Hey there!
It’s been nearly a month since the last News Cart so we’ve got lots to talk about in this week’s edition!
I’m guessing you’ve read the major stories about the Coronavirus in the media. For a less-filtered look check out this revealing discussion where ECF members share the impact the virus is having on their factories in China (membership required).
Other news includes U.S. Congress examining sales tax rules., some recent pain for DTC companies, Target making big moves, changes to Shopify’s App Store and lots more.
Hope you enjoy!
– Andrew
Coronavirus Hits Supply Chains and Deliveries
Congressional Hearing to Examine Wayfair‘s Effects on Small Businesses
Shopify Launches App Store Ads
Target Breaks Into Top 10 List of U.S. E-Commerce Retailers
A Look Inside Amazon’s First Full-Size, Cashierless Grocery Store
Kickstarter Employees Vote to Unionize
Physical Store Closures Hit a New High in 2019
How Will You Measure Your Life? (Hat tip to Farnam Street) — Harvard Business School professor Clay Christensen shares his strategies for finding meaning in life and focusing on what’s truly important.
Sellers Summit 2020 — Don’t miss my good friend Steve Chou’s conference which he describes as “an intense two-day e-commerce workshop”. Always lots of great speakers and a good time to connect with other merchants. May 6-8 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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