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Yesterday, was a significant day in the history of Alibaba. Jack Ma announced to the world that he will be succeeded by Jonathan Lu Xaoxi. Does the new heir apparent seem to be a new unknown? I tend to think so but Lu is Ma’s choice and that speaks volumes. Lu, is like Ma one […]
Alibaba Files IPO in the U.S, Four problems that irritate Amazon, but threaten Alibaba’s existence, Apple is No. 2 after Amazon in online retail, Zulily’s Delivery Problem: the Packages Pile Up, Aramex Partners With InPost For Middle East Parcel Locker Network, Singapore’s GIC leads $170 mln investment in Brazil’s Netshoes and much more It is […]
Alibaba’s IPO was one of the headline stories of 2014. The Chinese ecommerce business raised record amounts of cash that will allow them to pay shareholders back for showing faith in them. Alibaba is also in a position unlike any of their global competitors to aggressively acquire companies that will put them in good stead […]
Alibaba has been on my mind for the last 18 months. I have not been writing about the company as I researched, asked opinions from senior ecommerce executives and have been trying to understand the impact that the Chinese behemoth will have on ecommerce. Let me be frank – everything changes, it really is as […]
When I wrote my first post on Amazon in which I looked at the competitors it will face; back 2012, I had 7 major ecommerce businesses that could destabilize Amazon’s domination in ecommerce: Amazon is and still is it’s own biggest concern Apple Alibaba eBay Walmart Rakuten Regional players (Netretail, Ozon, MercadoLibre) Fast forward 2 […]
The long awaited Alibaba IPO has come and gone. The Chinese behemoth went public amid a huge amount of PR and celebration. Needless to say – I believe that it is a line in the sand moment. We will most probably look back at the past week in years to come as a watershed moment […]
I have spent a large amount of time in 2020, researching and writing about logistics. In a recent project, I have had a front-row seat to see its strain on brands. The stepchild of e-commerce is not flashy and visible by consumers but can make or break customer perception. The final mile has an enormous […]
Over the last 18 months, I have been reading, researching and talking to ecommerce investors about China. Why? I am fascinated by the market as Chinese ecommerce is both unique and a look to the future. China is unique GDP growth Economically China in my mind is bordering on a miracle. 6% growth consistently over […]
Amazon has gone up a few gears and are moving at a speed I have not seen before. First they subtly tell the world that they are working on an advertising product to rival Google’s advertising monopoly and then the Seattle-based behemoth acquires Twitch. Currently it feels like Bezos is asking questions to the Google […]
I have been ill and thus am still catching up on reading all the stories that have happened in the ecommerce industry over the last week. There are 2 major stories that has my attention at the moment – Amazon is currently in tough negotiations with Hachette and Warner Brothers. Secondly, Alibaba has updated their […]
The Secrets of Bezos, Shoprunner gets funding from Alibaba, Flipkart raises more capital, Google being investigated in Brazil and Zulily wants to IPO Readers – don’t stress this is the 10 ecommerce stories for the week of 10 October just with some changes. Moving forward the week ending post will contain the headline stories in […]
When I started in e-commerce the algorithm was akin to a secret. It was immovable nor helpful but eas needed to be respected as it could hurt businesses. Over the last 18 months, it has become clear that we are at the beginning of the end for the algorithm. Regulators are no longer satisfied with […]
It has been two and a half years since my last newsletter. The e-commerce world increasingly feels equal to dog years – a lot has changed. What are the major learnings I have had. Learnings A to Z Amazon is still a misunderstood channel for brands. Yes – you read that right. There are still […]
The week was one that featured a major story from Amazon and the realities and impact surrounding Alibaba became real. That is the summary of the past week. The Fire phone release was not unexpected but Amazon did cause some head scratching with costs of the device. I am writing a larger post of the […]
Aramex shows good results from its emerging markets theory, Amazon adds Flow to its mobile app, Flash sales have to go mobile or they will die, Newegg launches a Prime competitor, Alibaba valued at a $153 billion, Amazon enters Brazil with the Kindle, Wayfair valued at $2 billion and much more. I have a question […]
Alibaba smashes records on Singles day, the most fraudulent ecommerce countries, Amazon partners USPS, a conversation with Sina Afra and much more Folks, I am aware that I am a bit late but I wanted to wait until the end of this day to post anything. Why? Simple today is Singles day in China which […]
Alibaba & Amazon comparison, Amazon, eBay, and Wal-Mart are the big 3 in mobile commerce, Meet Vipshop and much more It is Black Friday today in the US and having a look around the globe this marketing driven event is clearly now part of global ecommerce. Merchants worldwide have decided to latch on to the […]
It is not often that an entrepreneur has a successful business twice. Most entrepreneurs have one major exit and then they become Angel investors. While they are building their business for the second time they either take money off the table from investors or the take their companies public. Michael Rubin in my opinion is […]
High expectations for eBay to prove tech prowess, Amazon Launches New Twist on Product Reviews, Pickie Acquired By Digital Coupon Giant RetailMeNot, Snapdeal Buys Product Discovery Portal Doozton, Why Alibaba Is a Big Deal, Zalora launches fashion marketplace in 3 countries, Czech e-commerce giant says Google ‘concessions’ would worsen conditions on local market, Alibaba to […]
Amazon’s Junglee Ties Up with Quikr, China’s Suning approved for international express delivery service, Alibaba to enter the US?, Vente-Privee Seeks $11 Billion Revenue, Gilt to go public in Q3 and much more.. This past week felt like a long list of announcements about ecommerce companies going public in the latter part of the year. […]