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Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition
“COVID-19 safeguards have created a black market for gyms.” | learn more
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How four brothers allegedly fleeced $19 million from Amazon
“The scheme involved 7,000 $94 toothbrushes, according to law enforcement.” | learn more
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Inside the dark, lucrative world of consumer debt collection
“In the murky world of unpaid bills, a banker and an ex-con can make a fortune — if they don’t run into too many crooks.” My practical takeaway from this article: the best strategy for dealing with debt collectors is […]
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Interview with Thrasio cofounder Josh Silberstein
In April I first shared news of Thrasio, the company that’s bought over 60 Amazon marketplace brands. In July they reached unicorn status with a billion dollar valuation. Jason Calacanis interviewed the cofounder and Co-CEO a couple weeks ago. He dropped a […]
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Running warehouses with tech-company DNA
ShipBob’s business is running warehouses so their e-commerce brand customers don’t have to. They ship a lot of packages with various carriers. This weekly time-in-transit page makes me smile because it’s data that might otherwise be locked away if not […]
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Licked pre-roll joints spark widespread recall
For decades, people have been licking joints to seal them. Now that this is a regulated retail industry, I think it’s fair to expect spit-free product. “Michigan marijuana regulators issued a broad product recall Thursday based on a “confirmed complaint” […]
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Hertz must offload almost 200k cars by year end
A timely example of second-order consequences. Due to the company’s bankruptcy, they have to sell a lot of cars in a hurry. | learn more
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In Bangladesh, everything is bought and sold through Facebook
The country is home to over 160 million people. “There is no Amazon. There is no eBay. If you want to buy a dress or a crested finch from the comfort of your home, you have to use Facebook.” | learn more
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The history of Cash on Delivery
“Discussing the evolution of the cash-on-delivery system for mailing goods, why it faded out, and where it actually remains in use.” | learn more
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The “messy middle” of the purchase journey
From Google’s consumer insights team: “Discover in-depth research on the buyer decision-making process and purchase behaviour, and how you can adapt your strategy to fit the process.” | learn more