Retail Daily Minute

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon debuts a single-tap "Add to Delivery" feature for Prime members, already used over 50 million times, allowing shoppers to add items to existing orders with no extra fees.An activist investor files a shareholder proposal to block Brian Cornell's transition to Target's executive chairman role, citing sustained challenges in performance and reputation.Seven-Eleven Japan partners with Telexistence to develop AI-powered humanoid robots for in-store deployment by 2029, aiming to tackle labor shortages and reduce costs.And, my “One Big Thought” for the day on TargetThe 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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Nike reports 1% Q1 revenue growth as running, North America, and wholesale show momentum, though DTC struggles continue and tariff headwinds intensify to $1.5 billion.Peloton raises membership prices across all tiers ahead of the holidays while unveiling revamped cross-training equipment and AI-powered Peloton IQ system.Walmart announces plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and 30 additional ingredients from all private label food brands by January 2027, responding to customer demand for transparency and simpler ingredients.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Kraft Heinz debuts The Cookbook, an AI agent giving workers access to 150 years of ketchup production expertise.Ahold Delhaize announces Edge, a unified retail media platform launching January 2026 that consolidates digital advertising channels to reach 26 million weekly shoppers across its U.S. banners.DoorDash launches Going Out, introducing in-app restaurant reservations and in-store rewards to expand beyond delivery and drive foot traffic to thousands of restaurant partners.Plus, Chris also shares his "One Big Thought" for the day.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Etsy shares surge 16% as OpenAI launches Instant Checkout, enabling ChatGPT users to purchase products directly through the AI chatbot, with over one million Shopify merchants coming soon.Kroger and DoorDash expand their partnership to nearly 2,700 stores nationwide, offering full grocery assortment with integrated loyalty discounts starting October 1st.Costco's Executive member early access hours successfully shift traffic patterns earlier, reduce peak congestion, and improve shopping efficiency without adding staff.Plus, Chris also shares his "One Big Thought" for the day.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon agrees to pay up to $2.5 billion to settle FTC claims it tricked customers into Prime memberships using deceptive website designStarbucks closes underperforming stores and cuts 900 non-retail jobs in $1 billion restructuring under CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround strategyCostco beats earnings expectations with strong membership growth and 13.5% e-commerce sales increase, attracting younger shoppers with digital improvementsPlus, Chris also shares his "One Big Thought" for the day.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!

