In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Scandit’s Empower Event in New York City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: An Oasis And Olympic Home Remedy Lightning Round

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/AR39eCVRUdU

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from Scandit’s Empower Event in New York City, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Unilever Installing Computer Vision AI Inside 350,000 Freezers Worldwide

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/AR39eCVRUdU

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, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Adam Thompson discuss: If Walmart’s Drone Pullback Spells The Eventual End Of Drone Delivery?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IpxQ9sh4zMU

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, Mirakl and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Schnucks Partnering With Ibotta

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/WRfZZXuntpg

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, Mirakl, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Adding Free Pet Telehealth To Walmart+

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/WRfZZXuntpg

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, Mirakl, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: TikTok To Make It Easier For Creators To Make Money

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/WRfZZXuntpg

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, Mirakl, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Wayfair Opening Its First Large Format Store!

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/WRfZZXuntpg

In this quick 5-minute interview, Joanna Ranagarajan, Managing Director at the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, explains how Shein has disrupted the fast fashion industry and discusses what other retailers can learn from the disruption.

• Learn about Shein’s key strategies, including incorporating consumer feedback into product development, optimizing supply chain agility, and leveraging social media marketing.
• Discover how Shein’s data-driven approach and rapid go-to-market strategy have enabled them to capture market share in the competitive retail landscape.
• Gain insights into how brands can adapt to changing consumer trends and improve financial metrics by embracing “seasonless” products, reducing lead times, and responding decisively to customer analytics.

Stay ahead of the curve in the evolving world of fast fashion and retail disruption.

To read Joanna and her team’s report on Shein and Fast Fashion, head here: https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/insight/navigating-the-rapid-pace-of-fashion/

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:

• What Wayfair has to get right in the opening of its first large-format store (Source: Chain Store Age)
• TikTok lowering the thresholds for creators to earn seller commissions (Source: Bloomberg)
• Walmart adding free pet telehealth to Walmart+ (Source: CNBC)
• Schnucks partnering with Ibotta (Source: Chain Store Age)
• And closed with a lively debate on the value of Google’s new AI tool that lets advertisers showcase clothing on various models and body types (Source: Wired)

There’s all that, plus A&M’s Joanna Rangarajan stops by for 5 Insightful Minutes on Shein and fast fashion, and we also talk head transplants, beach vibes, and why Chris is now a dead ringer for Mikhail Gorbachev.

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Discover how AI is impacting practically impacting retail inventory planning and allocation through the eyes of Spanish fashion retailer Desigual.

Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga from Omni Talk as they interview James Theuerkauf, CEO of Syrup Tech, and Carla Roger Casacuberta, Head of Merchandising at Desigual.

Learn how Desigual leveraged Syrup Tech's AI optimization solutions to improve demand forecasting, its omnichannel retail strategies and capabilities, and its overall inventory efficiency. Understand the importance of balancing AI and human intelligence in retail analytics and innovation. Gain insights into the successful implementation of AI technology for merchandising and how it can transform your retail business.

Don't miss this informative discussion on the future of AI in retail!

#AIinRetail #InventoryPlanning #InventoryAllocation #RetailTechnology #AIOptimization #RetailAnalytics #OmnichannelRetail #DemandForecasting #RetailInnovation #InventoryEfficiency #SyrupTech #Desigual #RetailAISolutions #JamesTheuerkauf #CarlaRogerCasacuberta #AIandHumanIntelligence #AIforMerchandising

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: Hims Offering Wegovy For $199 Per Month

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: Lego Tying Sustainability Goals To Employee Bonuses

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: If GoPuff Price Matching Aldi Is Sustainable?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM

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, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Adam Thompson discuss: Which Would You Give Up First: Your Dashpass Or Amazon Prime?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IpxQ9sh4zMU

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: Walmart Expanding Neighborhood Market In More Ways Than One

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine discussed: Buying Or Selling: Target’s Price Cuts

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/38T1iAyglTM

For our money, we cannot think of another technology that unlocks as much value when it is deployed and harnessed across multiple levels of a retail organization in the right way as RFID.

So Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Marshall Kay, Global Director of Retail Transformation Services at Avery Dennison, and Randy Dunn, Director of Business Development at Zebra Technologies, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to share all the ways the best of the best retailers are utilizing RFID.

Chris and Anne go deep with Marshall and Randy on:

• The history of RFID, i.e. where it has been and where it is going next, inclusive of current pricing, use cases, and category penetration
• What Randy refers to as the “ladder” approach to RFID implementation
• How to move from a basic, foundational RFID implementation into a world of “RFID+”
• And, perhaps most importantly, how to know when you have actually unlocked the full value of RFID inside of your retail organization

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Very few retailers realize that underneath all their years of operating a retail business lies a technological foundation from which others can learn. But not Walmart. Walmart gets it.

Enter Walmart Commerce Technologies.

