Two retailers. Same-day layoffs. One very strange CEO succession plan. Are we watching Target prepare for an Amazon buyout?

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Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Omnii Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday.

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:

• Starbucks sells 60% stake in its China operations to Boyu Capital for $4 billion, retaining 40% ownership while partnering to operate nearly 8,000 stores.
• Amazon sues Perplexity AI to stop the startup's Comet browser agent from making purchases on its platform, setting up a precedent-setting legal battle over the reach of agentic AI in e-commerce.
• U.S. retailers scramble as penny production halts under Trump's directive, forcing stores to round cash transactions amid lack of federal guidance and conflicting state laws on exact change.

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:

• Kroger and Instacart announce expanded partnership with AI-powered Cart Assistant, making Kroger one of the first retailers to offer agentic shopping experiences that help customers build carts and plan meals through conversation.
• Pinterest pilots visual-first AI shopping assistant for U.S. users, offering personalized product recommendations through natural language prompts and visual search that "just gets" users' unique style preferences.
• Denny's Corp. agrees to $620 million all-cash acquisition by TriArtisan Capital, Treville Capital, and Yadav Enterprises, taking the 1,484-unit diner chain and Keke's Breakfast Cafe private amid ongoing turnaround efforts.

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:

• Amazon experiments with robot-powered shopping and new grocery formats at Whole Foods locations.
• Walmart publishes its first-ever home catalog to showcase furniture and decor.
• Chick-fil-A opens Daybright, a new restaurant concept in Georgia featuring specialty coffee, smoothies, and breakfast items, without any traditional Chick-fil-A menu items.

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:

• Walmart launches five new AI-powered shopping experiences for the holidays.
• Amazon CEO Andy Jassy predicts AI will accelerate the end of brick-and-mortar's dominance.
• Kroger expands partnership with Uber Eats to 2,600+ stores, becoming the first retailer to integrate restaurant ordering directly into its grocery app.

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This week Chris examines the long-term strategic brilliance of Walmart willingness to partner with ChatGPT.

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Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Omnii Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday.

Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:

• Amazon is hosting its fifth annual Holiday Beauty Event through November 2nd, offering up to 40% off major brands and an extra 10% discount for Amazon Live viewers as the e-commerce giant's beauty market share climbs toward 15% by 2030.
• Mondelez is using a new generative AI tool to cut marketing production costs by 30% to 50%, with plans to create TV-ready ads by next year's holiday season after investing over $40 million in the technology developed with Publicis and Accenture.
• Gelson's Market partners with Flashfood to offer $9 produce boxes containing $18 worth of seasonal fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles, marking the first Flashfood retail partnership focused exclusively on produce boxes.

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:

• Amazon teams up with USPS to offer doorstep pickup for customer returns, expanding convenience options ahead of peak holiday returns season.
• Whole Foods Market opens its fourth and largest Daily Shop location in Arlington, Virginia, marking the first expansion of the smaller-format concept outside of New York City.
• Lululemon announces its first-ever NFL partnership, launching officially-licensed apparel for all 32 teams starting October 28th.

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:

• Amazon develops AI-powered smart glasses for delivery drivers, offering hands-free package scanning, turn-by-turn navigation, and hazard detection to streamline deliveries.
• Albertsons completes rollout of Afresh's AI-powered inventory management across all bakery and deli departments, tackling complex ordering challenges for perishable items.
• Starbucks pilots assistant store manager positions in California, Illinois, and Texas, with plans to add the role to every North American location in 2026.

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This week Chris pays homage to the great Peter King and his MMQB series, as he offers up his take on everything that has transpired within retail over the past quarter.

Brought to you with the help and support of Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.

Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Omnii Talk Retail Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday.

Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.