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Everything Must Merge
Manage episode 484354138 series 1854740
Massive acquisitions—from Skechers to Touchland to Foot Locker—aren’t just headline fodder; they reflect deeper shifts in how value is defined in commerce today. Phillip and Brian explore what this means for brand identity, consumer behavior, and retail strategy, while diving into everything from Ghost Nutrition’s licensing fallout to how Ozempic might reshape fashion trends. It’s all a signal: the future of commerce is being redrawn across culture, tech, and even your closet.
The Skechering of Commerce
Key takeaways:
- The recent wave of M&A is less about scale, and more about strategic repositioning.
- Ghost Nutrition’s licensing phase-out may challenge the brand’s original cultural cachet.
- City Furniture proves sustainability investments can directly boost profitability.
- Weight-loss trends like Ozempic are subtly altering fashion preferences and product demand.
- Context—not trend—is becoming the driving force in personal style and shopping decisions.
- [00:01:41] Phillip: "Everything is an ad unit. That’s the new wild future we have for you."
- [00:05:15] Brian: "Skechers was also acquired this month... $9.4 billion."
- [00:27:04] Phillip: "If you want your Ghost Nutrition stuff, you better stock up."
- [00:47:00] Brian: "Context is taking dominance again ... That’s our next move in fashion."
Associated Links:
- Check out Future Commerce on YouTube
- Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print
- Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world
- Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce
Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!
565 episodes
Manage episode 484354138 series 1854740
Massive acquisitions—from Skechers to Touchland to Foot Locker—aren’t just headline fodder; they reflect deeper shifts in how value is defined in commerce today. Phillip and Brian explore what this means for brand identity, consumer behavior, and retail strategy, while diving into everything from Ghost Nutrition’s licensing fallout to how Ozempic might reshape fashion trends. It’s all a signal: the future of commerce is being redrawn across culture, tech, and even your closet.
The Skechering of Commerce
Key takeaways:
- The recent wave of M&A is less about scale, and more about strategic repositioning.
- Ghost Nutrition’s licensing phase-out may challenge the brand’s original cultural cachet.
- City Furniture proves sustainability investments can directly boost profitability.
- Weight-loss trends like Ozempic are subtly altering fashion preferences and product demand.
- Context—not trend—is becoming the driving force in personal style and shopping decisions.
- [00:01:41] Phillip: "Everything is an ad unit. That’s the new wild future we have for you."
- [00:05:15] Brian: "Skechers was also acquired this month... $9.4 billion."
- [00:27:04] Phillip: "If you want your Ghost Nutrition stuff, you better stock up."
- [00:47:00] Brian: "Context is taking dominance again ... That’s our next move in fashion."
Associated Links:
- Check out Future Commerce on YouTube
- Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print
- Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world
- Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce
Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!
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