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This Week In Ecommerce

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🎙️ 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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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep23 This Week in Ecommerce: Is Shopify going to become Apple of ecommerce industry? & Pamela Anderson's diving into Skincare Entrepreneurship 30.01.2024

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...

Ep22 This Week in Ecommerce: Woolworths & Australia Day Controversy, Uniqlo’s phenomenal revenue growth, and the impact of shipping delays on ecommerce 24.01.2024

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...

Ep21 This Week in Ecommerce: Google and Yahoo's New Spam Policy, The End of Free Returns??? & TikTok Massive Increase in Platform Commission 16.01.2024

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...

Ep20 This Week In Ecommerce: White Fox's Delivery Dilemma, China's Changing Shifting Market and Reacquiring Go-To Skincare 16.01.2024

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...

Ep19 This Week in Ecommerce: Barbeques Galore taking lead in Open Banking adoption & Chemist Warehouse's Unique Public Listing Approach 19.12.2023

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...

Ep18 This Week in Ecommerce: The Impact of Short Form Content on Ecommerce & Oroton's Financial Success 12.12.2023

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...

Ep17 This Week in Ecommerce: Preparing for Christmas Period & Dire Economic Conditions for David Jones 05.12.2023

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...

Ep16 This Week in Ecommerce: Should Ecommerce Brands have an Advisory Board & Jim's Franchise Growth 28.11.2023

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...

Ep15 This Week in Ecommerce: Global Fashion Group's 19% Revenue Decline & Chat GPT's Exciting Release 🔥 23.11.2023

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 and Paul discuss three major stories that have been making waves: 1. Flora and Fauna's Grand Reopening: Flora & Fauna returns to the ecommerce scene. Julie Mathers, the force behind this purpose-driven brand, is back just at the right time with peak season...

Ep14 This Week in Ecommerce: Optus Network Crisis~ Importance of brand integrity & Lessons for ecommerce brands 16.11.2023

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 and Paul discuss the impact of perpetual sales, the importance of brand integrity, and the fascinating shift towards data-driven, short lead-time merchandising cycles. Discover why the physical and mental availability of brands play a pivotal role, and gain insigh...

Ep13 This Week in Ecommerce: Google's Core Update, the Power of SEO & Crocs Hit $1.24B in Global Sales 07.11.2023

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 and Paul discuss three major stories that have been making waves: 1. Crocs' Remarkable Success: Crocs, the iconic footwear brand, has been making headlines with its increase in sales. They recently reported their highest global sales ever which is increasing b...

Ep12 This Week in Ecommerce: Amazon's 244% Profit Surge: What's Driving the Ecommerce Giant? 02.11.2023

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 and Paul discuss three major stories that have been making waves: 1. Tiger Lily's Potential Acquisition: Mal and Paul discuss the buzz surrounding Tiger Lily, a rising star in the e-commerce community. Rumour has it that they are on the acquisition radar of Cr...

Ep11 This Week in Ecommerce: AI Revolutionizing Inventory Management & The Power of Creative Content in Marketing 25.10.2023

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 and Paul discuss three major stories that have been making waves: 1. Pet Stock's Acquisition Spree and ACCC Scrutiny: Pet Stock's rapid acquisition of various pet retailers and veterinary services has raised concerns with the ACCC due to potential monopo...

Ep10 This Week in Ecommerce: Busting 3 Major Black Friday Myths & Designerex partnership with UberDirect 18.10.2023

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 and Paul discuss three major stories that have been making waves: 1. Designerex Partnership with UberDirect: Our hosts discuss the recent partnership between Designerex and UberDirect followed by their their personal stories of elevated customer experience that re...

Ep8 This Week in Ecommerce: Shopify's Surprise, Peloton joins forces with Lululemon & Amazon's Battle 10.10.2023

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 and Paul discuss three major stories that have been making waves: 1. Shopify's Game-Changing Checkout: Shopify's recent introduction of a one-page checkout system is shaking up the e-commerce landscape. How will this impact online shopping experiences and...

Ep9 This Week in Ecommerce: $2.9B Drop in Australian Online Spending & NewsCorp's Marketplace Launch 10.10.2023

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: 1. NewsCorp's Marketplace Venture: NewsCorp's bold entry into the e-commerce marketplace has stirred the industry. Mal and Paul provide their perspectives on this intriguin...

Ep7 This Week in Ecommerce: Introduction of virtual mirror for outfit trials & KPMG Retail Health Index 29.09.2023

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 dive into the latest news in the online retail world. Highlights in this episode: 1. Dean Salacis from the Party People introduces a virtual mirror for outfit trials in New South Wales. 2. KPMG's Retail Health Index predicts a return to pre...

Ep6 This Week in Ecommerce: Princess Polly Conquering the U.S. Market & Myer's Success Strategy Revealed 22.09.2023

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 James Byrne, General Manager @ Ecom Nation for this exciting episode of "This Week in Ecommerce." The three major headlines are stealing the spotlight: 1. Princess Polly's U.S. Expansion: Join us as we explore why Princess Polly's debu...

Ep5 This Week in Ecommerce: When to Start Paid Advertising? | Retail Recession & Apple's China Trouble 12.09.2023

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In episode 5, our hosts, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy dive deep into the following highlights: Retail Recession: ABS data reveals that the retail sector is technically in a retail recession. Retail employment has fallen, and sales have declined for three straight months. Mal and Paul discu...

Ep4 This Week In Ecommerce: Shopify and Amazon Join Forces for Ecommerce Domination & Klaviyo's IPO 08.09.2023

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world. In this episode, our directors, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy, engage in a discussion about the following three major headlines: Klaviyo IPO: Klaviyo, a game-changing platform in ecommerce, has filed for an IPO, showcasing an impressive 61% year-on-year revenue growth, reaching $475 million...

Ep3 Chinese Economic Downturn & Temu, Evolution of Online Retail Advertising & Sans Drinks' Acquisition 30.08.2023

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce- The Ecom Nation Podcast. In this episode, our directors, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy, dive into the latest news shaping the online retail world. Chinese Economic Downturn and Temu : A conversation about the Chinese economic downturn and its impact on Temu, unravelling the factors influencing the online retail landscape. Evolution of Online Retail Advertising : Disc...

Ep2 Zimmerman's $ 1.75 billion valuation, JB Hi-Fi reports decline in profits & the rise of generative AI 21.08.2023

Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce- The Ecom Nation Podcast. In this episode, our directors, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy, dive into the latest news shaping the online retail world. 1. Zimmerman's Remarkable Valuation : Learn about the incredible $1.75 billion valuation of Australian fashion icon Zimmerman, showcasing the brand's journey from humble beginnings to global success. The discussion...

Ep1: Impact of returns on the environment, Leveraging Omnichannel Model & Growth of Affiliate Marketing 16.08.2023

🎙️ Welcome to "This Week in Ecommerce" Podcast by Ecom Nation! Join hosts Mal Chia & Paul Waddy in their candid discussions on the latest news and trends reshaping the online retail landscape. In this episode, Mal and Paul delve into the evolving ecommerce world. They uncover insights from affiliate marketing conferences, including growth projections that reveal the affiliate industr...

This Week in Ecommerce 16.08.2023

🎙️ Introducing "This Week in Ecommerce" Podcast by Ecom Nation! 🚀 Step into the dynamic world of online retail with our weekly Friday discussions now turned into a podcast. This podcast is hosted by the co-founders of Ecom Nation, Mal Chia & Paul Waddy, and is your exclusive ticket to the latest news and trends shaping the Ecommerce landscape. Get ready for engaging discussions, exp...

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