Why CTC Bought Into Commerce Roundtable
In this episode, host Nick and new partner Jimmy Kim discuss the origins and evolution of Commerce Roundtable, a community‑driven e‑commerce event that began in 2019 targeting the CBD/THC niche and has grown into a live conference series. They explain how the pandemic shifted the format to digital, how Jimmy acquired the brand after exiting his SaaS company, and the strategic partnership with CTC that brings together founders, investors, and thought leaders to deliver high‑value, sponsor‑light content. Jimmy emphasizes the importance of authentic community building, content ownership, and a long‑term reputation that fuels attendee loyalty. The conversation also highlights the challenges of event logistics and the future vision of disrupting traditional, sponsor‑driven conferences.
What Stephen Barnes Learned From His First Year as Owner of IJO
In this episode of In The Loop, Stephen Barnes reflects on his first year as owner of IJO, one of the jewelry industry's largest buying groups. He notes that ownership has given him full financial decision‑making authority, but the day‑to‑day...
Geofencing Turns Real-World Visits Into Targeted Digital Ads with Chris Seminatore
In this episode, Chris Seminatore, founder of Get Geofencing, explains how location‑based advertising—geofencing—captures a phone’s GPS signal to serve programmatic ads to users who physically visit specific places, turning real‑world foot traffic into highly targeted digital campaigns. He shares how...
Mondelez Overhauls Its $3.5 Billion Digital Commerce Strategy in Era of AI Search
Mondelez is revamping its $3.5 billion digital commerce platform to meet the rise of AI‑driven, agentic search, after learning retailers expect 30% of traffic to be agentic by 2028. The company unblocked bot crawlers, rebuilt sitemaps, and optimized site speed to...
Right-Sized Packaging: A Box Last Approach Means Lower Costs & Less Waste
In this episode, Kevin Lawton talks with Jeff Belcher and Craig Hall of CMC Packaging Automation about the evolution of automated, right‑sized packaging—from early mailing and holiday‑cake boxes to today’s e‑commerce solutions. They explain how CMC’s Carton Wrap and Genesis...
Apparel on DoorDash Is the Next Big Shift | Fast Five Shorts
The episode discusses DoorDash's expansion into apparel, with four brands—Urban Outfitters, Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, and Rally House—set to launch on the platform in spring 2026, following Foot Locker's recent debut. Hosts Chris and Jenna argue that this move reflects...
Aldi Hands Over Ecommerce to Instacart | Fast Five Shorts
Aldi has partnered exclusively with Instacart to power its newly redesigned website and mobile app, using Instacart’s Storefront Pro platform to deliver AI‑driven product discovery, shoppable recipes, and rapid delivery or curbside pickup. Hosts discuss how this move lets Aldi...
My Ideal Second Business
In this solo episode of E‑Commerce Conversations, host Eric Banholz explores the concept of running a second business—often a low‑maintenance, high‑margin venture that provides freedom while the primary e‑commerce brand continues to grow. He outlines the ideal characteristics of such...
What to Expect At Shoptalk Europe 2026: A Conversation With Adam Plom | 5IM
In this episode, Adam Plom, Vice President and Head of Content for Shoptalk Europe, previews the upcoming Shoptalk Europe conference in Barcelona (June 9‑11, 2026). He highlights the event’s pan‑European scope, bringing together retailers, brands, tech, investors and media across...
#510 - The Amazon Ads Mistake Costing Sellers Growth
In this episode, hosts Shivali Patel and Keri Miller interview Destiny Wishon, CMO of Better AMS, and Carrie Miller, a seven‑figure Helium 10 seller, about common Amazon advertising pitfalls. They explain how focusing solely on low ACoS can stifle growth, why...
5 Questions That Drive 80% of Your Growth
In this episode of the eCommerce Playbook, host Richard Gaffin and CTC VP of e‑commerce strategy Luke Austin break down the five core questions that drive the majority of a direct‑to‑consumer brand’s growth work: forecasting targets, optimal channel spend allocation,...
My Recommendation on How To Do Product Seeding
In this 7‑minute episode, the host breaks down product seeding as a systematic funnel rather than a one‑off giveaway, emphasizing its role in generating user‑generated content, social proof, and valuable signal about which creators truly drive results. He outlines a...