Chris Walton explains why he doesn't think grocers should be prioritizing smart cart investments.Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.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.Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Michaels steps up to fill the retail void left by Party City and Joann's departures, launching The Knit & Sew Shop and The Party Shop nationwide.Carter's implements a shareholder rights plan after hedge fund Roseman Wagner Wealth Management rapidly accumulates nearly 17% of the children's apparel retailer's shares.ALDI launches its largest packaging refresh in company history, putting its name on every private label product and introducing its first-ever namesake brand as part of a years-long customer-driven transformation under new CEO Atty McGrath.Plus, Chris also shares his "One Big Thought" for the day.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon announces the closure of all 19 Fresh grocery stores in the UK.Sephora launches My Sephora Storefront, a new affiliate platform enabling U.S. influencers to create customizable, shoppable digital storefronts integrated into Sephora's ecosystem.Office Depot parent company ODP Corp. agrees to be acquired by private equity firm Atlas Holdings for $1 billion, taking the struggling office supply retailer private.Plus, Chris also shares his "One Big Thought" on Amazon's UK grocery exit and what it reveals about the immutable laws of grocery retail.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Nike's highly anticipated activewear collaboration with Skims launches Friday.Walmart becomes the first retailer to deliver refrigerated prescriptions nationwide, including insulin and GLP-1s, alongside groceries in a single order.Saks Global explores selling 49% of Bergdorf Goodman for $1 billion to unlock value and reduce debt following the Neiman Marcus acquisition.And, gives his new One Big Thought for the day!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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon expands its grocery partnership strategy by launching online delivery of Winn-Dixie's full grocery assortment in Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida.Sam's Club overtakes longtime leader Costco as America's top wholesale club in customer satisfaction rankings, scoring 85 out of 100 in the American Customer Satisfaction Index.Private equity firm Ames Watson completes its $140 million acquisition of Claire's, saving up to 950 locations from closure.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Schnucks makes major regional expansion move, acquiring Wisconsin-based Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers through newly formed 1939 Group, creating 164-store chain across four Midwest states while preserving local banners and community connections.Kroger responds to customer demand by reintroducing paper coupons alongside digital deals, offering weekly flyers with single-scan barcodes to serve shoppers who prefer traditional coupon formats.Best Buy launches a "Techtober Sale" October 6-12 to directly compete with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, featuring tech deals and expanding its holiday promotional strategy with flash sales and member-exclusive offers.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon announces the return of Prime Big Deal Days for October 7-8, 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of the fall Prime sales event that officially kicks off the holiday shopping season.Instacart CEO Chris Rogers reveals the company's strategy to combat customer churn by pushing retail partners toward price parity, with data showing price-parity retailers growing 10 percentage points faster than those with markups.Toys"R"Us plans a major U.S. holiday expansion with 30 new locations, including 10 flagship stores and 20 seasonal shops, as part of broader global growth into new markets like Chile, Peru, and Morocco.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:U.S. online grocery sales reach new monthly record of $11.2 billion in August 2025, with delivery surging 30% year-over-year and multi-method shopping behavior accelerating as cross-shopping with Walmart hits all-time highsTyson Foods commits to removing High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucralose, BHA/BHT, and Titanium Dioxide from branded products by end of 2025, building on earlier removal of petroleum-based synthetic dyes across major brands including Jimmy Dean and Hillshire FarmVF Corp sells century-old Dickies workwear brand to Bluestar Alliance for $600 million cash as part of ongoing debt reduction strategy following Supreme sale for $1.5 billion in 2024The 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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Kroger conducts site-by-site analysis of its automated fulfillment network, shifting focus back to store-level fulfillment as cost pressures mount and performance varies widely across locations.Walgreens makes a strategic play for the party supply market, dedicating in-store space and expanding its assortment nearly five-fold following Party City's bankruptcy closure.Love's Travel Stops opens its first Buffalo Wild Wings Go location in Kansas, expanding its QSR partnership portfolio as the chicken category continues strong growth with nearly 5% restaurant expansion and 10% sales increases in 2024.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!

Chris Walton explains why the rationale put forward by Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson to extend into the beauty business just doesn't hold up under scrutiny.Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.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.Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Morrisons becomes the first U.K. grocer to pilot Instacart's AI-powered Caper Carts, bringing smart shopping technology with automatic item recognition and personalized recommendations to British customers starting in early 2026.Sam's Club breaks new ground as one of the first retailers to equip frontline managers with enterprise-grade ChatGPT tools, eliminating millions of repetitive tasks while preparing associates for AI-enhanced careers through OpenAI Certifications.Starbucks completes its rollout of AI-powered inventory management across North America, using computer vision and augmented reality to count inventory eight times more frequently and combat unacceptably high stockout levels.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Hy-Vee RedMedia launches Instacart Carrot Ads on Hy-vee.com, giving CPG brands new opportunities to reach high-intent shoppers through performance-driven, native advertising placements.Walmart opens its third automated perishables distribution center in South Carolina, a 725,000-square-foot facility that can process double the volume of traditional DCs while serving 180 store locations.A new survey reveals that almost half of AI search tool users prefer them to Google for speed and clarity, with younger consumers leading adoption and nearly 60% using AI to research products before purchasing.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Sam's Club completes major website and app refresh with new "global intent center" that personalizes shopping experience based on fulfillment choice, while expanding club fulfillment spaces to support growing e-commerce business.Apple transforms buy now pay later access by integrating third-party services like Klarna and Affirm directly into iPhone Wallet app, making installment payments more visible and frictionless ahead of iPhone 17 launch.Office Depot launches nationwide "15-Minute Pickup Promise" for online orders, offering $15 coupons if in-store or curbside pickup takes longer than promised timeframe.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Albertsons launches three new retail media channels including organic influencers, premium in-store screens, and expanded onsite placements, while offering free curated advertising packages that match CPG investment with enterprise media dollars.Walmart taps OpenAI to develop a customized AI certification program for frontline and office employees, launching in 2026 as part of the retailer's nearly $1 billion skills training commitment through 2026.Gap Inc. bets big on beauty and accessories, with CEO Richard Dickson calling them "sleeper categories" as Old Navy prepares to launch beauty products in 150 stores this fall while other brands develop "brand-right expressions."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!

