Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon launched a small business academy, is experimenting with new seller features, Steve Kessel will leave the company and Costco and Instacart partner to test a one-hour prescription delivery service.

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Birchbox is opening 500 pop-ups in Walgreens stores, Ferrari will launch a line of luxury clothing and accessories, Vince bought Rebecca Taylor and Parker and Kesha will launch a beauty line.

Espresso,The Filter

Everything that can go wrong with the unrestrained food service at Nordstrom’s NYC flagship store

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Walmart added alcohol to its grocery pickup service, Amazon sells movie tickets in India and Kacey Musgraves will host a Christmas special.

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Faire raises $150 million to grow its wholesale marketplace, Lululemon partnered with Mirror, Direct-to-consumer brands are using corporate gifting programs to acquire customers and JCPenny will launch a retail lab.

Espresso,The Filter

What did Untuckit do right that J.Crew did wrong?

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon bought Health Navigator, will launch a news video app, eliminated monthly fee for AmazonFresh and Target announced free next-day shipping.

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Rebag created a tool to standardize luxury bag appraisal, Brooklinen launched a marketplace for direct-to-consumer brands, LVMH is bidding to buy Tiffany and a cannabis cafe opened in West Hollywood

Espresso,The Filter

Amazon’s private labels are only responsible for 1% of sales, but for how long?

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon is accused of shipping expired food, charges toy companies to be in its catalogue and Best Buy will offer next day delivery.

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Mira debuted its eponymous beauty search engine, Nordstrom will open its first flagship store in New York City, Affirm launched a new mobile app and Lego might create a rental service.

Espresso,The Filter

Is the risk of Le Tote buying Lord & Taylor worth the reward?

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon will ship individual low-priced items, published its social positions and Walmart started a price war.

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Kohl’s introduced digitally-native beauty brands, Walmart will deliver groceries directly to your fridge, The Children’s Place will relaunch Gymboree and LVMH invested in Madhappy.

Espresso,The Filter

Rent the Runway needs to own up to its flawed communication strategy

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: The U.S. Supreme Court denied Amazon’s workers’ wage appeal and Amazon introduced a Kindle for kids

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Walmart sold ModCloth, Burberry partnered with The RealReal, Stitch Fix allows users to buy individual items and Zulily will launch a price comparison tool

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon pushed small businesses, will expand grocery in LA, Amazon Go will be in airports and movie theatres and Alexa expands to wearables

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: McKinsey opened a retail store, Instagram launched a product drop reminder feature, SoulCyle is a stand-alone fashion brand and Best Buy hired a Chief Medical Officer

Espresso,The Filter

Kylie Skin, Harry’s and why top multi-brand retailers still have the Midas touch

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon copied Allbirds, Alexa will take campaign donations and Paycode becomes available in the U.S.

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Thingtesting raised capital, Louis Vuitton created virtual products, Foot Locker launched a brand incubator and Shopify supports CBD businesses

Espresso,The Filter

Matt Scanlan, brand platforms and the founder-as-a-platform

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon alters its search algorithm to promote its brands, Amazon Go stores expand and an Amazon tech hub opens in Chicago.

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Walmart revitalizes Scoop, Nordstrom Local accepts returns from its rivals, Victoria’s Secret changes its marketing strategy and Madewell separates from J. Crew

Espresso,The Filter

#KimOhNo, SKIMS and the ups and downs of Kim’s most ambitious brand

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon raises prices in the U.S., employees organize a strike to protest climate change and Shopify buys an automation company

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Lululemon expands overseas, Moda Operandi bets on technology, Nordstrom’s Local comes to New York City, Target revamps its rewards program

Espresso,The Filter

Can Museum of Ice Cream keep its cool or will it melt?

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Fake sellers hijack old Amazon product pages, Amazon waives selling fee for handmade platform, Prime video will stream the Savage X Fenty fashion show.

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Walmart enhances its healthcare offering, Puma opens a new flagship in New York City, Stitch Fix purchases Finery’s IP, Build-A-Bear partners with Walmart

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: The Wall Street Journal conducts investigation on Amazon, Amazon invests $15 billion in selling tools, develops app to track health and safety risks for warehouse workers and more.

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: ThredUp enters department stores, Nordstrom introduces Sustainable Style category, Walmart and BuzzFeed launch shoppable recipes, Boxed partners with Century 21.

Espresso,The Filter

Why companies need to own, not rent, their rental infrastructure

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon auctions off “Amazon’s Choice” badges, created new badges for Amazon fashion, introduced new donation program for vendors

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Nike introduces kid’s subscription box, Tory Burch ventures into beauty, Kroger partners with TikTok for back-to-school, Blue Apron breaks up with Jet.com.

Espresso,The Filter

Farfetch, New Guards Group, and the costs and risks of vertical integration  

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Microsoft bought PromoteIQ, Amazon launched an invitation only “Sold by Amazon” program, Amazon employees were caught stealing over $10 million in merchandise

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Le Tote plans to buy Lord & Taylor, Dick’s Sporting Goods ventures into activewear, Birkenstock opens second U.S. retail store, Cosmopolitan attempts to infuse content with commerce.

Espresso,The Filter

The size of Barneys’ stores, not the cost of rent, led to its demise

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon added “Personal Shopper” to its Prime Wardrobe Box, pressures vendors to use sustainable packaging, introduced AmazonCommercial; eBay sued Amazon for vendor recruitment, Whole Foods announced partnership with Packed Party

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Athleta competes with activewear giants, Westfield looks to virtual reality, Urban Outfitters ventures into apparel rental, Barneys files for bankruptcy but plans for expansion

Espresso,The Filter

Kylie Cosmetics, Kylie Skin and Coty’s shared quest to find their footing

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: eBay launches end-to-end fulfillment service to compete with Amazon; Amazon struggles to transition to one-day shipping, allegedly explores a new grocery concept, tests audio ads for its forthcoming music service

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Outdoor Voices launches editorial platform, Etsy prioritizes sellers that offer free shipping, Sephora incubates Instagram-famous brands, Costco launches digital membership card

Espresso,The Filter

Kanye, Kylie, Jordan and the complexity of “owning” a celebrity brand  

Espresso,The Grinds

The Grinds: Staples launches Staples Worklife newsletter and podcast, Toys “R” Us is back after liquidation, DSW is still addicted to discounts, Saks Fifth Avenue revamps the men’s shoe floor at its NYC flagship

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon exclusives drive Prime Day, Amazon is still courting direct-to-consumer brands, Large retailers also saw gains from Prime Day

Espresso,The Filter

Walmart isn’t the savior or the bailout fund that digitally-native brands expected

Espresso,PrimeTime

PrimeTime: Amazon will invest in employee retraining, uses Prime Day to amplify its reputation as a grocery retailer, pushed brands to raise ad spend for Prime Day