Etsy’s push for free shipping pressures sellers to compete with Amazon. Plus, Shopify’s recent acquisition continues to boost their fulfillment network service, Lululemon is taking a hands-on approach to increasing international business, and Walmart will no longer buy small retailers to compete with Amazon.

The retail industry is predicted to be valued at over $6 trillion by 2023.

On this episode of the E-Commerce Retail Briefing, learn about the new exclusively mobile order pick-up Starbucks concept, plus Glossier’s addition of an Amazon exec to the team, and Target’s new loyalty program. We also take a look at the retail industry’s growth and how e-commerce contributes to an estimated $6 trillion value by 2023.

FedEx and UPS have had to rethink their strategies as competition from Amazon grows. Walmart answers CVS through a new pilot healthcare store concept opening next month. Plus, the latest retail headlines from Mavely, Stitch Fix, and more.

Peloton, the popular fitness startup that has inspired waves of new fitness company launches, has filed publicly for IPO. Digitally native brands seek alternative ways to create physical, brick and mortar locations in the midst of online competition. Plus, headlines from WeWork, Boll & Branch, and more.

TikTok is an emerging social platform with a lot of potential for retailers. Kroger is now experimenting with the app’s shoppable content for their back to school promotion. Mobile apps are also a rising trend for retailers as more consumers shop online. Plus, retail headlines from Brooks Running Company, Square, and more.

Amazon is thinking about building out a new grocery chain from the ground up. The stores would be designed with pickup and delivery in mind, reinventing the grocery shopping experience. Sephora is rolling out the “Next Big Thing”, putting the spotlight on rising digitally native brands. Plus, new headlines from Lively, Outdoor Voices, and more.

Ebay just announced a new fulfillment service that will launch in 2020, giving more sellers flexible fulfillment options through third-party vendors. Could new Amazon Go stores replace your regular Starbucks run? Plus, get the latest headlines from ThirdLove, Old Navy, and ModCloth.

Amazon announced a new Upskill 2025 initiative aimed to reskill employees for high demand jobs. The retail giant’s press release said they would invest $700 million to give 100,000 Amazon employees access to new programs in IT, machine learning, and more

Apple has now expanded its Business Chat service to work with online businesses who use Shopify.

Pinterest steps up their shopping features with new capabilities to compete with Google and Facebook/Instagram. Hudson Grace is acquired by a larger brand. Shopify gives thousands of stores the ability to ship quickly with their new fulfillment network.