Chris Walton continues to be impressed by Best Buy, and this episode explains what stands out the most to him.This episode is brought to you by:Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday.Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.To see our full lineup of interviews with Walmart executives recorded at the Summit, click here.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Target experiments with customer acquisition by offering free year-long Circle 360 memberships to qualifying shoppers, as the retailer seeks new growth levers amid declining sales.Macy's shares surge 20% after beating earnings expectations and raising full-year guidance, with revamped stores showing strong comparable sales growth.Walmart-backed fintech OnePay launches wireless service at $35/month as part of its super app strategy, partnering with AT&T to offer unlimited 5G plans.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Sycamore Partners completes its $10 billion acquisition of Walgreens, ending the pharmacy chain's nearly 100-year public company run and splitting it into five separate businesses while installing Staples veteran Mike Motz as the new CEO.Best Buy expands its on-demand delivery options by partnering with Uber Eats across more than 800 stores, adding to existing relationships with DoorDash and Instacart as the electronics retailer races to meet consumer expectations for rapid delivery.Walmart launches "Video Subscription Choice" for Walmart+ members, allowing subscribers to pick between Peacock Premium and Paramount+ Essential with quarterly switching options as the retail giant targets Amazon's streaming dominance.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Walmart reports 50% growth in store-fulfilled delivery sales as one-third of deliveries arrive in three hours or less, with AI-powered dynamic delivery windows driving customer loyalty.Ulta Beauty posts 9.3% net sales growth in Q2, raises full-year outlook as beauty category proves resilient amid economic headwinds and consumer discretionary spending pressures.Dick's Sporting Goods beats Q2 expectations with 5% comparable sales growth and raises full-year guidance as it prepares to close its $2.4 billion Foot Locker acquisition in September.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!

Chris Walton immersed himself in all things digital at Walmart's Marketplace Seller Summit this week and came away more than a little impressed.This episode is brought to you by:Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday.Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.To see our full lineup of interviews with Walmart executives recorded at the Summit, click here.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Macy's Media Network becomes the first major retailer to partner with Amazon Retail Ad Service, allowing advertisers to buy sponsored product ads through Amazon's platform while maintaining customer data privacy.Walmart launches next-day delivery for third-party marketplace orders in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta as competition with Amazon intensifies.Amazon plans to extend new employment offers to Whole Foods corporate employees on November 10th, completing the integration with changes to benefits, discounts, and compensation structure including Amazon stock grants.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Chipotle introduces "Build-Your-Own" family-style ordering for groups of 4-6, offering customizable spreads with significant savings and $10 off first orders through October.Buc-ee's makes retail history with its first merchandise sales outside travel centers, partnering with Texas A&M University to sell 45 popular items across three campus locations.Robomart unveils its RM5 autonomous delivery robot promising to slash delivery costs by 70% with a flat $3 fee structure, launching in Austin later this year.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Netflix launches its first immersive entertainment/retail concept with Netflix House locations opening at King of Prussia Mall on November 12 and Galleria Dallas on December 11, featuring exclusive experiences, merchandise, and Netflix Bites restaurant.Klarna expands its buy now, pay later services to over 400 Walmart Canada stores, becoming the largest in-store BNPL deployment for the Swedish company as it continues pushing beyond e-commerce into physical retail locations.Keurig Dr Pepper announces $18 billion acquisition of Dutch coffee company JDE Peet's to boost its struggling coffee business, with plans to split the combined company into separate coffee and beverage firms after the deal closes in 2026.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:McDonald's convinces franchisees to discount combo meals by 15% and brings back Extra Value Meals to combat traffic declines amid rising prices and consumer affordability concerns.Abercrombie Kids partners with Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting Goods, Macy's and Bloomingdale's, expanding its wholesale presence into over 1,000 locations as parent company continues turnaround momentum.Fabletics deploys RFID-powered inventory management solution across 74 stores, achieving up to 20% sales boosts and 97% fill rates while eliminating manual cycle counts.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!

