Ad Burden Isn’t Just CPC: What the Amazon FTC Lawsuit Is Missing
Amazon says the average cost per click on Sponsored Ads has, adjusted for inflation, stayed flat since 2019. At the same time, […]
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Knowing When to Exit a Channel
Most books addressing ecommerce distribution are giving you a play-by-play guide on how to enter channels. Fewer are telling you how to […]
Think Your Product’s Too Boring for Ecommerce? Meet WD-40
When we think of successful ecommerce brands, flashy images pop into our heads: trendy clothes from Gymshark, elaborate skincare serums bought on […]
Random Ecommerce News Q2 2025
I have not been posting as frequently on this blog, for several reasons. One of them being that I am working on […]
Should Platform Fees Be Regulated?
It’s a rare day when I don’t see complaints about the fees Amazon and other platforms charge. And I understand, the cost […]
Massive Assortments vs. Curated Selections: Who Wins?
Recently, Ulta Beauty announced plans to launch a marketplace featuring beauty and wellness products. Earlier this year, Best Buy opened its own […]
Temu vs Amazon – By How Much is Temu Cheaper?
If you ask your friends and family whether Temu is cheaper than Amazon, I guarantee everyone will say yes. But how much […]
Amazon vs Walmart : Who Won the Ecommerce Battle of 2025?
I’ve made many questionable investment decisions over the years, but buying Walmart stock is not one of them. Don’t worry, I’m not […]
Amazon Plans to Facilitate Direct Shipping from China: Are Temu and Amazon Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Right before taking a vacation, I saw the news about Amazon planning to assist sellers based in China to ship directly to […]