🛒 Frans Muller on Small-Scale Impact & Big-Picture Retail at CGF 2025 | Ahold Delhaize CEO 🌍
In this special closing interview from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at CGF 2025 in Amsterdam, Frans Muller, CEO of Ahold Delhaize, joins Omni Talk Retail (0:10). He opens with reflections on the value of the Consumer Goods Forum and his time as co-chair (1:15), before diving into Ahold’s strategy of acting small at scale by empowering local stores and embracing community-specific solutions (2:15). He discusses how loyalty data and AI are reshaping personalized experiences (4:00), and how technology makes it easier to remain locally relevant while capturing operational efficiencies (5:30). Frans shares thoughts on sustainability, collaboration across the value chain, and lessons from peers on issues like plastic waste and human rights due diligence (6:30). He wraps with reflections on leadership, vulnerability, and the importance of staying humble and curious—even as a global CEO (9:00).#FransMuller #AholdDelhaize #cgf2025 #retailleadership #SustainableRetail #foodwaste #groceryinnovation #retailtechnology #omnitalkretailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Anne and Chris deliver lightning-fast takes on the week's quirkiest retail headlines, covering everything from Tesco's 90s nightclub pop-up to Uber's senior-friendly app features. The segment showcases their signature blend of retail expertise and entertainment while broadcasting live from Amsterdam's Consumer Goods Forum.Special thanks to the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand for sponsoring this week's segment.For the full epsisode, head here https://youtu.be/7Xn7tNqtskk#lightninground #retailnews #TescoNightclub #UberSeniors #auntieannes #genz #Amsterdam #dutchfood #retailpodcast #ConsumerGoodsForum #90snostalgia #AccessibilityTech #MallFood #retailstrategy #omnitalkretailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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Peloton's New Resale Platform: Smart Business Move or Operational Nightmare?
Peloton launched "Repowered," a resale marketplace for used fitness equipment where sellers retain 70% of the sale price while Peloton and platform provider Archive split the remaining 30%. The platform uses AI for pricing suggestions and aims to capture value from the secondary market, though experts worry about Peloton's operational execution track record.Special thanks to the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand for sponsoring this week's podcast.For the full epsisode, head here https://youtu.be/7Xn7tNqtskk#peloton #resale #fitnessequipment #retailnewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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Amazon's Humanoid Robots Will Deliver Your Packages - Are You Ready for Robots on Your Doorstep?
Amazon is developing humanoid robots that will ride in Rivian electric vans and deliver packages, currently testing the technology in a San Francisco facility designed like an obstacle course. While the concept represents significant automation advancement, experts question whether society is ready for humanoid robots delivering packages in residential areas.For the full epsisode, head here https://youtu.be/7Xn7tNqtskkSpecial thanks to the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand for sponsoring this week's podcast.#amazon #robots #humanoidrobot #lastmiledelivery #rivianThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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Dollar General's Kathy Ireland Partnership: Genius Move or 90s Nostalgia Fail?
Dollar General is launching new celebrity home collections including partnerships with Kathy Ireland, and other brands as part of its "Home Valley" expansion across 20,000+ stores. The strategy aims to attract higher-income shoppers seeking quality home goods at discount prices through a "treasure hunt" shopping experience.Special thanks to the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand for sponsoring this week's podcast.For the full epsisode, head here https://youtu.be/7Xn7tNqtskk#dollargeneral #kathyireland #homefurnishing #retailnews #privatelabelThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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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