In this episode of Ecommosaurus, we break down Amazon fee fatigue and whether the “Walmart Gold Rush” is real or just hype. We unpack the 2026 Amazon fee increases and what they actually mean for margins, then compare them to Walmart’s promise of lower fees and cheaper ads. From conversion rates and CPA math to operational complexity and traffic differences, we challenge the biggest narratives on both platforms. If you are an SMB seller deciding where to invest next, this episode cuts through the noise and gets to what really matters.

This podcast is sponsored by 50-Pound Boson, an ecommerce marketing agency that aims to help small to medium–sized brand owners grow their ecommerce sales channels. For questions, feedback, ecommerce growth assistance, or if you'd like to be on the show, connect with Ecommosaurus at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rawr@ecommosaurus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or discover ecommerce solutions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠50poundboson.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this March Ecommerce News Recap, we break down one of the most chaotic months in recent memory, from Burger King’s AI “Patty” monitoring employee manners to Walmart pulling the plug on ChatGPT Instant Checkout after major conversion failures. We dig into what this means for the future of agentic shopping, why Amazon may have had it right all along by staying closed off, and how OpenAI is already pivoting toward ads. We also cover looming shipping disruptions with USPS, Amazon’s evolving logistics strategy, Meta and Google’s legal battles over social media addiction, and Google’s wild new AI-powered landing page patent. Plus, we debate whether AI is truly simplifying ecommerce, or just proving that friction, trust, and execution still matter more than hype.

This podcast is sponsored by 50-Pound Boson, an ecommerce marketing agency that aims to help small to medium–sized brand owners grow their ecommerce sales channels. For questions, feedback, ecommerce growth assistance, or if you'd like to be on the show, connect with Ecommosaurus at rawr@ecommosaurus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or discover ecommerce solutions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠50poundboson.com

In this episode of Ecommosaurus, we break down the most common mistakes DTC brands make when launching on Amazon and why so many get it wrong. From misunderstanding Amazon as a controlled storefront instead of a competitive search engine, to underestimating inventory, reviews, and PPC, we unpack the critical mindset and operational shifts required to succeed. We dive into unit economics, pricing conflicts, Brand Registry, and why your best-selling products, not your leftovers, should lead the charge. If you’re expecting your DTC playbook to translate directly, it won’t. This episode is a reality check on what it actually takes to survive and win on Amazon.

This podcast is sponsored by 50-Pound Boson, an ecommerce marketing agency that aims to help small to medium–sized brand owners grow their ecommerce sales channels. For questions, feedback, ecommerce growth assistance, or if you'd like to be on the show, connect with Ecommosaurus at rawr@ecommosaurus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or discover ecommerce solutions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠50poundboson.com