Sri & PVSB use this episode to riff on the state of the omnichannel industry and current topics:What's the latest perspective on retail media with a new name for The Dome depot media? It just doesn’t slow down, does it?Is it really return to store? Is traffic back and does focus really need to now be back in store?Is ecommerce slowing down for real? Is the giant growth phase now over? You work everyday in this space, what do you think?What’s the latest on social commerce and influencer marketing and selling? Has that quietened down since the tiktok shut down threat?Sri - ok let’s debate the latest capabilities required for omnichannel growth. Is the SCANR framework old old? What is new in that case?Single most important metric in omnichannelWe need to finally give our own opinion if AI is a buzzword or a phenomenon and why we think so as the CPG Guys?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://NextUpisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comRhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.comKavita's podcast: Spotify   AppleDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.