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In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina is joined by Natalie Christensen, Chief Winemaker at Yealands, to explore one of the world's most recognised wine regions: Marlborough in New Zealand. Together they dive into the differences between the Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley, uncovering how climate, soils and geography create remarkably different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. From aroma compounds and winemaking decisions to sustainability, sub-regionality and the future of New Zealand wine, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to learn about wine, deepen their wine education, understand wine grapes and discover why Marlborough deserves to be considered alongside the great wine regions of the world. There is also plenty of inspiration for wine travel, with Natalie sharing what visitors can expect when exploring the stunning Yealands vineyards on New Zealand's South Island. Shownotes 03:12 – Discovering Marlborough — Natalie introduces New Zealand's most famous wine region and explains what makes the Awatere Valley so unique. 04:15 – Vineyard location matters — how close Yealands' vines sit to the dramatic coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 07:17 – Awatere vs Wairau Valley — temperature differences, diurnal shifts and how climate shapes wine styles. 08:20 – Why Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is so intense — sunlight, climate and natural vineyard conditions behind its famous aromatic profile. 09:47 – Thiols and methoxypyrazines explained — the aroma compounds that define Sauvignon Blanc and how winemakers influence them. 11:40 – Can Sauvignon Blanc age? Exploring the surprising ageability of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and how its character evolves over time. 14:26 – Understanding the Yealands range — from the flagship Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to Reserve, Single Vineyard and the iconic L5 Block. 16:04 – Tasting Yealands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 — Janina's tasting notes and what makes this classic New Zealand wine style so appealing. (Retails around £10: Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, Ocado) 17:10 – What makes the Reserve different? Natalie explains the vineyard selection and winemaking decisions behind the Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Retails around £12.50: Sainsbury's, Tesco, Ocado, Morrisons, Waitrose) 20:44 – Expression of grape or expression of place? Why Sauvignon Blanc may be one of the best wine grapes for showcasing terroir. 22:07 - Tasting Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Retailer: ND Johns - £15.50) 25:41 – Tasting Yealands Estate L5 Block 2024 — Yealands' most coastal vineyard site and a Sauvignon Blanc that truly captures a sense of place. (Retailer: ND Johns - £19.45) 33:09 – Yeast selection and fermentation — how different yeast strains influence flavour, texture and aromatic expression. 33:21 – X5 and Delta yeasts — the strains most commonly associated with enhancing Sauvignon Blanc's signature aromatic profile. 37:07 – Babydoll sheep and sustainability — the famous miniature sheep helping manage the vineyards naturally. 38:39 – Sustainability beyond the sheep — cover crops, biodiversity and vineyard practices that improve both wine quality and environmental outcomes. 39:49 – Carbon-positive ambitions — how Yealands is reducing its carbon footprint through renewable energy, lightweight bottles and innovative logistics. 41:55 – Sauvignon New Zealand 2027 — Natalie shares details of the upcoming international celebration of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. 42:56 – The future of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — sub-regions, site-specific wines and the rise of boutique producers. 43:50 – Wine travel in New Zealand — what visitors should experience when exploring Yealands and the Awatere Valley. 44:53 – The White Road Tour — scenic viewpoints, wildlife, vineyards and one of New Zealand's most memorable winery experiences. 45:52 – Why visiting vineyards changes everything — how standing among the vines transforms your understanding of Sauvignon Blanc. 46 :37 – One final takeaway — why Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is far more diverse than many wine lovers realise.  

Romania is home to some of Europe's most exciting indigenous grape varieties, yet remains one of the continent's most overlooked wine destinations. In this episode, Janina sits down with Winemaking duo and Husband and Wife, Nora Iriarte and Hartley Smithers of Cramele Recaș to explore Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală and Fetească Albă, uncovering why Romanian wine deserves far more attention from wine lovers around the world.  Along the way, they debate cork versus screwcap, discuss natural fermentation and minimal intervention winemaking, explain how climate change is affecting Romanian vineyards, and reveal the realities of producing quality wine at scale.  You'll also discover Romania's key wine regions, get wine travel recommendations for Timișoara, learn why Fetească Neagră is one of Europe's most exciting red grapes, and hear firsthand what modern Romanian winemaking looks like today.  Shownotes   1:45 – Introduction to Cramele Recas and their sustainability credentials   3:49 – An overview of the wine regions in Romania 06:19 – Nora's unforgettable introduction to the wine world and the hilarious misunderstanding that filled her car with wine samples. 09:13 – Hartley's biggest lesson after decades in wine: why not everything in wine education should be accepted without question. 13:03 – Cork versus screwcap: a candid discussion about wine closures and preserving wine quality. 14:35 – The winemaking tasks they secretly love most, from lees stirring to hand plunging. 17:24 – Nora's passion for blending logistics, mathematics and winery efficiency. 18:53 – Romania's key indigenous wine grapes explained: Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă and Fetească Neagră. 21:34 – Tasting M&S Fetească Albă (£8 Ocado): flavour profile, food pairing suggestions and why Romanian whites deserve more attention. 24:10 – Why Romanian wines deliver exceptional value and how Cramele Recaș maintains quality at every price point. 26:18 – The hidden challenges of producing wine in million-litre fermentation tanks. 29:19 – Minimal intervention winemaking and preserving the true expression of the grapes. 30:54 – Tasting Selene Fetească Neagră 2023 (£19.14 Firth & Co): Romania's flagship red grape and its distinctive silky tannins. 32:51 – Other native Romanian varieties and the growing international interest in indigenous wines. 35:02 – Exploring Romania's wine regions: Banat, Transylvania, Moldova and the influence of climate and geography. 36:50 – Expanding beyond Banat: the story behind Cramele Recaș's second winery near Moldova. 37:33 – Higher altitude vineyards, sparkling wine production and where Romania's coolest wine regions are found. 38:46 – Climate change, vineyard resilience and adapting to increasingly unpredictable vintages. 39:50 – The biggest challenges facing Romanian wine over the next twenty years. 44:54 – What Nora and Hartley brought back from Australia to improve modern Romanian winemaking. 45:38 – Which wine grape is the hardest to get right every vintage? The challenge of Fetească Neagră. 48:12 – A perfect wine travel itinerary for Timișoara, one of Europe's most underrated cultural destinations. 51:29 – ROVINHUD: the Romanian wine festival every wine lover should know about. 52:52 – What visitors should pay attention to when touring Cramele Recaș.  

