Listen "Temu's Reality Check, Sass & Bide Shutters Stores and Is Black Friday Killing Christmas?"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 55 of This Week in Ecommerce is packed with insights on the challenges retail is facing, from Sass & Bide closing its stores to Temu’s sharp decline in stock market value. Mal and Paul explore why some brands are saying ‘no’ to discount culture and what that means for their long-term success. They also dive into the larger battle between giants like Amazon, Temu, and TikTok in the online retail space.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Sass & Bide’s store closures and what it means for fashion longevity
How Temu lost a third of its value despite a revenue surge
Why Coles and Woolworths are thriving in a tough market, while others are struggling
The impact of constant sales on retail margins and consumer behaviour
How TikTok is entering the ecommerce battle and what it means for the industry
Tune in to find out how these changes could impact your strategy in the upcoming retail seasons!
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
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Sass & Bide’s store closures and what it means for fashion longevity
How Temu lost a third of its value despite a revenue surge
Why Coles and Woolworths are thriving in a tough market, while others are struggling
The impact of constant sales on retail margins and consumer behaviour
How TikTok is entering the ecommerce battle and what it means for the industry
Tune in to find out how these changes could impact your strategy in the upcoming retail seasons!
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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