This episode provides a snapshot of the major commerce industry news and events from early 2018, with a focus on Amazon's strategic moves, including its acquisition of Ring and expansion of Amazon Go stores. It offers insights into the competitive landscape and technological shifts influencing ecommerce at the time.
Key takeaways
Amazon's acquisition of Ring for $1.1B signaled its continued push into smart home technology and hardware, demonstrating a strategy of ecosystem expansion beyond pure e-commerce.
The expansion of Amazon Go stores highlighted Amazon's investment in cashier-less retail technology and its potential impact on traditional brick-and-mortar retail experiences.
The discussion around Amazon HQ2 underscores the significant economic and logistical impact of Amazon's physical expansion and its influence on local economies.
The mention of various industry events like ShopTalk and IRCE emphasizes the importance of networking and staying current with trends in the rapidly evolving e-commerce sector.
This episode catches up on the latest e-commerce news: Upcoming Industry Events Etail west 2/26 – 3/1 Palm Desert Path to Purchase Summit – March 12-14 – Chicago* IBM Think 3/19-22 Las Vegas ShopTalk 3/18-21 Las Vegas* Adobe 3/25-3/29 Las Vegas NPD Idea 5/15-17 Austin* SAP Sapphire June 5-7, Orlando IRCE, June 5-8 Chicago Shop.org, Sept 12-14, Las Vegas* * Denotes shows Scot and Jason will be attending and broadcasting from. Register for the Jason's Webinar on AI in Commerce, Thursday March 1st. Register to join Jason & Scot at the Path to Purchase Summit in Chicago March 12-14 Amazon News Amazon acquires Ring for $1.1B Funny article about clues to the selected city for Amazon HQ2 <a href= "https://www.recode.net/2018/2/22/17019274/amazon-go-6-new-stores-seattle-los-angeles-th
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Amazon's acquisition of Ring for $1.1B signaled its continued push into smart home technology and hardware, demonstrating a strategy of ecosystem expansion beyond pure e-commerce.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
The expansion of Amazon Go stores highlighted Amazon's investment in cashier-less retail technology and its potential impact on traditional brick-and-mortar retail experiences.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
The discussion around Amazon HQ2 underscores the significant economic and logistical impact of Amazon's physical expansion and its influence on local economies.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
The mention of various industry events like ShopTalk and IRCE emphasizes the importance of networking and staying current with trends in the rapidly evolving e-commerce sector.