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with David Scheffrahn live from MODEX 2026 in Atlanta. Representing Ocado Intelligent Automation(OIA), Scheffrahn shares how the company is combining high-density storage, robotic fulfillment, AI-driven orchestration, and autonomous mobile robots to improve warehouse fulfillment automation. The conversation explores Ocado's storage and retrieval system, its fulfillment software platform Ocado IQ, and a new AMR focused on pallet and case fulfillment. Learn more about our sponsor Dexory's Storage Health here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Explore how Ocado is transforming fulfillment with flexible, scalable automation. Jamie Spencer shares insights on using AI, digital twins, and AMRs to adapt to market demands. Discover why flexibility is key to avoiding costly overinvestments and meeting rising customer expectations. Perfect for logistics professionals and retailers looking to future-proof their operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We probably don't talk about it enough but we've all benefited from the increased depth and breadth of public relations which has developed over the past 20 odd years. This change has probably been most vividly illustrated in consumer public relations. Which is why it's going to be so interesting to talk to today's guests: Charlotte Brooks MD, Mischief and Dan Deeks-Osbourn, head of strategy, Mischief as we compare consumer PR now, to 20 years ago, when Mischief was born.Mischief is one of a small band of consumer PR shops in London that have surfed the wave of creative and cultural relevance for the last 20 years. Current clients include Samsung, Just Eat, Eon, Ocado and Coca Cola. Currently 35 people work at Mischief and it is part of the MHP Group. On the show this week we talk about the evolution of consumer public relations and strategies for sustained agency success.Before we start, do check out our next PR Masterclass: AI in PR. Here are the themes:Is AI making PR more efficient, but less effective?What are the AI implementation trapsWhich media titles control ChatGPTWhy AI is winning the copyright warWhat is PR's Missed AI OpportunityWhy AI means that you will need to redesign your PR team's workflowHow newsrooms are using AIHow are in-house PR and comms teams using AI?Check out the full speaker line-up on  https://www.prmasterclasses.com/masterclass/pr-masterclasses-ai-in-prHere is a summary of what Charlotte, Dan and PRmoment founder Ben Smith discussed on the show:What was consumer PR like 20 years ago? And how does that compare with consumer PR today?Is what made a consumer PR firm great 20 years ago, still the same today?Is consumer PR more powerful now than in 2006?Why are PR budgets not increasing in line with the increased depth and breadth of work?Why PR makes marketing distinctive.Why is most consumer PR bought by CMOs? What happened to the in-house PR managers/directors? How has Mischief managed to keep itself relevant as a consumer PR for 20 years?What's the secret of client retention for PR firms?What will consumer PR look like in 20 years time?Evolution of PR landscapeModern public relations requires integrated multi-channel strategies rather than legacy media coverage focus. Effectiveness is now proven through sales impact rather than outdated metrics.Strategy in AI eraAlgorithms and Large Language Models demand clear messaging and constant, always-on creativity. Teams must balance generalist account management with specialized expertise in content and data analysis.Agency growth and retentionLong-term client retention relies on consistent impact and transparent partnerships. Agencies must reject complacency to maintain creative standards while expanding influence within broader marketing departments.

On this week's episode, we hear from Vineta Bajaj, CFO of Holland & Barrett. By her own admission Bajaj thrives on change. Before joining the high street chain of supplement and health food shops, she was group CFO at European online grocery business Rohlik and spent nearly ten years as a finance leader at Ocado, during which period the business grew from a FTSE 250 company to at one point overtake Tesco as the most valuable UK retailer, while transforming into a b2b technology provider.It makes sense, then, that she would choose to join Holland & Barrett in the midst of a major transformation effort – its 2025 financial year marked the largest investment period in the company's history as it spent on its store estate and digital capabilities, with the aim of ensuring that, as Bajaj puts it, the 100 year old business will “be here in another 150 years”.We discuss some of the challenges of stepping into a transformation part-way through, why the company has opted to build its own software systems (it has more than 500 staff in its technology and automation division), and how Bajaj is bringing the science of unit economics from her grocery background to Holland & Barrett.Credits:Presenter: Antonia Garrett PeelProducer: Inga MarsdenArtwork: Jenny Hardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from World Retail Congress 2026 in Berlin, Chris Walton connects with Tim Steiner, CEO of Ocado, to discuss the rapidly evolving future of grocery ecommerce, fulfillment, and retail automation. Drawing from Ocado's work with retailers across global markets, Tim explains why grocery ecommerce continues to operate so differently market by market, from the UK's delivery-led ecosystem to France's pickup dominance and the increasingly hybrid US landscape. The conversation explores how local consumer behavior, labor economics, and store infrastructure continue to shape fulfillment strategies worldwide. Tim also shares why automation and micro-fulfillment are beginning to regain momentum after several uneven years across the industry. He explains why many early automation deployments struggled to produce strong returns, why growing ecommerce volumes are creating new urgency around fulfillment capacity, and how Ocado believes robotics can help retailers improve both operational efficiency and customer experience over time. The interview also dives into: • Why the US grocery ecommerce market has evolved so rapidly • The operational differences between delivery and pickup models • Why many first-generation micro-fulfillment solutions failed • How automation economics improve as online grocery scales • The growing capacity challenges facing US grocers • Why sub-one-hour fulfillment changes the economics of picking • How robotics can improve both efficiency and speed • Why retailers may eventually need automation to stay competitive • The complexity behind building scalable grocery automation systems • How Ocado approaches fulfillment differently from traditional automation providers Thank you to Vusion for supporting Omni Talk Retail's live coverage from Berlin. #WorldRetailCongress #WRC2026 #OmniTalkRetail #Ocado #GroceryRetail #Ecommerce #MicroFulfillment #RetailAutomation #SupplyChain #FutureOfRetail