Chris Walton takes the gloves off as he gives his unvarnished take on Target's recent troubles.This episode is brought to you by:Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday.Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.To visit the referenced podcast, head here: November 17, 2022

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Target names 20-year company veteran Michael Fiddelke as next CEO, succeeding Brian Cornell despite investor preference for outside leadership as the retailer battles ongoing sales struggles.Hertz Car Sales launches on Amazon Autos as the platform's first fleet dealer, bringing thousands of pre-owned vehicles to Amazon's marketplace with initial rollout in four major markets.Claire's strikes a $140 million private equity deal with Ames Watson, pausing liquidation plans and saving up to 950 stores after the bankrupt tween retailer struggled for months to find a buyer.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Home Depot reports nearly 5% sales growth in Q2 but misses analyst expectations as consumers focus on smaller home improvement projects while pulling back from larger discretionary spending.Best Buy launches its third-party marketplace featuring 500 sellers, adding tech accessories and non-tech items as the electronics retailer seeks new revenue streams amid declining sales.Blue Yonder acquires returns management provider Optoro to strengthen capabilities in processing the $890 billion in annual e-commerce returns, marking the company's sixth acquisition in under two years.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon's same-day delivery expansion is capturing high-margin pantry items and essentials from traditional grocers, with 30% growth in same/next-day U.S. deliveries and promising early results from fresh grocery pilots.Starbucks implements across-the-board 2% salary raises while enforcing new four-day office requirements and relocating support leaders to Seattle or Toronto as part of CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround strategy.Hy-Vee partners with Oscar Health to launch concierge healthcare benefits in Des Moines, offering unlimited primary care and specialty services while creating grocery shopping rewards in the retailer's expanding health and wellness ecosystem.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon adds perishable foods to same-day delivery - Prime members can now get fresh groceries delivered same-day at no extra cost in over 1,000 cities, directly challenging Instacart and Walmart+.Walmart expands grocery discount for 1.6 million employees - The retail giant extends its 10% employee discount to nearly all groceries year-round as tariff concerns drive inflation worries and the company seeks to attract and retain workers.Ulta Beauty and Target announce the end of their shop-in-shop partnership - The Ulta Beauty at Target collaboration will conclude in August 2026 as both retailers pivot to new strategies, with Ulta focusing on its marketplace expansion and Target maintaining its curated beauty assortment.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!

In this special pre-vacation edition of Walton's Weekly Wramblings, Chris gets brutally honest about his 2025 retail predictions—the wins, the misses, and the humble pie he's serving himself.From nailing his Costco-Target prediction to completely whiffing on the Starbucks turnaround, Chris breaks down what separates real retail accountability from pundit hot takes. He dives deep into why he shouldn't have bought into Brian Niccol's java-flavored Kool-Aid hook, line, and sinker, and what the data now reveals about wait times, ceramic mugs, and sustainable change versus short-term execution.To view the reference article on Placer.ai's Anchor, head hereThis episode is brought to you by:Retail Club - The new event from the founders of Shop Talk. Join their AI Deep Dive retreat September 14-17 in Huntington Beach, California. Shop Talk helped Retail Go Digital. Retail Club will help it Go AI. Just 500 tickets available. Get yours at retailclub.com.Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday.Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Starbucks moves away from mobile order, pickup-only stores as CEO Brian Niccol calls the format "overly transactional" and lacking brand warmth, while announcing over $500 million in staffing investments to improve customer experience amid six consecutive quarters of same-store sales declines.Copper Property CTL reaches $947 million cash deal with Onyx Partners affiliate to sell 119 JCPenney store properties, completing an extensive marketing process for assets acquired during the retailer's 2020 bankruptcy proceedings.Hy-Vee's retail media network RedMedia joins Rippl consortium, adding 285+ stores to the national network of regional grocers spanning 58,000 locations and 140 million shoppers to deepen first-party data and expand off-site advertising capabilities.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Bed Bath & Beyond makes its brick-and-mortar comeback on August 8th in Nashville, bringing back beloved legacy coupons as it attempts to tap into the power of retail nostalgia in brand resurrections.The Trump Administration considers charging patent holders 1% to 5% of their patent value, a radical shift that could significantly impact retail innovation costs and technology investments.PayPal launches 'Pay With Crypto' for merchants, allowing businesses to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies at just 0.99% transaction fees, potentially opening new customer segments for forward-thinking retailers.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Abercrombie Kids expands into Macy's stores for back-to-school season, leveraging strategic wholesale partnerships to reach new markets while helping both retailers navigate tariff challenges.Ty Haney makes her dramatic return to Outdoor Voices after four years, relaunching the activewear brand with a "confident, bold and sexy" aesthetic focused on lifestyle dresses and elevated design details.Hershey implements double-digit price increases across its candy portfolio due to unprecedented cocoa costs, while accelerating diversification efforts to reduce commodity exposure.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Walmart streamlines its AI strategy by consolidating dozens of agents into four "super agents" to simplify user experience across customers, employees, engineers, and suppliers.Walmart's weeklong Deals event significantly outperformed Amazon's extended Prime Day, with 24% spending growth versus Amazon's 4% and increased cross-shopping between platforms.Tractor Supply reports record Q2 sales of $4.4 billion and announces aggressive expansion plans with 100 new store openings planned for 2026, fueled by strong performance in backyard poultry and rural lifestyle categories.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!

