In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live from NRF 2026 at the Vusion booth, Martin Bailie, Senior Advisor at Vusion, joins Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton to explain why the execution gap has become the biggest risk facing retailers in 2026.

As retailers invest heavily in AI, data platforms, and digital transformation, many are discovering that strategy alone does not drive results. Martin breaks down why execution at store level, not vision decks or pilot programs, determines whether technology delivers real P & L impact. From disconnected systems and poor data quality to organizational silos and change management challenges, this conversation examines why retailers struggle to move from ideas to outcomes.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why the execution gap is now retail’s biggest competitive risk

• The difference between strategy, pilots, and scalable execution

• How disconnected store systems undermine AI and analytics investments

• Why data quality and real time visibility matter more than new tools

• The role of connected store platforms in driving consistent execution

• Organizational barriers that prevent technology from delivering value

• How retailers can align store operations, IT, and leadership priorities

• Turning technology investments into measurable P & L results

• What retailers must do in 2026 to avoid permanent execution debt

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