Episodes 416
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast is your weekly dose of retail industry insights and trends in a quick and digestible format. Hosted by industry expert, Chris Walton, this podcast delivers the top five news stories each week that are shaping the digital and physical retail landscape. Each episode breaks down the most important developments in retail, from the latest innovations in technology to consumer behavior shifts, emerging market trends, and beyond. Whether you're a retail executive, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world of retail, the OmniTalk Retail Fast Five has got you covered.

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S8E29 Footlongs, Fresh Produce & A Side Of Legislation | Fast Five

Jun 10, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

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 Chap Achen, Senior Director,…

S8E28 Lightning Round: Tourist Traps, European Imports, & CEO Dinner Dates | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 08, 2026 3m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Lightning Round segment closes out the show with Arizona travel recommendations, European retail innovations, retail leadership discussions, and a hilarious attempt to…

S8E28 Amazon Wants To Power Retail AI. Is That A Good Idea? | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 08, 2026 7m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Amazon Web Services' new Agentic Shopping Assistant and the growing battle for control of customer relationships in retail.Chris Walton and Shelley…

S8E28 Could Walmart Become America's Convenience Store? | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 08, 2026 5m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Walmart's growing delivery network, expanding drone operations, and rapid rise in store-fulfilled orders.Chris Walton and Shelley Huff discuss why…

S8E28 SPAR Austria's Robot Experiment Is Expanding Fast | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 08, 2026 3m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores SPAR Austria's decision to expand its shelf-scanning robot program and what it means for the future of retail operations.Chris Walton and Shelley Huff…

S8E28 The Walmart Strategy Small Brands Should Be Watching | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 08, 2026 3m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment examines Walmart's new prepaid consolidation program and why it could simplify logistics for thousands of suppliers.Chris Walton and Shelley Huff discuss how…

S8E28 Is Google About To Own The Future Of Commerce? | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 08, 2026 5m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Google's new Universal Cart, which allows shoppers to add products from Search, Gemini, YouTube, and Gmail into a single AI-powered shopping…

S8E27 Google's Universal Cart, Walmart's Speed Machine & AWS Wants To Be Your AI Brain | Fast Five

Jun 03, 2026 47m Transcript

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 Shelley Huff, former CEO of…

S8E26 Lightning Round: Summer Hot Takes, Indy 500 Chaos & Movie Picks | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 01, 2026 9m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Lightning Round segment closes out the show with Midwest road trip recommendations, Indy 500 energy, Spielberg nostalgia, Star Wars fandom, and a surprisingly…

S8E26 Ross Stores Posts The Best Same-store Sales Quarter In Company History | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 01, 2026 7m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Ross Stores’ historic 17% comp sales growth and why off-price retail continues to dominate during uncertain economic conditions.Chris Walton and Laura…

S8E26 Klarna Launches ChatGPT App With A Live Pricing Twist | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 01, 2026 7m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Klarna launching shopping directly inside ChatGPT and what it signals about the future of agentic commerce.Chris Walton and Laura Kennedy discuss…

S8E26 The Biggest Google Search Shift In 25 Years | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 01, 2026 12m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Google’s largest search overhaul in 25 years and what it could mean for retailers, ecommerce, and consumer shopping behavior.Chris Walton and Laura…

S8E26 Radar Hits $1B Unicorn Status | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 01, 2026 6m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Radar reaching unicorn status and why RFID-powered inventory intelligence may finally be having its breakthrough moment in retail.Chris Walton and…

S8E26 Starbucks Just Killed Its AI Inventory Tool | Fast Five Shorts

Jun 01, 2026 7m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores why Starbucks shut down its AI-powered inventory counting tool after major counting inaccuracies inside stores.Chris Walton and Laura Kennedy discuss…

S8E25 Starbucks Has AI Egg On Its Face, Google Reinvents Search & Ross Stores Breaks Records | Fast Five

May 27, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

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 Laura Kennedy, retail strategist…

S8E24 Lightning Round: Karaoke Confessions, Sandwich Debates & Star Wars Plans | Fast Five Shorts

May 25, 2026 3m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Lightning Round segment closes out the show with rapid-fire questions, karaoke admissions, sandwich opinions, and a surprisingly deep conversation about…

S8E24 Shein Buying Everlane Says A Lot About Modern Retail | Fast Five Shorts

May 25, 2026 7m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Shein’s acquisition of Everlane and what it reveals about the changing realities of direct-to-consumer retail.Chris Walton, Kelly Carey, and Chad Lusk…

S8E24 Will Amazon Win The AI Commerce War? | Fast Five Shorts

May 25, 2026 7m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment dives into Amazon’s rollout of conversational Alexa shopping and why it could fundamentally reshape how consumers buy products online.Chris Walton, Kelly…

S8E24 The Best Buy And IKEA Partnership Everyone’s Suddenly Talking About | Fast Five Shorts

May 25, 2026 8m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Best Buy’s new consultation spaces inside IKEA stores and why the partnership could be smarter than it first appears.Chris Walton, Kelly Carey, and…

S8E24 Walmart's Depot Play Comes Right After Amazon Now | Fast Five Shorts

May 25, 2026 5m Transcript

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment breaks down Walmart’s quiet rollout of neighborhood delivery depots and why the retailer may be building the foundation for a new era of hyperlocal…

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