The Saks & Neiman Marcus Merger, Walmart Commerce Technologies & Using Venmo At Hy-Vee | Fast Five

Omni Talk Retail

In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: - The Saks and Neiman Marcus merger and what to expect from Amazon’s involvement in it (Source: NPR) - Co-op opting to use “Store Assist” from Walmart Commerce Technologies (Source: PYMNTS) - Circle K gamifying employee training via iPads (Source: Chain Store Age) - Hy-Vee enabling its online shoppers to pay for their groceries with Venmo (Source: Chain Store Age) - And closed with a “love it or leave it” discussion about Walmart and McDonald’s working to secure college credit for the hours their employees work in their stores (Source: NPR) There’s all that, plus Taco Bell retirement communities, drone mishaps, and the best way to toast a marshmallow before putting it into a s’more. Music by hooksounds.com