Fair Go or Farewell? Why Sustainability and Influencer Brands are Struggling
This week, Mal breaks down why some of Australia’s most hyped sustainable and influencer-led brands are hitting turbulence. From whispers of trouble at ZeroCo to the sharp decline in repeat purchases ...
25 Mar 202527min
Tesla’s Brand Meltdown, Shopify’s $100M AI Play, and the Designerex Collapse – with Alex Ross
This week, Mal is joined by Alex Ross for a fast-paced tour through the wild world of Ecommerce – from Tesla backlash to Shopify’s AI flex and Designerex’s shock demise.We kick off with Mecca’s genius...
18 Mar 202531min
Ally Fashion Folds, ACCC Tightens the Screws & Consumer Spending Rebounds
From regulatory crackdowns to the latest fashion retailer collapse, 2025 is proving to be a tough year for Australian ecommerce. In this episode, we break down:ACCC’s Retail Crackdown – The consumer w...
12 Mar 202525min
Tariffs, Tech & Tough Decisions: Justin Irvine on the Future of Ecommerce
The ecommerce world never sits still, and this week’s episode is packed with must-know insights for online retailers. Mal is joined by Justin Irvine from The Aggregate Co to unpack the latest US tarif...
4 Mar 202535min
Interest Rates Fall, But Will Retail Rise? Klaviyo’s CRM Play & Mosaic Fallout Gets Worse
Interest rates have finally been cut — but before retailers pop the champagne, Mal is here to break down what it really means. Will this revive consumer confidence, or are we in for a rough ride as sh...
25 Feb 202524min
Trust, Tech, and Kanye: Shopify’s Scandal, Meta’s AI Bet, and Gen Z’s Shift
This week, Mal explores the delicate balance between technology, trust, and responsibility in ecommerce. With Shopify facing backlash over a major trust violation, Meta doubling down on AI, and Gen Z ...
18 Feb 202528min
BONUS: How New US Tariffs & De Minimis Changes Will Impact Ecommerce – with Global-E’s Stewart Smith
In this bonus episode of 'This Week In Ecommerce', we sit down with Stewart Smith, Managing Director APAC of Global-E to discuss the recent US tariffs and end to de minimis exemptions.With a career sp...
13 Feb 202525min
Peloton’s Fall, Amazon’s Rise, and How Aussies Are Spending $535M on Love
This week onThis Week in Ecommerce, Mal unpacks the latest major moves in retail, from Amazon’s record-breaking quarter to Peloton’s ongoing decline. With Valentine’s Day spending set to hit a new hig...
11 Feb 202521min