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Sarah and Michael Vachon, the founders of Citizens of Soil, one of the most exciting challenger brands in food and drink right now. We explore how they are transforming olive oil from a commoditised pantry staple into a brand built on transparency, craft, regenerative farming and fairer value for producers, while building a modern consumer brand with real emotional connection and standout commercial momentum.What I loved about this conversation is that it is about so much more than premium olive oil. Sarah and Michael share how they spotted a broken supply chain, why they chose to back small producers and female-led groves, and how a simple shift from calling something a subscription to calling it a club changed the business's growth trajectory. If you are building a consumer brand and thinking about community, premiumisation, founder focus and how to create real value in a category, there is so much to learn here.What You'll Learn- Why Citizens of Soil saw a much bigger opportunity than simply selling premium olive oil- How changing “subscription” to “club” drove a dramatic increase in member growth- What founders can learn from borrowing packaging and positioning cues from adjacent categories- Why direct customer insight and social listening led to the launch of the Health Club- How Sarah and Michael are balancing rapid growth, team building and direct producer relationshipsKey Topics Discussed- Rebuilding value in a commoditised olive oil category- Regenerative farming and fairer producer economics- Borrowing premium cues from the wine category- DTC growth and the Olive Oil Club model- Community building versus transactional selling- Nutrition-led innovation and high polyphenol oils- Retail growth across Waitrose, Ocado, Booths, Fortnum & Mason and Selfridges- Building a team to support DTC and brand-led growth- Working as a husband-and-wife founder team- Premium pricing, value creation and consumer behaviourUseful LinksWebsite https://www.citizensofsoil.com/Connect with Michael https://www.linkedin.com/in/vachonline/Connect with Sarah https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfulton/Connect with Citizens of Soil on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizens-of-soil/posts/?feedView=allWe love inspiring you and helping your business to grow! PLEASE share the love by sharing this episode with another founder building a challenger brand, a colleague or a mate who loves brilliant food brands and category reinvention. Don't forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to Brand Growth Heroes on your favourite podcast app, and even LEAVE A REVIEW - both of these actions make a MASSIVE difference to our mission to help more founders just like you.Join our community on Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, and find out more about the programmes and courses Fiona runs, as well as the NextGen CPG WhatsApp group for founders leaning in to the value that a leadership approach to engaging with AI can unlock for businesses like yours.Follow Brand Growth Heroes on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.*****Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor Joelson, a B Corp-certified commercial law firm****************If you're a founder, you already know how much energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with consumers.Scaling a CPG business also brings legal complexities that can make or break your growth journey - from contracts and regulatory compliance to protecting your intellectual property.That's why we're proud to partner with Joelson, the leading commercial law firm specialising in helping founders of scaling consumer brands.Joelson works with brands like Little Moons, TRIP, Two Chicks, graze and Crosta & Mollica, and advised the Innocent founders on their landmark sale to Coca-Cola - and still work with them today!Joelson are SO brilliant that they are offering a free consultation to any CPG brand founder -  book your consultation with one of the Joelson lawyers here: https://joelsonlaw.com/contact/bookings/*****************Thanks to our Sound Engineer Gyp Buggane at Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS https://socialkews.co.uk/

Jonathan Wiseman, General Counsel and Chief People Officer at Ocado Retail, joins Scott Brown to share practical lessons on influence, adaptability, and building a truly commercial legal career.In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Jonathan reflects on his dual role leading both legal and people functions within a fast-growing retail joint venture between Ocado and Marks & Spencer. He shares why the most effective in-house lawyers don't stay confined to their “legal lane,” but instead operate confidently in the grey areas between legal risk, commercial decision-making, and broader business strategy.Jonathan's second lesson centres on career progression—encouraging lawyers to take opportunities when they arise, even when they don't perfectly align with a pre-defined plan. He candidly discusses his initial hesitation in stepping into a Chief People Officer role and how that decision ultimately expanded his leadership capability and perspective.His final insight focuses on commercial judgement. Rather than trying to “win” every legal point, he explains why the best long-term outcomes come from building sustainable relationships and balancing legal precision with business reality. It's a reminder that success in-house is as much about collaboration and trust as it is about technical expertise.Listeners also get a glimpse into Jonathan's personal side, from navigating music choices on family car journeys to his reflections on how AI is already reshaping both legal and HR functions.This episode is brought to you in partnership with Wordsmith AI — the legal AI platform built specifically for in-house teams.Wordsmith Legal AIGuest RecommendationsSong: Waterloo Sunset – The Kinks Resources & Links Mentioned in This EpisodeRegister your interest in joining The Lodge In-house Legal Community: https://bit.ly/TheLodgebyHB Listen to the PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/4 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Connect with Heriot Brownhttps://heriotbrown.com/ About Heriot Brown: At Heriot Brown, we help lawyers find fulfilment in their careers. Beyond recruitment, we foster a thriving community of in-house legal professionals who share insights, experiences, and growth opportunities.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Lessons I Learned in Law, leave a review, and share it with someone building their career in legal leadership.Chapters00:00 Opening insight – AI, judgment & modern legal roles 00:56 Scott introduces Jonathan Wiseman, GC & CPO Ocado Retail 03:13 The dual role – Legal, HR & executive leadership 07:04 Lesson 1 – Don't stay in your swim lane 12:57 Developing commercial thinking in lawyers 19:09 Lesson 2 – Take opportunities (even if they don't fit the plan) 24:22 Leading people, culture & HR at exec level 34:54 Lesson 3 – The best deal isn't always the right deal 40:32 Hot or Not – AI, legal value & the role of GC 47:24 Walk-on song, music & closing reflections  

In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break, I'm joined by the Group CFO of Holland & Barrett to explore what happens when finance leadership truly puts the customer first. Vineta Bajaj's career spans high-growth, tech-led businesses including Ocado and Rohlik Group. She brings a fresh perspective to the CFO role, one that goes far beyond traditional metrics and into customer experience, culture and long-term value.From scaling online grocery operations to transforming physical retail into community wellness hubs, we explore why stores still matter. We also discuss the role of culture in driving performance and why engaged teams are critical to long-term commercial success.Together, this conversation offers a clear and practical view of what modern retail leadership really looks like. A must-listen for anyone leading, or aspiring to lead, in modern retail.Episode HighlightsWhy customer experience should drive business decisions, even in financeWhat it really takes to scale fast-growth, multi-market retail businessesHow culture and employee experience directly impact performanceThe shift towards Holland & Barrett stores as community-led wellness hubsHow technology, data and personalisation are reshaping retailFinding the balance between digital growth and human connection in-storeConnect with Vineta via her website: www.vinetabajaj.comVisit www.hollandandbarrett.comThis episode is brought to you by SCAYLE! The enterprise commerce platform empowering B2C brands and retailers to easily create outstanding customer experiences. It provides an intuitive, seamless feature set, which can be flexibly extended via API. Brands like Levi's®, Harrods, Manchester United and Deichmann choose SCAYLE to accelerate innovations and drive growth. For more information, check out www.scayle.com

