On the 120th episode of the Long Relief podcast, Jordan and Josh sit down to recap their visit for a wedding last weekend before diving into last week's NFL action, next week's picks, and the MLB playoff picture. They then run through several other topics including some enlightening discussions about the best gym class activities and the top Ninten…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: 7-Eleven Closes 444 Stores: Facing economic pressures, declining cigarette sales, and shifting consumer behaviors, 7-Eleven plans to close 3% of its U.S. and Canadian locations while focusing on higher-demand areas. Amaz…

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Grabango Shuts Down: The cashierless tech pioneer closes its doors, leaving retailers like Aldi and 7-Eleven reevaluating their automated checkout strategies. Weis Markets & Amazon Partnership: Weis Markets leverages Ama…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Economic Insights: The U.S. economy presents mixed signals as inflation rises modestly, while jobless claims surge. The Federal Reserve faces challenges balancing inflation control with labor market shifts. JD Sports Lau…

In this episode, we dive deep into how the iPhone 15 reveals Apple may not have anticipated the rise of AI. Did the company get caught off-guard, and what does this mean for future products? We discuss whether Apple’s frugal hardware approach left them unprepared for the AI revolution. Join us as we break down Apple’s response to AI’s rapid growth,…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Home Depot Requires Corporate Staff Store Shifts: Home Depot will mandate all corporate employees, including senior management, to work retail shifts quarterly, aiming to bridge the gap between corporate and store operat…

On the 121st episode of the Long Relief podcast, Jordan and Josh are back to react to the thrilling MLB Playoffs including the Royals' amazing run and the other teams who are also playing games. They then discuss everything that's happened in the NFL and CFB over the last two weeks including the Bengals being exposed as frauds and Ashton Jeanty bre…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kroger Boost Adds Disney Streaming Options: Kroger enhances its Boost membership program by offering Disney+, Hulu, or ESPN+ subscriptions, adding entertainment value to its shopping benefits. NRF Changes Reporting Focus…

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Sam’s Club All-Digital Store: Sam’s Club is launching its first checkout-free store in Dallas, powered by the Scan & Go app, with expanded e-commerce integration and futuristic food services like pizza-making robots. Who…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Kohl’s and Babies R Us Partnership: Kohl’s is bringing back the Babies R Us baby registry with new in-store partnerships and exclusive perks for expectant families, offering a streamlined and family-friendly shopping exp…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Amazon Enhances Visual Search Features: Amazon introduces new AI-powered visual search tools, making it easier for shoppers to find products quickly and accurately, while increasing global visual search queries by 70%. W…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Nike reports a 10% revenue decline, particularly in its digital and direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations, prompting a reevaluation of strategies as it transitions to new leadership. Authentic Brands Group completes a $1.2…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: CVS Announces Layoffs: CVS Health is cutting nearly 3,000 corporate jobs as part of a $2 billion cost-saving initiative, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and invest in technology. Walmart and Manpower’s Job Hubs:…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Walmart’s Online Grocery Growth: Affluent households have significantly boosted Walmart’s online grocery platform, setting the retailer apart from its competitors as it captures a larger share of e-commerce grocery dolla…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Klarna’s “buy now, pay later” services are now available at over 450,000 Adyen payment terminals globally, bringing flexible payment options directly to in-store shoppers and expanding its footprint beyond e-commerce. Ta…

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Lowe’s introduces its first-ever My Lowe’s Rewards Week, offering up to 40% off on select items for loyalty members from October 10-16. Meta unveils its cutting-edge Orion augmented reality glasses, pushing the boundarie…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: DoorDash introduces a comprehensive suite of digital solutions designed to empower retailers with enhanced business operations, from delivery integrations to AI-powered ordering systems, emphasizing its commitment to sup…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: A potential strike by 45,000 dockworkers could severely disrupt U.S. supply chains, with industries bracing for major delays and economic losses. South Los Angeles is breaking ground on the first-ever Costco with apartme…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today’s Retail Daily Minute: Amazon debuts a new AI-driven tool that transforms product images into video ads, making it easier for small and mid-sized retailers to create engaging marketing materials quickly and effectively. Walmart is starting its…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today’s Retail Daily Minute, Amazon and Walmart make headlines across the board: Walmart Partners with Fiserv for Real-Time Payments: Walmart introduces a real-time payment option for online shoppers, aiming to reduce reliance on credit cards and of…

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On the 119th episode of the Long Relief podcast, Jordan and Josh sit down to discuss the NFL Week 2 action and give their picks for next week’s games before panicking about KU football. They then run through several other topics including Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 season, Shedeur Sanders’ latest antics, Diddy being arrested, Woj retiring, the viral sen…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today’s Retail Daily Minute, Amazon and Walmart make headlines across the board: Sam’s Club Supply Chain Merges with Walmart: Walmart and Sam’s Club are uniting their corporate supply chain teams, aiming to boost efficiency, growth, and technology i…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. Here are today's top headlines: ShopRite is rolling out Simbe Robotics’ “Tally” robots across 70 stores to enhance inventory management, following successful pilot programs in 2022. Whole Foods Market introduces its new small-format store, “Daily Shop,…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. Here are today's top headlines: Apple's new “Apple Intelligence” in its latest iPhone models, featuring enhanced AI capabilities designed for business, is prompting security questions amid company CIOs. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announces a five-day return…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. Here are today's top headlines: Chipotle’s Tech Innovations: Chipotle Mexican Grill is piloting two robotic systems, Autocado and the Augmented Makeline, in select California locations to enhance kitchen prep efficiency and streamline digital order ful…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. Here are today's top headlines: Roblox is partnering with Shopify to introduce direct sales of physical products within its gaming platform, marking a significant step into the e-commerce space. The Biden administration is targeting a loophole that all…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Here are today's top headlines: Amazon is rolling out sponsored ads in its newly launched shopping-oriented chatbot, Rufus, enhancing the user experience with contextually relevant ads based on user interactions and searches. Brian Niccol, Starbucks’ new CEO, has outlined…

On the 118th episode of the Long Relief podcast, Jordan and Josh sit down to discuss everything from the past week of football including Josh watching KU lose to Illinois in-person and all the storylines from NFL week 1. They then preview the MLB playoff picture before running through other topics including the 30th anniversary of Magic School Bus,…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Here are today's top headlines: Online grocery prices dropped nearly 4% in August from July, marking the sharpest monthly decline in ten years, according to Adobe Analytics. Zara is bringing its ‘Pre-Owned’ service to the U.S. in October, allowing customers to buy, sell, …

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Here are today's top headlines: Costco is testing a new mobile app feature that allows members to search for in-stock items at specific warehouse locations. Amazon Fresh is expanding its grocery benefits for Prime members with exclusive savings on over 3,000 items. These …

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Here are today's top headlines: Big Lots, the discount retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, citing liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to propose new rules for front-of-package (FOP) nutr…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

On the 117th episode of the Long Relief podcast, Jordan and Josh sit down to preview the 2024 NFL season with their full team-by-team predictions and award picks. They then give their Week 1 picks before talking about college football Week 1 and get caught up on everything happening in the MLB including Ohtani, Judge, and more. They also discuss se…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disrupt…

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