The Retailer That’s Obsessed With AI
The episode explores how fashion retailer Revolve has become a data‑first, AI‑obsessed company, building in‑house tools that boost search relevance, personalization, and private‑label decisions, driving $1.2 billion in sales. Retail editor Kat Chen explains Revolve’s origins as a tech startup, its...
E638: The 5 Silent Giants Killing It on Amazon
In this episode, host Dave highlights five Amazon‑dominant brands that quietly generate over $100 million each year, ranging from supplement pioneer Mary Ruth Organics to legacy beauty giant L’Oréal, cleaning‑product specialist Wayman Brands, niche appliance‑cleaner maker Active Official, and historic coffee...
3 Consumers Retailers Must Know in the AI Era | Reimagining Retail
In this episode of Reimagining Retail, host Susie David‑Canyon and analysts Karina Lam and Sky Cannavis unpack the three emerging consumer archetypes in the AI era: the traditional human shopper, the futuristic AI‑driven agent, and the hybrid human‑AI shopper who...
The Hidden Ecommerce Revenue Killers Eating Your Margins with DJ Sprague
In this episode, hosts David Shomer and Ken Wilson sit down with e‑commerce expert DJ Sprague to expose the "10 hidden revenue killers" that can drain up to 37.9% of a brand’s profit, from payment‑processor fees and false declines to...
Payment Processing Secrets: 13 Companies Merged Into One Platform
In this episode of FinTech Confidential, host Ted Huff talks with Niv Liren, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Unser, about the company’s ambitious effort to merge 13 acquired payment and commerce solutions into a single unified platform serving over...
Amazon Is Using Local Grocers to Win Delivery Faster | Fast Five Shorts
The episode examines Amazon's expanding partnership with regional grocers like Winn‑Dixie, now covering the Tampa Bay area, and its rollout of one‑hour and three‑hour delivery for over 90,000 products nationwide. Hosts discuss how Amazon leverages its superior logistics to monetize...
Amazon’s “Shop Direct” Lets You Buy Anywhere Without Leaving | Fast Five Shorts
The episode breaks down Amazon’s expanded ShopDirect feature, which now lets third‑party brands feed product data into Amazon’s search and the Rufus AI assistant, directing shoppers either to the brand’s site or allowing Amazon’s AI to complete the purchase on...
Advertising in Everyday Moments with DoorDash's Vassili Samolis
In this episode, VP of Product Vassili Samolis of DoorDash discusses how the company has evolved from a restaurant‑delivery service into a high‑growth commerce media platform that delivers groceries, everyday essentials, and even flowers in moments of high intent. He...
#508 - The TikTok Shop Playbook for Creator-Driven Growth
In this episode, host Shivali Patel interviews e‑commerce veteran Josh Hadley about scaling sales on TikTok Shop by leveraging small creators. Hadley shares how his brand turned a 25% revenue drop into a 100% YoY growth surge by building a...
E637: Can You Trust Amazon Keyword Tool Estimates? We Found Out.
In this episode the Econ Crew team evaluates how trustworthy Amazon keyword and sales estimate tools are, focusing on Helium 10 and Jungle Scout. By comparing actual search volume data from Brand Analytics for three of their own brands to...
Ecommerce: The Stock Mistake Killing Your ROAS
In this episode the Hamasley Brothers dive deeper into the 80/20 rule, focusing on how a small subset of SKUs drives the majority of revenue and ROAS for e‑commerce brands. They explain why stockouts of those critical products can dramatically...
Amazon Wants To Be The Web's Search Bar, Ulta's Back & Vizio TVs Are Now Walmart Stores | Fast Five
The episode revisits former OmniTalk co‑host Carter Jensen, who now leads The Uncommon Business, a startup helping brands navigate AI. The hosts dissect Amazon’s expanded Shop Direct program, which now ingests third‑party product feeds and lets shoppers buy directly via...
Arvo Platform Builds Bridge Between Farmers and Online Shoppers
In this episode of Real Agriculture, Whitney Shaw of Arvo and Sam Jenkins of Punch Card Systems discuss Arvo, an online farmer's market platform that connects local producers directly with consumers. Arvo was conceived to replace informal listings on sites...
