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29. Juni
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Is Alexa For Shopping Expanding Amazon's Moat? | Fast Five Shorts

Amazon says more than 350 million shoppers have used Alexa for shopping over the past year, with active users nearly doubling and customer interactions increasing fivefold. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn discuss whether Amazon is best positioned to move AI shopping beyond discovery and recommendations into actual purchasing and transactions. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/VL3Q373gkfY This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
29. Juni

Radios Are Dead and Here Is What Comes Next for Retail Store Ops

In this Retail Technology Spotlight series, Chris Walton sits down with Soroosh Seyhoon, Chief Revenue Officer at Zello, to explore how capturing and analyzing frontline voice data is transforming the way retailers understand and manage store operations. From AI-powered in-ear assistants to real-time operational intelligence, Soroosh explains why the conversations happening on the sales floor represent an untapped goldmine of data that most retailers are completely ignoring. Drawing from deployments across hundreds of store locations, Soroosh shares how Zello is helping retailers move beyond measuring outputs like sales and throughput to finally measuring the inputs, the frontline communications that drive those results. The conversation covers everything from reducing associate turnover and accelerating onboarding to auto-reporting safety incidents and uncovering hidden staffing inefficiencies hiding in plain sight. From digitizing push-to-talk communications to replacing two-device workflows with a single-pane-of-glass solution, this episode offers a practical roadmap for retailers ready to stop flying blind on what's actually happening on the floor and start building the connected store of the future. Key Topics Covered: 00:01:44 - The friction points plaguing store operations today and why "hearsay" is running retail00:05:40 - How voice data transforms store operations from outputs to inputs00:08:38 - Meet Ella: Zello's AI agent that answers associate questions in real time00:16:20 - Real-world examples: price check patterns, safety incidents, and broken buttons00:21:19 - Where retailers should start to get the biggest bang for their buck00:24:16 - What's next: proactive AI agents, PBX integration, and push to connect Over 8 years and nearly 200 episodes, the Retail Technology Spotlight Series has featured some of the biggest names and boldest thinkers in retail. Explore the full archive here: https://omnitalk.blog/category/spotlight-series-podcast/ Sponsored Content
30. März

How AI Can Tell You WHERE to Use AI in Your Retail Operations With Duvo CEO Tomáš Čupr

In this Retail Technology Spotlight Series episode, Chris Walton sits down with duvo.ai CEO Tomáš Čupr to explore one of the most mind-bending ideas in AI today: not just how AI can improve retail operations, but how it can actually identify what in your operations should be improved in the first place. Drawing on Tomáš Čupr’s experience building Rohlik Group, a $1.5B+ pan-European e-grocer, and now leading duvo.ai, the conversation dives deep into the messy reality of retail operations, including fragmented systems, manual processes, and the hidden gaps leaders don’t even realize exist. From agentic process mapping and Duvo Clarity to autonomous operations and the future of hybrid human and AI teams, this episode challenges conventional thinking around digital transformation and offers a practical look at what it really takes to operationalize AI at scale. If you’re trying to understand where AI fits into your organization, how to uncover inefficiencies, or how to move beyond pilot purgatory into real execution, this conversation delivers a fresh and highly actionable perspective. Key Topics Covered: • 00:00:45 – Why AI should identify problems, not just solve them • 00:03:02 – Tomáš Čupr’s background building Rohlik Group • 00:04:51 – The origin of duvo.ai and challenges with retail automation • 00:07:50 – Why retail operations are too messy for traditional AI approaches • 00:11:07 – The reality that most leaders don’t actually know their own processes • 00:14:32 – Agentic process mapping and Duvo Clarity explained • 00:19:41 – How AI analyzes workflows and recommends improvements • 00:23:26 – Real-world examples including missed supplier follow-ups and margin leakage • 00:25:56 – Automating should-cost analysis across every SKU • 00:29:10 – The rise of self-improving, feedback-loop-driven retail systems • 00:33:20 – The future role of retail leaders managing agents, not just people • 00:41:28 – Why AI-native retailers could outpace legacy competitors • 00:44:57 – Where to start with AI: process first, not data 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. P.S. See our past 8 years of wonderful Spotlight Series podcast guests, featuring roughly 200 movers and shakers in retail, by clicking here: omnitalk.blog/category/spotlight-series-podcast/ #retailtech #retailAI #agenticAI #autonomousretail #processmapping #digitaltransformation #omnitalk #retailpodcast *Sponsored Content*
09.01.2023

