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Updated Jan 19

JAN 28

Walmart's Big Shake-Up, The Lunch Rush & What We Think About Amazon's Layoffs | 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 guest host Jenn Hahn discussed: Walmart's sweeping leadership changes as new CEO John Furner reorganizes for AI transformation (Source)Dollar General expanding same-day delivery to 17,000+ rural stores to compete with Amazon (Source)Amazon planning 30,000 corporate job cuts—the largest in company history (Source)Traditional grocers stealing lunch customers from quick-service restaurants (Source)American Eagle shuttering Quiet Logistics after a $360 million bet gone wrong (Source) And Jenn Hahn also helped us hand out this month's OmniStar award in partnership with Quorso to Tricia Snider, Divisional VP for Dollar General's Northeast/New England Division. There's all that, plus Netflix binge-prediction AI, rotisserie chicken subscriptions, Harry Styles residencies, and whether Jenn has evolved beyond black coffee. Music by hooksounds.com #RetailNews #WalmartLeadership #DollarGeneral #AmazonLayoffs #GroceryLunch #RetailPodcast #OmniTalk #RetailTransformation #LastMileDelivery #RetailInnovation #QuietLogistics #JennHahn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jan 28

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56 min
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Amazon Exits Fresh, E-Grocery Booms & eBay Bans AI Bots | 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, A&M's Ken Cochran and Jon Malankar joined Chris and Anne to discuss: Amazon shutting down its Amazon One palm recognition payment system and closing all 72 Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores (Source)Grocery E-commerce hitting a record 19% penetration in December 2025 (Source)Walmart launching a cross-border shipping program called Walmart Exports (Source)eBay banning AI shopping bots from its platform (Source)BJ's Wholesale opening its second small format BJ's Market in Delray Beach, Florida (Source) There's all that, plus Ralph Lauren Olympic uniforms, Cracker Barrel meal mandates, and whether Ken prefers Taco Bell or Ruth's Chris. Music by hooksounds.com #AmazonFresh #GroceryEcommerce #WalmartExports #eBayBots #BJsWholesale #RetailNews #RetailPodcast #OmniTalk #RetailTech #MarketplaceCommerce This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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56 min
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Walmart Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap, Kroger Expands Marketplace Stores & Peloton Cuts 11% of Workforce

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Grocery Dealz and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Walmart crosses the $1 trillion market cap threshold.Kroger doubles down on large-format Marketplace stores, investing heavily in 99,000+ square foot locations across Indiana, Texas, and West Virginia.Peloton lays off 11% of its workforce as part of a $100 million cost-cutting. The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

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8 min
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Lightning Round: Netflix AI, Rotisserie Chicken & Mushroom Coffee | Fast Five Shorts

This Lightning Round segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, closes out the show with rapid-fire takes on pop culture, consumer trends, and the lighter side of retail. From Netflix’s AI predictions and rotisserie chicken subscriptions to mushroom coffee and internet-fueled food trends, Chris Walton and guest host Jenn Hahn keep things fast, fun, and unpredictable. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #LightningRound #RetailCulture #ConsumerTrends #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

5d ago

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5 min
6D AGO

Walton's Weekly Wramblings | The Five Trends From FMI 2026 That Actually Matter (And What The Merchants Were Really Saying)

GLP-1 reshaping center store. In-store media becoming the third leg. Agentic commerce hitting a reality wall. Private brand opportunity widening but execution lagging. Shelf intelligence moving from edge to table stakes. Five major themes. More interviews than I can count. These were my lessons learned from FMI Midwinter 2026. Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Omnii Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday. Brought to you with the help and support of Grocery Dealz and Mirakl Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.

6d ago

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18 min
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Starbucks Plans Major Expansion, Walmart Readies Cross-Border Shipping & Costco's Nike Sneakers Hit Resale

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Grocery Dealz and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Starbucks announces plans to open 150-175 U.S. stores in 2026 and identifies up to 5,000 new coffeehouse opportunities domestically as part of its long-term growth strategy.Walmart prepares to launch Walmart Exports, enabling third-party sellers to ship eligible products from the U.S. to customers in Mexico and Canada through its fulfillment services.Costco's limited-edition Kirkland Signature Nike SB Dunk Low collaboration sells out at $135, with pairs immediately reselling for up to $5,000 on third-party platforms. The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

2d ago

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6 min
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Sprouts Enters New York, Costco Launches Euro Websites with Instacart & Amazon Eyes $50B OpenAI Investment

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Grocery Dealz and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses: Sprouts Farmers Market opens its first New York location in Centereach on Long Island.Costco and Instacart expand their partnership into Europe, launching same-day delivery websites in France and Spain powered by Instacart's Storefront Pro technology.Amazon CEO Andy Jassy leads negotiations to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI. The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

3d ago

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5 min
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Inside Amazon’s Layoffs and What Culture Has to Do With It | 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, unpacks Amazon’s plan to eliminate 30,000 corporate roles as CEO Andy Jassy targets bureaucracy and organizational bloat. Chris Walton and guest host Jenn Hahn explore why this move is about structure... not just AI... and what retail leaders can learn about talent, layers, and operational discipline. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #Amazon #RetailLayoffs #RetailLeadership #AIinRetail #RetailStrategy #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

5d ago

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13 min
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American Eagle’s Logistics Gamble | 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, breaks down American Eagle’s decision to shut down Quiet Logistics after acquiring the company for $360 million. Chris Walton and guest host Jenn Hahn discuss why selling logistics tech proved harder than expected, when retailers should avoid becoming software companies, and what this means for future retail tech bets. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #AmericanEagle #RetailLogistics #RetailTech #Omnichannel #RetailStrategy #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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5 min
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Grocery’s Quiet Lunch Takeover | 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, looks at why grocery stores are increasingly winning lunchtime trips from quick-service restaurants. Chris Walton and guest host Jenn Hahn discuss how ready-to-eat meals, pricing pressure, and changing consumer routines are driving this shift and why lunch may be grocery’s most underrated growth opportunity. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #Grocery #Foodservice #RetailTrends #LunchRush #RetailStrategy #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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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 experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail.

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