Walmart understands this phenomenon as well as anyone, which is why Omni Talk is pleased to announce that Anshu Bhardwaj, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Walmart Global Technology and Walmart Commerce Technologies, joined Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga for the latest installment of their Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series.

Chris and Anne plan went deep with Anshu on:

• Anshu’s career journey and what led up to her leading Walmart Commerce Technologies
• What Walmart Commerce Technologies is and the origin story surrounding it
• What differentiates Walmart Commerce Technologies in the SaaS space and why selling technology to other retailers is the right move for Walmart
• Walmart Commerce Technologies’ currently product portfolio, including Store Assist and Route Optimization
• And, of course, where Anshu plans to take things next

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, A&M’s Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine joined Chris and Anne to discuss:

• The potential ramifications of Target’s decision to cut prices on roughly 5,000 items (Source: Retail Dive)
• Walmart’s two new (and much larger) Neighborhood Market grocery stores (Source: Grocery Dive)
• Gopuff’s decision to price match Aldi in the U.K. (Source: Internet Retailing)
• Lego’s new plan to tie employee compensation to its carbon reduction goals (Source: ESG Dive)
• And closed with a look at how Hims’ new $199 per month Wegovy copycat could impact food retailing strategies (Source: Bloomberg)

There’s all that, plus chicken or fish at Long John Silver’s, Costco birthday parties, and the candies at the bottom of grandma’s purse that we all loved most as kids.

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Chris and Anne chat with Chris Stoyles, CEO of Last Yard, about how electronic shelf labels (ESLs), price optimization, and data-driven retail promotions can come together to transform today's in-store retail experiences.

Learn how retail data can be used to enhance retail marketing, and streamline retail operations to build shopper trust and drive success. You will also discover just how important accurate pricing, effective merchandising, and agile retail IT are in today's competitive landscape.

Whether you're a retail executive, store manager, or marketing professional, this podcast offers valuable insights into the future of retail technology execution in-store.

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: Are They Buying Or Selling: JCP Opening New Stores?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/5NLe5lpZPJ4

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: How Automatic Age Verification Comes To Self-checkout, In Of All Places, Germany?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/5NLe5lpZPJ4

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: Best Buy's Redesigned Mobile App

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/5NLe5lpZPJ4

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: Exchange Zones: Will They Or Won’t They Take Off In The States?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/5NLe5lpZPJ4

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, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Adam Thompson discuss: Whether They're Buying Or Selling: Best Buy’s New Up-to-the-minute Delivery

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IpxQ9sh4zMU

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, and guest host Ben Miller of Shoptalk discussed: How Big Of A Deal Walmart’s Restructuring Announcement Is

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/5NLe5lpZPJ4

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller stopped by to guest host with Chris and Anne as they discussed:

• Walmart’s reported job cuts and back-to-office push (Source: WSJ)
• The first-ever exchange zone in Atlanta from Harbor Lockers (Source: Harbor Lockers Press Release)
• Best Buy’s new mobile app features (Source: Best Buy Press Release)
• Diebold Nixdorf bringing automatic age verification to self-checkout in Germany (Source: Retail Dive)
• And closed with a look at whether JCP can be successful via new store growth (Source: Retail Dive)

There’s all that, plus Peugeots, Belfast bike messenger must haves, and the posh retail store in which Ben would most like to live for a full year.

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Mobile Ordering Is The Worst Thing That Could Have Happened To Starbucks?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XXuGumke8ws

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Happy Returns Enabling Shein Returns At Forever 21 Stores

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XXuGumke8ws

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling Walmart’s New In-store AI Tools

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XpiUgVgeGjo

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instacart Featuring Restaurant Delivery Through Uber Eats

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XpiUgVgeGjo

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Target Expanding Its Hudson’s Bay Wholesaling Partnership

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XpiUgVgeGjo

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:

• Target expanding its wholesale relationship with Hudson’s Bay (Source: BNN Bloomberg)
• Instacart and Uber Eats’ intriguing new partnership (Source: Joint Instacart and Uber Eats Press Release)
• Walmart’s new in-store AI tools for produce and apparel (Source: CNBC)
• Happy Returns enabling Shein returns at Forever 21 stores (Source: Supply Chain Dive)
• And closed with a look at whether mobile ordering is one idea Starbucks wishes it could disinvent (Source: CX Dive)

There’s all that, plus NYC apartments furnished to look like Skittles, beer ballads, and the Monopoly token Anne thinks she resembles most.

