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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Kroger is in discussions with Disney to offer Disney+ as a perk to Kroger Boost subscribers. Walmart and Roblox have collaborated to introduce virtual e-commerce within the Roblox platform. Hudson’s Bay, the Canadian department store, is undergoing a reorganization that...
Published 05/06/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Walmart GoLocal, Walmart's white-label, local delivery platform, is broadening its services beyond lightweight shipments from stores, now handling store-to-store transfers, deliveries from fulfillment centers, and big and bulky orders. Giant Eagle confirms the...
Published 05/03/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Amazon exceeds expectations in its first-quarter earnings report, with net income more than tripling to $10.4 billion and net sales rising by 13% to $143.3 billion. Shein, known for affordable fashion items, expands its platform to include household names like...
Published 05/02/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Walmart discontinues its plan to establish low-cost health clinics, closing all 51 centers across five states and ending its telehealth business. Happy Returns, now part of UPS, launches a new capability allowing enterprise retailers' stores to accept online returns from...
Published 05/01/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Nordstrom unveils its Mirakl-provided digital marketplace platform, aiming to enrich its online offerings, boost revenues, and provide sellers with expanded reach. Walmart introduces "Ultra Late-Night Delivery," extending delivery hours until midnight, following the recent...
Published 04/30/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Best Buy and CNET have formed a groundbreaking partnership aimed at transforming how brands interact with consumers in the technology shopping journey. Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton shares insights on the ongoing trend of Americans migrating from urban to rural areas....
Published 04/29/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: The U.S. government has enacted legislation requiring Byte Dance, TikTok's Chinese owner, to divest its U.S. operations within 270 days. Two Walmart locations in Missouri and Ohio are removing self-checkout lanes to enhance the in-store shopping experience. 7-Eleven Japan...
Published 04/26/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Own It AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions onlineoptimizing brands' online presence. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Foot Locker introduces its innovative "store of the future" concept in New Jersey, signaling a strategic shift in its retail strategy. Coca-Cola announces a $1.1 billion deal with Microsoft, expanding their collaboration in cloud...
Published 04/25/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, optimizing brands' online presence. Explore more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Walmart's fintech startup, One, is now offering buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans for big-ticket items at over 4,600 U.S. stores. Amazon introduces a new grocery delivery subscription plan in the U.S., targeting Prime members and low-income citizens on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Outfox Hospitality, the merged...
Published 04/24/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, empowering brands and retailers to optimize their online presence. Learn more at ownit.co. Let's dive into today's top headlines: Grubhub announces its expansion into grocery delivery through a partnership with Mercato, a digital marketplace for independent grocers. The House passes a bill renewing discussions around a potential TikTok ban, setting a deadline for the app to divest from its China-based owner, ByteDance, or face...
Published 04/23/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, supporting brands and retailers in optimizing their online presence. Learn more at ownit.co. Let's dive into today's top headlines: Best Buy launches the "Best Buy Envision" app, exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, enhancing the customer experience with augmented reality (AR) technology. RThe beverage industry sees a surge in consumer interest in digestive health, driving the popularity of beverages formulated with prebiotics,...
Published 04/22/24
Welcome to Omni Talk/s Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, assisting brands and retailers in enhancing their online presence. Discover more at ownit.co. Let's dive into today's top headlines: The Wall Street Journal reveals the covert activities of Amazon's little-known arm, Big River Services International. Wayfair announces the grand opening of its first large-format Wayfair store on May 23, 2024, in Wilmette, Illinois. Illinois resident Arnetta Dean files a class action lawsuit...
Published 04/19/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, empowering brands and retailers with optimized online presence strategies. Learn more at ownit.co. Let's delve into today's top headlines: JCPenney is elevating its loyalty program with the introduction of the new JCPenney Rewards and Credit Program, part of its broader "Make It Count" initiative. Nike CEO John Donahoe discusses the challenges of remote work on innovation, attributing the company's innovation slowdown to the...
Published 04/18/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, empowering brands and retailers with optimized online presence strategies. Learn more at ownit.co. Let's dive into today's top headlines: Aldi has launched "Aldigo," a frictionless shopping experience, at a suburban Chicago location, powered by Grabango's checkout-free solution.Gopuff unveils "Powered by Gopuff," a logistics and technology platform empowering brands to offer rapid delivery from their online stores, as quick as...
