The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest
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Join Rick Watson, 20+ year eCommerce veteran and CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce, to hear all the latest in the world of eCommerce — from established players like Amazon and Shopify to the new startups, fresh off their latest round of funding. From Marketplaces to Direct-to-Consumer to Supply Chain to Payments, it’s all here. New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute! Find more great content from Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/
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Join Rick Watson, 20+ year eCommerce veteran and CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce, to hear all the latest in the world of eCommerce — from established players like Amazon and Shopify to the new startups, fresh off their latest round of funding. From Marketplaces to Direct-to-Consumer to Supply Chain to Payments, it’s all here. New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute! Find more great content from Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/
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English
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Episodes
May 6th, 2024: Amazon reports terrific Q1 2024 earnings, Nordstrom launches its marketplace, Paypal earnings reflects life in the slow lane, and UPS to power Shein returns in Forever 21 stores
5/6/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:17:18
April 29th, 2024: Paypal’s coming battle with Shopify, Nike’s failures highlight leadership issues, UPS Q1 2024 earnings shows continued decline, and SaaS growth down from 2022 highs
4/29/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:15:55
April 22nd, 2024: Confusing economic signals in 2024, Shein faces new class action lawsuit, GoPuff partners with Shopify to help CPG brands, and Macy’s kicks off its store closings
4/22/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:14:42
April 15th, 2024: AllBirds gets Nasdaq delisting warning, Revenue and profit at TikTok’s ownership growing, Andy Jassy releases annual shareholder letter, and Inventory and cashflow key to the future of retail
4/15/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:18:06
April 8th, 2024: UPS wins US Postal contract from FedEx, Beyond.com has a new vision, Home Depot acquires SRS distribution, and Amazon removes Just Walk Out From its Amazon Fresh stores
4/8/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:16:52
April 1st, 2024: UPS announces new initiatives in Analyst Day, Canada Goose announces shakeup, Shein's supply chain as a service initiative a "Pearl Harbor" moment for retailers, and Commercetools releases a company update
4/1/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:16:23
March 25th, 2024: Shoptalk 2024 recap, Nordstrom could be taken private, Temu’s owner PDD doubles annual profit, and Google launches retail media beta
3/25/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:12:56
March 18th, 2024: The end of the free shipping era is greatly exaggerated, software as a service keeps getting harder, American Eagle’s logistics capitulation ends the pandemic logistics fever dream, and Shopify at Morgan Stanley tech conference 2024 takeaways
3/18/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:17:11
March 11th, 2024: Key learnings on Temu from recent report, Klaviyo launches a professional services offering, Amazon launching mini Whole Foods in New York City, and Target reports Q4 earnings
3/11/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:16:05
March 4th, 2024: Shopify GMV closing in on Amazon, Macy’s announces a new vision, Amazon aggregator Thrasio declares bankruptcy, and Klaviyo reports 2023 Q4 earnings
3/4/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:18:06
February 26th, 2024: Walmart’s Q4 earnings release, Bed Bath and Beyond and Overstock name new CEOs, Macy’s in a battle with investors, and what are UPS and FedEx telling us about the economy?
2/26/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:13:23
February 19th, 2024: Shopify reports Q4 2023 earnings, Target has a new strategy: Become Tar-Mu, Walmart may be Looking to buy TV maker Vizio, and celebrating the 5th Anniversary of RMW Commerce
2/19/2024
Today on our show:
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:17:06
February 12th, 2024: Our recap of January 2024 eCommerce news, Amazon releases their Q4 2023 earnings report, footwear brand New Balance adds a resale marketplace and RMW Commerce’s 2024 Outlook
2/12/2024
Today on our show:
Our recap of January 2024 eCommerce newsAmazon releases their Q4 2023 earnings reportFootwear brand New Balance adds a resale marketplaceRMW Commerce’s 2024 Outlook
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:15:47
December 25th, 2023: Special Announcement
12/25/2023
Attention, Watsonians! The Watson Weekly will be on a brief hiatus as Rick and his family celebrate the arrival of their new baby. We'll be back with new episodes in February.
Until then, keep prosperous and we'll see you soon!
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:00:33
December 18th, 2023: Macy’s gets a buyout offer, recap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBC, CommerceHub makes an acquisition and rebrands as Rithum, and Zulily files lawsuit against Amazon
12/18/2023
Today on our show:
Macy’s gets a buyout offerRecap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBCCommerceHub makes an acquisition and rebrands as RithumZulily files lawsuit against Amazon
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:14:44
December 11th, 2023: Shopify Investor Day recap, replatforming has slowed down significantly, Amazon restructures its seller fees, and Neiman Marcus rejects Saks takeover bid
12/11/2023
Today on our show:
Shopify Investor Day recapReplatforming has slowed down significantlyAmazon restructures its seller feesNeiman Marcus rejects Saks takeover bid
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:12:59
December 4th, 2023: Our Black Friday Cyber Monday wrap up, Shein files for IPO, Amazon becomes the biggest delivery business in the US, and Kohl’s decides eCommerce is not for them
12/4/2023
Today on our show:
Our Black Friday Cyber Monday wrap upShein files for IPOAmazon becomes the biggest delivery business in the USKohl’s decides eCommerce is not for them
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:12:43
November 27th, 2023: Walmart earning updates, OpenAI explodes, Thrasio’s bankruptcy, and what I’m thankful for!
11/27/2023
Today on our show:
Walmart earnings updateOpenAI explodes on itselfThrasio prepares for bankruptcyWhat I’m thankful for
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:12:42
November 20th, 2023: Target Q3 2023 earnings surprise, Shopify’s recent outage, Update on Amazon Fresh, and my 2024 outlook
11/20/2023
Today on our show:
Target Q3 2023 earnings surpriseShopify’s recent outageUpdate on Amazon FreshMy 2024 outlook
And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Duration:00:15:32
November 13th, 2023: Interview with Dhruv Saxena, CEO of ShipBob: Fulfillment Accelerator
11/13/2023
Join Rick Watson as he speaks about the supply chain needs of growing mid-market brands in a wide-ranging interview with the Dhruv Saxena, former brand owner and current CEO of ShipBob. The topics from the interview cover the origins of Shipbob, challenges facing brands, choosing the right solution partners, and more! RMW Commerce has proposed a new category of service provider to fit the needs of these growing brands called the Fulfillment Accelerator. The background of the interview comes from an extensive report written by RMW Commerce which you can find and download here: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/fulfillment-accelerator-whitepaper
Duration:00:38:42