Send us Fan Mail Pokémon and Taylor Swift trading cards are making a billion-dollar comeback, and Target and Walmart are cashing in. Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what this craze says about retail strategy, consumer behavior, and the strength of the U.S. shopper heading into the holidays. Links Mentioned Pokémon, sports trading card boom boosts Target, Wa ... Show More
Sep 23
S24E23: 3 Case Interview Math Mistakes That Cost You the McKinsey Offer
Send us Fan MailMidway through a practice case, one of George Cary's clients did the math and said 90,000 when he meant 900,000. George didn't care.After 5 years and 100+ interviews at McKinsey, George will tell you the right answer is the bare minimum.The offer comes from how yo ... Show More
40m 54s
Sep 18
S24E22: Ex-McKinsey Coach Says This Case Passes Round 1
Send us Fan MailDivya spent 8 years at McKinsey. She sat down with Sanya, a senior at Penn, and ran a case with her, live.Divya told her afterward it would've passed a McKinsey Round 1. Listen to learn how Sanya did it – built her structure, worked the math, and landed on a recom ... Show More
48m 46s
Dec 2024
Fast Five Shorts | SHEIN And Temu Are Making Inroads On The Toy Market
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 and Anne Mezzenga discuss SHEIN And Temu Making Inroads On The Toy MarketFor the full episode head here: https://youtu ... Show More
5m 27s
Dec 2023
Holiday shopping: Consumer savvy and retailer responses
Across the United States, consumers are continuing to spend, but they’re not opening their wallets too wide. Joining us are McKinsey partners Colleen Baum and Tamara Charm who say retailers that offer personalized promotions, same-day delivery, and “buy now, pay later” plans are ... Show More
23m 18s