P.S. We are also gearing up for CommerceNext out in NYC in June. Scaled retailers and brands can register for FREE with code “FASTFIVE” in the referral field. Secure your spot now — head to commercenext.com/conference/ and don’t forget to use “FASTFIVE”

P.P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/

P.P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our #1 podcast ranking in all of retail on Feedspot

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Nordstrom Finding Digital Religion With A Marketplace Mirakl

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XpiUgVgeGjo

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Launching A New Owned Brand Food Line

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XpiUgVgeGjo

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, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Adam Thompson discuss: How ‘Super’ The Victoria’s Secret CEO Will Turn Out To Be

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IpxQ9sh4zMU

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Tesco Gamifying Loyalty With EagleAI

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XpiUgVgeGjo

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If Best Buy & CNET’s Partnership A Signal Of More To Come?

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XpiUgVgeGjo

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Closing All 51 Health Centers

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/XpiUgVgeGjo

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:

• Walmart’s out-of-nowhere decision to shut down all 51 of its health centers (Source: Bloomberg)
• Best Buy’s “groundbreaking” new partnership with CNET (Source: Best Buy Press Release)
• Tesco bringing EagleAI’s gamification to its loyalty program (Source: Tesco Press Release)
• Walmart launching its first new private label food line in two decades, aka bettergoods (Source: Bloomberg)
• And closed with a look at why Nordstrom launching a new digital marketplace may just be the Mirakl it needs (Source: Retail Dive)

There’s all that, plus this month’s OmniStar (congrats Ryan Nalette of Bob’s Discount Furniture), Chris V4.7, the vagaries of selling live chickens, and why jalapeños should be branded like Dole Pineapples or Chiquita Bananas.

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In this episode of The Omni Talk Retail Ask an Expert Series, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Brian Kavanaugh, Director of Global Revenue Marketing at Bynder, and Alex Alves, Head of Analyst Relations at Salsify, to discuss the importance of product experience management (PXM), product information management (PIM), and digital asset management (DAM) in the world of e-commerce and digital commerce.

Learn how brands and retailers can optimize their product content and digital assets to win on the digital shelf across any digital retailing platform, discover the role of AI in enhancing omnichannel strategies and retail media, and gain insights into the future of brand marketing and analytics in the ever-evolving retail landscape.

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the CARW Conference in Milwaukee, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A Kenny Loggins, Paris Hilton & LinkedIn Tarot Lightning Round

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Ft2Y7Ob3EZ4

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the CARW Conference in Milwaukee, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: WSJ's Uncovering Of Secret Amazon Spy Operation

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Ft2Y7Ob3EZ4

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the CARW Conference in Milwaukee, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Instagram Allowing Users To Search With Generative AI

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Ft2Y7Ob3EZ4

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the CARW Conference in Milwaukee, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics, and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Amazon Launching A Standalone Grocery Delivery Subscription

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Ft2Y7Ob3EZ4

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the CARW Conference in Milwaukee, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Grubhub And Mercato Forming A New Partnership

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Ft2Y7Ob3EZ4

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, and guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chad Lusk and Adam Thompson discuss: What Starbucks’ New CEO Should Fix First

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/IpxQ9sh4zMU

In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five live from the CARW Conference in Milwaukee, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Launching Its Own BNPL Offering

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Ft2Y7Ob3EZ4

In this insightful Retail Technology Spotlight Podcast, Akshay Madhani, CEO and Co-Founder of Scrollmark, shares how their innovative social media automation platform is transforming the way brands approach social media marketing.

Discover how Scrollmark's powerful features, such as direct response marketing, influencer marketing, and social media engagement, can help you boost your social media ROI and drive revenue for your business.

Learn about the importance of social media analytics and how scrollmark's platform provides valuable insights to optimize your social media strategy.

Akshay also discusses the significance of social media loyalty campaigns and how they can increase customer retention and brand advocacy.

Whether you're a social media manager, marketer, or business owner, this video will provide you with actionable tips and strategies to revolutionize your social media marketing efforts and stay ahead of the competition.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an industry expert about how to take your social commerce to the next level.

#SocialMediaMarketing #SocialCommerce #InfluencerMarketing #DirectResponseMarketing #SocialMediaAutomation #SocialMediaEngagement #SocialMediaAnalytics #SocialMediaROI #SocialMediaStrategy #SocialMediaLoyaltyCampaigns

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed:

• Walmart’s new BNPL offering (Source: CNBC)
• Grubhub’s Mercato partnership (Source: Chain Store Age)
• Amazon’s low cost subscription grocery delivery plan (Source: Reuters)
• Instagram getting AI-powered search (Source: Daily Star)
• And closed with a look at the WSJ report last week that Amazon was running a secret operation to gain intel on its rivals (Source: WSJ)

There’s all that, plus Milwaukee hotels, death by lady bugs, and grooming tips for hairless dachshunds.

P.S. We are also gearing up for CommerceNext out in NYC in June. Scaled retailers and brands can register for FREE with code “FASTFIVE” in the referral field. Secure your spot now — head to commercenext.com/conference/ and don’t forget to use “FASTFIVE”

P.P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/

P.P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our #1 podcast ranking in all of retail on Feedspot

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