Retail Media Therapy – EP42Hiring Boom, Industry Beef & The Rise of Airline MediaThis week, Viv Craske and Colin Lewis unpack three major shifts in retail media:A growing power struggle between holding companies and The Trade DeskA surge in retail media hiring (and what it takes to stand out)Why airlines are becoming retail media giantsTopic 1: The Trade Desk vs Holding CompaniesA major industry conflict is brewing:Omnicom joins Publicis, WPP, and Dentsu in investigating The Trade DeskOfficial concern: transparency and platform feesUnofficial theory: control and margin pressureKey Insight:Holding companies may want to:Own media buying infrastructure (“the pipes”)Monetize their own AI-driven targetingReduce reliance on third-party platformsIs The Trade Desk still a partner… or now a competitor?Topic 2: Retail Media Hiring BoomRetail media is officially mainstream.What's happening:26 new roles spotted in one week aloneHiring across retailers, agencies, and platforms globally:UK: Tesco, Ocado, Deliveroo, WPPUS: Macy's, CVS, DentsuEurope: Douglas, ICAEven banks launching media networksSkills You Need to Win:Commercial mindset + revenue focusRetail and media expertiseStakeholder managementStorytelling & negotiationStrategic + analytical thinkingAdaptabilityColin's 5 Winning Mindsets:Build expertise across disciplines (especially brand growth)Develop personal agency (be a “doer”)Master modern collaborationThink like a showrunner (vision + detail)Adopt a test & learn mentalityTopic 3: Airline Commerce MediaAirlines are quietly becoming powerful retail media platforms.Why it matters:Airlines historically make ~$5–$7 profit per seatThrough retailing (upsells, hotels, cars), that can jump to $100+ per customerThe Game Changer: Connectivity (e.g. Starlink)Real-time passenger data + loyalty profilesEnables personalized, high-value advertisingCreates a captive, high-intent audienceOpportunity:Turn onboard experiences into media channelsReplace generic ads with personalized contentUnlock high-margin revenue streams

Adam Warby is Chair of Ocado Group and CEO Emeritus of Avanade. Previously, he was Chair of Heidrick & Struggles and Chair of Softwareone. Listen to this episode to understand Adam's thoughts on: When CEOs should hold their ground against the board (01:01) Lessons from coming in as the first CEO after the founder (04:54) When it's time to refresh your company values (07:34) What boards get wrong about CEO succession (12:45) What comes after leading a 38,000-person business (16:47) Compensation:The hidden problem with partnership reward models (18:31) Why boards should have internal and external CEO candidates (21:12) The moment Adam was voted off the board as chair (24:47) The importance of understanding shareholder intentions (26:37) What success looks like on the Ocado board (32:30) Where does a chair's authority really come from? (36:16)⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(37:25)Host: Oliver Cummings Producer: Will Felton Editor: Penelope Coumau Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kold Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

This week on Food Rebels, AJ Sharp interviews Alex Emmanuel-Jones, Commercial Director of The Black Farmer, to unpack the real story behind one of the UK's most recognisable challenger brands. What started as Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones' bold response to assumptions about who “belongs” in farming has grown into a nationally stocked brand found in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Ocado, alongside urban farm shops in Brixton and White City. But this is more than a retail success story. It's about representation. It's about resilience. It's about building a commercially successful food brand without compromising on values.

In this episode: • Amazon shuts down palm-payment system and doubles down on online grocery and Whole Foods expansion• Retail media shifts into ROI and accountability era with AI-powered measurement and targeting• Walmart and Google partner to embed Gemini AI directly into Walmart and Sam's Club shopping• Kroger scales back Ocado automation deal and closes robotic warehouses• GLP-1 adoption reshapes food demand toward high-protein, nutrient-dense products• Private label sales jump 30% in five years and grow nearly 3× faster than national brands

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, breaks down Kroger's nationwide rollout of grocery delivery through Uber Eats, Uber, and Postmates... putting nearly 2,700 stores on yet another major platform. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss why Kroger is embracing every delivery channel, how this strategy compares to Walmart and Amazon's owned networks, and whether expanding third-party delivery is a smart hedge in a post-Ocado world or a long-term road to being squeezed. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jVDymvwAUXg #Kroger #UberEats #GroceryDelivery #RetailStrategy #OmniChannel #RetailTech #RetailFastFive #OmniTalk

Alexandru Voica, Head of Corporate Affairs and Policy at Synthesia, discusses how the world's largest enterprise AI video platform has approached trust and safety from day one. He explains Synthesia's "three C's" framework—consent, control, and collaboration: never creating digital replicas without explicit permission, moderating every video before rendering, and engaging with policymakers to shape practical regulation. Voica acknowledges these safeguards have cost some business, but argues that for enterprise sales, trust is competitively essential. The company's content moderation has evolved from simple keyword detection to sophisticated LLM-based analysis, recently withstanding a rigorous public red team test organized by NIST and Humane Intelligence. Voica criticizes the EU AI Act's approach of regulating how AI systems are built rather than focusing on harmful outcomes, noting that smaller models can now match frontier capabilities while evading compute-threshold regulations. He points to the UK's outcome-focused approach—like criminalizing non-consensual deepfake pornography—as more effective. On adoption, Voica argues that AI companies should submit to rigorous third-party audits using ISO standards rather than publishing philosophical position papers—the thesis of his essay "Audits, Not Essays." The conversation closes personally: growing up in 1990s Romania with rare access to English tutoring, Voica sees AI-powered personalized education as a transformative opportunity to democratize learning. Alexandru Voica is the Head of Corporate Affairs and Policy at Synthesia, the UK's largest generative AI company and the world's leading AI video platform. He has worked in the technology industry for over 15 years, holding public affairs and engineering roles at Meta, NetEase, Ocado, and Arm. Voica holds an MSc in Computer Science from the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies and serves as an advisor to MBZUAI, the world's first AI university. Transcript Audits, Not Essays: How to Win Trust for Enterprise AI (Transformer) Synthesia's Content Moderation Systems Withstand Rigorous NIST, Humane Intelligence Red Team Test (Synthesia) Computerspeak Newsletter

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:PayPal applies for a U.S. bank charter to strengthen small business lending and reduce reliance on third-party financial institutions amid a friendlier regulatory environment.Temu launches a new Shopify integration, giving merchants one-click access to its Local Seller Program across 30+ global markets as the platform diversifies beyond direct-from-China shipping.Kroger announces a $391 million Kentucky distribution center as it restructures its supply chain strategy away from Ocado automation toward traditional fulfillment models.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!

Hacemos balance en Europa destacando: SAP, ST Microelectronics, Schneider Electric, el sector farma y Ocado. Con Juan Enrique Cadiñanos, CEO Global en Bullfy.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Ashley enables customers to shop and buy furniture through Perplexity's AI search engine using PayPal.Kroger cancels its Charlotte CFC plans and closes its Nashville spoke facility, paying Ocado $350 million as it reverses course on its ambitious e-commerce automation project.Walgreens opens its 13th automated micro-fulfillment center in West Jordan, Utah, expanding a network that now supports over 5,000 stores and fulfills 18 million prescriptions monthly.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!

