Videos

Watch the full video with A&M’s Jeremy Levine here: https://youtu.be/wKFWPqvAXmo

Old Navy Sport, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to debate whether Old Navy can become a legitimate disruptor in the athleisure market. John Benson says he’s holding for now. He likes the diversification play and sees potential in…

AI-Powered In-Store Audio, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to discuss whether AI audio inside stores could be one of retail media’s most underrated opportunities right now. Jennifer Meyers says the upside is huge because it reaches shoppers at…

Burger King’s Resurgence, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to discuss why Burger King has become one of the hottest names in the QSR industry again. John Benson says the comeback is the result of a true multi-year turnaround.…

Starbucks’ Back to Starbucks Plan, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to discuss how confident they are that the coffee giant’s turnaround strategy is working. John Benson says he’s bullish and rates the plan an 8 out of 10,…

Andy Jassy’s 2026 Shareholder Letter, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to break down what stood out most from Amazon’s latest vision for the future. Jennifer Meyers says the biggest takeaway is clear: AI is now at the center…

The Trump DoorDash McDonald’s Story, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to discuss reports of a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery outside the Oval Office and share their own wildest delivery experiences. Jennifer Meyers steals the segment with a hilarious story…

The Little House on the Prairie Reboot, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to discuss Netflix bringing the classic series back for a new generation. John Benson says the original was always on in the background growing up, but…

The Boston Marathon, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to reflect on one of Boston’s most iconic annual events and share their own marathon experience. Jennifer Meyers jokes that while he’s never run an official marathon, he’s completed a few through airports…

The Alex Cooper and Alix Earle Feud, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to debate the latest internet drama after Alex Cooper accused Alix Earle of starting “fake drama.” The group weighs in on who’s right and whether the…

Watch the full video with A&M’s Jeremy Levine here: https://youtu.be/wKFWPqvAXmo

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s latest shareholder letter and how the company is evolving beyond ecommerce into an AI and infrastructure powerhouse. Chris Walton, Jennifer Meyers, and John Benson discuss Amazon’s bets on robotics, logistics, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence while debating whether…

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso and Veloq, Chris Walton is joined by Jennifer Meyers and John Benson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group to unpack the week’s biggest retail stories and what they…

Watch the full video with A&M’s Jeremy Levine here: https://youtu.be/wKFWPqvAXmo

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Lightning Round segment closes out the show with rapid-fire questions on pop culture, personal stories, and unexpected hot takes. Chris Walton, Jennifer Meyers, and John Benson debate Team Alex Cooper vs. Team Alex Earle, share strange DoorDash experiences, discuss the Little House on the…

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores reports that Old Navy may launch a new standalone concept called Old Navy Sport focused on affordable activewear. Chris Walton, Jennifer Meyers, and John Benson debate whether Old Navy can carve out space in the crowded athleisure market and if Gap Inc.…

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Dollar General’s rollout of AI-powered in-store audio advertising to thousands of locations nationwide. Chris Walton, Jennifer Meyers, and John Benson discuss whether in-store audio could become the next major retail media channel or simply annoy shoppers. They also examine how AI is…

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Burger King’s nationwide hiring push and the momentum behind its Reclaim the Flame turnaround plan. Chris Walton, Jennifer Meyers, and John Benson discuss how leadership, remodels, operational upgrades, and franchise investments are helping Burger King regain relevance in the competitive QSR market.…

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Starbucks’ latest turnaround moves, including new store designs, employee bonuses, expanded tipping, and weekly pay. Chris Walton, Jennifer Meyers, and John Benson analyze whether Starbucks is successfully restoring its brand while balancing café culture, mobile ordering, and drive-thru convenience. They also debate…

Chris Walton and Laura Kennedy discuss the operational and financial realities of the Carrefour-A2Z Cust2Mate partnership: Massive Deployment: The deal aims to put 4,000 smart carts into approximately 150 Carrefour stores in Israel. Execution Difficulties: Store technology often struggles because real-world retail environments are inconsistent and uneven. Mixed Feelings: Many…

Is the new Bed Bath & Beyond and Container Store merger a winning combination, or just "rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic"? Bed Bath & Beyond is returning to physical retail by acquiring The Container Store for $150 million, with plans to roll out dual-branded locations. However, with both brands…

Watch the full video with Intelo.ai’s Jeff Fish & Noah Herschman here: https://youtu.be/jTOB0fIBWLk