Another Data Day

Sean Farrington looks ahead to a key inflation release. And, as new figures show an uptick in fledgling hospitality businesses, we hear from one that's just started up. 

Sean Farrington reacts as European leaders return from the Ukraine summit in Washington. Elsewhere, he'll get more on Soho House, the London-based firm which has de-listed from the New York stock exchange in a deal worth £2billion and checks in with one of the attendees at the wo ... Show More

We hear the fears and frustrations of staff and suppliers to the Vivergo bio-ethanol plant on the eve of its closure. Also, Sean Farrington talks to a key figure in the Kyiv community ahead of Presidents Zelensky and Trump's crucial meeting later today. And, cloud computing and r ... Show More

Tweens, or kids aged 8 to 12, have learned to shop online. Brands are taking note. WSJ’s Chavie Lieber spoke to TikTok-er Demetra Dias and explains the impact of influencers like her on young shoppers and the brands that court them. Further Reading: - Teen Girls Are Spending Big. ... Show More

Buy now, pay later services like Afterpay, Affirm and Klarna have been around for a while, but they exploded in popularity during the pandemic. Now, consumers are shifting more of their spending to buy now, pay later lenders. WSJ reporter Angel Au-Yeung joins host Alex Ossola to ... Show More

Americans are turning to "buy now, pay later" apps for purchases as small as a burrito—it’s a symptom of a larger national addiction to debt. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andre ... Show More

As the year comes to a close, we're looking back on the best Let's Get Dressed moments of the year. From practicing your personal style with Cass Dimicco to a new packing method from Amy Smilovic, these are the soundbites that live rent free in our minds and we're definitely taki ... Show More

Wednesday 7 December 2022 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates for the eighth consecutive month and says there are more hikes on the way Also today: The competition watchdog warns airlines about skyhigh airfares  The main engineering contractor on Snowy 2.0 goes bust Nike joins ... Show More

In this week’s Fast Five podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: - Who wore it better: Amazon Style or Amazon Go in the suburbs? - 7-Eleven's new 30 minutes or less subscription delivery prog ... Show More

Are you keeping up with TikTok's rapid evolution? Wondering how to leverage its newest features for your business? To explore TikTok's game-changing updates, including extended video lengths, enhanced DMs, and the revolutionary TikTok Shop, I interview Keenya Kelly.Guest: Keenya ... Show More

TikTok gift guides and social media shopping platforms changed the game this holiday season. So how much did shoppers spend — and where did they make those purchases? Hint: it definitely wasn't Target. David is joined by Jordyn Holman, retail reporter for The New York Times, and ... Show More

In this week's Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by Takeoff, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and Emma Irwin the Intern discuss the sweeping changes in the world of social commerce by way of Snapchat and Instagram, how Tanger Factory Outlets is taking off-price digital, while TJX contin ... Show More