Kroger will pay Ocado $350 million as it closes some automated warehouses. Anheuser-Busch plans to acquire BeatBox. And Mars Inc. has received unconditional approval from the European Commission for its pending acquisition of Kellanova.

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, analyzes Kroger's decision to shut down three automated fulfillment centers with a staggering $2.6 billion write-off. The grocer is pivoting to in-store fulfillment and third-party delivery partnerships to improve digital profitability by $400M in 2026. Chris questions the scale of the initial investment error, while Anne explores how evolving customer demand for fresh products may impact automation ROI. Is this the end of the CFC era, or just a course correction? #kroger #automation #CFC #grocerytech #ecommerce #retailautomation #Ocado #supplychain #digitalcommerce #grocerydelivery

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This episode examines how PerfectTed has introduced ceremonial-grade matcha to the mainstream UK market, covering product origins, retail strategy, lessons from Dragon's Den, and building a challenger brand in the FMCG sector. The conversation touches on the history of matcha, the reality of category management, and making niche products accessible to a wide consumer audience. PerfectTed (www.perfectted.com) Sold in major retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Holland & Barrett, Planet Organic, and Ocado.​ Stocked nationally in coffee chains: Joe & the Juice, Black Sheep Coffee, and Café Nero.​ Product range covers organic, ceremonial-grade matcha powders and sparkling matcha energy drinks (with three flavours, including Great Taste award winner). Sourced from single-origin growers in Japan, using young, shade-grown leaves. Every batch is handpicked, stone-ground, vegan, gluten-free, organic, and non-GMO, with 68mg caffeine per serving. The brand was featured on Dragon's Den in 2022, receiving investment offers from all five Dragons and accepting Steven Bartlett's offer. Full episode on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpwc1GqehZU) and Stephen Bartlett's follow up video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCcDNArBASw). Co-founder Marisa brought her personal focus on ADHD and anxiety to the energy drink formula, aiming for clean energy without jitters or crashes. Episode Topics & Timestamps 00:00—Opening 00:59—Introduction to Shani, her career move, and the PerfectTed mission 02:34—History and basics of matcha; ceremonial vs. lower grades 05:00—PerfectTed's retail and coffee chain distribution 08:30—Sales career progression and negotiation insight 11:00—Dragon's Den: pitch day and investment outcome 12:30—Post-Dragon's Den impact and rapid growth 15:30—Brand identity, consumer niche, and quality promise 16:30—Retail trading, innovation, and working with buyers 18:00—Consumer education, Instagram trends, and matcha recipes 22:00—Product range, taste profiles, and development stories 23:30—Purpose, clean energy, and values-driven marketing 24:30—Closing thoughts Key Quotes "Our mission is spreading positive energy through matcha products." "Ceremonial grade is the first flush—the youngest leaves. You get that vibrant green and a sweet umami flavour rather than a bitter, grassy taste." "You always have to prioritize quality. We focus on 100% pure ceremonial-grade matcha because if you have a bad experience, you won't come back." "Dragon's Den was 90 minutes of filming that became 14 minutes of air time. We received all five investor offers and accepted Steven Bartlett's investment." "You won't be liked by everyone. What makes you special is your niche." "Matcha is like coffee—you can have a bad experience, or you can find a quality source and come back forever."   --  Run time: 39 minutes INFORMATION: [

Kroger announces plans to use DoorDash's Dashmart fulfillment service for delivery, joining CVS and other retailers. This comes as Kroger re-examines its Ocado automated warehouse infrastructure and expands DoorDash delivery to all 2,700 stores. Chris worries this signals a lost e-commerce strategy, while Anne focuses on the need for in-store automation. The hosts debate whether Kroger is making the right moves or swinging the pendulum too far away from owned infrastructure toward third-party marketplaces. #Kroger #DoorDash #GroceryDelivery #Ecommerce #Ocado #Instacart #RetailStrategy #OnlineGrocery #MicroFulfillment

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, dives into Kroger's strategic review of its automated fulfillment network. Chris and Anne discuss why interim CEO Ron Sargent is conducting a site-by-site analysis of Ocado-powered facilities and what this means for the future of grocery automation in America. 06:18 – Kroger's automated fulfillment challenges 07:48 – Urban density vs. rural viability analysis 08:54 – Implications for Amazon's grocery strategy For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/xSLvyg5Sze4 #kroger #groceryautomation #ocado #ecommerce #retailfulfillment

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There's a growing consumer group that should be drawing the attention of grocers. Kroger's exclusive partnership with automated warehouse operator Ocado might be in jeopardy. And Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is partnering with a new quick-service restaurant brand.

Next up in our Thinking Business podcast series, Partner Victoria Robertson is joined by Char Eeles, Retail Media Lead at Ocado, to discuss the AI revolution and its impact on modern businesses.Char shares insights into the different artificial intelligence models used at Ocado, from improving customer experiences on their website to optimising factory operations and drivers' routes. The conversation also covers how Ocado is tackling the ethical and environmental challenges of AI, as well as how businesses can stay ahead of fast-changing AI regulations.

In this episode, I speak with Shiri Mosenzon Erez, Chief Product Officer at commercetools, a global leader in enterprise composable commerce that supports thousands of retailers in hundreds of countries, enabling tens of billions of dollars in revenue annually. Shiri's career journey has taken her from consulting into her first product role at Tesco, through product leadership at Ocado, and now leading at a scale-up with a global enterprise footprint. We cover a lot, including: What commercetools does: An API-first, composable commerce engine powering online trade for major global enterprises and manufacturers, enabling flexibility, resilience, and constant uptime for B2C and B2B commerce. Composable commerce explained: Allowing customers to mix and match best-of-breed components across the commerce value stream or opting for "pre-composed" solutions built on the same composable foundation. Strategic focus in a flexible platform: How the team decides where to build, buy, or partner, using value stream mapping to prioritise and avoid being pulled in too many directions. AI and agents in commerce: From data tagging to conversational assistants and dynamic pricing, Shiri shares early enterprise adoption patterns and the role of commercetools' MCP layer in letting customers plug in the agents they trust. Product team structure: A 55-person product org spanning UX, product management, and close engineering partnerships, with domain-focused teams and a strong CPO–CTO pairing model. Balancing explore vs exploit: Encouraging teams to pivot to higher-value domains when propositions mature, and celebrating decisions to stop work that's no longer impactful. Customer-led vs strategy-led delivery: Using proactive roadmap communication to align big customer requests with company strategy and KPIs, turning reactive asks into collaborative problem-solving. Technical and business balance in PMs: Moving from a largely technical PM base toward a mix of skills, with growing focus on business value and direct engagement with business stakeholders. Leadership approach: Shiri's focus on connecting product strategy to company strategy, advocating at the executive level, and ensuring her teams feel purpose, autonomy, and mastery in their work. Check out commercetools Check out commercetools's website: https://commercetools.com/, or their careers page: https://commercetools.com/careers/jobs. Connect with Shiri You can connect with Shiri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiri-mosenzon/.

