Chris Racic
I am an Amazon seller, co-host of the Clear the Shelf with Chris & Chris podcast, and owner of OA Leads 24/7, among other entrepreneurial ventures. I write about things that I found interesting or helpful for Amazon sellers and entrepreneurs. You can sign up for my newsletter below!
📈 Ecom Matters 3/24/26 - Flex Seal, Returns, Rush Hour & More
Hey there! Happy spring. Friday was officially the vernal equinox, and with Easter less than two weeks out (April 5), Q2 vibes are everywhere. Spring is a good reset for sellers. Warm weather categories open up (looking at you Patio, Lawn & Garden), post-winter returns fizzle out, and shoppers who cried over holiday credit card statements start buying again. In the meantime, here's another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistent weekly...
📈 Ecom Matters 3/13/26 - Booms, Skulls, Shills & More
Hey there! Hope you survived the time change. Losing an hour is something I've never gotten used to. But the sun's hanging around a little longer, the weather's starting to feel like maybe, just maybe, spring is on the way, and Q2 is right around the corner. In the meantime, here's another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistent weekly newsletter around. 💬 Quote of the Week Look, I love and appreciate the hustle. But there's a difference between...
📈 Ecom Matters 2/25/26 - Gen Z Fashion, Trillions, Prime Body Wash & More
Hey there! February is wrapping up, and I don't know about you, but I'm ready for it. Between the tariff drama, a bomb cyclone burying the Northeast, and the Winter Olympics reminding us that some people are just unfairly talented, it's been a month. But with Returnuary in the rearview, post-Valentine's Day markdowns, and retailers looking to clear winter inventory, there's reason to be optimistic. In the meantime, here's another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you...
📈 Ecom Matters 12/18/25 - Picard, GLP-1, Nasdaq & More
Hey there! Will this be the final 2025 issue of this "weekly" newsletter? Even I don't know the answer 😅. I hope this has been a fantastic Q4 for you so far. I also hope you have a little left in the tank for the final stretch (the reason why is below). In the meantime, here's another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistent weekly newsletter around. 💬 Quote of the Week There might not be a more appropriate time to drop in an Atomic Habits quote...
📈 Ecom Matters 12/4/25 - Doorbusters, The Noid, Warren Buffet & More
Hey there! It's the final stretch of Q4 and I hope it has been a successful one for you so far. The data seems to indicate that a large percentage of the holiday spending could still be ahead of us. In the meantime, here's another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistent "weekly" newsletter around. 💬 Quote of the Week Reading this quote, I can't help but think of the sellers that are crushing merchant-fulfilled orders right now. But it's a...
📈 Ecom Matters 10/24/25 - Habits, Severance, Robots & More
Hey there! You know how stories can be told in three acts? The first act is basically a table setter, then sh*t gets real in act two, before wrapping up the loose ends in the final act. Well, we're reaching the end of Act 1 in this Q4. Buckle up. In the meantime, here's another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistent "weekly" newsletter around. 💬 Quote of the Week Ok, more of a testimonial, but it was great to hear some results-oriented feedback...
📈 Ecom Matters 9/25/25 - MCF, Octobitrage, New List Update & More
Hey there! Next stop, Q4! I'm back with another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistent "weekly" newsletter around. If you're just looking for the link to sign up for the new Gamma Weekend Lead List, click here. 💬 Quote of the Week Jash Dholani @oldbooksguy Nietzsche wrote in 1889 that overworking is a "modern vice." You get lost in a thousand little things that don't matter so you have an excuse to avoid the 2-3 big things that are heavy,...
📈 Ecom Matters 8/28/25 - Surprise Capital, Webrooming, Sharing Memes & More
Hey there! Be sure to stretch before all of the Labor Day Sale sourcing that's ahead of us. I'm back with another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistent "weekly" newsletter around. 💬 Quote of the Week Yet another advantage of a solid network and a good community of fellow sellers is the opportunity to grow and refine your skills. Now let's see what we missed on the back pages of e-commerce news. ⬇️ What's the Matter? 📰 Loosening the Melt Loops...
📈 Ecom Matters 8/20/25 - Cardboard Boxes, Old Friends, & More
Hey there! Hope your Q3 is running smoothly. I'm back with another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistent "weekly" newsletter around. 💬 Quote of the Week Warren isn't talking about kissing butt. He's talking about leveling up. The people around you shape your habits, goals, and standards. Make sure everyone in your circle matches the energy of where you want to be and you’ll rise with that tide. Now let's see what we missed on the back pages of...
📈 Ecom Matters 7/3/25 - Smelling Good, Task Forces, Introverts, & More
Hey there! Happy Q3. I'm back with another round of non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistently published newsletter you'll find. 💬 Quote of the Week People less talented than you are making more money doing the same thing you're doing. People less intelligent than you are out-earning you. People less awesome than you are killing it. How? Simply because they consistently show up & put in the work every single day. Now let's see what we missed on the back...
I am an Amazon seller, co-host of the Clear the Shelf with Chris & Chris podcast, and owner of OA Leads 24/7, among other entrepreneurial ventures. I write about things that I found interesting or helpful for Amazon sellers and entrepreneurs. You can sign up for my newsletter below!