The Ruthless Forecast: How We Hold 7-Figure Brands Accountable
In this episode, host Richard Gaffin and Joy Sharma discuss the Profit Engineer seven‑figure system, a framework that combines rigorous forecasting, strategic planning, and execution to hold seven‑figure eCommerce brands accountable. They explain how the system uses AI‑enhanced forecasts to...
The Ultimate Revive-Al: Allison Lee with Jenny Fielding
In this episode, co‑founder and CEO Alison Lee walks through Revive’s evolution from a fitting‑room tech startup (originally called Hamster) to a full‑stack virtual tailoring, refurbishment, and resale platform that helps fashion brands cut returns, recover damaged inventory, and sell...
S10 Ep8 DEPOP: Cathy Moscardini, Depop's Head of Sustainability - on Measuring Whether Secondhand Displaces New Production, and the Power...
In this episode, Emily Stokel talks with Cathy Moscardini, Depop’s Head of Sustainability, about how the resale platform measures the environmental impact of second‑hand shopping and whether it truly displaces new production. Moscardini explains the development of industry‑wide methodologies, the...
Ditch the Discount, Says Brand Marketer
In this episode, host Eric Banholz chats with e‑commerce strategist Shireen, known as the "D2C queen," about moving beyond deep discounting to smarter offer strategies. Shireen shares how AI agents can automate tasks without forcing new habits, and emphasizes that...
From Garage to Global: Chieh Huang on Building Boxed and Launching Pelgo
In this episode, Chieh Huang, founder of Boxed and now CEO of Pelgo, shares his journey from a garage‑based wholesale startup to a public company and his latest venture helping workers transition to AI‑augmented roles. He highlights the stark difference...
Cihan Duezguen, CEO & Co-Founder of Green Banana | Episode 475
In this episode, Cihan Duezguen, CEO and Co‑Founder of Green Banana, explains how a neutral, agnostic payment orchestration layer can solve the complexities of BNPL across borders by offering a single API that connects multiple providers while remaining invisible to...
TikTok Shop Is Changing E-Commerce, but How?
In this episode, hosts Jordan West and Brett Curry discuss how TikTok Shop and YouTube advertising can be combined to drive e‑commerce growth, highlighting five current YouTube ad strategies and the power of Shorts when paired with TikTok Shop content....
How Vessi Sells Waterproof Shoes
In this episode, Vessi’s Director of E‑commerce, Ray, explains how the D2C waterproof sneaker brand grew from a Kickstarter launch to double‑digit annual growth by focusing on a lightweight, breathable Diamond‑knit technology and a community‑first marketing strategy. He highlights the...
Tokenization: From Security Tool to Future-Ready Payments
In this episode, hosts Prima Katz, Kyle Cook (Principal Product Manager at Ixopay) and Don Apgar (Javelin Strategy) discuss how tokenization has evolved from a security fix to a strategic tool for payment performance, connectivity, and merchant autonomy. They explain...
Proactive by Design: How Punchmark Is Reshaping Online Jewelry Retail
In this episode of In The Loop, CEO and co‑founder Ross Cockrum discusses how Punchmark has streamlined its platform, enabling rapid feature releases and boosting client morale, highlighted by a surge in "be‑back" customers. He explains the new payment gateway...
Creators Meet Commerce: How They Guide Customers From Inspiration to Checkout | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition of the eMarketer "Behind the Numbers" podcast, senior analyst Minda Smiley moderates a panel with Corey Weaver, Head of Influence at Gap Inc., and Alexis Call, Director of Digital Merchandising at Stanley 1913. The discussion explores...
Growing Up “Constantly Online”: What Teens’ Online Lives Really Look Like | Behind the Numbers
In this episode, analysts Emmy Liederman and Paola discuss how teens (ages 12‑17) live constantly online, highlighting the dominance of smartphones for activities like social commerce, shopping, and media consumption. They reveal that 40% of teens now report being online...
From Teacher to Fashion Brand Founder
In this episode, former middle‑school teacher Nazrin Jafari shares how she pivoted during the pandemic to launch Mixed, a Brooklyn‑based, print‑forward fashion brand. She discusses her organic Instagram‑first sales approach, the challenges of inventory, pre‑orders, and returns, and how she...
