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9th Sep 2021

Fast Five | Go Go Amazon Go In Whole Foods

In today's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by Takeoff and the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Chris and Anne: - Debate the significance and many angles to consider in the momentous announcement by Amazon to put its Just Walk Out Technology into two new Whole Foods stores. - Discuss Kroger's continued storeless expansion in Florida. - Question Walmart's newly announced partnership with Instacart to deliver groceries to New York City.  - Argue the merits of the "shop-in-shop" trend by turning the microscope on Hy-Vee's move into fitness equipment. - And, close with a discussion of what the retirement of Target CIO, Mike McNamara, means for Target and retail overall. There's all that, plus Kanye's velvet blankets and Anne's favorite bush.  To learn more about the A&M Consumer & Retail Group, visit:  www.alvarezandmarsal.com/industries/retail/retail To learn more about Takeoff, visit: www.takeoff.com/ Plus, check out our ranking in Feedspot’s 45 Top Retail Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/ Music by HookSounds.com

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Omni Talk Retail
Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry
Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. The podcast regularly features industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail.

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Anne Mezzenga

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Anne Mezzenga is an entrepreneurial Marketing Executive with nearly 20 years in the retail, experience design, and technology industries.

Currently, she is one of the founders and Co-CEOs of Omni Talk.

Prior to her latest ventures, Anne was most recently the Head of Marketing and Partnerships for Target’s Store of the Future project. Early in her career, Anne worked as a producer for advertising agencies, Martin Williams and Fallon, and as a producer and reporter for news affiliates NBC New York and KMSP Minneapolis.

Anne holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

When Anne is not busy blogging, podcasting, or sharing her expertise with clients, she loves spending time with her husband and two boys and partaking in all the Minneapolis food scene has to offer.

Chris Walton

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