The Jason & Scot Show - E-Commerce And Retail News

EP198 - Holiday Forecasts   A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 198 covers the 2019 holiday forecasts, store visits, and news. Reviews Jason & Scot both received the new Apple AirPods Pro and the Amazon Echo Buds.  Both liked the Apple product better.  Echo buds had better noise cancelation, but an inferior fit/design, poor microphone, and a case that's too big for...

EP197 - Personalization Deep Dive This episode is a deep dive into Personalization. Definition and Level Setting Best Commerce Practices Future Opportunities Conclusion and Recommendations Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 197 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Monday, September 30. 2019. http://jasonandscot.c...

EP196 - Apple Flagship, News, and Listener Questions   A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 1946 covers a visit to Apple's new flagship on 5th Ave in NYC, recent industry news, and listener questions. Apple 5th Ave Flagship Reopens News 2019 Holiday season has 6 fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas Credit card companies release new e-commerce payment flow E...

EP195 - Coca-Cola VP of Shopper Marketing April Carlisle April Carlisle , VP of Shopper Marketing National Retail Sales, The Coca-Cola Company. In this broad-ranging interview, we discuss Coca-Cola's digital footprint and strategy, digital shopper marketing, the evolution of e-commerce for consumables and grocery, and the future of shopper marketing. April was inducted into the P2PI's 26th Hall of...

EP194 - Amazon Q3 2019Earnings and News   Amazon Q3 Earnings Revenue accelerated in the US and intl due to 1-day prime juicing demand US - 24%  (Q1 - 17%, Q2 - 20%, Q3 - 24%) Intl 21% (Q1 - 16%, Q2 - 17%, Q3 - 21%) Unit growth (items sold) accelerated to 22% - 4% acceleration (18%) - fastest in 2yrs. This came at a cost - profits were down 26% y/y and TODO wall st estimates because shipping costs...

EP193 - Hershey's CDO Doug Straton   Doug Straton , Chief Digital Officer at The Hershey Company.  In this broad-ranging interview, we discuss Hershey's digital footprint, the challenges of temperature-sensitive products, incumbents versus challenger brands, Amazon, Hershey's data strategy, and the future of digital grocery. Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode...

EP192 - Macy's VP of Innovation Parinda Muley  Parinda Muley  ( @parinda ), the VP of Innovation and Business Development at  Macy's .  In this broad-ranging interview, we discuss a number of Macy's innovation initiatives including ThredUp, Macy's Market @ Macy's, B8ta, Story, and Style Crew.  We also talk about the strategies for fostering innovation, and how retail innovation is likely to evolve...

EP191 - UNTUCKit Chief Digital Officer Lockie Andrews Lockie Andrews is the Chief Digital Officer of UNTUCKit ( @untuckit ).  In this broad-ranging interview, we discuss UNTUCKit origin, Omni-Channel strategy, customer acquisition, Amazon, and challenges and opportunities of scaling a direct to consumer business. Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write...

EP190 - Marketplaces Deep Dive   This episode is a deep dive into Marketplaces. Background Product Marketplaces Today Trends in Product Marketplaces Trends in Non-Product Marketplaces Recommended Resources Jeff Jordan a16z Blog Page ( @JEFF_JORDAN ) Andrew Chen a16z Blog Page ( @ANDREWCHEN )  Action Items Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a re...

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 Ri...

EP188 - CarMax CMO Jim Lyski Jim Lyski is the CMO of CarMax. In this broad-ranging interview, we discuss the keynote Jim delivered at EtailEast, "CarMax Goes All-In On Omni-Channel: Building, Scaling And Deploying With Speed", as well as discussing the digital disruption of the automobile business, and where it might all be going. Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this ep...

EP187 - Euromonitor Michelle Evans - Commerce 2040   Michelle Evans ( @mevans14 ) is the Senior Head of Global Digital Consumer Research at Euromonitor Intl. She recently published a new report, " Commerce 2040: Revolutionary Tech Will Boost Consumer Engagement ." Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 187 of the Jason &...

  EP186 - BottleKeeper CEO Adam Callinan   Adam Callinan is the co-founder and CEO of Bottlekeeper ( @thebottlekeeper ).  In this broad-ranging interview we discuss Bottlekeepers origin, their experience on Shark Tank , Amazon strategy, protecting intellectual property, and challenges and opportunities of scaling a direct to consumer business. Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you en...

