GrocerTalk

In this episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise , Portager , Vusion , and Sifter Solutions , Ben Miller is joined by Sarah Engel , President of digital marketing agency and consultancy January Digital and one of Adweek’s 50 most influential marketing executives, to take stock of the latest developments in Agentic Commerce and unpack the global grocery news stories from this week that we believe are worth paying attention to. This week, they discuss: • Anthropic’s new blueprints for Shopping and Merchant Agents, Amazon’s latest Alexa for Shopping update, and what the rise of Agentic Commerce means for grocery. ( Source ) • Sprouts Farmers Market’s CEO succession plan, with Jack Sinclair stepping down and COO Nick Konat set to take over. ( Source ) • Kroger and Meijer’s September wellness events, and whether in-store health and wellness activations can really move the needle. ( Source ) • Walmart expanding restaurant delivery through Dunkin’, and why the move could be a smart way to build delivery demand and order density. ( Source ) • Aldi letting shoppers vote on new private label coffee creamer flavors, and whether it’s smart engagement or simply a fun gimmick. ( Source ) Plus, GrocerTalk Grab & Go brings even more stories to the table, including Aldi’s Barbie-themed UK exclusive, Sarah’s pick of the week, and Ben questioning whether Starbucks’ new UK autumn menu is helping clarify what the brand actually wants to be. A few things worth checking out from this week’s episode: • Register for our Fall Conference “Must See” Tech Preview on September 17: https://www.linkedin.com/events/omnitalk-sfallconferenceseason-7486477216600518656/theater/ • Watch Jack Sinclair’s Groceryshop keynote from last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPdm5IAecYc GrocerTalk is your weekly dose of the trends, tech and big ideas shaping grocery and CPG. Episode 004. Welcome to GrocerTalk. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ Music by hooksounds.com

In this episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise , Portager , and Vusion , Ben Miller is joined by Stewart Samuel , Director of Retail Futures at IGD and a leading grocery retail analyst and industry expert, to unpack the global grocery news stories from this week that we believe are worth paying attention to. This week, they discuss: • Whether weak US consumer confidence is finally translating into changes in grocery shopping behavior, from strong results at Dollar Tree and Dollar General to lower-income shoppers pulling back at Walmart. ( Source ) • BJ’s Wholesale Club’s plans to reduce its SKU count by 20%, and whether cutting back on choice is the right move for the membership retailer. ( Source ) • Target’s new Beauty Studio concept, launching across 600 stores, and whether it can successfully rebuild the retailer’s beauty proposition following the end of its Ulta partnership. ( Source ) • Aldi’s decision to close its grocery delivery business in Switzerland, and whether the move is a one-off or a broader reality check for online grocery. ( Source ) • Walmart bringing its Scintilla commerce intelligence platform to Sam’s Club, and what it means for suppliers, retail media and Sam’s future. ( Source ) Plus, GrocerTalk Grab & Go brings even more stories to the table, including Simbe’s Tally expanding with Tesco, Erewhon’s latest store opening, a new Sobeys concept store, and Costco bringing custom cakes and party platters to online delivery through Instacart. GrocerTalk is a weekly podcast from the Omni Talk Podcast Network covering the trends, innovations and technologies shaping global grocery. Episode 003. Welcome to GrocerTalk. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ Music by hooksounds.com .

In this episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise , Portager , and Vusion , Ben Miller is joined by Martin Bailie , Global Retail CEO, AI & Growth Expert and Founder of MWB Advisory to unpack the news stories from global grocery this week that we believe are worth paying attention to. Martin brings decades of hands-on grocery experience across three continents, with a career spanning Tesco, Tata India, Primark and Lidl. This week, they discuss: • Target’s Q2 results, and whether stronger sales, grocery growth and improved store traffic signal a genuine turnaround or simply a bounce from a weak comparison. ( Source ) • Sainsbury’s pause on AI facial recognition, following a case of mistaken identity, and whether retailers can use technology to protect colleagues and customers without creating new problems. ( Source ) • Amazon’s six-fold expansion of drone delivery, and why Martin believes drone delivery is moving beyond novelty and becoming part of retail infrastructure. ( Source ) • Uber’s partnership with Zipline, including its ambition for one million drone deliveries a day by 2029, and what the race for drone delivery says about the future of convenience and quick commerce. ( Source ) • Ocado’s latest European technology partnership, and what its newest customer tells us about the future of automated grocery fulfillment. ( Source ) Plus, GrocerTalk Grab & Go brings even more stories to the table from another busy week in global grocery. GrocerTalk is a weekly podcast from the Omni Talk Podcast Network covering the trends, innovations and technologies shaping global grocery. Episode 002. Welcome to GrocerTalk. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ Music by hooksounds.com .

Welcome to GrocerTalk! In this launch episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise , Portager , and Vusion , Ben Miller is joined by Omni Talk President & CEO Chris Walton to unpack the news stories from global grocery this week that we believe are worth paying attention to. This week, they discuss: • Couche-Tard’s US$8.7bn bid for Żabka, and what it signals about the future of convenience retail. ( Source ) • Kroger combining grocery and prescription deliveries, with Instacart, and what’s next for Kroger’s ecommerce strategy. ( Source ) • Schnucks’ new AI shopping assistant, and whether conversational commerce is becoming table stakes. ( Source ) • Just Eat’s AI Voice Assistant, and what grocers can learn from how foodservice companies are adopting AI voice tools. ( Source ) • Amazon’s agreement with AutoStore, and what it tells us about grocery fulfillment automation. ( Source ) Plus, GrocerTalk Grab & Go brings more stories to the table, including Walmart’s move into store-based micro-fulfillment, C&S’s Winn-Dixie ambitions, Ahold Delhaize’s savings kiosks, and Waitrose’s new AI assistant for store associates. GrocerTalk is a new weekly podcast from the Omni Talk Podcast Network covering the trends, innovations and technologies shaping global grocery. Episode 001. Welcome to GrocerTalk. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ Music by hooksounds.com .