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
Feb 2025
🛒 The Future of Grocery: Topco’s Insights on Private Label & Shopper Trends | FMI 2025
🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI 2025 🎙Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Katie Waeltz, VP of Category Management & Market Insights at Topco, to discuss the future of grocery, the shift in consumer behavior post-inflation, and the evolution of private label bra ... Show More
8m 6s
Sep 2024
Retail AI Strategies That Actually Turn Data Into Dollars (Lots And Lots Of Them) | Spotlight Series
Join us for our insightful conversation with Morgan Seybert, Chief Business Officer and Head of Retail at Tredence, as we explore the cutting-edge dynamics of AI-driven data analytics in retail, and, most importantly, how retailers can actually make money from them.Key moments:[0 ... Show More
36m 40s
Feb 2025
The Retail Trends (And Retailers) To Watch In 2025 | Ask An Expert
🎙️ Omni Talk Retail Ask An Expert – Featuring Placer.ai’s Ethan ChernofskyRetailers are rethinking their store formats, customer engagement strategies, and location choices—but what does the foot traffic data actually say? Placer.ai’s SVP of Marketing, Ethan Chernofsky, joins Ch ... Show More
36m 54s
Dec 2024
Nerd Alert: How Consumer Behavior Has Changed
Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We’re breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use.<br /><br />In this episode, Elena and Rob explore resea ... Show More
9m 35s
Dec 2024
2024's Most Ridiculous Retail Moments: From Virtual Coach Bags to the Pepsi Whole Foods Debacle
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, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group David Ritter and Chad Lusk ... Show More
4m 26s
Dec 2024
2024's Biggest Retail Headlines: 70% Surge in Store Closures and Major Amazon Shifts
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, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group David Ritter and Chad Lusk di ... Show More
6m 53s
Feb 2025
AI, Search & The Future of Retail Marketing | Beyond’s VP Rick Egan at eTail West
In this episode, Rick Egan, VP of Performance Marketing at Beyond (Bed Bath & Beyond & Overstock), explores how AI and first-party data are impacting digital marketing strategies. Learn about the role of behavioral AI in customer acquisition, the impact of predictive analytics on ... Show More
10m 48s