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In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Chris Walton is trying something he's never done before: going solo. Coming to you from a hotel room in Nashville after a whirlwind stretch of conference travel, Chris takes on all five headlines himself, with Producer Ella stepping in to put him on the spot with the questions from the A&M Consumer and Retail Group. And this week, there's a pretty clear theme running through the show: who gets to control the customer, whether it's an AI agent, a delivery platform, a retailer, or even a company-issued shirt. Chris digs into five of the biggest stories in retail this week, including: • Amazon blocking Meta's new Muse AI shopping agent from Amazon.com, raising the question of who ultimately holds the power in agentic commerce: the AI super app or the e-commerce marketplace: https://www.geekwire.com/2026/amazon-blocks-metas-muse-ai-assistant-in-new-standoff-over-agentic-shopping/ • Tapestry making Coach and Kate Spade products purchasable through Google's Gemini app and AI Mode, bringing the battle over who owns the customer and checkout moment into focus: https://www.retaildive.com/news/tapestry-sell-via-google-gemini-app-ai-mode/830890/ • Kroger rolling out a new dress code for nearly 400,000 store associates, as Chris weighs whether a more recognizable workforce can help improve the in-store experience: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-24/kroger-sets-new-dress-code-rules-for-its-grocery-store-workers • Amazon letting retailers offer Prime delivery directly on their own websites, prompting the question: gift to mid-sized retailers or Trojan horse?: https://chainstoreage.com/amazon-lets-other-retailers-add-prime-delivery-their-websites • Lowe's teaming up with DoorDash and Wing to offer 20-minute drone delivery on more than 100 home improvement essentials: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/24/lowes-drones-delivery-doordash-alphabet.html Then Producer Ella takes over the lightning round, putting Chris on the spot about the greatest retail employee uniform of all time, one night in Nashville vs. Vegas, the one thing he wants delivered to his backyard by drone, and whether camera-free AI smart glasses might finally convince him to buy in. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot. Music by hooksounds.

Thursday 1 October 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson House prices tumble Mental health the main workplace problem Card surcharges end One EV sold every 100 seconds Manchester City guilty of defrauding EPL Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what a financial planner would fix first. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 30 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. RBA hikes rates, another expected Australia has highest rates among developed countries OpenAI apologises Asian airlines win friends Anthropic IPO prospectus leaked Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what a financial planner would fix first. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 29 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Albanese government & peak tax Investors jittery over Hormuz Share prices surge on M&A action Biggest battery hits capacity Taylor Swift sets record Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the five biggest myths about ETFs. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 28 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Rate hike on the way Manufacturing needs 91,000 workers Weakest month on ASX Secret to a happy relationship McDonald’s to revamp 44,000 stores Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the five biggest myths about ETFs. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 25 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Unemployment won’t stop rate hike Albo fury over OpenAI hack More bad news for retail 5-min EV charging Faceless Apple watches, Peloton treadmills Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the five biggest myths about ETFs. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Chris Walton is joined by Omni Talk contributor and GrocerTalk host Ben Miller for another round of Fast Five fun, recorded live from the Vusion podcast studio at Groceryshop 2026 in Las Vegas. This week, Walmart fills up, Costco delivers, Harps gets AI, Toys R Us gets bigger, and Meta gets its glasses on. Chris and Ben dig into five of the biggest stories in retail this week, including: • Walmart+ adding CITGO to its Gas Savings benefit, expanding the program from 13,000 to more than 17,000 participating stations nationwide and giving members 10 cents off per gallon: https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2026/09/walmart-expands-gas-savings-to-17k-locations • Costco expanding its delivery reach by joining both DoorDash and Uber Eats nationwide, giving members another way to get same-day and scheduled orders from nearly all of its U.S. warehouses: https://apnews.com/article/doordash-uber-eats-costco-delivery-e6f030d67dfc34fad737282c108ed929 • Harps Food Stores naming longtime employee and former meat and seafood category manager Will McDoniel as its first director of AI strategy and innovation: https://www.grocerydive.com/news/harps-food-stores-director-ai-technology-innovation-will-mcdoniel/830075/ • Toys R Us opening 120 new stand-alone stores this holiday season, bringing its stand-alone footprint to 160 locations and adding features like Creator Studios, cafes and candy shops: https://www.retaildive.com/news/toys-r-us-accelerates-store-openings-holidays/830637/ • Meta Lab, the store concept behind Meta's AI glasses, nearly doubling its retail footprint with six new locations while expanding its Best Buy shop-in-shop presence: https://www.modernretail.co/operations/meta-lab-known-for-ai-glasses-is-nearly-doubling-its-retail-store-footprint/ The episode wraps with a lightning round covering which retailer deserves its own prestige TV drama, what words should be added or removed from the dictionary, and plenty more retail and pop culture fun. Plus, everyone's favorite A&Mer, Chad Lusk, joins Chris for 5 Insightful Minutes. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot. Music by hooksounds.

