Natalie discusses the launch of Amazon Haul, the retailer's new Temu-like storefront where most items are under $10 and delivery takes up to two weeks. She also unpacks the reasons behind Vinted's success – what consumer needs is it tapping into and what are the implications for the wider retail sector? And, finally, Natalie shares her thoughts on the explosion of advent calendars. What is driving the trend and what can retailers learn from it?

[4:20] Is Amazon terminating its online grocery service in Germany?

[6:08] Amazon Haul launch

[9:00] Vinted and the rise of pre-loved

[15:10] Advent calendars - history and why retailers of all varieties are jumping on the advent calendar bandwagon

Links:

Episode 45: Amazon Must Disrupt Itself, July 2024. Natalie and Miya explore whether Amazon and Temu can co-exist and thoughts on the (then) rumoured plans to launch an ultra-low price storefront.

BBC: Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

Marketplace: Luxury Advent calendars now in season