Welcome to the second edition of "Walton's Weekly Wramblings" - a brand new weekly synthesis where Chris Walton steps back from the daily headlines to identify which retail stories actually matter for your business over the long term.Chris breaks down why Walmart's decision to make Vizio TVs exclusively private label represents masterful long-term strategic thinking - and how it's really about building a connected TV retail media empire that will generate disproportionate profits for years to come. Then he contrasts this with Target's announcement to end price matching, calling it a short-sighted reactive move that weakens an already struggling brand.What You'll Learn:Why Walmart's Vizio acquisition is about ecosystem building, not just TVsHow connected TV advertising is reshaping retail media strategyThe real reasons behind Target's price matching decision (hint: it's not what they're saying)Why Target's brand is "the weakest it's ever been"The technology gap that's making these strategic differences even more pronouncedWhat these moves tell us about the future of retail competitionKey Takeaway: The retailers thinking five to ten years ahead and making intentional bets on future trends will thrive, while those making defensive, reactive moves will keep falling behind.Chris brings his signature direct commentary and insider perspective to help retail executives understand which strategies will drive long-term success and which ones are just survival tactics in disguise.This episode is brought to you by:Retail Club - The new event from the founders of Shop Talk. Join their AI Deep Dive retreat September 14-17 in Huntington Beach, California. Shop Talk helped Retail Go Digital. Retail Club will help it Go AI. Just 500 tickets available. Get yours at retailclub.com.Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday.Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon snaps up AI wearables company Bee in an undisclosed deal, adding conversation-recording technology to its AI portfolio as CEO Andy Jassy focuses on subscription revenue growth and AI-powered customer service innovations.Embedded vehicle payments move forward as the payments industry drives plans for seamless in-car transactions at gas stations, parking, and charging locations, with Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and BMW leading early adoption despite infrastructure challenges.Tm:rw opens a groundbreaking 20,000-square-foot experiential store in Manhattan's Times Square, featuring next-generation technology from 120+ brands across gaming, wellness, and entertainment categories in the space formerly occupied by a massive McDonald's.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Tesla officially opens its long-awaited Supercharger Diner in Los Angeles after seven years of development, featuring 80 charging stalls, two movie screens, and a 24/7 diner with locally sourced food that's open to everyone, not just Tesla owners.Barnes & Noble continues its remarkable brick-and-mortar resurgence, opening three new smaller-format stores in Texas and South Carolina as part of its ambitious plan to open 60+ locations in 2025, proving physical bookstores can thrive in the digital age.Costco establishes its first Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad, India, planning to employ 1,000 people initially in technology and research operations, joining other major U.S. retailers expanding their international tech presence.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Apparel and department store retailers face mounting pressure from U.S. trade policy, with Moody's Ratings giving the sector a negative outlook as import duties eat into profitability and revenue growth stalls at just 3%.Walmart transforms Vizio into a private-label brand with exclusive sales through Walmart and Sam's Club, ending multi-retailer distribution as part of its $2.3 billion acquisition strategy.Over half of ad buyers now use generative AI for video creation, with 30% of digital video ads currently developed using the technology, expected to reach 39% by 2026 as smaller brands lead adoption.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Target discontinues price matching with competitors like Amazon and Walmart, citing customer behavior data and focusing on its own value proposition amid ongoing business turnaround efforts.UNFI's operations return to normal following a cyberattack that will cost the grocery distributor $350-400 million in sales, highlighting the growing cybersecurity challenges facing retail supply chains.Amazon Web Services launches an AI agent marketplace with Anthropic as a key partner, creating new distribution channels for AI-powered retail solutions and enterprise automation tools.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!