Published 04/17/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, empowering brands and retailers to optimize their online presence. Visit ownit.co to learn more. Let's delve into today's top headlines: SpartanNash has announced the acquisition of Metcalfe’s Market, a Wisconsin-based grocery chain known for its focus on local products and premium-quality foods. Walmart Canada has unveiled its renovated flagship store in Mississauga, Ontario, emphasizing in-store technology and an expanded...
Published 04/16/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, which helps brands and retailers enhance their online presence. Visit ownit.co to learn more. Let's dive into today's headlines: Walmart's Autonomous Forklifts: Walmart is expanding its use of autonomous technology with 19 autonomous forklifts across four high-tech distribution centers. Bloomingdale's Camp Pop-Up: Bloomingdale's is launching "Camp Bloomingdale's," a summer-themed pop-up offering a variety of summer essentials,...
Published 04/15/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Ownit helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shoppers' questions online. Visit ownit.co to learn more. Today's headlines: A GeekWire experiment compared three grocery shopping methods at an Amazon Fresh store: "Just Walk Out" technology, Amazon Dash Cart, and traditional checkout. Surprisingly, "Just Walk Out" proved the fastest despite Amazon's shift away from it.A federal rule capping credit card...
Published 04/12/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. OwnIt AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shoppers' questions online. Visit ownit.co to learn more. Today's headlines: Macy's has appointed Richard Clark and Rick Markee to its board's finance committee in response to interest from potential suitors Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital. eBay introduces "Shop the Look," leveraging generative AI to provide personalized outfit suggestions based...
Published 04/11/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Shoptalk Fall. Don't miss the Shoptalk Fall launch special – save up to 40 percent on your ticket. Visit fall.shoptalk.com for more info. Today's headlines: Allbirds faces a delisting warning from the Nasdaq Stock Market due to its share price falling below $1 for 30 consecutive days. Best Buy partners with Google Cloud and Accenture to introduce generative AI-powered customer support options. Coach files a trademark infringement...
Published 04/10/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Shoptalk Fall. Don't miss out on the Shoptalk Fall launch special – save up to 40 percent on your ticket. Visit fall.shoptalk.com for more info. Today's headlines: Whole Foods Market removes Amazon's Just Walk Out checkout system from its two stores, opting for traditional checkout options. Target implements TruScan technology at its self-checkout registers nationwide to combat theft. JCPenney inaugurates its first new store in eight...
Published 04/09/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Shoptalk Fall. Don't miss out on the Shoptalk Fall launch special – save up to 40 percent on your ticket if you register by this Friday. Visit fall.shoptalk.com for more info. Today's headlines: GameStop's Chief Operating Officer, Nir Patel, exits the company as announced in an SEC filing. 99 Cents Only Stores LLC plans to shut down its business.Ahold Delhaize USA discontinues its Peapod brand as part of a larger organizational...
Published 04/08/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Shoptalk Fall. Don't miss out on the Shoptalk Fall launch special – save up to 40 percent on your ticket if you register by this Friday. Visit fall.shoptalk.com for more info. Today's headlines: Ulta Beauty Stocks Dip Amid CEO's Cautionary RemarksCostco Introduces Weight Loss ProgramDoorDash Pilots Benefits Initiative for DashersCalifornia Senate Bill Aims to Regulate Self-Checkout Services Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily...
Published 04/05/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute. Explore the latest transformative headlines shaping the retail landscape: Gopuff Unveils Fam 20 Membership: Gopuff introduces "FAM20," a new perk for paid members guaranteeing delivery in under 20 minutes, with orders processed in just 90 seconds on average during testing.Poshmark's Sustainable Fashion Initiative: Poshmark partners with eco-friendly brands for live shopping events throughout Earth Month, donating proceeds to tree planting efforts...
Published 04/04/24
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute. Explore the latest transformative headlines shaping the retail landscape: Fast-food workers in California are now earning $20 per hour, igniting discussions on nationwide wage increases.Amazon pivots away from its "Just Walk Out" checkout system at Amazon Fresh stores.United States Postal Service selects UPS as its primary air cargo partner.Furniture Affair ventures into e-commerce with its new platform offering discounted designer...
Published 04/03/24
Welcome to Omni Talk/s Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, empowering brands to excel in Google search. Here are today's transformative headlines reshaping the retail landscape: Alibaba partners with Space Epoch to revolutionize parcel delivery using reusable rockets, aiming for global shipments within an hour, marking a pioneering venture in logistics and supply chain management.Walmart accelerates its healthcare initiatives with plans to open 22 new Walmart Health centers in 2024,...
Published 04/02/24