“There are 98 active Amazon aggregators. 58 aggregators have announced funding rounds, of which 33 raised at least $100 million.” It’s only a matter of time until someone aggregates the aggregators. | learn more
“Wegman’s losses from the app point to a common problem among companies that utilize in-store scan-and-go technology — shoplifting. Walmart temporarily suspended Scan and Go, its cashierless checkout program due to theft, an ex-Walmart exec told Business Insider in 2019.” | learn […]
“According to The Information, Instagram plans to remove its existing Shop page due to what an internal memo called “shifts in company priorities.” It will also eventually remove the homepage button that directs users to the Shop page. These moves […]
Retail problems keep repeating themselves. Overproduction and off-channel liquidation are two sides of the same coin. So why not a private marketplace? | learn more
“Shopify has told merchants they’ll be in breach of its terms of service (ToS) if they use Amazon’s Buy with Prime feature.” | learn more
Packable, last year the #1 seller on Amazon Marketplace in the U.S., is liquidating. A year ago, they were planning a SPAC deal at a $1.5 billion valuation. I hope to someday read the inside story of how this business […]
I learned of this incredible marketing thanks to a coworker! “This search for niche groups led Subaru to the 3rd rail of marketing: They discovered that lesbians loved their cars. Lesbians liked their dependability and size, and even the name […]
A hot summer presents an Alabama real estate owner/operator with surprises. | learn more
It’s actually impressive just how unprofitable of a business these brands are in. “Brands laid off staff, cut guidance and accumulated losses in a tougher operating environment. A select few continued to thrive.” | learn more
Dan Frommer lavishes praise on the Chicago-based corner store of the future. “Foxtrot is a few things: Upscale convenience store, third-wave coffee shop, and wine boutique, digitally equipped for pickup and delivery. Each of these pieces is important, and I’ll […]