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This Week In Ecommerce
🎙️ This Week in Ecommerce is your weekly download on the headlines shaping Australian retail. Hosted by industry legend Mal Chia and rising star Alex Ross, each episode dives into the biggest stories—from billion-dollar deals to platform updates, policy shifts, and consumer trends. Sharp insights, no fluff, and plenty of honest takes. New episodes every Wednesday. Powered by Ecom Nation.
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Episodes
Celeste Barber’s Beauty Blitz & The Supreme Haircut 23.07.2024 31:46
Welcome to Episode 48 of This Week in Ecommerce ! Mal Chia and Paul Waddy are back with a whirlwind of news and insights from the ecommerce universe. From celebrity beauty ventures to Supreme’s surprising sale, this episode is packed with the latest trends and updates you need to know. In This Episode: Celeste Barber’s Beauty Venture : Comedy queen Celeste Barber teams up with Claire Greaves to la...
Disaster and Opportunity: Booktopia, Dion Lee, and Apple’s AI-Driven Sales Surge 17.07.2024 29:47
Join Mal Chia and Paul Waddy in Episode 47 of “This Week in Ecommerce” as they dissect the latest upheavals and breakthroughs in the retail world. From tech giants to retail disasters, they leave no stone unturned. Key Points Covered: The Good Guys Gone Bad: The ACCC is suing The Good Guys over misleading promotions. Mal and Paul discuss the allegations, the implications for customer trust, and th...
Global Expansion, Remarkable Retail and Why Attention Matters 09.07.2024 34:52
Welcome to Episode 46 of This Week in Ecommerce! Join hosts Mal Chia and Paul Waddy as they discuss the latest happenings in the ecommerce world. This week, Paul shares insights on new client projects and the successful launch of the Henschke website as well as the build up to their 50th episode. Show Notes: Financial Year Recap : Mal and Paul reflect on the end of the financial year, noting the t...
Retail Shake-Ups: The Myer-Premier Merger and Temu's Market Domination 02.07.2024 20:47
In this jam-packed episode of This Week in Ecommerce , hosts Mal Chia and Paul Waddy discuss the most important retail news you need to know to help you feel a little bit smarter than you were before the podcast. Patty Mills Collaboration : Celebrating Aussie pride, they dive into the legendary Boomers new fashion collabs with LSKD and Ksubi, highlighting the blend of sports, culture, and fashion....
Supermarket Supplier Switch, More Crisis at Booktopia and Geedup's Remarkable Launch 25.06.2024 27:05
In Episode 44 of This Week in Ecommerce, Mal and Paul cover a whirlwind of events in the world of online retail. From record-breaking product launches to the pitfalls of subscription models, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and a ethical discussion for retailers to consider. Tune in for a deep dive into the latest trends and challenges in the ecommerce landscape. Geedup’s Record Drop...
EOFY Sales Madness and Apple's Bold AI Move 19.06.2024 21:24
Welcome to episode 43 of This Week in Ecommerce! Join Mal Chia and Paul Waddy as they navigate the latest trends and news shaking up the ecommerce world. This week, we explore the end-of-financial-year sales madness, Apple’s bold moves in AI, and the exciting developments from Meta’s Performance Summit. Here’s what you can expect: End-of-Financial-Year Sales Strategies: We discuss the optimal stra...
The Spending Paradox: High Ad Spend, Lower Returns, and Industry Shake-Ups 11.06.2024 26:08
In this special in-person recording of This Week in Ecommerce , episode 42, hosts Mal Chia and Paul Waddy navigate the latest ecommerce news with their signature blend of insight and humour. Recorded at the Work It Spaces studio in Alexandria, the duo dive into the complexities of online ad spending, the resilience of certain market sectors, and the latest on industry heavyweights. Online Ad Spend...
Discount Dilemmas and David Beckham's Unlikely Ambassadorship 04.06.2024 29:55
Welcome back to another exciting episode of "This Week in Ecommerce"! Join hosts Mal Chia and Paul Waddy as they dissect the latest trends and stories shaping the ecommerce landscape. This week, we tackle everything from the curious case of David Beckham's new partnership to the perennial debate over discounting strategies. Mal shares his recent retail observations while Paul provide...
Ep 40 This Week in Ecommerce: Victoria's Secret Comeback & Little Birdie Suspends Operations 29.05.2024 27:40
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...
Ep 39 This Week in Ecommerce: $100 Million Digital Media Wastage & Federal Budget 2024 21.05.2024 18:30
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...
Ep 38 This Week In Ecommerce: Moderna and OpenAI's Collaboration and Australia’s Most Loved Retailers Revealed 14.05.2024 15:39
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...
Ep 37 This Week in Ecommerce: The Third Cookie Delay: Google Pushes Back Until 2025 & March Retail Meltdown 08.05.2024 21:16
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...
Ep 36 This Week in Ecommerce: Hot Take on Adore Beauty's CEO Stepping Down, Kogan's Profit Grows But Market Groans 01.05.2024 18:17
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...
Ep 35 This Week in Ecommerce: The US TikTok Ban gets closer, what the Woolies and Coles bosses had to say & Nicki Minaj's latest venture 24.04.2024 28:54
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...
Ep 34 This Week in Ecommerce: $2.2M average loss to fraud & Luxottica fined $1.5M for breaching spam laws 16.04.2024 28:38
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...
Ep 33 This Week in Ecommerce: The Taylor Swift Effect, The Grocery Code of Conduct and The Fall of Marquee Retail Group 10.04.2024 22:34
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...
Ep32 This Week in Ecommerce: France Leads the Charge Against Fast Fashion & Nike's Dilemma with DTC 03.04.2024 18:51
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...
Ep31 This Week in Ecommerce: Inside Australian Online Shopping, Allbirds struggles with finding traction & Increase Australian business insolvencies 27.03.2024 36:15
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...
Ep30 This Week in Ecommerce: Aje's Restructure, BNPL Regulation, and Gen Z's Breaking the Marketing Funnel 19.03.2024 25:24
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...
Ep29 This Week in Ecommerce: Oz Hair & Beauty becoming a leading omnichannel retailer and Tiger Lily's second dive into administration 13.03.2024 23:29
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...
Ep28 This Week in Ecommerce: 35-50% Gender Pay Gap in the retail fashion industry, January retail spending is downward trending 05.03.2024 21:56
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...
Ep27 This Week in Ecommerce: Baby Bunting net income plunges & KPMG Australian Retail Outlook analysis 27.02.2024 21:55
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...
Ep26 This Week in Ecommerce: Wish acquired for $173M & Crocs +169.8% YOY traffic growth 21.02.2024 19:51
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....
Ep25 This Week in Ecommerce: From Bunnings' Bluey Makeover to LSKD's Remarkable Growth Journey 13.02.2024 23:53
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...
Ep24 This Week in Ecommerce: Godfrey's Collapse into Administration and Reject Shop Goes Viral on TikTok 07.02.2024 27:35
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...
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