Welcome to the debut of "Walton's Weekly Wramblings" - a brand new weekly synthesis where Chris Walton steps back from the daily headlines to identify which retail stories actually matter for your business over the long term.In this inaugural episode, Chris dives deep into three seemingly unrelated stories from the week that ended July 17, 2025, and reveals how they all connect to one fundamental question: Are we being intentional about the future we're building, or are we just letting it happen to us?This Week's Headlines:

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Kroger consolidates its Dallas and Houston divisions under new leadership as it battles H-E-B for market share in the competitive Texas grocery landscape.Kohl's appoints retail veteran Arianne Parisi as chief digital officer amid ongoing turnaround efforts under interim CEO Michael Bender.Mall of America expands AI-powered video analytics across dozens of locations to track vehicle traffic and enhance parking operations at North America's largest shopping complex.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Shopify quietly sets boundaries for AI agents on merchant sites, blocking autonomous "buy-for-me" bots while directing legitimate integrators to use official Checkout Kit as the platform draws early lines around unregulated automation.Grocery e-commerce sales jump nearly 30% in June as delivery, pickup and ship-to-home all report gains of at least 25%, with Walmart's growing dominance serving as a wake-up call to traditional supermarkets.Tariff-driven inflation emerges as consumer prices rise 2.7% in June, with retailers like Walmart and Nike finally passing tariff costs to consumers after months of absorbing impacts on heavily imported categories.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Traditional supermarkets are hemorrhaging younger shoppers as Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X increasingly abandon grocery stores for discount retailers like Walmart and Aldi, with supermarkets plummeting from the second-most shopped format to near the bottom among these demographics, according to new research from The Feedback Group.EG America accelerates its digital transformation by launching online ordering and delivery at 500 of its 1,500 convenience stores through a partnership with Vroom Delivery, marking the latest step in the c-store giant's aggressive push to enhance its foodservice programs across all 10 banners.Wienerschnitzel makes history with its first East Coast expansion, signing a seven-unit development deal in Virginia's Norfolk and Richmond markets as the country's largest hot dog franchise pushes beyond its traditional Western footprint with veteran McDonald's franchisee Leon Dickey leading the charge.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Prime Day 2025 drives $24.1 billion in online sales across U.S. retailers, marking 30.3% year-over-year growth and setting a new summer e-commerce benchmark that exceeds two Black Fridays combined.Kraft Heinz prepares to break up its business a decade after the Warren Buffett-backed merger, planning to spin off a $20 billion grocery entity as the company struggles with declining consumer demand for processed foods.Target's commercial unit mandates a three-day in-office requirement starting September 2nd, joining other Minnesota companies in rolling back remote work policies to boost downtown Minneapolis recovery.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Ulta Beauty enters the UK market through its acquisition of leading British beauty retailer Space NK, marking a major milestone in the company's international expansion strategy.Ferrero sweetens its North American presence with a $3.1 billion acquisition of cereal giant WK Kellogg, adding Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes to its portfolio amid ongoing packaged food consolidation.Glossier joins TikTok Shop to chase Gen Z customers, expanding its multi-platform strategy as the beauty brand seeks to reignite growth and investor interest.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Prime Day breaks records as July 8th sees $7.9B in online sales — topping Thanksgiving 2024 — with mobile accounting for 50% of spend and luxury purchases spiking across categories.Sam's Club partners with Spot Pet Insurance to launch a pet care program offering discounted insurance and pharmacy services, extending its simplified healthcare approach to furry family members.New data shows marketplaces drove 40% of e-commerce growth in 2024, as traditional retailers like Nordstrom, Walmart, and Ulta expand marketplace strategies to compete with Amazon and TikTok Shop.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:New app Grocery Dealz debuts, offering real-time price comparisons across supermarkets, launching first in Dallas with plans for national expansion.Amazon calls on NYC corporate staff to pack and deliver Fresh grocery orders during Prime Day.President Trump signs sweeping tax and spending bill with major SNAP reforms that could impact 40 million U.S. grocery shoppers and reshape how retailers serve lower-income consumers.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!