In today's MadTech Daily, we cover TripleLift laying off staff amid cuts, xAI seeking a $200bn valuation in its next fundraise, and Hearst taking over the Dallas Morning News after 140 years.

We're joined by Tyler Whitnall, a passionate conservationist who presents TV series One Zoo Three and is a zookeeper at Hertfordshire Zoo where he grew up alongside his two brothers, we chat about  the history of this family run Hertfordshire based Zoo, and its sister Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent.  Discussing the challenges of keeping the animals cool in a heatwave and how Ocado donates ‘wonky' fruit and vegetables or dented cans to the Zoo. Thanks to Ocado's food  ‘bank' donation, the Zoo saves over £30,000.00 a year on food bills ,  so far allowing over £400K to be channelled into conservation and welfare projects.  As Lemurs lick on fruit ice lollies, and Sun bears smash open watermelons and tomatoes ,  we talk about this family run Zoo and is dedicated to education and conservation. Follow the Big Cat Sanctuary or Herefordshire ZooThank you to the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

#AD We want our homes to smell great all the time, with a scent wardrobe to match every mood. Baylis & Harding's Signature Hand Wash collection lets you do just that: luxurious, affordable, and perfectly crafted to elevate your everyday. We were so happy to partner with Baylis & Harding for this episode, and to talk about our absolute favourites in their Signature collection…Both of us love the Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit Hand Wash, a refreshing citrus blend with mandarin, grapefruit, soft florals and warm amber. We also adore the creamy, indulgent Jojoba, Vanilla & Almond Oil Hand Wash, rich with vanilla and sandalwood, plus the sophisticated Black Pepper & Ginseng Hand Wash, spicy with black pepper, bergamot and cedarwood. Nicola's picks include the fresh and floral Jasmine & Apple Blossom Anti-Bacterial Hand Wash, combining wild jasmine with crisp apple and peach, and the soothing Wild Lavender & Geranium Hand Wash, with eucalyptus, citrus, lavender and cedarwood. Suzy's favourites are the warm, woody Vetiver, Cedar & Lemongrass Anti-Bacterial Hand Wash, blending vetiver, juniper berries and moss, and the vibrant Peony, Lychee & Vanilla Hand Wash, a romantic mix of peony, pear, lily, rose, lychee and vanilla. Each hand wash is £2.25 and available at Waitrose, Amazon, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Ocado. Discover more at @baylisandhardingplc and baylisandharding.com PLUS, in this episode, after our deep dive into scenting our world and moods, we're thrilled to bring you an interview with @richard.e.grant – actor, author, broadcaster and founder of @jackperfume – about how he was ‘led by his nose' all his life, and eventually created his own fragrance house (hugely influenced by his own scent memories). Don't miss it!

Dr Suzanne Gildert, Roboticist & Quantum Physicist, is the CEO-founder of Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies, a quantum-AI technology company innovating “Conscious AI” for improved AI decision-making. She holds a Ph.D. in experimental quantum physics from the University of Birmingham in the UK. Suzanne is a prolific technology inventor with dozens of US patents in quantum computing and AI robotics. She previously co-founded Sanctuary AI — building human-like intelligence in General Purpose Robots — and Kindred AI, developing industrial-AI robotics. The acquisition of Kindred AI by Ocado in 2020 for one third of a billion dollars ($339 million CAD) was the third-largest exit for a robotics company in Canadian history. Suzanne has deep expertise in quantum computing from her time at D-Wave where she ported AI algorithms to D-Wave's quantum annealing hardware. She created quantum algorithms for D-Wave customers including NASA and Lockheed Martin, developed quantum machine learning algorithms for training neural networks and classifiers, and pioneered an online cloud service for quantum application developers.TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) - Introduction (1:26) - Consciousness & AI(7:34) - Defining Consciousness(9:32) - Quantum Consciousness (Faggin, Hameroff, Penrose etc.)(13:50) - Teleological Panprotopsychism(17:26) - Defining Free Will(23:40) - Misunderstanding Non-Materialist Theories(27:30) - From New Age Atheism to Scientific Spirituality/Free Thinking(33:20) - Quantum Computers, Robotics & AI(37:31) - How to Test Conscious AI?(41:42) - The Turing Test & the Edge of Knowledge (LLMs)(49:10) - Decoding or Encoding Consciousness?(53:05) - Agent Boundaries in Robotics (Substrate Independence)(57:10) - Scientific Testing of Quantum Consciousness(1:00:10) - Ethics of Quantum AI (Suffering)(1:03:57) - Techno-Spirituality & Mental Health(1:12:00) - Philosophy of Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies(1:15:10) - Idealism vs Panpsychism(1:22:00) - Quantum Consciousness & Occam's Razor(1:24:00) - Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies(1:31:10) - What to Expect (TSCC 2025)(1:34:25) - ConclusionEPISODE LINKS:- Suzanne's Website: https://www.suzannegildert.com- Suzanne's X: https://x.com/suzannegildert- Suzanne's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannegildert- Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies: https://www.nirvanic.ai- Stuart Hameroff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iCzHwL2EY0- Federico Faggin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSn4t6fP_dc- Bernardo Kastrup 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaSIs2fp7V8- Bernardo Kastrup 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Oguwg7omc- Johnjoe McFadden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kldDplYKac- Johnjoe McFadden Lecture 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6FCgjOZdAM- Johnjoe McFadden Lecture 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdNz2lHz3E0CONNECT:- Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution- YouTube: https://youtube.com/mindbodysolution- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu- Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu=============================Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

Felix James, co-founder and head brewer at Small Beer, takes us through his brewing journey from childhood experiments to pioneering the world's first brewery dedicated to beers under 2.8%. His passion for biology and fermentation forms the foundation of a revolutionary approach to creating full-flavoured beer with less alcohol.• Started brewing at age 4 with a home experiment using a milk bottle and bread yeast• Biology degree led to professional brewing, beginning at Budweiser where he learned rigorous quality standards• Met business partner James Grundy at Sipsmith, gaining crucial business experience beyond brewing operations• Spent over 18 months developing recipes before launching Small Beer• Designed custom brewing equipment focused on extracting maximum flavour rather than alcohol• Created the brewing system from scratch, taking personal risk when manufacturers initially questioned the design• Pioneered the "mid-strength" beer category in the UK market• Developed the concept of "coasting" as an alternative to alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks• Small Beer sits below the diuretic limit, reducing dehydration and hangover potential• Available in Waitrose, Ocado, Majestic Wines, and launching in M&S from June 18thSupport the show

Mateo Kadriu sjell “Top Tech,” një emision dedikuar risive dhe trendeve më të fundit në botën e teknologjisë, që do të transmetohet ekskluzivisht në Top Albania Radio, YouTube dhe në social media. Me një qasje informuese dhe argëtuese, ky emision shërben si një dritare drejt të ardhmes dixhitale.

