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I'm back with more non-breaking news, memes, quotes, and updates for you in the most inconsistently published newsletter you'll find.

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💬 Quote of the Week

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Being busy is often just a softer way of saying you're overwhelmed.

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Now let's see what we might have missed on the back pages of e-commerce news 👇

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What's the Matter?

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📰 Aisle See You When I See You

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Retail job cuts in the U.S. increased by nearly 80% in April, with over 64,000 jobs lost in the first four months of 2025.

The four-month total represented a 296% increase from the year-ago period.

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Why it matters:

Certainly consumer confidence and economic uncertainty are factors, but it also reflects the ongoing shift in consumer behavior away from brick & mortar and towards online shopping.

E-commerce is expected to reach $7 trillion globally this year. Amazon holds about 40% of the US e-commerce market and number is growing.

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📰 Feeling Fulfilled

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Amazon has developed a new robot called Vulcan that can grab about 75% of items in its warehouses and has a sense of touch.

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Why it matters:

Sure, Amazon has had robots on-site for a while now, but they're basically programmable dollies.

This is a significant tech leap for Amazon and could benefit sellers in a few different ways:

• Faster inventory processing
• Even faster Prime deliveries
• Improved inventory handling
• Potentially lower fulfillment costs

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📰 May Day for Amazon?

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Another boycott of Amazon is planned from May 6 to May 12, organized by the People's Union USA.

This is a follow up to previous boycotts and economic blackouts aimed at encouraging support for small businesses over large corporations.

The group has also announced upcoming boycotts against Walmart, Target, and McDonald's.

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Does it matter?

I highly doubt you'll even notice.

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📰 LOLlipops

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An 8-year-old boy named Liam accidentally ordered 69,000 Dum-Dum lollipops on Amazon, totaling $4,200.

His mother found out when she noticed her bank account was overdrawn. Thankfully, Amazon refunded the money, and Liam plans to donate the candy to schools and friends.

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Why it matters:

It doesn't. The story just made me laugh.

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🎧 What's the Latest on the Clear The Shelf with Chris & Chris Podcast?

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We have three new episodes recorded and in post-production, so be on the lookout in the near future.

Also, you know we're doing two live Q&A shows every week now, right?

• Wednesdays at 5:30 pm est
• Sundays at 3:00 pm est

Be sure to stop by with any questions or just hang out and talk shop with us.

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​ Listen to Clear the Shelf with Chris & Chris on your favorite podcast player: ​YouTube​ ​Apple​ ​Spotify​

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🛒 Update on The Walmart Challenge Bonus

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If you saw my email yesterday offering a free bonus lead list, but you assumed you were too late, that would be incorrect.

I still have 2 spots available as I write this.

Check yesterday's email if you're fuzzy on the details, but the gist is the next 2 sellers that sign up for the Walmart Challenge through my link will get a bonus lead list with a minimum of $400 projected profit.

More than enough to cover the cost of the challenge.

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If you're somehow still on the fence about the whole thing, you have some time left to register for the live webinar with Chris Grant & Sarah Ray.

They'll cover everything you need to know about the challenge.

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💰 Alpha Weekend Lead List

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We were sold out for a hot minute over the weekend, but one spot just opened up.

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📚 The Most Successful People I Know Are Readers

​Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss is $2 for the Kindle version.

I don't know anyone that has read this that didn't love it. I see this on favorite books lists possibly more than any other nonfiction.

I read this years ago and loved it. The stories read like Malcolm Gladwell or Freakonomics, but he gives you practical advice along with it.

​When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing is $5 currently, its lowest price since November.

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🤣 Sometimes I Think I'm Funny

What if there's no wrong answer?

Have a great week! Talk to you soon.

Chris