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🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI 2025 🎙
Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Deborah Weinswig, Founder & CEO of Coresight Research, live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI, to explore the biggest retail trends shaping 2025 and beyond. From AI-powered store experiences to the rise of live streaming commerce, this conversation is packed with insights on the future of grocery, digital transformation, and consumer behavior.
⏱ Time Stamps & Topics:
🔹 [0:00] – Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth
🔹 [1:00] – Meet Deborah Weinswig & Coresight Research’s role in retail insights
🔹 [2:30] – AI in the physical world & retail automation
🔹 [5:00] – Generative AI: How retailers must optimize for AI-driven search (SEO in AI)
🔹 [7:30] – Live streaming commerce: Why the U.S. lags behind China & how to catch up
🔹 [10:45] – Voice commerce & AI shopping assistants: The next wave of consumer engagement
🔹 [13:20] – The shift in grocery store design: From stockrooms to experiential retail
🔹 [15:00] – The importance of supply chain technology & inventory visibility
📢 Don’t miss this deep dive into the AI-powered future of retail!
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#ai #retailtrends #retailstrategy #seo #groceryinnovation #fmi
🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI 2025 🎙
Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Katie Waeltz, VP of Category Management & Market Insights at Topco, to discuss the future of grocery, the shift in consumer behavior post-inflation, and the evolution of private label brands. Learn how regional grocers are leveraging AI, data, and innovative merchandising to compete with national chains.
⏱ Time Stamps & Topics:
🔹 [0:00] – Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth
🔹 [1:00] – Meet Katie Waeltz & Topco’s role in the grocery industry
🔹 [2:50] – What is category management & why it matters for grocers
🔹 [4:30] – The shift toward premium private label & evolving consumer expectations
🔹 [6:15] – How shoppers define "value" today—beyond just price
🔹 [8:00] – The role of AI, data, and insights in grocery merchandising
🔹 [10:30] – Future of grocery retail: Digital shopping meets in-store experiences
🔹 [12:15] – Strategic priorities for grocers & CPG brands in 2025
📢 Don’t miss this discussion on the trends shaping the future of grocery retail!
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#retailtrends #grocery #fmi #retailstrategy
Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga chat with Julian Mintz, VP of Sales at Albertsons Media Collective, live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, to discuss the rapid evolution of retail media networks, ad measurement standardization, and the future of omnichannel brand engagement. Learn how AI-driven insights, loyalty data, and in-store analytics are transforming the way brands optimize their marketing spend and connect with shoppers at the right moments.
⏱ Time Stamps & Topics:
🔹 [0:00] – Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth
🔹 [1:00] – Meet Julian Mintz: His background in TV advertising & transition to retail media
🔹 [2:50] – Why retail media matters & how Albertsons is innovating
🔹 [4:30] – The power of grocery shopper data for ad targeting & customer engagement
🔹 [6:15] – Why standardizing measurement across retail media networks is essential
🔹 [7:50] – How Albertsons Media Collective connects brand awareness campaigns to real purchases
🔹 [9:40] – Challenges of a fragmented retail media landscape & why frictionless buying matters
🔹 [11:30] – Future goals: Optimizing omnichannel media & expanding measurement capabilities
📢 Don't miss this deep dive into the future of retail media and advertising ROI!
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#albertsons #retailtrends #retailmedia #retailmarketing #fmi
🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI Conference 2025 🎙
Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bennett Morgan, EVP & CMO of SpartanNash, live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI 2025, to discuss how automation, robotics, and AI-powered analytics are shaping the future of grocery merchandising. Learn how real-time shelf data, vendor collaboration, and digital inventory tracking are improving in-stock rates, pricing accuracy, and store efficiency.
⏱ Time Stamps & Topics:
🔹 [0:00] – Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth
🔹 [1:00] – Meet Bennett Morgan: His background in retail & merchandising
🔹 [2:30] – How SpartanNash operates as both a wholesaler & retailer
🔹 [3:50] – Merchandising trends in grocery: Freshness, health, and convenience
🔹 [4:49] – How AI & robotics are improving pricing, planograms, and inventory
🔹 [6:15] – Expanding Simbe’s Tally robots to 100 stores & how it helps retail operations
🔹 [7:40] – Using robotics to enhance vendor collaboration & optimize shelf stocking
🔹 [9:50] – New AI-powered backroom inventory management with Simbe’s Tally Spot technology
🔹 [12:10] – Why digitizing the shelf is a game-changer for grocery retail
📢 Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of grocery merchandising!
