“Amazon has introduced a dizzying array of services — Prime Now, Fresh, Go and others — in its effort to become a giant in the $750 billion U.S. grocery market. In 2017, it spent $13.7 billion to acquire Whole Foods, […]
It’s always a pleasure to read the snarky voice of Petition, the bankruptcy newsletter. This piece is rare in that they’re chronicling the industry during its buildup. In Manhattan today there are a cohort of incredibly well-financed companies delivering products in ~20 […]
Some of your favorite direct-to-consumer clothing brands use this loophole to import Chinese-made products without any tariffs. | learn more
A collection of the web pages that top consumer brands use to sell their products. | learn more
There are graphics of various retail floorplan designs in here that I appreciated. “The home furnishings giant enlists a maze-like layout, cheap food, and crafty psychology to get you to fill up your cart.” | learn more
The company is closing all of “its brick-and-mortar bookstores, pop-ups and shops carrying toys and home goods in the United States and United Kingdom.” The TechCrunch article speculates (like, totally speculatively) that the timing might relate to a union push at an […]
If you’ve ever expressed a casual opinion on this topic (as I have), you’ll want to read this before bringing it up again. “Some people argue that shoplifters in San Francisco are running rampant. I don’t think this is true. […]
I had just finished a conversation about resale as a market when the shoe company Allbirds emailed me to announce they’re now selling “slightly imperfect and gently used products.” I love it! | learn more
They ended the program after Washington state’s Attorney General sued them. “It was billed as a way for sellers to avoid constantly monitoring and changing product prices. Instead, Amazon would optimize the price, guaranteeing sellers a minimum price. The lawsuit […]