Listen "Supermarket Supplier Switch, More Crisis at Booktopia and Geedup's Remarkable Launch"
Episode Synopsis
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: Geedup's phenomenal drop reaches unprecedented sales figures in just six minutes.
Subscription Struggles: Once all the rage, subscription-based businesses are dropping like the flies due to the difficulties of customer retention and economic pressures.
Booktopia’s Financial Woes: Amidst a trading halt and cash crisis, we look at the implications for ecommerce businesses and the importance of solid financial management.
Guzman y Gomez IPO: The fast food chain’s explosive IPO, exploring the hype and skepticism surrounding its valuation and future prospects.
Coles and Woolies Supplier Shake-Up: The ethical considerations and economic impacts of major retailers sourcing cheaper products overseas, and the government’s response with potential fines for mistreating suppliers.
Stay tuned for next week’s episode where they’ll delve deeper into the supermarket code of conduct and its implications for suppliers.
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Website: learnecommerce.com
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Website: ecomnation.com.au
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Geedup’s Record Drop: Geedup's phenomenal drop reaches unprecedented sales figures in just six minutes.
Subscription Struggles: Once all the rage, subscription-based businesses are dropping like the flies due to the difficulties of customer retention and economic pressures.
Booktopia’s Financial Woes: Amidst a trading halt and cash crisis, we look at the implications for ecommerce businesses and the importance of solid financial management.
Guzman y Gomez IPO: The fast food chain’s explosive IPO, exploring the hype and skepticism surrounding its valuation and future prospects.
Coles and Woolies Supplier Shake-Up: The ethical considerations and economic impacts of major retailers sourcing cheaper products overseas, and the government’s response with potential fines for mistreating suppliers.
Stay tuned for next week’s episode where they’ll delve deeper into the supermarket code of conduct and its implications for suppliers.
Follow Mal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malchia/
Website: malchia.com
Follow Paul
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulwaddyecommerce/
Website: learnecommerce.com
Follow Ecom Nation
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecom-nation/
Website: ecomnation.com.au
Website: ecomnation.com.au
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