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  • Walmart Is Digitizing 4,600 Store Shelves | Fast Five Shorts

    Walmart Is Digitizing 4,600 Store Shelves | Fast Five Shorts
    Mar 13 2026
    This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, explores Walmart’s plan to expand digital shelf labels across all 4,600 U.S. stores. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn discuss what this massive technology rollout means for pricing accuracy, store operations, and the future of in store retail technology. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qZQHl9r-BUc #RetailNews #Walmart #DigitalShelfLabels #RetailTech #RetailInnovation #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive
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  • Costco Takes A Stand On Tariffs | Fast Five Shorts

    Costco Takes A Stand On Tariffs | Fast Five Shorts
    Mar 13 2026
    This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, examines Costco’s pledge to return any tariff refunds directly to members. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn debate whether this move reflects Costco’s long standing value promise or a strategic messaging play during a complicated economic moment. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qZQHl9r-BUc #RetailNews #Costco #RetailEconomics #RetailStrategy #RetailIndustry #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive
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  • Lightning Round: March Madness, Friday the 13th & Viral Penguins | Fast Five Shorts

    Lightning Round: March Madness, Friday the 13th & Viral Penguins | Fast Five Shorts
    Mar 13 2026
    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 nihilist penguins, Friday the 13th superstition, and March Madness predictions. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn prove once again that retail conversations always find their way into pop culture and the internet’s strangest trends. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qZQHl9r-BUc #LightningRound #RetailFastFive #OmniTalk #RetailPodcast #PopCulture #MarchMadness #InternetCulture
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  • How Dick’s Sporting Goods Hit #3 On The App Store | Fast Five Shorts

    How Dick’s Sporting Goods Hit #3 On The App Store | Fast Five Shorts
    Mar 13 2026
    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 how Dick’s Sporting Goods unexpectedly surged up the Apple App Store rankings. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn break down how the retailer’s Move fitness rewards app is driving engagement and why gamifying fitness could be a powerful retail loyalty strategy. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qZQHl9r-BUc #RetailNews #DicksSportingGoods #RetailApps #RetailEngagement #RetailInnovation #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive
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  • The Future Of Warehouse Inventory Is Flying | Fast Five Shorts

    The Future Of Warehouse Inventory Is Flying | Fast Five Shorts
    Mar 13 2026
    This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, explores Kroger’s use of autonomous drones inside sub freezing distribution centers. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn discuss how drone technology could transform warehouse inventory management and eliminate some of the most difficult cold chain tasks. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qZQHl9r-BUc #RetailNews #Kroger #WarehouseAutomation #RetailLogistics #SupplyChain #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive
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  • Kroger Elevates 84.51° Leader To Run AI Strategy | Fast Five Shorts

    Kroger Elevates 84.51° Leader To Run AI Strategy | Fast Five Shorts
    Mar 13 2026
    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 Kroger’s decision to create a Chief Data and AI Officer role. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn discuss what elevating the leader of 84.51 means for Kroger’s long term AI strategy and how data leadership is becoming central to retail. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qZQHl9r-BUc #RetailNews #Kroger #AIinRetail #RetailTechnology #RetailInnovation #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive
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  • Walmart Goes All-In On DSLs, Costco Makes A Tariff Pledge & Kroger Anoints An AI Chief | Fast Five

    Walmart Goes All-In On DSLs, Costco Makes A Tariff Pledge & Kroger Anoints An AI Chief | Fast Five
    Mar 11 2026
    In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, Chris and guest host Jenn Hahn of J Recruiting Services discussed: Walmart expanding its digital shelf label technology to all 4,600 of its US stores, completing what is likely the single largest ESL rollout in retail history (Source) Costco CEO Ron Vachris is publicly pledging to return any tariff refunds directly to members through lower prices (Source) Kroger creating a new Chief Data and AI Officer role by elevating Milen Mahadevan, president of its 84.51 analytics subsidiary, to lead its entire AI and data agenda (Source) Kroger deploying autonomous inventory drones from Corvus Robotics into sub-freezing cold chain distribution facilities (Source) Dick’s Sporting Goods, thanks to its Move fitness rewards app, unexpectedly rocketing to #3 on the Apple App Store free download chart, landing right between Claude and Gemini (Source) And Jenn also helped us hand out this month’s OmniStar Award — given in partnership with Quorso — to Mark Chenier, SVP GMM of Footwear at Academy Sports and Outdoors! There’s all that, plus nihilist penguins, spring break plans, March Madness predictions, and green beer. Music by hooksounds.com #RetailNews #WalmartESL #DigitalShelfLabels #KrogerAI #RetailTech #CostcoTariffs #RetailPodcast #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive #DicksSportingGoods #OmniStar #RetailInnovation
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  • Confessions Of Supply Chain Executives | The Agentic AI Wake Up Call

    Confessions Of Supply Chain Executives | The Agentic AI Wake Up Call
    Mar 9 2026
    In this episode of Confessions of Supply Chain Executives, host Chris Walton sits down with Omar Akilah, SVP of Product at Infios, and Aadil Kazmi, Head of AI Product Development at Infios, to tackle one of the biggest questions facing retail leaders today: Are retailers actually ready for agentic AI? While AI dominated the conversation at NRF, the reality inside many retail organizations is far more complicated. Many companies are still struggling with fragmented systems, unclear strategies, and uncertainty about where AI should even be applied. Omar and Aadil break down what agentic AI really means for commerce, how it differs from traditional generative AI, and why the biggest opportunity may not be flashy customer experiences but rather the operational backbone of retail: supply chain execution. From autonomous order monitoring to real-time visibility across the entire order lifecycle, they explore how agentic AI could fundamentally reshape how retailers manage fulfillment, delivery promises, and operational decision making. The conversation also challenges common assumptions about AI readiness, including why retailers may not need perfect data infrastructure to begin adopting agentic AI and what leaders should actually focus on in the next 30 days if they want to stay competitive. Key topics covered: • What agentic AI actually means for retail operations • Why most retailers are unprepared for the next wave of AI • The difference between generative AI and agentic AI • Why supply chain execution is a prime use case for AI agents • How autonomous order visibility can transform customer experience • Why retailers may not need a perfect data lake to begin adopting AI • The three ways retailers can approach AI adoption • How to avoid getting stuck in “AI pilot purgatory” • The first practical AI use cases retailers should implement 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more honest conversations about retail, supply chain, and the technologies reshaping modern commerce. Music by hooksounds.com #ConfessionsOfASupplyChainExecutive #AgenticAI #RetailAI #SupplyChainTechnology #RetailSupplyChain #AIinRetail #AutonomousSupplyChain #Infios #RetailTechnology #SupplyChainPodcast *Sponsored Content*
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    51 m