AWS’s Daniele Stroppa, Worldwide Technical Lead for AWS partners in retail, joins us to announce August’s retail tech startup of the month: Vody.

Daniele breaks down how Vody makes data ready for AI and AI agents through their intelligent data infrastructure solutions. Unlike typical approaches that tackle product discoverability with chatbots or search improvements, Vody addresses the challenge at its foundation – the data itself. Their sophisticated system transforms messy product catalogs into AI-optimized data using state-of-the-art multimodal large language models specifically fine-tuned for retail.

🔑 Topics covered:

• Why Vody stands out with their data-first approach to AI readiness
• How they structure data from diverse sources (PDFs, spreadsheets, etc.) and inject real-world context
• The impressive 10% conversion rate improvements their customers are seeing
• Why tackling data quality at the foundation benefits search, recommendations, marketing, and merchandising
• How Vody works with existing customer data without expensive migrations

From understanding trends to identifying perfect Father’s Day gifts, Vody’s AI-optimized data helps retailers stay one step ahead of their customers while driving real business results across multiple areas of their operations.

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller joined Chris and Anne to discuss:

• Target’s CEO Succession – Michael Fiddelke named as next CEO, sparking debate about internal vs. external leadership choices (Source)
• Hertz Car Sales on Amazon Autos – Fleet dealer partnership expands used car marketplace with thousands of pre-owned vehicles in major markets (Source)
• Best Buy’s Third-Party Marketplace Launch – 500 vetted sellers bring tech accessories and seasonal items to expand product selection (Source)
• Walmart Canada BNPL with Klarna – Buy now, pay later comes to 400+ Canadian stores for purchases over $50 CAD (Source)
• Fabletics RFID Rollout – Gray Orange’s G Store solution achieves 95-97% fill rates and 20% sales boost across 100+ locations (Source)

And AWS’s Daniele Stroppa also dropped by to help us hand hand August’s award for Retail Startup of the Month to Vody for its AI-optimized e-commerce data solutions.

There’s all that, plus Ben Miller’s Oasis concert review, Arsenal’s 15-year-old phenom Max Dohman, and whether coffee should always be “small and purposeful.”

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In this exclusive final interview from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Karthicka Krishnasamy, VP of Omni Growth Experiences and Services at Walmart, reveals why omnichannel is Walmart's true "superpower" and how AI will transform in-store shopping.

From hardware engineer to retail innovator, Karthicka breaks down how omni shoppers spend more, shop more categories, and show higher satisfaction scores than single-channel customers. Discover the tire-to-grocery-to-vaccine shopping journey that's blurring physical-digital lines, plus the Gen AI grocery list feature that will navigate customers aisle-by-aisle through personalized store experiences.

🔑 Topics covered:

- Why omnichannel is Walmart's competitive "superpower" at scale

- How omni shoppers outperform single-channel customers across all metrics

- The seamless tire service to grocery shopping customer journey

- Gen AI grocery lists with personalized aisle-by-aisle navigation

- AI spectrum from classification to multi-agent capabilities

- How Walmart meets customers "where they are" across all touchpoints

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In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Joshua Gunn, VP of Retail Sales and Marketing at Dreo, reveals the seller success story that earned him a stage shout-out in front of 2,000 attendees.

From marketplace launch to Walmart stores in just one year, Joshua breaks down how Dreo leveraged WFS, Walmart Connect, and human relationships to scale their fan, heater, and kitchen appliance business. Discover why he calls the Walmart marketplace experience "nothing short of fantastic" and his advice for sellers: "Don't dip your toes—jump in."

🔑 Topics covered:

- How Dreo went from marketplace to Walmart stores in one year

- Why WFS and Walmart Connect became game-changers for operations

- The power of human relationships with merchant and category teams

- Using marketplace as a testing ground before retail launch

- Why digital-first brands should "jump in" rather than test the waters

- The immense opportunity for startups on Walmart Marketplace

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In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Manish Joneja, SVP of Walmart US Marketplace and Walmart Fulfillment Services, reveals the "You Win, We Win" philosophy driving Walmart's marketplace dominance.

With 26% e-commerce growth and 13 consecutive quarters of double-digit marketplace growth, Manish breaks down the momentum, opportunity, reach, and humanity that sets Walmart apart. From serving 270 million weekly customers worldwide to building authentic relationships where sellers know their support team by name, discover how Walmart is becoming America's favorite place to shop and sell.

