This Week In Ecommerce

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In our milestone 40th episode, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy explore some surprising trends and notable industry updates. Here’s what we cover: 1. 90% of Australians Prefer In-Store Shopping: According to a recent survey by Shopfully, a whopping 90% of Australians still prefer to shop in-st...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy discuss the current state and future outlook of ecommerce covering groundbreaking news, strategic shifts, and policy impacts that every retailer should know about. 1. Netflix House Opening in 2025: Netflix is set to revolutionise the retail and...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia is flying solo to discuss some important headlines affecting the retail sector, focusing on both local challenges and emerging global trends. Seafolly Rescues Rival Tigerlily from Administration: The episode kicks off with Seafolly's recent acquisition of...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy discuss the current state and future outlook of ecommerce including the pressing issues and strategies impacting retailers today. The Third Cookie Delay: Google Pushes Back Until 2025: The hosts explore Google's recent decision to delay the...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. Join Mal Chia on another compelling episode of "This Week in Ecommerce," where we explore key strategies for revolutionising your ecommerce business. Kogan's Improves Profit: We explore why even while significantly improving profitability, the market penalised Kogan. And...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. Join Mal Chia and special guest Arabella Clare in a compelling episode of "This Week in Ecommerce," where we explore key strategies for revolutionising your ecommerce business. TikTok and the Shifting Sands of Social Commerce: Explore the significant legislative challenges f...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy discuss some important headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry. Luxottica's Hefty Fine for Spam Violations: Explore how Luxottica, the powerhouse behind brands like Oakley and Sunglass Hut, was slapped with a $1.5 million fine for sendin...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia is flying solo from the new Ecom Nation offices in Alexandria, Sydney to discuss some important headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry. Mal unpacks the significant influence of pop culture on retail sales and takes a critical look at proposed changes aime...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy discuss some important headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry. They explore Nike's surprising pivot in its sales strategy, Coles' innovative use of AI to redefine the shopping experience, and the global implications of France's...

Register for our upcoming free live masterclass: https://lu.ma/OGSMframework Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia is joined by Arabella Clare to discuss some important headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry. From a startling rise in business insolvencies to significant leadership changes in...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy discuss some important and headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry: Aje's Strategic Pivot: After a year of operating under a segmented brand structure, Aje has made the decisive move to centralise its functions, laying off 20 head offi...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy discuss some important and headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry: Unpacking the All-Star Bash Winners - Mal and Paul kick off with a celebration of the retail elite, highlighting the success of Bunnings, Koala, Temple & Webster, and...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy discuss some important and headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry: The Downtrend in January Retail Spending: Mal and Paul kick off the episode with an insightful look into the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report. Despite a super...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia is riding solo but he discusses some really interesting topics and headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry: Baby Bunting's Financial Turbulence: Mal dives into the challenges faced by Baby Bunting, including the financial implications of heavy discount...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy discuss some really cool topics and headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry: Singapore’s Qoo10 to acquire e-commerce platform Wish for US$173 million: Wish was acquired for a mere $173M, a sobering decline from its initial $17B valuation....

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy discuss some really cool topics and headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry: Bunnings Embraces Bluey for the Ultimate Family Shopping Experience: Discover how Bunnings' strategic rebranding of stores to "Hammer Barn," inspire...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy have a juicy discussion around the following three major headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry: Godfrey’s Collapse into Administration: Mal and Paul reflect on the fall of Godfrey's, attributing its downfall to an inability to adapt...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy have a juicy discussion around the following three major headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry: Pamela Anderson's Dive into Skincare Entrepreneurship: We kick off with a surprising twist in the celebrity world - Pamela Anderson's...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. https://lu.ma/ValuePerceptionGap In this episode, Mal Chia unpacks three major headlines reshaping the ecommerce industry: Woolworths and Australia Day Controversy : Mal gives his stance on the recent decision by Woolworths not to stock Australia Day merchandise. He talks about the ri...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy unpack three major headlines reshaping the e-commerce industry: The End of Free Returns? : Exploring how major brands like Macy's and H&M are introducing return fees and the broader implications for ecommerce. TikTok's Massive Incre...

Summary In this episode, Mal and Paul discuss the latest news in the e-commerce industry. They start by talking about their holiday plans and the impact of online shopping on the retail sector. They then discuss the delivery delays faced by White Fox Boutique and the controversy surrounding it. Next, they explore the shift in Chinese retailer strategy and its potential impact on the Australian mar...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world.🔥 Tune in for the latest buzz in the online retail world as our Directors, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy, share their insights on the recent happenings. Etsy's Workforce Reduction and Flat Sales: Discussion on Etsy laying off 225 staff members due to flat sales, reflecting on the potent...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world.🔥 Tune in for the latest buzz in the online retail world as our Directors, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy, share their insights on the recent happenings. 1. Regulatory and Consumer Trend Adaptations in Ecommerce Mal and Paul discuss about the challenges and strategies for navigating new EU r...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. 🔥 This week it's Mal Chia doing a solo podcast, talking about the recent success of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the acquisition attempt of Adore Beauty by THG, the dire economic conditions for David Jones, and providing tips to prepare for the Christmas holiday period. The maj...

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. 🔥 Tune in for the latest buzz in the online retail world as our Directors, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy, share their insights on the recent happenings. 1. OpenAI's Board Governance Drama: Mal and Paul dive into the recent happenings at OpenAI, where CEO Sam Altman was ousted and then...