Thursday 24 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Myer stumbles & retailers’ dilemma Cost of govt debt to jump Albo meets Trump Iran and US back in negotiations El Nino causes havoc Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the five biggest myths about ETFs. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 23 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Wall St boom as ASX lags RBA warns on unemployment Private credit on notice Aussies’ love affair with ETFs Trump launches Trump TV Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - money advice for your 20-year-old self. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walmart has added Papa Johns to Walmart Express Delivery, making it the first national restaurant brand fulfilled entirely from locations outside of Walmart stores. Chris Walton and guest host Josh Hahn discuss whether Walmart's latest move is a clever way to bring customers into the app more often, or if they are solving a need that consumers never actually asked for. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/089y7s8PKCE

Amazon has significantly expanded its Prime Video shopping features, growing its "Shop the Show" tool from 1,300 titles to more than 8,000 while adding new visual search capabilities. Chris Walton and Josh Hahn discuss whether shoppable TV is finally reaching scale or if it risks ruining the core entertainment experience. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/089y7s8PKCE

SKIMS has teamed up with DoorDash for its first-ever on-demand delivery partnership, making thousands of styles available from select U.S. stores in under an hour. Chris Walton and Josh Hahn discuss whether instant delivery helps or hurts a brand whose entire appeal has been built around exclusivity and hype. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/089y7s8PKCE

Macy's has posted its fifth consecutive quarter of comparable-sales growth, beating Wall Street estimates and raising its full-year guidance as CEO Tony Spring's turnaround strategy takes hold. Chris Walton and Josh Hahn discuss whether it's finally time to plant the victory flag at Macy's, or if there is still too much heavy lifting left to do on the core brand. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/089y7s8PKCE

Kroger has trimmed its full-year same-store sales outlook even as digital e-commerce and retail media continue to see strong double-digit growth. Chris Walton and Josh Hahn discuss the state of traditional grocery and what shrinking sales forecasts mean when digital layers are the primary bright spots. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/089y7s8PKCE

It's lightning round time, and Chris Walton and guest host Josh Hahn tackle some of life's most pressing questions, from choosing whether Sports Authority or Meijer prepared Josh better for recruiting, to the exact AI superpower Chris wishes he had for his morning routine. Plus, they debate the best QSR to add to Walmart's restaurant tab and establish a non-negotiable rule for airport etiquette. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/089y7s8PKCE

It's a big Friday on Jonesy & Amanda! Amanda shares her plans to visit family in Queensland, Gem Y Ry reveals he's joining Celebrity Theatre Sports, and Fast Five delivers one of the closest finishes we've had in weeks. Plus, Ronan Keating joins the show to discuss his upcoming Just Getting Started tour, opens up about grief, healing and the loss of his beloved dog Aussie, and reflects on why he feels like he's only getting started after more than 30 years in music. Then, Friday Feels turns up the energy as Aussie dance music legends The Potbelleez stop by the studio to chat about the story behind Don't Hold Back before delivering a live performance of their iconic hit. Also in this episode: Water Cooler Chat asks whether you'd rather use a second-hand toothbrush or second-hand underwear, Jonesy reviews a surprise free-to-air movie find, and Digital Jenna wraps up the biggest stories from the Jonesy & Amanda socials.

