This episode recaps key events like Code Commerce and Groceryshop, offering insights into the evolving retail and e-commerce landscape. It highlights Amazon's strategic moves in sustainable logistics and potential algorithm changes, alongside a discussion on the accuracy and impact of physical store closure data. Ecommerce operators will gain valuable context on industry trends, Amazon's influence, and the ongoing shifts in retail analytics.
Key takeaways
Amazon has made a significant investment in sustainable logistics by ordering 100,000 electric vans from Rivian, indicating a future shift in delivery operations.
Be aware of potential changes in Amazon's search algorithm that may favor its own products, and consider diversifying your marketplace strategies or optimizing for these changes if you sell on Amazon.
The accuracy of store closure data can vary significantly between reporting agencies (e.g., BDO vs. Coresight vs. IHL); critically evaluate the methodologies behind such reports when analyzing retail trends.
Attending or following recaps from industry events like Code Commerce and Groceryshop can provide cutting-edge insights into e-commerce, grocery retail trends, and broader retail challenges and opportunities.
EP189 - Code Commerce and Grocery Shop This episode was recorded right after Jason & Scot received their iPhone 11 Pro Max's. Jason mentioned a new iOS feature to take full page screenshots. Here is how to take full page screenshots in iOS 13. Event Recaps: Code Commerce - Sept 9 and 10 in New York City Groceryshop - Sept 15-18 In Las Vegas Amazon News Amazon orders 100,000 electric vans from Rivian Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Own Products Other News BDO reports more than 7k stores already closed in 2019, which is already more than any other year Some contreversy over store closure numbers. IHL disagreed with Coresight methodology and findings. Coresight store closure tracker IHL score closure study Don't forget to like our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jasonandscot/" target="_
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Amazon has made a significant investment in sustainable logistics by ordering 100,000 electric vans from Rivian, indicating a future shift in delivery operations.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Be aware of potential changes in Amazon's search algorithm that may favor its own products, and consider diversifying your marketplace strategies or optimizing for these changes if you sell on Amazon.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
The accuracy of store closure data can vary significantly between reporting agencies (e.g., BDO vs. Coresight vs. IHL); critically evaluate the methodologies behind such reports when analyzing retail trends.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Attending or following recaps from industry events like Code Commerce and Groceryshop can provide cutting-edge insights into e-commerce, grocery retail trends, and broader retail challenges and opportunities.
