Retail is moving faster than ever—AI, private labels, and the holiday promo wave are reshaping how we shop. In this episode, Alex and Joe go live across YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitch to unpack the week’s biggest stories:
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: First live broadcast
00:40 – Shopify unlocks ChatGPT checkout for 1M merchants
01:23 – Etsy stock jumps, what it means for marketplaces
02:27 – Prime Big Deals + Target & Walmart promotions shift holiday timing
04:13 – Golden Quarter forecast: flat but resilient
05:14 – Pop Mart brings Labubu to Times Square (2026)
06:12 – Walmart bans synthetic dyes + 30 additives across private label
07:55 – Amazon launches new “Amazon Grocery” brand under $5
09:14 – Amazon’s retail experiments: Go stores, Fresh, and convenience bets
10:36 – Closing thoughts: consumer demand, private label, and adapting to pressure
🔗 References & Sources
Shopify ChatGPT checkout, Amazon grocery private label, Walmart synthetic dyes ban, Pop Mart Labubu Times Square, holiday shopping 2025, retail trends, Black Friday forecast, eCommerce AI, Golden Quarter retail
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