competitors Archives - François Maingret

November 19, 2023November 17, 2023News

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.

September 3, 2023September 29, 2023Business strategy

Ecommerce Rivalry Unveiled: How to Navigate a Competitive Environment

In the grand theater of ecommerce, competition takes center stage, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. But not every performance is a heart-pounding Shakespearean tragedy. Each business has its unique script, stage, and actors, and the intensity of rivalry among competitors can vary dramatically.

January 22, 2023January 24, 2023Business strategy, Entrepreneurship

How to Find New Products Ideas

I have met many aspiring entrepreneurs over the years. While some were quick to start their first business, most were struggling to […]

September 20, 2022September 29, 2022Business strategy, Entrepreneurship

You May Have More Competitors Than You Think

How many competitors do you think you have? Are you sure your environment isn’t more competitive than that? It is easy to underestimate how many competitors a company has. While finding out about direct competitors is easy, the threat of indirect competitors (or threat of substitutes) can be more difficult to evaluate. Ultimately, when does this competition matter, and when is it less of a problem?

November 13, 2021September 28, 2022Business strategy

Product Life Cycle : From Textbook to Real Life

If you have ever studied business, you’ve probably heard of this concept called Product Life Cycle(and if not, you’ll definitely hear about it again soon). It represents the phases that a product goes through from its birth to its death.