Amanda Tolleson , the Chief Customer Officer at Birchbox.  In this broad-ranging interview, we discuss Birchbox's core business, their price increase, their personalization strategy, and their new partnership with Walgreens. Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 185 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Tuesday, Augu...

EP184 - Tapestry CDO Noam Paransky Noam Paransky is the Chief Digital Officer at Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman.  In this broad ranging interview we discuss Tapestry's vision for a Global Digital Experience, some of the challenges with global localization, organization structures for a house of brands, and the future of commerce. Don't forget to like our  fa...

EP183 - Jason Del Rey Land of The Giants Podcast  We catch up with Jason Del Rey ( @DelRey ) Senior Correspondent, Commerce at Recode . Jason was last on episode 67 .  We discuss some recent industry events and get update on this two big projects: Code Commerce September 9 and 10, in New York City. Land of The Giants: The Rise of Amazon Podcast. Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you...

EP182 - Amazon Q2 Earnings and News  Recap of Amazon 2019 Q2 Earnings . Starbucks productizing Mobile Order & Pay UPS/FedEx go to 7 day delivery FedEx quits Amazon Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 182 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

EP181 -'Think Like Amazon' Author John Rossman  John Rossman  is a former Amazon executive who helped launched and scale the Amazon Marketplace, and he's the author of " Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader ". In this wide ranging interview we cover some of the 50 ideas from the book about how Amazon operates, as well as how the ideas can apply to other businesses, and what b...

EP180 - Deloitte's Kasey Lobaugh, Surprising Consumer Changes  Kasey Lobaugh  is a Principal and Chief Retail Innovation Officer at Deloitte Consulting LLP, he first appeared on episode 68 .  You can follow him on twitter at @klobaugh .  Kasey and his team publish some of the most useful research in the industry including The New Digital Divide  which helps quantify the effect of digital on in-sto...

EP179 - Edge Ascential VP Chris Perry  Chris Perry is the Vice President of Global Executive Education for Edge by Ascential.   Topics covered: Digitally Native Brands Brands Going Direct Crazy things CGP executives say Amazon Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 179 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Monday, Jun...

EP178 - Chewy IPO and Listener Questions Part 2  Recap of Chewy IPO ( Chewy S1 ) Listener Questions Part 2: Q5: Nick Barrett  Would be really interested to hear your guys thoughts on how an established e-commerce store should expand into new product categories. Is it a good idea to launch new niche websites through Shopify to do this, or is it better to keep focus within a single e-commerce site a...

EP177 - Internet Trends 2019 and Listener Questions Part 1 A recap of Code Conference and Mary Meekers Internet Trends 2019 Presentation, as well as Part 1 of Listener Questions. Recap of the Code Conference in AZ. Recap of Mary Meeker " Internet Trends 2019 " from Code Conference Listener Questions Part 1: Q1: Perry Solomon What do you project the effect of the FedEx contract termination to be, t...

EP176 - Tuft & Needle Co-Founder JT Marino   Tuft & Needle  ( @tuftandneedle ) is the original digitally native direct to consumer mattress brand (founded in 2012).  In 2018 they merged with Serta Simmons Bedding company.   JT Marino  is a co-founder of Tuft & Needle, now Chief Strategy Officer for Serta. Topics covered: Tuft & Needle origin story Merger with Serta State of the online mattress ind...

EP175 - Hudson Yards and retail earning news  Review of  Hudson Yards  mixed used shopping development in NYC (thye don't like to call it a mall). Upcoming Shows: Code 6/10 RetailX  6/25 NRF NXT 7/22 Etail East 8/19 Grocery Shop 9/15 Walmart, Macy's, Kohls earning reports. Direct to Consumer Valuations (Harry's, Away, and more) Don't forget to like our  facebook  page, and if you enjoyed this epis...

EP174 - Web Smith of 2PM  Web Smith ( @web ) is the Founder and Editor-in-chief of 2pm , a curated, subscription-based media company.  We cover a wide variety of topics around digitally native vertical brands, including the recent Harry's acquisition, and Away investment. Don't forget to like our  facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 174 of the...