What happens to faith when a nation gets comfortable? Bill and Travis sit down with Mark Oxer, author of This Is the Way, who moved his family to the Netherlands and discovered a hard truth: comfort doesn't strengthen faith — it drifts it. In this episode, Mark unpacks the difference between builders, maintainers, and squanderers, why every generation is one decision away from losing what the last one fought for, and why a father's faith is the single biggest predictor of whether his kids stay in the church. This one will challenge you to stop coasting and start building — in your home, your community, and wherever God has planted you. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Check out Mark and his ministry here:  https://www.markoxer.com Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️ Check out the full podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast! Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro & Ministry Updates(00:02:54) - Question of the Day: Favorite Donuts(00:08:09) - Introducing Guest Mark Oxner(00:09:51) - Mark's Background & Move to the Netherlands(00:12:28) - Culture Shock: Dutch Church Life(00:15:31) - History of Faith in the Netherlands(00:17:57) - Being Present vs Being There: Advice to Churches(00:20:58) - Builders, Maintainers, and Squanderers(00:23:26) - Normandy Beaches & Legacy of Sacrifice(00:25:28) - Passing the Baton: Sharing Your Story(00:30:03) - Purpose of the Book: Calling Men to Christ(00:31:32) - Fatherhood's Impact on Family Faith(00:32:59) - Final Thoughts: Build in Babylon(00:34:57) - Fast Five with Mark(00:40:34) - Closing Remarks & Resources

The incredible McLean brothers join Jonesy & Amanda to relive their record-breaking 15,000km row from Peru to Australia and chat about turning their unbelievable adventure into a new book. Plus, the team dives into the controversy surrounding the "Brazen Baker" accused of selling decorated Woolworths mud cakes for premium prices, debates whether surprise pop-ins still pass the pub test, and discovers some delightfully old-fashioned kids, including Jonesy's 18-month-old grandson who is obsessed with Keeping Up Appearances, and an 8-year-old whose favourite artist is John Denver. Also in this episode: Fast Five, Instagrand, an Icehouse golden ticket winner, Australian kitsch collectibles, Radiohead's return to Australia, and plenty of classic Jonesy & Amanda chaos along the way. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of Jonesy & Amanda!

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Chris Walton is joined by J Recruiting's Josh Hahn for another round of Fast Five fun, recorded from Chris's very tiny Paris hotel room across the street from NRF Europe. This week's episode can best be summed up as . . . better ingredients, better pizza, better delivery via Walmart. Chris and Josh dig into five of the biggest stories in retail this week, including: • Walmart adding Papa Johns to Walmart Express Delivery and whether Walmart is quietly building a challenger to DoorDash and Uber Eats: https://chainstoreage.com/walmart-delivery-first-papa-johns • Macy's posting its fifth straight quarter of comparable-sales growth and raising guidance as CEO Tony Spring's turnaround begins to take hold: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/10/macys-m-q2-2026-earnings.html • Amazon expanding “Shop the Show” from 1,300 titles to more than 8,000 and whether shoppable TV is finally reaching scale: https://chainstoreage.com/amazon-enhances-shopping-capabilities-prime-video • SKIMS partnering with DoorDash for on-demand delivery and whether instant delivery fits a brand built around exclusivity and hype: https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-skims-partnership • Kroger cutting its full-year sales outlook even as ecommerce and retail media continue to grow, raising questions about the future of traditional grocery: https://www.supermarketnews.com/finance/kroger-cuts-same-store-sales-outlook-for-2026 The episode wraps with a lightning round covering Josh's 20 years between Sports Authority and Meijer, the daily chore Chris wishes AI would handle for him, which QSR Josh would like to see added to Walmart's restaurant tab, and Chris's two non-negotiable rules for airport etiquette. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot. Music by hooksounds.

