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

1. Target becomes one of the first advertisers to pilot contextual ads in ChatGPT.
2. Amazon reportedly plans to launch a marketplace where media publishers can license content directly to AI companies.
3. The Strategic Alliance for Affiliated Store Owners of America deploys InStore.ai's voice analytics technology across 5,200 independent convenience stores to monitor cashier-customer interactions and boost operational efficiency.

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Three food delivery services. Two AI giants throwing punches. Multiple website builders promising instant entrepreneurship. One Super Bowl. And a clear message: the competition for your wallet is about to get brutal.

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.

Brought to you with the help and support of Grocery Dealz and Mirakl

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 Grocery Dealz and Mirakl.

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

1. Uber launches Cart Assistant, an AI-powered personal shopper feature on Uber Eats that builds complete grocery baskets from text or image prompts, available now with Albertsons, Kroger, Wegmans, and dozens of other grocers.
2. Amazon Pharmacy expands same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 cities and towns by end of 2026, adding nearly 2,000 new communities.
3. Kraft Heinz halts its planned business split under new CEO Steve Cahillane, who says the company's challenges are "fixable" and announces a $600 million investment in marketing, R&D, and product improvement.

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

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

1. Nike instructs Converse employees to work from home ahead of layoffs as revenue plunges 30% and sales head toward a 15-year low.
2. Amazon Prime Air delivery drone crashes into a Texas apartment building, raising questions about autonomous delivery technology readiness.
3. Target eliminates 500 roles while investing in frontline store staffing as new CEO Michael Fiddelke prioritizes customer experience improvements.

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

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

1. Kroger appoints former Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran as its new chief executive.
2. Albertsons deploys beacon technology on shopping carts to measure customer dwell time at in-store retail media displays.
3. Instacart launches its first nationwide floral partnership with 1-800-Flowers.com, just in time for Valentine's Day.

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

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

1. Spotify partners with bookshop.org to sell physical books through its app.
2. Tractor Supply accelerates its final-mile delivery initiative, adding 150+ new hub locations to cover over 1,200 stores while targeting $10 million in annual freight savings.
3. Costco delivers impressive January results with 9.3% net sales growth and explosive 34.4% digitally-enabled comparable sales growth despite calendar headwinds.

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Everyone is chasing AI transformation, but where should your AI dollars really go? Chris Walton gives his unbridled answer to that question.

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.

Brought to you with the help and support of Grocery Dealz and Mirakl

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 Grocery Dealz and Mirakl.

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

1. PepsiCo cuts prices on Doritos, Cheetos, and Lay's by up to 15% after testing showed deeper discounts improved purchase frequency among inflation-weary consumers who had been trading down to private label.
2. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. acquires Tokens.com to build a blockchain-based tokenized investment platform.
3. Anthropic launches a multi-million dollar Super Bowl campaign promising Claude will remain ad-free.

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

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

1. Walmart crosses the $1 trillion market cap threshold.
2. Kroger doubles down on large-format Marketplace stores, investing heavily in 99,000+ square foot locations across Indiana, Texas, and West Virginia.
3. Peloton lays off 11% of its workforce as part of a $100 million cost-cutting.

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

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

1. Starbucks announces plans to open 150-175 U.S. stores in 2026 and identifies up to 5,000 new coffeehouse opportunities domestically as part of its long-term growth strategy.
2. Walmart prepares to launch Walmart Exports, enabling third-party sellers to ship eligible products from the U.S. to customers in Mexico and Canada through its fulfillment services.
3. Costco's limited-edition Kirkland Signature Nike SB Dunk Low collaboration sells out at $135, with pairs immediately reselling for up to $5,000 on third-party platforms.

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