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  • Inside RetailClub: A Bold New Vision for AI and Retail
    Omni Talk sits down with Krystina Gustafson, co-founder of RetailClub and former Shoptalk content chief, to talk about the new AI Deep Dive Retreat launching this September in Huntington Beach. In this candid conversation, Krystina explains how RetailClub is reinventing the retail event experience—ditching the booths and buzzwords in favor of real conversations, collaborative learning, and hands-on AI training.🔥 What to expect:– A sneak peek into RetailClub’s first AI-focused retreat– How the team behind Shoptalk is flipping the traditional conference model– Who should attend: From AI curious to retail change-makers– Why now is the moment for building an AI-native retail community– And how retailers and brands can attend for free and get up to $1,250 in travel reimbursement!📅 Registration deadline: August 22🌐 Learn more: https://retailclub.comMusic by hooksounds.com#RetailClub #aiinretail #retailinnovation #omnitalk #RetailRetreat #retailleadership #generativeai #RetailEvents*Sponsored Content*
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  • Joor CEO on Fashion’s Supply Chain Shift, Tariffs, and Retail Tech Trends
    Join Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they sit down with JOOR CEO Kristin Savilia to explore how JOOR is transforming the wholesale fashion landscape. Kristin shares exclusive insights on digitizing the buyer-brand relationship, enabling smarter assortment planning, and helping independent retailers thrive globally. Learn how JOOR's Shopify integration, AI-powered prospecting, and strategic tariff navigation are reshaping the fashion industry for 2025 and beyond. From shrinking shipping windows to a surge in indie retailers, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone navigating fashion’s evolving B2B landscape.Key Moments:00:00 – Intro and welcome back to Kristin Savilia, CEO of JOOR01:30 – How JOOR digitizes wholesale buying for brands and retailers02:50 – Overview of JOOR’s platform and client base (14K brands, 670K buyers)04:15 – Surge of independent retailers: From 47% to 62% of GMV06:00 – Shopify integration: Bridging wholesale with e-commerce and POS07:45 – How retailers can adapt to market uncertainty using JOOR data08:50 – Shrinking shipping windows: From 240 to 84 days and dropping10:15 – Brands respond with curated assortments and evergreen styles11:40 – How JOOR helps optimize product curation and minimize buyer risk13:00 – Tariff pressures and pricing strategies: Expect 20% price increases16:45 – JOOR’s "Ready to Ship" event to offload current inventory18:50 – Leveraging regional assortments for competitive edge20:00 – Launch of JOOR Discover: AI matchmaking tool for brand-retailer growth22:00 – 78% reorder rate and 9X better conversion via AI outreach24:00 – Rise in ChatGPT/Gemini lead generation vs. traditional SEO26:30 – How DTC brands can expand into wholesale with JOOR27:40 – Final thoughts and where to learn more at JOOR.comFor more information on JOOR, head here: https://www.joor.com/Access a JOOR Passport Event here: https://www.jooraccess.com/r/passport/Download the JOOR Whitepaper here: https://resources.joor.com/how-to-tackle-tariffs-and-thrive-this-coming-market-season#fashiontech #wholesaling #retailai #Joor #omnitalk #retailinnovation #shopifyintegration #retailtrends #b2bfashion #retailstrategy Music by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*
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  • Why Post-Purchase Communication Could Become Retail’s Next Big Differentiator
    In this Spotlight Series interview, Catherine Dummitt, VP of Marketing at Narvar, explains how the post-purchase journey is evolving from a cost center to a powerful “trust center.” With insights from over 42 billion consumer interactions annually, Narvar is helping retailers rethink shipping, returns, and communication to boost loyalty, reduce costs, and drive revenue. From AI-driven delivery confidence to smarter shipping perks, this is a must-watch for anyone shaping the future of e-commerce.Key Moments:0:08 – 1:15 | Meet Catherine Dummitt, VP of Marketing at Narvar1:16 – 2:44 | What Narvar is and how it powers post-purchase personalization2:45 – 4:45 | Why delivery confidence is replacing speed as the top consumer priority4:46 – 6:27 | The shift from instant gratification to brand trust and delivery reliability6:28 – 9:10 | The new role of communication and clarity in reducing delivery anxiety9:11 – 12:21 | Strategic free shipping and perks — not one-size-fits-all12:22 – 14:59 | Using Narvar’s data to help brands personalize offers and reduce cart abandonment15:00 – 16:46 | How communication impacts repurchase behavior and lifts revenue16:47 – 18:35 | Turning tracking pages into branding and engagement opportunities18:36 – 21:00 | Why post-purchase should be treated as a “trust center,” not a cost center21:01 – 23:00 | Shipping protection, porch theft anxiety, and new revenue streams
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  • The Past, Present & Future Of E Ink And ESLs With Bryan Chan
    🎙️ In this special Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bryan Chan, Senior Director at E Ink, to explore the journey of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and why they're finally catching fire in the U.S.Key Moments:[01:03] What is E Ink? — Origins as an MIT spinout and Kindle beginnings[2:52] Why ESLs weren’t the original goal — from newspapers to shelf labels[4:45] Learning from “belly loaders” and how real-world store operations shaped the tech[6:48] Battery life breakthroughs, operational benefits, and color evolution[8:34] Why Europe led ESL adoption — labor costs, regulations, and sustainability[12:05] Walmart’s impact: Why the U.S. is finally scaling up ESLs[13:37] ROI is king: 36-month to 9-month payoff windows[17:28] Pricing accuracy, pick-to-light, and fast-changing categories like appliances[23:03] Spectra 6 and the future of full-color ESLs and untethered displays[24:58] Retail media potential vs. power-hungry in-store TVs[30:59] Final advice: Start with ESLs before leaping to full digital screens📲 Want to get in touch with Bryan? Connect with him on LinkedIn — just search Bryan Chan (with a Y).#retailtech #electronicshelflabels #eink #retailinnovation #omnitalk #retailpodcast #walmart
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  • Why Retailers Can't Ignore Competitive Intelligence With ClearDemand CPO Rajat Nigam
    In this deep-dive Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Rajat Nigam, Chief Product Officer at ClearDemand, to unpack the critical role of competitive intelligence in modern retail pricing. Formerly leading pricing innovation at Amazon, Rajat explains how engineering, data quality, and normalization are central to making pricing intelligence truly actionable — and profitable. From assortment gap analysis to real-time pricing enabled by electronic shelf labels, this episode explores the full retail stack of competitive data strategy.Key Moments:(1:00) Rajat's background and Amazon's secret pricing project(2:40) What makes “good” competitive intelligence(5:00) The three hardest problems in competitive data(7:30) Matching pack sizes and normalizing prices(10:00) Competitive data beyond pricing – assortment, promotions, planning(14:00) Where comp intel works best: grocery vs. luxury(17:00) Role of price elasticity in retail strategy(20:00) How to start: KVI items, category focus, and data gap analysis(23:30) Agility in pricing with ESLs and real-time data(25:00) Final thoughts and predictions for the future of pricing#RetailTech #CompetitiveIntelligence #PricingStrategy #RetailInnovation #ClearDemand #OmniTalk #GroceryTech #RetailData #amazon #PriceOptimizationMusic by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*
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Omni Talk Retail Hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with the people and the companies building technology that will shape the future of retail.
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