A look at how the Amazon Effect will impact e-commerce in 2019.

DIFF Eyewear is a social enterprise success story. Vincent talks to co-founder Chad Jernigan about the company’s ambassador/influencer model and how the Kardashians have catapulted the brand to superstardom.

SF Mayor London Breed’s plan to reinvigorate the city’s deadened storefronts. Plus, Brexit’s toll on the holiday shopping season, Walker’s acquisition by P&G, and news from Drizly and Stitch Fix.

The latest news and interview with Alex Bird of Kiss My Keto on the impending January 1 tariff hike on $200 billion worth of Chinese exports. Also, Amazon’s cashierless checkouts, Peloton v. SoulCycle, Ikea shrinks square footage, and Cuba’s long-anticipated access to internet.

McKinsey just released it’s highly-anticipated “State of Fashion” for 2019. So what’s in store for next year? Lots of uncertainty and opportunity to upend the status quo. Also in this episode: What’s happening in the beauty industry right now, and headlines from Quip, ThirdLove, and Under Armor.

This week, we're broadcasting updates from Best Buy's Black Friday. More consumers are picking in-store pickup and curb-side pickup over 2-day shipping (and retailers are benefiting from additional sales opportunities). Male brands like Bonobos, Untuckit, and Chubbies are expected to see record sales. This happens while Victoria Secret struggles with competition from online startups. Also, one big retailer is going to be closed on Black Friday.

October was a rough period in the stock market with the S&P 500 logging its largest monthly decline in seven years. But what should retailers expect for consumer spending? Also, covering Amazon's announcement of HQ2, FDA changes regulations on e-cigarettes, and brands that give back for the CA wildfires.