Black Friday 2023: Record Sales and Shifting Consumer Trends
I remember watching videos of people rushing through the store and fighting for flat-screen TVs on Black Friday. Fortunately, when I was […]
Month: November 2023
TikTok’s Logistics Network and Impact on the Competitive Environment
In my opinion, one of the main reasons behind Amazon’s success is its attractiveness for 3rd party sellers. The large amount of traffic and the easy way to generate sales (profitability is another story) certainly helped. Another big reason is their fulfillment network, notably their FBA program. When I didn’t know much about Ecommerce, I thought the idea of 3rd party logistics programs was genius and a huge opportunity for ecommerce entrepreneurs. It is no surprise that Walmart, a serious contender in the US Ecommerce space, launched their marketplace along with their WFS (Walmart Fulfillment Services) program.
Amazon Now Sells Cars: A New Era of Growth or a Road Full of Potholes?
Amazon sells millions of different products: clothes, food, lawnmowers, toilets, and even houses. Not much is missing, especially now that we’re almost able to buy cars on Amazon. Starting in 2024, Amazon plans to revolutionize car buying by enabling customers to purchase Hyundai vehicles online directly from its platform. Amazon’s latest move, in partnership with Hyundai, may significantly impact the auto industry. The news was strong enough to impact the stock prices of companies like Carvana and Autotrader in mid-November. This move is a natural progression for Amazon and its digital showrooms, presenting an unprecedented offer to consumers.
From Disruption to Divestment: Unilever is Selling Dollar Shave Club
I could write a whole article on the Ad that turned Dollar Shave Club into a billion-dollar company. The ad was hilarious, […]
From Q3 Hurdles to Holiday Hustle: Are Ecommerce Returns a Good Bet for UPS?
Have you ever wondered how Santa gets gifts to every home so quickly? He’s got a secret weapon: a brown sleigh with […]