It seems like Division III football made another big splash this past weekend, and we’re not just talking about that flood that overtook Washington & Jefferson’s field at halftime vs. Keystone. No, we’re talking about another great week of games. How about unranked Randolph-Macon taking down then-No. 3 Johns Hopkins? No. 1 North Central and No. 9 Wartburg tight going deep into the fourth quarter? No. 6 UW-River Falls taking it to No. 21 Coe? No. 14 Hardin-Simmons winning at No. 12 UW-La Crosse? And none of that even includes the fact that Mount Union was 16 seconds away from losing its third consecutive game. Game balls get handed out to some of the top performances and most memorable performances in Division III from Week 2. Plus, which team held the ball for more than 25 minutes in the second half? Yes, you read that right. Who’s hitting a ton in Region 1? What’s the hullabaloo in the 2? What do you see in the 3? Who’s got questions galore in the 4? Who’s taking a long drive in the 5? Who’s getting their kicks in the 6? Randolph-Macon coach Pedro Arruza joins us for Fast Five. Plus, when Patrick pulls over the podcast car to the side of the road, what is the big question? And didn’t Pumpkin Spice season come even earlier this year? We’ll have a Pumpkin Spice Showdown in the Final Countdown. Plus we take four mailbag questions, and much more. Patrick Coleman and Greg Thomas deliver all of the goodness to your fall in this week’s edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. Hit play, or subscribe to get this podcast on your mobile device. You can subscribe to the Around the Nation Podcast in Apple Podcasts, and many other places. You can also get this and any of our future Around the Nation podcasts automatically by subscribing to this RSS feed: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/?feed=podcast Here’s how to find us on some of the major podcasting apps: Apple Podcasts: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Podcast Addict: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast iHeart Radio: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Spotify: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Photos: Randolph-Macon athletics; Wade Gardner, d3photography.com; Hardin-Simmons athletics

It's lightning round time, and Chris Walton and Shelley Huff are making some very important decisions, from their Super Bowl picks to choosing between Genie and Samantha and naming the Adam Sandler movie they'd keep forever. Plus, one very specific wish involving a dog that may or may not be possible. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/x4hGqvRTilY

Costco has quietly shut down Costco Next, its member-only online marketplace that connected shoppers with products from outside brands. Chris Walton and Shelley Huff discuss why Costco's club model may not translate neatly to a marketplace business, and what the move says about where Costco wants to focus its digital strategy. The big question: Does Costco really need a marketplace when its core model is already working? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/x4hGqvRTilY

Sephora is testing monthly exclusive product drops on TikTok Shop, giving the beauty retailer another way to create demand and build community around new products. Chris Walton and Shelley Huff discuss how TikTok Shop differs from Amazon, and why the platform may be more valuable for creating demand than simply capturing it. The big question: Can TikTok Shop turn product drops into a repeatable retail habit? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/x4hGqvRTilY

Sprouts has named Nick Konat as its next CEO, with the leadership transition set to take effect in January 2027. Chris Walton and Shelley Huff discuss what Konat should focus on as he takes the reins, from staying disciplined on the retailer's existing strategy to executing the roadmap already in motion. The big question: Does Sprouts need a new strategy, or simply a new leader to execute the one it already has? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/x4hGqvRTilY

Amazon is bringing back its digital grocery pop-up for Labor Day, but the bigger question is what these short-term grocery pushes actually accomplish for the retailer. Chris Walton and Shelley Huff discuss whether Amazon's grocery pop-ups are a smart way to build share and stay top of mind, or just another temporary promotion in an increasingly crowded grocery market. The big question: Is Amazon building a grocery business, or just building grocery moments? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here:https://youtu.be/x4hGqvRTilY