From The Premier League and Ocado, to Deliveroo and B&Q, Claudia Arney has incredible experience working with some of the UK's most famous brands. In 8 minutes, Claudia shares the traits that make the most effective leaders, why a founder mentality can make all the difference when it comes to organisational culture, and how to harness your superpower to make an impact.  This episode is part of Pull Up a Chair's ‘Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from podcast guests.   

US President Trump is expected to soften the impact of his automotive tariffs, according to WSJ citing sources.Canada's ruling Liberals, led by Mark Carney, won the national election but will need to form a minority government.APAC stocks were mostly in the green but with gains capped following the choppy performance stateside.European equity futures indicate a slightly positive open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.1% after the cash market finished with gains of 0.3% on Monday.DXY is attempting to claw back some of yesterday's losses, EUR/USD has slipped back onto a 1.13 handle, USD/JPY bounced from support at 142.Looking ahead, highlights include German GfK Consumer Sentiment, Spanish GDP, HICP, EZ Business Sentiment, US Advance Goods Trade, JOLTS Job Openings, ECB's Cipollone, BoE's Ramsden, SNB's Martin & US Treasury Secretary Bessent, Supply from UK & Italy.Earnings from Starbucks, Visa, Snap, PPG, SoFi, PayPal, JetBlue, Coca-Cola, UPS, Pfizer, Royal Caribbean, Spotify, HSBC, BP, AstraZeneca, Ocado, Entain Lufthansa, Porsche AG, Deutsche Bank, Capgemini, Amundi, Rexel, Scor, URW, Carlsberg, Novartis, Logitech & BBVA.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Valentijn van Santvoort, co-founder of Holie's cereal, shares how they've disrupted the traditional breakfast category by creating genuinely healthy, sugar-free alternatives that challenge industry giants through transparent, fearless marketing.• Background as a brand strategist for major agencies like Nike and IKEA before getting tired of selling average products with cool stories• Co-founded Wunderbrief, a digital nomad platform, before joining Holies in 2019• Uncovered how 80% of supermarket food is unhealthy, with cereal brands hiding sugar through misleading marketing• Developed the "Challenger Brand Playbook" - directly comparing their products to competitors on packaging• Implemented a differentiated marketing approach featuring founders in bathrobes to build authentic connection• Built an in-house creative team rather than using external agencies to maintain creative control• Grew to become #2 cereal brand in Netherlands and #4 in Belgium• Recently expanded to UK market via Ocado with plans for wider retail distribution• Focuses on creative content marketing through Instagram and TikTok while enabling product sampling• Emphasizes the importance of focus and fearless creativity in building successful challenger brandsCheck out Holies' Protein Crunch Granola on Ocado for a genuinely healthy, delicious breakfast option that proves you don't need added sugar for great taste.Support the show

Discover how Tess Reed transformed her homemade tahini dressing into All Dressed Up, a standout brand now stocked in Whole Foods and Ocado within just one year of launching. Tess shares her winding career path from university graduate to food entrepreneur and the pivotal moments that led to her business success. • Growing up on a farm with a food-loving family shaped Tess's passion for quality ingredients• Early career at The Coconut Collaborative provided valuable food industry experience• Brief detour into tech revealed that food was where her true passion lay• COVID redundancy led to formal culinary training at Leiths School of Food and Wine• All Dressed Up began with a simple tahini dressing and her boyfriend's business suggestion• Initial production involved making just 12 bottles at a time in her kitchen• Finding a manufacturer willing to produce small batches was a crucial turning point• Focusing on quality ingredients and authentic flavors created a point of difference• The food industry's collaborative nature provided support and mentorship• Balancing a full-time job while building the business required significant sacrifices• Future plans include growing the team and expanding into more major retailersYou can find All Dressed Up dressings in farm shops, delis, independents and on Ocado. If you want to know more about starting a food business, visit www.jgreenwood.comSupport the show

In the latest episode, Claudia Arney shares insights built over an impressive career spanning multiple sectors: from Ocado and the Premier League to Deliveroo and Kingfisher plc, home to brands such as B&Q and Screwfix. Claudia talks about sustainability and seeing returns on investments, the beginnings of Deliveroo and how its culture has changed 12 years on, plus the technology that is totally transforming Kingfisher's brands in response to fast-changing consumer demands.

In the latest edition of Omni Talk's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Kroger is betting big on e-commerce—but is its strategy already flawed? In this segment, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios, Chris and Anne debate Kroger's controversial decision to separate online operations into a standalone unit, question the leadership choice, and unpack whether this sets Kroger up for success—or disaster. (0:03) – Kroger forms new e-commerce business unit (0:11) – Yael Cosset promoted to EVP and Chief Digital Officer (0:32) – Kroger CEO Ron Sargent emphasizes digital growth (0:56) – Should e-commerce be a separate division? (1:46) – Why this goes against omnichannel best practices (2:53) – Is Kroger stuck in the sunk cost trap with Ocado? (3:54) – Concerns over leadership structure and priorities (6:07) – Are digital sales underperforming despite the investment? (7:14) – Final thoughts: too many risks, not enough clarity Don't miss this deep dive into a major retail shakeup—and what it could mean for the future of grocery e-commerce. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/K-LainhQQyY #kroger #ecommercestrategy #retailnews #grocery #ocado #omnichannelretail #digitaltransformation #onlinegroceryshopping #retailtech #retailinsights

