This podcast episode explores the latest news and developments in the e-commerce world, with a focus on Amazon and Walmart. It discusses Amazon's announcement of the Prime Day dates and Walmart's largest deals, generating excitement and anticipation. The episode also delves into Amazon's new feature of shipping cheap items from Chinese warehouses, highlighting potential impacts and concerns. Additionally, it explores the partnership between Target and Shopify to expand Target Plus and give consumers more purchase options. Moreover, it discusses Amazon's introduction of the Buy With Prime button and the development of an AI chatbot called Metis. The episode concludes by providing insights on how to utilize historical trends on Amazon to maximize performance on Prime Day, emphasizing the importance of running advertising campaigns and leveraging traffic.