Ulta is facing backlash over its use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader technology, raising bigger questions about transparency, communication, and how retailers handle technology that can impact their customers. Chris Walton and Shelley Huff discuss whether the bigger problem is the technology itself or the way Ulta communicated its use of it. The big question: When retailers use controversial technology, how much transparency do customers deserve? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/x4hGqvRTilY

Today on the Jonesy & Amanda Podcast: Amanda shares an update on beloved dog Mini and the frustrations of fitness trackers during difficult times. The team tackles a hilarious round of Fast Five, debates the most "un-Australian" behaviours, and gets stuck into a surprisingly divisive water cooler question: would you rather accidentally send nudes to your boss or your parents? Plus, Jonesy reveals his latest obsession with week-by-week collectable models, the team uncovers the story of a 179-year-old sourdough starter still being shared around the world, and one lucky listener wins an unforgettable VIP Icehouse experience on Sydney Harbour. The highlight of the show is a very special Friday Feels Session with ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Vika & Linda, who join Jonesy and Amanda to talk about their remarkable career, new album Where Do You Come From, and perform a stunning acoustic version of their classic hit "When Will You Fall For Me." Also in this episode: Fast Five Icehouse Golden Ticket winner announced Social Media Feedback with Jenna Raygun documentary debate The world's steepest street Sourdough starter dating back to 1847 Plenty of laughs, questionable puns and Friday chaos Subscribe now and catch up with Jonesy & Amanda's biggest moments of the week.

Amanda debuts her new reading glasses and quickly discovers not everyone appreciates her “fashion-forward” frames. The team tackles the Fast Five, debates whether concert encores are a cringe relic of the past, and dives into a fascinating conversation about the different types of friendships and why expecting one person to be everything can lead to disappointment. Plus, Myf Warhurst joins the show to chat about her new memoir Middle Rage, navigating midlife, menopause, honesty, and why she's embracing her next chapter. With NFL fever sweeping Australia ahead of the historic Melbourne game, Jonesy and Amanda share stories of confused tourists and their own travel blunders as the Tribal Drum beats for "An Idiot Abroad." From mistaken chocolate mousse in Hawaii to believing the Las Vegas Eiffel Tower was the real thing, these stories prove we're all capable of looking like fools when we're far from home. Also in this episode: Amanda's reading glasses intervention The surprising psychology of adult friendships The most expensive things people are buying right now NFL stars discovering Australian coffee... and "nature" Why some people think encores should be banned forever A laugh-filled episode about friendship, getting older, and the universal experience of being completely out of your depth overseas.

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Shelley Huff is back again, joining Chris Walton for another round of Fast Five fun. The former Serta Simmons CEO and Walmart executive, now CEO and Co-Founder of the Interval, joins Chris to discuss: • Amazon's latest limited-time grocery storefront for Labor Day and whether these smaller, occasion-based sales events are smart incremental share-building moves or just a gimmick that doesn't move the needle: https://chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/2026-08-31?article=amazon-offers-digital-labor-day-grocery-store • Ulta Beauty's social media backlash over its use of Flock Safety's automated license-plate reader technology at a small number of stores, and whether retailers can justify surveillance technology as a tool against organized retail crime while managing the inevitable public backlash: https://www.retaildive.com/news/ulta-flock-technology-backlash/829623/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-09-04%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:88897%5D&utm_term=Retail%20Dive • Costco quietly shutting down Costco Next, its member-only online marketplace, and what the move says about the role marketplaces should play in club retail: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/09/02/costco-shuts-down-costco-next/91577977007/ • Sephora piloting a new “Drop Shop” storefront on TikTok Shop, featuring exclusive monthly product drops and livestream shopping events, and why brands may see more opportunity in social commerce than traditional marketplaces: https://chainstoreage.com/sephora-debut-tiktok-shop-monthly-drops? • Sprouts Farmers Market naming President and COO Nick Konat as its next CEO as comparable-store sales turn negative, and what his priorities should be as he takes the reins in January: https://www.grocerydive.com/news/sprouts-farmers-market-jack-sinclair-nick-konat-ceo-change/829586/ Plus, Chris and Shelley tackle the lightning round, including their thoughts on Obsession, one-wish willows, and the age-old question: Genie or Samantha? P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/ Music by https://www.hooksounds.com/

