Retail Daily Minute

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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Adobe forecasts a record $23.8 billion in online sales during Prime Day, driven by mobile purchases and a 3,200% surge in AI-powered shopping.Walmart launches "Dinner Tonight," a digital meal-planning platform designed to ease the daily dinner dilemma for U.S. households.Starbucks offers $6 million stock grants to executives to fast-track its turnaround, sparking criticism from unionized baristas.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:Staples transforms its business model by shifting from office supplies to services, launching a Verizon partnership and leveraging its 945 locations for printing, shipping, and passport services.Sephora flips the script on Prime Day competition by partnering with Lyft to literally drive customers to stores with $20 ride credits and in-store guidance in five major markets.Chuck E. Cheese debuts Chuck's Arcade, a new adult-focused entertainment concept combining retro classics with cutting-edge VR experiences across 10 mall locations nationwide.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:Luckin Coffee enters the U.S. market, opening two cashier-less stores in New York City despite local bans on cashless-only businesses.Wegmans partners with Instacart to launch AI-powered Caper Carts for a faster, smarter in-store experience.Best Buy sells off Current Health, as healthcare headwinds prompt the retailer to exit the home care space.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:Nintendo exits Amazon's U.S. storefront amid a third-party seller dispute, skipping the Switch 2 launch and leaving American shoppers out of the release.France clamps down on ultra-fast fashion, introducing new legislation aimed at Shein and Temu to address sustainability and labor concerns.Home Depot strikes a $4.3B deal to acquire GMS, expanding its contractor-focused business through its SRS Distribution arm as it doubles down on the Pro segment.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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Target pilots smartphone-controlled shelf locks to reduce theft and boost convenience, testing employee and member-based access in select stores.Nike revenue drops 10%, prompting a major restructure around sport categories and a renewed push on Amazon amid tariff pressures and brand headwinds.Walmart opens its first-ever beef facility, processing Angus cuts in-house as part of its long-term vertical integration strategy for fresh foods.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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:H&M posts a 3% June sales boost despite ongoing tariff and cost pressures, with 200 store closures planned and pricing adjustments on the horizon.Primark expands into Tennessee, with new stores opening in Memphis and Franklin as part of a broader Southern U.S. growth strategy.Uber Eats rolls out delivery robots in Atlanta, partnering with Serve Robotics to bring autonomous food delivery to the Southeast.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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Walmart pilots dark stores in Dallas and Bentonville to speed up e-commerce fulfillment and support its goal of sub-three-hour delivery to 95% of U.S. households.Target tests factory-to-door shipping for low-cost goods, borrowing from Shein's playbook to cut costs and boost speed, as it works to revive sales amid stock pressure.Hibbett launches Hibbett Kids, a mobile-first experience offering top athletic brands, daily drops, and flexible payment options for back-to-school shopping.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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:McDonald's and Krispy Kreme call it quits, ending their nationwide rollout plan after realizing the doughnut pilot wasn't scalable due to cost and distribution challenges.Klarna integrates with Google Pay, enabling U.S. users to split purchases into BNPL installments as the fintech expands its reach through mainstream mobile wallets.Walmart to train 100,000 Indian small businesses through its Vriddhi program, deepening its investment in MSMEs and strengthening its international supply chain and marketplace 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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire SpartanNash in a $1.77B deal that would create a powerhouse food distributor with nearly 60 DCs and 10,000+ customers, aimed at empowering local grocers and enhancing price competitiveness.Klarna dives into mobile telecom, launching a $40/month unlimited 5G plan in the U.S. via a partnership with Gigs, further expanding its ecosystem of app-based financial and lifestyle services.Kroger will close 60 underperforming stores by 2026, redirecting capital into price cuts, service upgrades, and new store growth, while working to make e-commerce profitable and find a permanent CEO.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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Lululemon trims 150 corporate roles as it faces sluggish North American sales, rising inventories, and tariff pressures, all while defending its long-term strategy.Home Depot enters a $5B bidding war for GMS, squaring off against QXO Inc. in a battle to dominate the construction supply chain and bolster its pro contractor business.NikeSkims launch delayed, with production issues pushing the high-profile collab with Kim Kardashian to late 2025—just as Nike undergoes leadership shakeups and strategic resets.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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon CEO Andy Jassy outlines an AI-first future, with generative and agentic tools set to transform operations, streamline logistics, and reduce corporate headcount.TikTok Shop launches “Deals for You Days”, a two-week event packed with 50% discounts, livestream price guarantees, and continued e-commerce momentum—even as political scrutiny lingers.Live commerce platform Whatnot surges to $3B in sales, fueled by auction-style livestreams, strong community engagement, and rapid expansion into new categories like fashion and electronics.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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon stretches Prime Day to four days (July 8–11), doubling down on deal drops and driving Prime engagement amid cautious consumer spending.H-E-B pilots autonomous delivery robots in Austin using Favor and Avride tech, offering fast, sidewalk-level grocery service with privacy-first bots.Costco to open its first gas-only location in California with 40 pumps, testing a traffic-easing fuel strategy that could scale if successful.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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:H&M goes all-in on AI to win back shoppers from Shein and Temu, using predictive and generative tools to fuel smarter store operations and trend response.Albertsons debuts digital display networks in produce aisles and entrances, bridging online and in-store with real-time ad targeting and shopper analytics.Saks Global reassures investors and vendors, secures $350M in financing, and says no store closures are coming—even as luxury brands remain watchful.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 Retail Club and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon launches “One Grocery” – unifying Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go under a single leadership team and shared corporate systems to accelerate omnichannel innovation.Walmart & Amazon explore stablecoins – major retailers are considering launching their own crypto-backed currencies to lower payment fees and speed up transactions, pending new federal legislation.Costco gives Executive Members a boost – starting June 30, exec-tier members get in an hour earlier and all members get extra Saturday shopping time as Costco doubles down on member perks after strong Q3 results.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!