Spotlight Series | How To Do Scan-&-Go The Right Way With Shopreme CCO Nico Müller

In this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series, Shopreme Chief Customer Officer Nico Müller joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss what it takes to make a scan-and-go checkout system really work.
30. März

How AI Can Tell You WHERE to Use AI in Your Retail Operations With Tomáš Čupr | Spotlight Series

In this Retail Technology Spotlight Series episode, Chris Walton sits down with duvo.ai CEO Tomáš Čupr to explore one of the most mind-bending ideas in AI today: not just how AI can improve retail operations, but how it can actually identify what in your operations should be improved in the first place. Drawing on Tomáš Čupr’s experience building Rohlik Group, a $1.5B+ pan-European e-grocer, and now leading duvo.ai, the conversation dives deep into the messy reality of retail operations, including fragmented systems, manual processes, and the hidden gaps leaders don’t even realize exist. From agentic process mapping and Duvo Clarity to autonomous operations and the future of hybrid human and AI teams, this episode challenges conventional thinking around digital transformation and offers a practical look at what it really takes to operationalize AI at scale. If you’re trying to understand where AI fits into your organization, how to uncover inefficiencies, or how to move beyond pilot purgatory into real execution, this conversation delivers a fresh and highly actionable perspective. Key Topics Covered: • 00:00:45 – Why AI should identify problems, not just solve them • 00:03:02 – Tomáš Čupr’s background building Rohlik Group • 00:04:51 – The origin of duvo.ai and challenges with retail automation • 00:07:50 – Why retail operations are too messy for traditional AI approaches • 00:11:07 – The reality that most leaders don’t actually know their own processes • 00:14:32 – Agentic process mapping and Duvo Clarity explained • 00:19:41 – How AI analyzes workflows and recommends improvements • 00:23:26 – Real-world examples including missed supplier follow-ups and margin leakage • 00:25:56 – Automating should-cost analysis across every SKU • 00:29:10 – The rise of self-improving, feedback-loop-driven retail systems • 00:33:20 – The future role of retail leaders managing agents, not just people • 00:41:28 – Why AI-native retailers could outpace legacy competitors • 00:44:57 – Where to start with AI: process first, not data 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. P.S. See our past 8 years of wonderful Spotlight Series podcast guests, featuring roughly 200 movers and shakers in retail, by clicking here: omnitalk.blog/category/spotlight-series-podcast/ #retailtech #retailAI #agenticAI #autonomousretail #processmapping #digitaltransformation #omnitalk #retailpodcast *Sponsored Content* This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
13. Mai

ChatGPT Wants Your Ad Dollars, DG Goes Full Funnel & Audible Opens A Bookless Bookstore | Fast Five

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso and Veloq, Chris Walton and special guest Kathryn Mazza, former Chief Marketing Officer at Hy-Vee, former President of RedMedia, and now Chief Growth Officer at Barrow’s Connected Store, discussed: • OpenAI officially launching its ChatGPT Ads Manager and what the platform’s push into advertising means for Google, Meta, and the future of search-based marketing (Source) • Target debuting two new creator programs and whether the retailer is strategically rebuilding brand love or simply arriving late to the creator commerce era (Source) • Dollar General integrating its on-site, off-site, and in-store retail media capabilities into one connected advertising ecosystem and why it could become a major unlock for brands and media buyers (Source) • Audible opening a “bookless bookstore” in New York City featuring audiobook discovery lounges, storytellers, and immersive listening experiences designed to rethink physical retail (Source) • Amazon Pharmacy expanding same-day delivery for the Ozempic pill to thousands of cities and why GLP-1 medications may dramatically reshape pharmacy, grocery, and retail traffic patterns (Source) There’s all that, plus airport security horror stories, bizarre travel behavior, Des Moines growth surprises, dream podcast guests, creator loyalty debates, and one very spirited Target argument. Music by hooksounds.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
23. Apr.

