ASOM Pod EP76: Shopify struggles, slower sales, big black friday cyber monday ecom lessons
In this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), and Bryan MacDonald (Director of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) break down everything that happened across Black Friday and Cyber Monday and what it means for the future of eCommerce. From Shopify’s massive sales spike to unexpected wins in new customer acquisition, the crew digs into the consumer behavior shifts, platform performance issues, and emerging trends shaping the next wave of digital retail.
What you’ll learn:
- How Shopify handled BFCM including the sales surge and the technical issues merchants felt
- Why buy now, pay later continues to influence conversions (and the hidden risks most brands ignore)
- How AI is changing product research, shopping behaviors, and traffic quality
- Why AppLovin is quietly becoming a serious challenger to Meta for customer acquisition
- How retail expectations differ by channel and why brands must innovate faster
- What AI means for SEO, marketplaces, and the future barriers to entry in eCommerce
- The team’s predictions for where digital commerce is headed next
If you’re trying to understand how AI and consumer behavior will reshape the industry, this episode gives you a sharp, actionable breakdown of what’s happening now and what’s coming.
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00:00 Teaser Trailer
00:24 Welcome to the ASOM Pod
00:53 Discussing Black Friday and Cyber Monday
02:27 Amazon's Strategy and Consumer Behavior
03:57 Black Friday Product Launches and Consumer Trends
12:57 Retail Experiences and Consumer Preferences
18:44 Shopify's Performance and Technical Issues
34:20 Buy Now, Pay Later Trends
36:14 Merchant Fees and Payment Structures
36:40 Buy Now, Pay Later Risks and Benefits
40:07 AI's Impact on eCommerce Traffic
42:50 SEO and AI: The New Frontier
46:46 AppLovin vs. Meta: A Data Comparison
53:56 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Insights
01:04:52 Predictions for the Future of eCommerce
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