pickleball franchise The Picklr is on a rapid expansion path, with 31 U.S. locations and nearly 500 leases in the pipeline. Target Brings Back Champion in Major Apparel Move – Target is reviving its C9 …

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Home Depot Beats Q4 Expectations, Ends Streak of Sales Declines – Despite high interest rates affecting home improvement projects, Home Depot posted better-than-expected earnings of $3.02 per share on $39.7 billion in revenue. Starbucks Eliminates 1,100…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Joann to Shut Down All 800+ Stores – After a second bankruptcy filing in less than a year, Joann’s auction winners—GA Group and its lenders—opted for liquidation. IKEA Expands Small-Format Store Strategy – IKEA plans to open seven "Plan & Order Point" l…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Sprouts Farmers Market Rolls Out First-Ever Loyalty Program – After a successful test in select markets, Sprouts will launch its loyalty program chainwide in Q3 2025. Walmart Unveils 'Wally' AI for Merchandising Teams – Walmart’s new AI tool, Wally, aut…

John Woo's A Better Tomorrow was a lightbulb moment for the filmmaker and a groundbreaking film whose influence runs strong today. The movie is a foundational work in Hong Cinema that helped birth action gun-fu choreography, the heroic bloodshed genre, and the worldwide star Chow Yun-fat's career. John Wick, The Matrix, Max Payne, Desperado, and th…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: 1️⃣ Walmart’s Lower-Than-Expected Profit Forecast -- Walmart’s 2025 profit projection falls below Wall Street expectations, leading to a 5.6% stock drop. The retailer anticipates 3-4% net sales growth, a slowdown from last year’s 5% growth, while CFO Jo…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger Launches Express Delivery with Instacart – Kroger partners with Instacart to roll out Express Delivery, offering customers fast, same-day grocery delivery directly from Kroger’s website or app. Neiman Marcus to Close Historic Dallas Flagship Stor…