In a fast five minutes Chris Walton discusses this week’s big news out of the cosmetics industry, something pronounced “AiFi,” another “I don’t get you, but I don’t know how to quit you” press release out of Walmart, Macy’s earnings report, and some news out of Seattle that had nothing to do with Amazon. Thank the heavens — finally!

Links from this week —

Startup launches scaleable Amazon Go-like system for retailers – goo.gl/i9Feuw

Macy’s Q4 earnings, comp-sales top Street; to sell part of Chicago flagship - goo.gl/MNMgvk 

Glossier Just Got $52 Million in Fresh Capital, Bringing Total Funding to $86M - goo.gl/KUp3dn

Walmart confirms plans to launch apparel, home brands - goo.gl/HG2N4o

Nordstrom family reportedly near take-private offer - goo.gl/AaZEsr

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