Our guest on this week's episode is Andrei Quinn-Barabanov, Supply Chain Industry Practice Lead and Senior Director with Moody's. It was five years ago this month that our world was rocked with the Covid-19 virus. That is when businesses and schools closed and we were all stuck at home waiting for things to get better. All the while, supply chains kept us fed and happy at home, for the most part. Our supply chains had to adjust and they are still feeling the effects of the pandemic five years later. Our guest reflects on how supply chains reacted then and how they now will never be the same.Most of our editorial staff was at ProMat 2025 this past week in Chicago – a huge supply chain show and the largest material handling exhibition in North America.  And everywhere we looked, there were robotics and automation systems to be seen. Most distribution facilities and factories will eventually end up with a number of different types of automation and robotics within their facilities. So, the big challenge is to integrate all of these disparate systems to play nice with one another. We look at a couple of "orchestration" solutions on display at ProMat.All of the automation solutions exhibited at ProMat take power. In this episode, we look at some innovative energy solutions that keep those automation systems operating at peak performance. We also discuss an energy management solution that can potentially lower the utility bills of facilities.Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. All episodes are available to stream now. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes. The podcast is also available at www.thescxchange.com.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:Moody'sEnersys previews latest battery energy storage system and next generation chargerPowerHive video on YouTubeOcado debuts Porter AMRVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comPodcast is sponsored by: Zebra Robotics AutomationOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITY

Tim Steiner, the CEO of Ocado, drops by the studio to discuss in detail his expectations for the future of food deliveries with the use of robotics and humanoid robots. Elsewhere, President Trump wants is making the USA the "Crypto Capital of the World". And Danny gets personal as he and Kate reminisce as Skype is "retired". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon Targets LTL Freight Market by 2026 – Amazon is expanding its logistics operations again, planning to enter the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market.Kroger & Ocado to Open More Automated Fulfillment Centers – Kroger will open two new customer fulfillment centers (CFCs) in Charlotte, NC, and Phoenix, AZ, in 2026.Subway Brings Back $6.99 Footlong Deal Amid Inflation – Subway is reviving its $6.99 footlong promotion, available exclusively via its app or website.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!

APAC stocks followed suit to the mixed performance stateside for most of the session after tariff-related confusion and NVIDIA's earnings.US equity futures eked slight gains in predominantly uneventful trade but were indecisive and immediately fluctuated post-NVIDIA (-1.5% aftermarket) earnings despite the AI darling beating on top and bottom lines.White House still plans to implement 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico next week, at least for now — despite comments from US President Trump that raised hopes of another delay, according to Axios.US President Trump said he will be announcing tariffs on the EU very soon and that the EU can try to retaliate on tariffs, as well as noted that EU tariffs are to be 25% on autos and other things.European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.5% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.5% on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include French Producer Prices, Spanish CPI, Germany Unemployment, EZ Sentiment, US Durable Goods, GDP 2nd Estimate (Q4), Core PCE Prices (Q4), Jobless Claims, Japanese Tokyo CPI, Retail Sales, ECB Minutes, Speakers include Fed's Barkin, Schmid, Barr, Bowman, Hammack & Harker, Supply from Italy & UK, Earnings from Vistra Energy, Norwegian Cruise Line, Dell, Swiss Re, AXA, Technip Energies, Ocado, Aviva, Rolls Royce, Taylor Wimpey, Beiersdorf & Eni.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

A conversation with Paul Clarke, technologist, innovator, inventor about technology and innovative tools from various domains, including modelling, digital twins, digital shadows, robots, and other smart hardware solutions that are crucial for the regenerative transition—tools we've barely begun to consider, let alone adopt.We often hear about AI, machine learning, and large language models, but these represent only a fraction of what is currently available. Paul argues that the challenges we face are so immense that we cannot afford to ignore the potential of these technologies. They are essential for building better farms, advancing farm technologies, creating smarter robots and hardware, developing improved food systems, optimising food warehouses, and so much more.More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/paul-clarke.==========================In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.==========================

If you have a product based business, this week's episode might just be something you have dreamt about—getting your products into major retailers like Selfridges & Co., John Lewis, or Ocado. I've been there myself, and I know how it can feel like a big, distant goal. But today, I'm chatting with Nic Waller, a leading brand buyer who has worked with some of the biggest names in British retail and has helped countless brands, including mine. Nic has worked with brands across the board at Selfridges, John Lewis, M&S, Waitrose and Ocado. She's got a down-to-earth approach, and her advice is practical and easy to apply, no matter what stage your business is at. So, if you've ever wondered how to get your brand noticed by a big retailer, this episode is for you! What We Cover in This Episode: What Retailers Really Look For in Small Brands: It's not about how big your brand is or how many followers you have. Nic shares the key things that actually grab a buyer's attention—things like your story, your product's uniqueness, and how well you align with the retailer's values. How to Approach Retailers Without Feeling Intimidated: I know reaching out to a big retailer can feel scary, but Nic walks us through how to approach them with confidence. From getting your pitch and emails right to knowing when to reach out, she shares the steps to make it easier and less overwhelming. The Importance of Persistence: Landing a deal doesn't happen overnight, and Nic talks about why following up is so important. She also gives tips on how to stay in touch with buyers in a way that feels natural and not pushy. Why Your Size Doesn't Matter as Much as You Think: This is one of my favourite takeaways. Nic reassures us that you don't have to be a big name to get noticed by top retailers. If your product is great and you're clear about what makes you different, you've got a solid chance! Key Takeaways: Buyers are looking for authenticity, innovation, and a good fit with their customer base. Confidence in your pitch and preparation will go a long way when approaching retailers. Persistence is key—keep those relationships alive with consistent follow-ups. You don't need to be a massive brand to land a deal; it's about what you bring to the table. Stay Connected: Instagram: @philippacraddock Email: hello@philippacraddock.com  

It's week 2 of Second Helpings, and we're throwing it all the way back to lockdown 2020 where the gorgeous Dua Lipa joined us for a Zoom catch up. We had been trying to get this superstar for aaaaages and finally we did! Dua shared a virtual dinner with mum and I whilst she was stuck in London quarantine while promoting her album Future Nostalgia. We talked stockpiling hot sauces, Nutella sandwiches in her lunchbox, Pez rider requests, where she goes for good sushi dates in NYC, and mum and Dua bond over gel nails. But even though we had one of the biggest pop stars in the world joining us, it doesn't stop mum interrupting our chat for her Ocado order! We'll be back for another Second Helpings episode next week with a British comedy icon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris explains why folks might want to consider commercial or consumer grade technology. Plus Apple green lights Epic Games Store. And the robotization of warehouse operations continues in Japan with help from the UK's Ocado.Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Chris explains why folks might want to consider commercial or consumer grade technology. Plus Apple and Epic Games Store tussle over buttons. And the robotization of warehouse operations continues in Japan with help from the UK's Ocado. Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!