Ecommerce: Your Follow Up Game Is Limp And It’s Killing Your ROAS
In this episode of the Hamasley Brothers e‑commerce podcast, Mark and Ian dissect why weak follow‑up sequences are sabotaging ROAS. They define follow‑up as the communication between a prospect’s ad click and the final purchase, emphasizing email capture and remarketing...
The Merchandising Calendar Blueprint: Turn Email & SMS Into 30–40% of Your Revenue
In this training episode, Ezra Firestone explains how e‑commerce brands can turn email and SMS into 30‑40% of total revenue by implementing a strategic merchandising calendar. He differentiates major campaigns from micro‑offers, shows how to layer content, product launches, and...
628: The Amazon Listing Mistakes That Are Killing Your Conversions (And How to Fix Them) With Daniela Bolzmann
In this episode, host discusses Amazon listing optimization with Daniela Boltzmann, founder of Mindful Goods, highlighting the costly mistake of repurposing Shopify creatives for Amazon. Daniela shares her journey from a full‑service agency to a project‑based model focused on high‑converting...
Confessions Of Supply Chain Executives | What Has To Be True For E-Groceries To Be Profitable?
In this episode, host Chris Walton and Richard McKenzie, CEO of Valak (Rolik Group), dissect why U.S. grocery e‑commerce remains unprofitable despite a 19% penetration rate. They identify the primary cost drivers—inefficient picking/packing, high last‑mile expenses, and low basket sizes—and...
Your Creators Aren’t Lazy — Your Incentives Are Broken
In this episode, Brywin (CMO) and Parker (CEO) dive into the biggest challenge brands face on TikTok Shop: how to properly incentivize creators. They outline a four‑layer incentive framework—GMV leaderboard rewards, volume completion bonuses, fast‑mover contests, and daily raffle draws—to...
AI Agents and the Future of Global Trade with Alibaba’s Kuo Zhang - Ep. 291
In this episode, Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com, explains how the platform’s new AI agent, Axio, is transforming global B2B trade by handling complex sourcing tasks, from interpreting natural‑language requests to managing compliance, logistics, and supplier communication. He highlights real‑world...
From $187M Ecommerce to $5M ARR SaaS: Spresso's Post-Bankruptcy Pivot to Enterprise Software | Jared Yaman
In this episode, Jared Gaiman, co‑founder of Boxed and current CEO of Spresso, recounts the rise of Boxed from a $187 M e‑commerce business to its Chapter 11 filing and subsequent pivot to a $5 M ARR SaaS model focused on enterprise software...
Ecommerce: Your Ads Are Boring And Facebook Is Punishing You
In this episode of the Hammersley Brothers e‑commerce podcast, Mark and Ian dissect why many e‑commerce ads fail to scale, focusing on the concept that "your ads are boring." They explain that both Meta (Facebook) and Google act as "gorilla"...
Solving Furniture Decision Fatigue Through AI and Retail Partnerships at Furniture.com | eTail West 2026
In this episode, Ann Mazinga chats with Alex Seaman, SVP and co‑founder of Furniture.com, about the platform’s AI‑driven solution to furniture‑shopping decision fatigue. Furniture.com aggregates dozens of trusted retailers into a single, agentic checkout experience, using AI to standardize product...
The Next Big Ad Platform? How AppLovin Is Quietly Scaling eCommerce Brands
In this episode, Pep Hufen, CEO of Smart Marketer Agency, breaks down AppLovin’s Axon Ads platform, a mobile gaming network now open to eCommerce that boasts over a billion daily users, primarily women in their 30s‑40s. He explains how Axon’s...
From Idea to £25m Exit - Jimmy's Iced Coffee Founder, Jim Cregan
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, founder Jim Cregan recounts how he turned a personal craving for iced coffee into Jimmy's Iced Coffee, launching the brand in Selfridges just four months after forming the company and eventually exiting for £25 million....
The Sales Tax “Nexus” Trap Most Brands Miss
In this episode, Richard interviews Ryan Pinkham, VP of Go‑to‑Market at TaxCloud, about the complexities of sales‑tax compliance for growing e‑commerce brands. They explain why sales tax is far from simple—50 states, multiple jurisdictions, and ever‑changing rules can lead to...