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surpassed
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's Q4 earnings for the first time, coming in at $187B with Walmart at $169B for the quarter. Businesses brace for potential sales impact of the widely discussed "economic blackout" on Friday, February 28th.
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also announced new updates this week, like their upgraded Alexa+ and a new quantum computing chip, Ocelot.
- Amazon surpassed Walmart in Q4 revenue. Walmart still leads in annual sales but faces competition as Amazon’s 2025 sales are projected to match Walmart's.
- eMarketer predicts retail media will account for just over 1 in 5 digital ad dollars in Canada this year, with continued growth over the next few years. Behind China, Canada ranks second highest globally for the percent of digital ad spend invested in retail media.
- The People’s Union USA is organizing a 24-hour boycott on February 28 to protest DEI rollbacks, urging shoppers to avoid major retailers and support local businesses.
- Submit deals and Prime-exclusive discounts to Amazon by March 17, for the Big Spring Sale 2025 (March 25-31).
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
recently unveiled Ocelot, a quantum computing chip that uses scalable architecture for reducing error correction by up to 90% and accelerates the development of real-world quantum computing applications.
- Amazon recently unveiled Alexa+, their newly improved voice assistant, retailing for $19.99 per month. Some are skeptical of the updates making a significant impact, but the introduction of generative AI, a voice + visual interface integration, and enhanced personalization could make this iteration more successful.
- Amazon has announced they will be moving away from Chime and making Zoom the new tool for internal company-wide meetings.
- Introducing Podean Marketplace Consulting—our new division dedicated to solving your toughest marketplace challenges.After partnering with over 200 of the most influential CPG, beauty, and apparel brands, we're excited to extend our expertise to help you unlock growth, explore new markets, and refine operations.
- Earlier this month, our incredible Philippines team traveled to the stunning island of Bohol for DIVE:25! Check out a recap of the impactful week that included brainstorming sessions, client collaboration work, and plenty of adventure.