🔑 Topics covered:

- The "You Win, We Win" marketplace philosophy that drives success

- 26% e-commerce growth and 13 quarters of double-digit marketplace expansion

- How 270 million weekly customers create massive seller opportunity

- The humanity factor: why authentic relationships matter in marketplace success

- Trust-building through brand registration and authorized seller programs

- Why Walmart sees itself as "barely scratching the surface" of marketplace potential

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In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Tracy Poulliot, SVP of Digital Shopping Experience at Walmart US, reveals how AI is transforming retail beyond the traditional digital catalog.

From merging the orange and blue apps into one unified experience to launching Sparky, Walmart's AI shopping assistant, Tracy breaks down how artificial intelligence is finally enabling immersive shopping experiences at scale across hundreds of millions of items. Discover how virtual try-on technology, meal planning solutions, and problem-solving AI are redefining what digital shopping can be.

🔑 Topics covered:

- How Walmart merged two separate shopping apps into one unified experience

- Why AI is the biggest retail innovation since digital transactions

- Sparky's evolution from review synthesis to full problem-solving assistant

- Virtual try-on and AR furniture viewing at massive scale

- How AI transforms "digital catalogs" into immersive experiences

- The future of AI-forward retail and customer problem-solving

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In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Mohit Puthuraya, VP of Seller Success, Marketplace, Walmart Fulfillment Services, and E-commerce, reveals how Walmart is prioritizing seller support through technology and human connection.

From AI-powered content enrichment to 15% cheaper fulfillment costs than competitors, Mohit breaks down Walmart's comprehensive approach to seller success. Discover how the platform leverages physical footprints for omnichannel advantages, why human-led support differentiates Walmart from automated competitors, and how new technologies like chatbots and bulk management tools are scaling seller operations.

🔑 Topics covered:

- The four pillars of customer experience: assortment, pricing, convenience, and trust

- How WFS costs 15% less than competitors while delivering faster service

- Multi-channel fulfillment enabling sellers to serve other marketplaces

- Physical-digital integration through QR codes and endless aisle shopping

- AI-powered tools for content enrichment and bulk management

- Why human-led support beats pure automation for seller success

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#sellersuccess #walmartmarketplace #wfs #ecommerce #retailtech #omnitalk #marketplacesellers #fulfillmentservices #aitools #sellersummit #retailpodcast

In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Michael Mosser, VP of Walmart Marketplace Categories, reveals how Walmart is becoming the go-to destination for everything customers need, want, and love.

From everyday household essentials to luxury Gucci wallets and refurbished Apple products, Michael breaks down Walmart's approach to assortment strategy. Discover how partnerships with Rebag and StockX are bringing premium resale items to Walmart, why sustainability drives marketplace expansion, and how the platform balances first-party and marketplace assortments to serve customers better.

🔑 Topics covered:

- The philosophy driving marketplace category expansion

- How 1P and 3P assortments work together strategically

- Why resale partnerships with Rebag and StockX matter for growth

- Holiday trends and customer value expectations

- Sustainability through pre-owned luxury and restored electronics

- The three-tier approach: needs, wants, and loves

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In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, Kyle Carlyle, VP of Fulfillment Services at Walmart, reveals how Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) is improving marketplace logistics and seller success.

From bananas to toys across global supply chains, Kyle brings 11 years of Walmart expertise to transform how sellers reach customers. Discover how WFS now powers 44% of Walmart marketplace sales, enables multi-channel fulfillment across competitors like Amazon and Shein, and leverages Walmart's massive scale to help sellers succeed globally.

🔑 Topics covered:

- How WFS is transforming seller success with 44% marketplace penetration

- Multi-channel fulfillment capabilities across Amazon, Shein, and Temu

- Global sourcing strategies from Vietnam to India and beyond

- Automated fulfillment technology driving faster delivery

- How inventory distribution gets products closer to customers

- The future of marketplace logistics at scale

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In this exclusive Omni Talk episode live from the Walmart Seller Summit in San Diego, David Guggina, Chief E-commerce Officer for Walmart US, reveals Walmart's bold vision for omnichannel retail success.

From achieving e-commerce profitability for the first time to delivering orders in just 4 minutes, David breaks down how Walmart is revolutionizing the shopping experience through speed, marketplace integration, and innovative in-store technology. Discover how store mode is transforming mobile shopping, why marketplace displays are bringing online assortment into physical stores, and how Walmart plans to become America's favorite place to shop.

🔑 Topics covered:

- Walmart's omnichannel strategy and store mode enhancements

- How marketplace integration is reshaping in-store experiences

- The key drivers behind Walmart e-commerce profitability

- Why speed is the secret weapon for operational efficiency

- Walmart's vision for expanded assortment and services

- Record-breaking delivery times and customer satisfaction

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#walmart #ecommerce #omnichannel #retailtech #omnitalk #marketplace #retailinnovation #sellersummit #retailpodcast