In today's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Takeoff and the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Chris and Anne:

- Debate the significance and many angles to consider in the momentous announcement by Amazon to put its Just Walk Out Technology into two new Whole Foods stores.

- Discuss Kroger's continued storeless expansion in Florida.

- Question Walmart's newly announced partnership with Instacart to deliver groceries to New York City. 

- Argue the merits of the "shop-in-shop" trend by turning the microscope on Hy-Vee's move into fitness equipment.

- And, close with a discussion of what the retirement of Target CIO, Mike McNamara, means for Target and retail overall.

There's all that, plus Kanye's velvet blankets and Anne's favorite bush. 

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