The task seemed impossible: For as long as we’ve been waiting for these Week 1 games and talking about them, especially the two in the Chicago suburbs featuring four of the top five teams in the country, they couldn’t possibly live up to the hype we’d given them. Could they? Well, perhaps they couldn’t both live up to the hype, but one sure as heck did, as No. 5 Wheaton knocked off No. 3 Mount Union when offensive guard Aiden Byrne blocked the Purple Raiders’ attempt to tie the game with an extra point kick with 22 seconds left. So it was all celebration for the Thunder, and Patrick Coleman was there and brings the sounds and the observations, as we hear from Wheaton coach Jesse Scott in Fast Five, and we’ll hear from Byrne as well. Patrick was also at the Bethel-North Central game, three-quarters of it anyway, so he got the gist, and we’ll talk about the key new personnel for North Central as well as what was missing for Bethel, plus the things that the No. 1-ranked Cardinals and No. 2 Royals need to work on. And we’ll dive heavily into No. 11 St. John’s win vs. No. 10 UW-La Crosse also. And how many viewers did the Wheaton win get? Logan Hansen comes back to the podcast for the regular season with his breakdown of the top learnings from the week from an analytics perspective in Analytics 301, a 3 minute and 1 second swing through the big games coming up as well as key questions: Will the WIAC have a decent shot of getting four teams in the playoffs again? Plus, Patrick and Greg Thomas swing through all six regions of Division III. Who’s only just begun in Region 1? Who has a clue in Region 2, etc.? Plus they hand out game balls, pick out the stats of the week, and answer your mailbag questions. How did our team’s Week 1 predictions go? Yes, we hold each other accountable for that and we’ll own up to it on every weekly podcast. Plus, in the Final Countdown, three results that surprised each of us from this week. We talk about dozens of teams and dozens of games, so check it all out on the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. Hit play, or subscribe to get this podcast on your mobile device. You can subscribe to the Around the Nation Podcast in Apple Podcasts, and many other places. You can also get this and any of our future Around the Nation podcasts automatically by subscribing to this RSS feed: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/?feed=podcast Here’s how to find us on some of the major podcasting apps: Apple Podcasts: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Podcast Addict: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast iHeart Radio: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Spotify: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Photos: Michael Hudson Photography; Ryan Coleman, d3photography.com; Steve Woltmann for North Central athletics

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Target is launching Target Beauty Studio with more than 1,600 products from 90 brands, including more than two-thirds that are brand new to Target. But can this new beauty destination successfully fill the space left behind by Ulta? Chris Walton, Ben Miller, Michael Prendergast, and Ken Davidson debate whether Target's future in beauty depends on finding the next big brands, creating the right assortment, or proving that its merchandising team can still deliver. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/NXUUmuwrX2Q

Sur La Table has entered the resale game with Second Servings, a new peer-to-peer marketplace for kitchenware, home goods, and dining products. The Fast Five crew debates whether the marketplace is a smart, low-lift opportunity or simply a distraction that won't generate enough traffic to move the needle. And after taking a closer look at the platform, Ben Miller raises another interesting question: is this really a peer-to-peer marketplace, or a new way for Sur La Table to sell discounted and returned merchandise? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/NXUUmuwrX2Q

Amazon is reportedly exploring Project Tetromino, an internal initiative aimed at building fully automated delivery stations and bringing even more robotics into the last mile. The Fast Five crew discusses whether full automation is inevitable, how quickly Amazon could make it happen, and why the company appears hesitant to publicly own its automation ambitions. Because when Amazon already has more than a million robots deployed, the question may not be if automation is coming, but just how fast. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/NXUUmuwrX2Q