Why Culture Still Drives Sneaker Commerce with The Sole Supplier | RTS 2026

In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton caught up with George Sullivan, CEO & Founder of The Sole Supplier, to unpack why culture still sits at the center of sneaker and streetwear commerce. George shares how a personal obsession with sneakers turned into one of the UK’s leading platforms for discovering and buying footwear, and why staying true to the culture has been critical to scaling the business. From working with global brands like Nike and Adidas to turning down opportunities that don’t resonate with their audience, authenticity remains the foundation. The conversation dives into how The Sole Supplier is evolving into a social commerce platform, blending content, community, and commerce into one personalized experience. George also breaks down how AI is impacting the space, where it adds value, and why human inspiration will always be at the core of fashion. Key Topics Covered: • How The Sole Supplier grew from sneaker aggregation to cultural platform • Why authenticity and editorial independence drive long-term success • The shift toward social commerce and community-led discovery • How personalization is shaping the next phase of the app experience • Where AI fits into fashion, content, and performance marketing • Why human inspiration still matters more than automation in style • The risks of overusing AI-generated content in brand building • How rising ad costs are forcing brands to rethink creative strategy • Why niche communities are the future of social and commerce Thank you to Vusion for supporting Omni Talk Retail’s live coverage from Retail Technology Show 2026! That's a wrap. #RTS2026 #RetailTechnologyShow #OmniTalkRetail #SneakerCulture #Streetwear #SocialCommerce #RetailInnovation #CustomerExperience #AIinRetail #FutureOfRetail This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
18. Apr.

Starbucks’ Bet On The Third Place | Fast Five Shorts

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Starbucks’ latest turnaround moves, including new store designs, employee bonuses, expanded tipping, and weekly pay. Chris Walton, Jennifer Meyers, and John Benson analyze whether Starbucks is successfully restoring its brand while balancing café culture, mobile ordering, and drive-thru convenience. They also debate if happier employees can lead to happier customers. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #Starbucks #BrianNiccol #CoffeeIndustry #CustomerExperience #EmployeeExperience #RetailStrategy #OmniTalk #RetailNews #BusinessNews #FastFive This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
4. Apr.

Is Target Fixing Store Chaos With a Dress Code Reset? | Fast Five Shorts

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, explores Target’s updated dress code and increased employee discounts. Chris Walton and Jenna DeFranco break down whether this move helps restore operational consistency or risks hurting employee morale. They also debate whether small changes like this actually impact retention, culture, and the in-store experience. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #Target #RetailWorkforce #EmployeeExperience #RetailOperations #RetailNews #OmniTalk This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
15. Apr.

Amazon's Master Plan, Starbucks Bets On The Couch & Dollar General Pumps Up The Volume | Fast Five

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso and Veloq, Chris and special guests Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group discussed: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's sweeping 2026 annual letter to shareholders, covering robotics, drone delivery, satellite broadband, and AI as infrastructure (Source)Starbucks unveiling new "uplifted" store designs in Chicago while rolling out barista bonuses, expanded tipping, and weekly pay (Source)Burger King launching a nationwide hiring push for 60,000 new team members on the back of its Reclaim the Flame turnaround (Source)Dollar General partnering with QSIC to roll out AI-powered in-store audio to 6,000 stores across 48 states (Source)Old Navy reportedly developing a new freestanding athleisure format called Old Navy Sport (Source) There's all that, plus Jack in the Box tacos, the most dramatic DoorDash order in the history of dating, and the question that divided the entire show: Are you Team Alex with an E or with an I? Music by hooksounds.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. The podcasts regularly feature industry expert, Chris Walton, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail.

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Is Alexa For Shopping Expanding Amazon's Moat? | Fast Five Shorts

Radios Are Dead and Here Is What Comes Next for Retail Store Ops

How AI Can Tell You WHERE to Use AI in Your Retail Operations With Duvo CEO Tomáš Čupr

Spotlight Series | How To Do Scan-&-Go The Right Way With Shopreme CCO Nico Müller

How AI Can Tell You WHERE to Use AI in Your Retail Operations With Tomáš Čupr | Spotlight Series

ChatGPT Wants Your Ad Dollars, DG Goes Full Funnel & Audible Opens A Bookless Bookstore | Fast Five

Why Culture Still Drives Sneaker Commerce with The Sole Supplier | RTS 2026

Starbucks’ Bet On The Third Place | Fast Five Shorts

Is Target Fixing Store Chaos With a Dress Code Reset? | Fast Five Shorts

Amazon's Master Plan, Starbucks Bets On The Couch & Dollar General Pumps Up The Volume | Fast Five

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