This episode provides a snapshot of key industry developments in early 2018, focusing on Amazon's aggressive expansion in logistics, grocery, and private label, alongside Walmart's strategic tech acquisitions. It offers ecommerce operators insights into the evolving competitive landscape and areas of innovation to watch.
Key takeaways
Amazon's continued investment in Prime Now for Whole Foods delivery signals the growing importance of rapid grocery fulfillment; consider optimizing your own local delivery strategies.
Nike's direct-to-consumer SNKRS launch highlights the power of exclusive drops and owned channels for brand engagement and new product releases.
Amazon's expansion of FBA On-Site suggests increasing pressure on traditional logistics providers like FedEx and UPS; evaluate your current fulfillment partnerships and costs.
The launch of Amazon Go stores indicates a move towards frictionless retail experiences; explore how you can simplify your customer's shopping journey.
Walmart's acquisition of Spatialand for VR capabilities points to future possibilities in immersive retail; consider how AR/VR could enhance your product visualization or customer experience.
EP116 - Industry News, Geek Week SuperBowl News Ad Coverage Amazon won the Superbowl Nike Launched a new sneaker direct to consumer. Nike's SNKRS site for new releases (who's name I couldn't remember during the recording, sorry Kevin). Amazon News SpaceX successfully launched it's first Falcon heavy rocket, and recovered two of the boosters. The photos and video of the Tesla in space were amazing. And there appears to be a thawing of relations between Jeff Bezos and Elan Musk. Prime Now delivery from Whole Foods stores Expansion of FBA On-Site Amazon expands it's airport plans from 900 acres, to 1100 acres The Spheres launched at HQ1 Private label continues to get traction especially premium denim "Hale and Denim Crush" Amazon Go store opened to the public Amazon is the largest spender on R&D, much larger than any other retailer Walmart News Walmart acquired Spatialand out of Store 8 for VR Capability JD.com Coming to US Walmart – Rakuten partnership ads digital books to Walmart.com Drug News Helena Foulkes becomes new CEO of
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Amazon's continued investment in Prime Now for Whole Foods delivery signals the growing importance of rapid grocery fulfillment; consider optimizing your own local delivery strategies.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Nike's direct-to-consumer SNKRS launch highlights the power of exclusive drops and owned channels for brand engagement and new product releases.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Amazon's expansion of FBA On-Site suggests increasing pressure on traditional logistics providers like FedEx and UPS; evaluate your current fulfillment partnerships and costs.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
The launch of Amazon Go stores indicates a move towards frictionless retail experiences; explore how you can simplify your customer's shopping journey.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Walmart's acquisition of Spatialand for VR capabilities points to future possibilities in immersive retail; consider how AR/VR could enhance your product visualization or customer experience.