Stripe believes the traditional online checkout page is on its way out as AI agents and agentic commerce begin to reshape how consumers shop. Michael Prendergast, Ken Davidson, Ben Miller, and Chris Walton discuss what happens when the purchasing process becomes increasingly machine-led, from eliminating friction and clicks to completely rethinking promotions, pricing, and how retailers compete for transactions. The big question: Are retailers ready for a world where machines may increasingly shop for consumers? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/NXUUmuwrX2Q

Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery ambitions beyond the Subway locations inside its stores, and the Fast Five crew thinks this could become much more than just a grocery delivery add-on. Ken Davidson sees it primarily as a logical bolt-on, while Michael Prendergast, Ben Miller, and Chris Walton argue Walmart's massive store footprint, delivery density, and potential drone capabilities could eventually make it a much bigger threat to DoorDash and Uber Eats. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/NXUUmuwrX2Q

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Chris Walton was joined by Michael Prendergast and Ken Davidson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, along with Ben Miller, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of GrocerTalk, to discuss: • Walmart's plans to expand restaurant delivery beyond its own Subway locations and whether its massive store footprint could make it a real competitor to DoorDash and Uber Eats: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-store-next-step-walmart-restaurant-delivery-greg-cathey-ndkmc/ • Target's new Beauty Studio, launching in more than 600 stores, and whether its strategy of bringing new brands into the mix can successfully fill the void left by Ulta: https://www.modernretail.co/operations/new-brands-flock-to-targets-post-ulta-beauty-section/ • Sur La Table's new peer-to-peer resale marketplace and whether resale is a smart way to reach younger, price-sensitive shoppers or simply a distraction: https://www.retaildive.com/news/sur-la-table-launches-peer-to-peer-resale-marketplace/828800/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-08-27%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:88598%5D&utm_term=Retail%20Dive • Stripe's prediction that the traditional online checkout page is dying as agentic AI makes it possible for shoppers, and eventually AI agents, to buy directly from product pages: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1413191-stripe-predicts-the-end-of-the-online-checkout-page • Amazon's reported push toward fully automated delivery stations and whether full automation of the last mile is becoming inevitable: https://www.geekwire.com/2026/amazon-eyes-fully-automated-delivery-stations-to-bring-robotics-to-the-last-mile/ We can't forget a bonus 5 Insightful Minutes with Rocquan Lucas, previewing what's ahead at Groceryshop and the conversations shaping one of retail's biggest upcoming events. Plus, Chris, Michael, Ken, and Ben reveal their favorite types of pie, share their thoughts on the return of Cole Trickle in a Days of Thunder sequel, and answer the question: What would your significant-other-inspired tattoo say? P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot. Music by hooksounds.com

Target is showing signs of improvement, but is the retailer actually turning the corner? Chris Walton is joined by Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, to debate Target's latest results, including stronger sales, grocery growth, improved store traffic, and a raised outlook. But after a difficult stretch, the bigger question remains: is this a genuine turnaround or simply a bounce off weak comparisons? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

Ann Taylor is making a major push to reinvent its brand through Substack, storytelling, and a new fall fashion blitz. Chris Walton and Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, discuss whether the strategy can help Ann Taylor reconnect with modern consumers and what other legacy retail brands can learn from moving beyond traditional advertising to build deeper relationships with their audiences. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

Home Depot is taking same-day delivery nationwide with a new promise to get orders to customers in as little as three hours. Chris Walton and Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, discuss what the move says about the growing expectations around delivery speed and whether faster fulfillment can become a meaningful competitive advantage in home improvement retail. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

Chris Walton puts Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, in the Fast Five lightning round, covering everything from the great pineapple-on-pizza debate and their favorite retail commercials of all time to the most extravagant purchases they can justify on a time-per-dollar basis. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

