“Internet Retailer asked retailers and consumers how they think a ruling—expected by the end of June after arguments this spring—will impact them.” Notably, this isn’t impactful for Amazon because they already collect sales tax everywhere. It’s also inevitable, in my […]
A reporter at The Atlantic reports on the world of “fake” brands tapping into AliExpress as a new model of direct-to-consumer e-commerce. This is a very enlightening piece! | learn more
This is some nice data-driven content published by Shopify. It’s wordy, so I suggest skimming, but the bones are useful and the insights are there. | learn more
I’ve heard speculation about Amazon’s influence being the source of the recent stock-outs. This convincing article instead lays the blame on a new inventory efficiency campaign that’s working well – maybe too well. | learn more
“Ikea Wants You to Pee on This Ad. If You’re Pregnant, It Will Give You a Discount on a Crib” | learn more
“The shift comes, analysts say, as Americans flock from the suburbs to city centers, where space is at a premium. Big-box stores on the outskirts of town are no longer convenient nor practical for millennials with tiny apartments and no […]
Retailers trying to compete the old away against Amazon are asking for trouble. Obviously, they need to find an edge in some other way. I expected to skim this article and archive it forever, but ended up reading it in […]
An unscrupulous competitor ripped off his product & marketing materials, impersonated him, and solicited 30 1-star reviews for his product. Worst of all, it looks like he’s escaping consequence-free. | learn more
“Target pulled the plug on its massive Canadian expansion less than two years after opening. This is the incredible untold story of how it all went wrong.” | learn more
As part of a scam to boost product rankings on Chinese shopping websites via fake reviews, firms are sending cheap products (or empty boxes) to people that never ordered them. | learn more