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Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Thom Blischok, Chairman and CEO, Dialogic Group, to discuss how automation, AI, and connected stores are reshaping retail live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI. Thom breaks down the biggest mistakes retailers make with technology adoption, the future of real-time store analytics, and why robotic-powered shelf intelligence is the biggest industry breakthrough in 20 years.
⏱ Time Stamps & Topics:
🔹 [0:00] – Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth
🔹 [1:00] – Meet Tom Blischok: His background & expertise in retail transformation
🔹 [2:20] – Retail’s biggest automation mistakes & why technology adoption fails
🔹 [3:40] – Why choosing the right technology partner is critical
🔹 [4:50] – Point-to-point vs. holistic solutions: What works best?
🔹 [6:00] – How Walmart, Schnucks, & BJ’s Wholesale are leading in AI-driven retail
🔹 [7:30] – The Connected Store: How real-time shelf analytics are changing grocery retail
🔹 [8:50] – Simbe Robotics' role in next-gen store automation
📢 Don’t miss this expert breakdown of how AI & automation are shaping the future of retail!
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#retailtrends #retailtechnology #fmi #groceryinnovation
🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI 2025 🎙
Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Oliver Wright from Accenture to explore the technological trends transforming the grocery industry and beyond. Discover how AI, automation, and data-driven leadership are changing the way retailers operate and connect with customers.
⏱ Time Stamps & Topics:
🔹 [0:00] – Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth
🔹 [1:00] – Oliver Wright’s role at Accenture and the consumer industries he covers
🔹 [2:30] – Technology trends in retail and grocery – The impact of AI and generative AI
🔹 [4:45] – How AI is reshaping consumer decision-making and store experiences
🔹 [6:30] – The concept of a connected store and blending physical and digital retail
🔹 [9:00] – The human-AI flip – Transitioning from human-led processes to AI-assisted operations
🔹 [12:00] – Data leadership and the importance of technology adoption in retail
🔹 [15:00] – Global differences in technology adoption – Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
🔹 [18:00] – Leadership challenges and opportunities in adopting new technologies
📢 Don’t miss this in-depth look at the future of grocery retail with Accenture's Oliver Wright!
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#retailtrends #consumertrends #fmi #retail
🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI Conference 2025 🎙
Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Stan Swinton, VP of Non-Perishable Grocery at Sprouts Farmers Market, live from the Simbe Podcast Booth at FMI 2025, to explore how Sprouts stays ahead in grocery innovation, selects emerging brands, and delivers high-quality products to meet the needs of its loyal customers.
⏱ Time Stamps & Topics:
🔹 [0:00] – Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth
🔹 [1:00] – Meet Stan Swinton: His role in Sprouts’ success & background in grocery retail
🔹 [2:54] – How Sprouts differentiates itself with high-quality, innovative grocery products
🔹 [3:39] – Inside Sprouts’ Innovation Center: Testing & launching emerging food brands
🔹 [5:37] – The Sprouts customer: What they value & why they’re loyal
🔹 [6:59] – Merchandising strategy: Every product has to earn its place on the shelf
🔹 [8:36] – Sprouts expansion plans: More stores, more markets, more innovation
🔹 [9:50] – The supply chain challenge: How Sprouts ensures in-stock availability & fresh products
📢 Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing grocery retailers!
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#sprouts #sproutsfarmersmarket #fmi #groceryshopping #retailnews #retailtrends
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: A "2-Ply" Lightning Round
For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PmDEXwquuSE
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart Increasing Regional Manager Pay To Potentially Over $600k Per Year
For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PmDEXwquuSE
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If The Starbucks Ceramic Mug Rollout Is Hot Or Extra Hot
For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/PmDEXwquuSE
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