California Pizza Kitchen wants to put its pizzas in a lot more places, with plans to expand its automated kiosk business to 1,000 locations. Chris Walton and Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, discuss whether automated food kiosks could open up an entirely new growth channel for restaurant brands and what happens when the restaurant experience becomes less about the restaurant itself. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

J.C. Penney is taking aim at the off-price retail market, but Chris Walton and Joe Laszlo aren't convinced the strategy is necessarily the right move. Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, joins Chris to debate whether J.C. Penney can successfully compete with off-price retailers or whether the company risks losing focus on what it should actually be doing to win back customers. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Chris Walton was joined by Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S., Shoptalk, to discuss: • Target's latest results, including stronger sales, rising traffic, grocery growth, and a raised full-year outlook, and whether the retailer is truly turning the corner or still lacks the differentiated strategy needed to sustain its momentum: https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/target-raises-fiscal-year-forecast-again-as-turnaround-gains-traction-with-consumers-b3548cfd • Home Depot's nationwide rollout of three-hour delivery, and whether the retailer is smartly getting ahead of consumers' growing expectations for ultra-fast delivery, particularly when something breaks and needs to be fixed fast: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/home-depot-rolls-out-express-delivery-in-3-hours-or-less-across-us/828175/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-08-20%20Supply%20Chain%20Dive%20%5Bissue:88350%5D&utm_term=Supply%20Chain%20Dive • J.C. Penney's new “Retail Regret to Retail Redemption” campaign, which takes direct aim at off-price retailers like TJX, Ross, and Burlington, and whether picking a fight with the competition is a bold move or could actually send shoppers straight to the rivals JCPenney is attacking: https://www.retaildive.com/news/jc-penney-takes-aim-off-price-stores/828001/ • California Pizza Kitchen's plan to deploy up to 1,000 automated pizza kiosks, and whether shrinking restaurant footprints combined with faster, more convenient formats could give the nostalgic pizza brand a new path to growth: https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/california-pizza-kitchen-automated-kiosks/828423/ • Ann Taylor's brand comeback, including its first major integrated marketing campaign in nearly a decade, its Substack newsletter, and a New York Fashion Week activation, and whether the heritage brand can successfully reconnect with younger shoppers without losing what made it distinctive in the first place: https://www.retaildive.com/news/ann-taylor-stages-a-brand-comeback-with-substack-fall-fashion-blitz/828475/ • What's ahead at Groceryshop and Shoptalk Fall, as Joe previews the upcoming events and the conversations shaping the future of retail. Groceryshop takes place September 22–24 in Las Vegas, followed by Shoptalk Fall September 29–October 1 in Nashville. Plus, Chris and Joe debate pineapple on pizza, share their most recent home repair disasters, uncover the bizarre story behind the infamous 1975 Sears catalog “page 602”, and reveal their favorite museums in this week's Lightning Round. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/ Music by hooksounds.com

Kroger has named Nate Faust, a former Walmart and Jet.com executive, as its first chief e-commerce officer, creating a new leadership role focused exclusively on its digital business. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn debate whether the move signals a smart investment in Kroger's e-commerce growth or an organizational step backward from the industry's broader push toward omnichannel retail. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/VL3Q373gkfY

Best Buy's incoming CEO says the retailer's path to growth starts with smaller-format stores that can reach markets its traditional big-box locations cannot. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn debate whether smaller stores can improve productivity and expand Best Buy's footprint or whether the math makes meaningful long-term growth too difficult. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/VL3Q373gkfY

Amazon says more than 350 million shoppers have used Alexa for shopping over the past year, with active users nearly doubling and customer interactions increasing fivefold. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn discuss whether Amazon is best positioned to move AI shopping beyond discovery and recommendations into actual purchasing and transactions. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/VL3Q373gkfY

Chris Walton puts Jenn Hahn in the Fast Five lightning round, covering everything from Stella Lefty and back-to-school shopping to Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies, fantasy football picks, and plenty more retail-free fun. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/VL3Q373gkfY