Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: The U.S. government has enacted legislation requiring Byte Dance, TikTok's Chinese owner, to divest its U.S. operations within 270 days. Two Walmart locations in Missouri and Ohio are removing self-checkout lanes to enhance the in-store shopping experience. 7-Eleven Japan partners with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) to deploy an AI-driven solution across 50 ..read more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI. Own It AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions onlineoptimizing brands' online presence. Learn more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Foot Locker introduces its innovative "store of the future" concept in New Jersey, signaling a strategic shift in its retail strategy. Coca-Cola announces a $1.1 billion deal with Microsoft, expanding their collaboration in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) services. Hasbro's first-quarter results show a significant revenue ..read more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, optimizing brands' online presence. Explore more at ownit.co. Here are today's top headlines: Walmart's fintech startup, One, is now offering buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans for big-ticket items at over 4,600 U.S. stores. Amazon introduces a new grocery delivery subscription plan in the U.S., targeting Prime members and low-income citizens on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Outfox Hospitality, the merged entity of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market, announces the closure of all stores in Illinois, Tex ..read more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, empowering brands and retailers to optimize their online presence. Learn more at ownit.co. Let's dive into today's top headlines: Grubhub announces its expansion into grocery delivery through a partnership with Mercato, a digital marketplace for independent grocers. The House passes a bill renewing discussions around a potential TikTok ban, setting a deadline for the app to divest from its China-based owner, ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban within a year. Kroger and Albertsons announce plans to sell over 160 additional stor ..read more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, supporting brands and retailers in optimizing their online presence. Learn more at ownit.co. Let's dive into today's top headlines: Best Buy launches the "Best Buy Envision" app, exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, enhancing the customer experience with augmented reality (AR) technology. RThe beverage industry sees a surge in consumer interest in digestive health, driving the popularity of beverages formulated with prebiotics, probiotics, and symbiotics. Mall of America welcomes Edikted, a digitally-native apparel brand, to its ..read more

Welcome to Omni Talk/s Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, assisting brands and retailers in enhancing their online presence. Discover more at ownit.co. Let's dive into today's top headlines: The Wall Street Journal reveals the covert activities of Amazon's little-known arm, Big River Services International. Wayfair announces the grand opening of its first large-format Wayfair store on May 23, 2024, in Wilmette, Illinois. Illinois resident Arnetta Dean files a class action lawsuit against Target, alleging unlawful collection and storage of biometric data, including face and fingerprin ..read more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, empowering brands and retailers with optimized online presence strategies. Learn more at ownit.co. Let's delve into today's top headlines: JCPenney is elevating its loyalty program with the introduction of the new JCPenney Rewards and Credit Program, part of its broader "Make It Count" initiative. Nike CEO John Donahoe discusses the challenges of remote work on innovation, attributing the company's innovation slowdown to the difficulty of fostering disruptive ideas virtually. Amazon goes on the record about how it plans to con ..read more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, empowering brands and retailers with optimized online presence strategies. Learn more at ownit.co. Let's dive into today's top headlines: Aldi has launched "Aldigo," a frictionless shopping experience, at a suburban Chicago location, powered by Grabango's checkout-free solution. Gopuff unveils "Powered by Gopuff," a logistics and technology platform empowering brands to offer rapid delivery from their online stores, as quick as 15 minutes. Shein has chosen Flexport as its preferred logistics partner for its U.S. marketplace, e ..read more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, empowering brands and retailers to optimize their online presence. Visit ownit.co to learn more. Let's delve into today's top headlines: SpartanNash has announced the acquisition of Metcalfe’s Market, a Wisconsin-based grocery chain known for its focus on local products and premium-quality foods. Walmart Canada has unveiled its renovated flagship store in Mississauga, Ontario, emphasizing in-store technology and an expanded grocery selection. S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Michaels' corporate credit rating to B-, citing s ..read more

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI, which helps brands and retailers enhance their online presence. Visit ownit.co to learn more. Let's dive into today's headlines: Walmart's Autonomous Forklifts: Walmart is expanding its use of autonomous technology with 19 autonomous forklifts across four high-tech distribution centers. Bloomingdale's Camp Pop-Up: Bloomingdale's is launching "Camp Bloomingdale's," a summer-themed pop-up offering a variety of summer essentials, including swimwear, accessories, beauty products, and campsite essentials from Coleman. Jack in the B ..read more