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Episode Synopsis
In this lively episode of This Week in Ecommerce, Mal and Paul kick things off with some Paul’s big leap into the Apple ecosystem—Botox jokes included! But it’s not all about tech upgrades; they dive into some serious ecommerce drama and market insights.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
Booktopia’s Big Buyout: We made a boo-boo! Mal admits he was wrong about Booktopia being sold for parts. Instead, DigiDirect swooped in and bought the lot. The guys speculate on what this means for the future of Australia’s once-mighty online bookstore and why just bringing it back to its old self might not cut it.
PE Nation Shake-Up: With both founders stepping down, what’s really happening behind the scenes at PE Nation? Mal and Paul dissect the possible reasons for this major shift and whether the brand’s rebranding efforts will be enough to regain its footing in the competitive athleisure market.
Baby Bunting’s Slump: The numbers are in, and it’s not looking great for Baby Bunting. Sales are down, profits have plummeted, and the guys discuss the tough retail environment the baby goods giant is facing, including competition from online marketplaces.
Gen Z’s Digital Detox: Is Gen Z really ditching their smartphones for a more connected, offline life? Mal and Paul explore the surprising trend of digital detoxes among the younger generation and how brands are pivoting to meet this demand for real-world experiences.
Join us for these stories and more, including a heartwarming discussion on mindfulness and the importance of occasionally ditching your phone. Plus, Paul’s secret to looking so good on camera might just be his new MacBook.
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
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
Booktopia’s Big Buyout: We made a boo-boo! Mal admits he was wrong about Booktopia being sold for parts. Instead, DigiDirect swooped in and bought the lot. The guys speculate on what this means for the future of Australia’s once-mighty online bookstore and why just bringing it back to its old self might not cut it.
PE Nation Shake-Up: With both founders stepping down, what’s really happening behind the scenes at PE Nation? Mal and Paul dissect the possible reasons for this major shift and whether the brand’s rebranding efforts will be enough to regain its footing in the competitive athleisure market.
Baby Bunting’s Slump: The numbers are in, and it’s not looking great for Baby Bunting. Sales are down, profits have plummeted, and the guys discuss the tough retail environment the baby goods giant is facing, including competition from online marketplaces.
Gen Z’s Digital Detox: Is Gen Z really ditching their smartphones for a more connected, offline life? Mal and Paul explore the surprising trend of digital detoxes among the younger generation and how brands are pivoting to meet this demand for real-world experiences.
Join us for these stories and more, including a heartwarming discussion on mindfulness and the importance of occasionally ditching your phone. Plus, Paul’s secret to looking so good on camera might just be his new MacBook.
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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