# Can Anyone Actually Build the "Spotify of Shopping"? | Fast Five Shorts

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Podcast: [Omni Talk Retail](https://stenobird.com/podcast/omni-talk-retail-682688)
Published: 2026-06-12T12:53:49+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/user-697294730/can-anyone-actually-build-the-spotify-of-shopping-fast-five-shorts-5
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Duration seconds: 450

## Resource

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores The Mall, a startup attempting to create a universal shopping feed across thousands of brands. Chris Walton and Chap Achen debate whether consumers actually want a new discovery platform, what makes shopping different from streaming, and why the biggest players may already be solving this problem. The conversation also examines what this idea reveals about the future of retail discovery—and why becoming the "Spotify of shopping" may be easier said than done. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/BYxUBG-sSTQ #TheMall #RetailTechnology #Ecommerce #ShoppingApps #ProductDiscovery #RetailInnovation #RetailNews #ConsumerTrends #AI #OmniTalk

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