The Watson Weekly: eCommerce Strategy & News
Episodes
September 16th, 2024: What is going on with Bolt, Walmart and StockX partner up, Bankrate holiday consumer survey results, creating the perfect board presentation
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:What is going on with bolt?Walmart and StockX partner upBankrate holiday consumer survey resultsCreating the perfect board presentat...
September 9th, 2024: Walmart Marketplace expands services for sellers, a few notes on planning, Paul Graham’s “Founder Mode” essay, and Temu starting to recruit US brands
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Walmart Marketplace expands services for sellers A few notes on planningPaul Graham’s “Founder Mode” essayTemu starting t...
September 2nd, 2024: BigCommerce looks like it’s not selling, Shopify hires a new Chief Technology Officer, why technology is not a business differentiator for brands, and are layoffs the order of the day in eCommerce?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:BigCommerce looks like it’s not sellingShopify hires a new Chief Technology OfficerWhy technology is not a business differentiator...
We'll be back next week!
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry, Watsonians, we're on a brief hiatus this week. But fear not, we'll be back next week so be sure to tune in!This podcast uses the following thir...
August 19th, 2024: Salesforce acquires POS platform PredictSpring, Amazon announces new peak season fulfillment policies, Ace Hardware plots a new stores strategy and TikTok, and Temu founder shopping like a billionaire
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Salesforce acquires POS platform PredictSpringAmazon announces new peak season fulfillment policiesAce Hardware plots a new stores s...
August 12th, 2024: Amazon reports Q2 earnings, Allbirds reports financial results, Amazon signs deal with Pinterest and TikTok, and Shopify crushes its earnings
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon reports Q2 earningsAllbirds reports financial resultsAmazon signs deal with Pinterest and TikTokShopify crushes its earningsA...
August 5th, 2024: Companies are trading down talent, top items from Paypal’s Q2 2024 earnings call, designer brand Prada posts revenue gains, and Temu announcements signal a company shift
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Companies are trading down talentTop items from Paypal’s Q2 2024 earnings callDesigner brand Prada posts revenue gainsTemu announc...
July 29th, 2024: UPS reports Q2 earnings, Google not ending cookies after all, Amazon Prime Day roundup, and new marketplace whitepaper released
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:UPS reports Q2 earningsGoogle not ending cookies after allAmazon Prime Day roundupNew marketplace whitepaper releasedAnd finally, Th...
July 22nd, 2024: Amazon Prime Day expected to hit records in 2024, Commercetools announces CEO transition, the importance of reputation in eCommerce, and eCommerce sales will hit $1T this year
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon Prime Day expected to hit records in 2024Commercetools announces CEO transitionThe importance of reputation in eCommerceeComm...
July 15th, 2024: Saks acquires Neiman Marcus Group, speaking about personalization at The Lead Event in NYC, Nike is struggling trying to be a tech company, and Amazon previews direct from China program
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Saks acquires Neiman Marcus GroupSpeaking about personalization at The Lead Event in NYCNike is struggling trying to be a tech compa...
We'll be back next week!
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Attention, Watsonians! Pardon us as we were on a brief hiatus over the holiday week - we'll be back next week with a brand new episode! This podcast u...
July 1st, 2024: Target reshuffles its leadership team and Shopify releases summer editions
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Target reshuffles its leadership teamShopify releases summer editionsAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this w...
June 24th, 2024: CMACH 3 event in New York City recap, May retail sales data released, Beyond loses a CEO, and Instacart expands retail media into Youtube
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:CMACH 3 event in New York City recapMay retail sales data releasedBeyond loses a CEOInstacart expands retail media into YoutubeAnd f...
June 17th, 2024: Could Amazon deliver the mail? Costco expanding its ad network, McKinsey state of the consumer 2024 report, and Loop and Happy Returns partner up
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Could Amazon deliver the mail?Costco expanding its ad networkMcKinsey state of the consumer 2024 reportLoop and Happy Returns partne...
June 10th, 2024: Amazon Buy with Prime off to a slow start, Shein launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and Europe, eBay expands its consignment service, and a call to action for brands
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon Buy with Prime off to a slow startShein launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and EuropeeBay expands its consignment s...
June 3rd, 2024: Paypal is building an ads platform, TJMaxx not afraid of Temu and Shein, BigCommerce getting serious about its partner ecosystem, and Amazon growing its share of retail
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Paypal is building an ads platformTJMaxx not afraid of Temu and SheinBigCommerce getting serious about its partner ecosystemAmazon g...
May 27th, 2024: Target earnings indicate big trouble, Macy’s provides preview into restructuring, Salesforce unveils new Einstein features, and Walmart earnings stand out
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Target earnings indicate big troubleMacy’s provides preview into restructuringSalesforce unveils new Einstein featuresWalmart earn...
May 20th, 2024: Amazon AWS CEO to step down, Home Depot earnings disappoint, Shein rejected from NRF membership, and Shopify acquires Peel Analytics founders
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon AWS CEO to step downHome Depot earnings disappointShein rejected from NRF membershipShopify acquires Peel Analytics foundersA...
May 13th, 2024: The Fall and Fall of Peloton, Forrester's Wave Report, and Digital Evolution
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:The Fall and Fall of PelotonForrester’s New Wave ReportWhat’s On My Mind About Digital Evolutionhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecom...
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
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon reports terrific Q1 2024 earningsNordstrom launches its marketplacePaypal earnings reflects life in the slow laneUPS to power...
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
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Paypal’s coming battle with ShopifyNike’s failures highlight leadership issuesUPS Q1 2024 earnings shows continued declineSaaS g...
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
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Confusing economic signals in 2024Shein faces new class action lawsuitGoPuff partners with Shopify to help CPG brandsMacy’s kicks ...
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
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:AllBirds gets Nasdaq delisting warningRevenue and profit at TikTok’s ownership growingAndy Jassy releases annual shareholder lette...
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
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:UPS wins US Postal contract from FedExBeyond.com has a new visionHome Depot acquires SRS distributionAmazon removes Just Walk Out Fr...
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
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:UPS announces new initiatives in Analyst DayCanada Goose announces shakeupShein's supply chain as a service initiative a "Pearl Harb...
March 25th, 2024: Shoptalk 2024 recap, Nordstrom could be taken private, Temu’s owner PDD doubles annual profit, and Google launches retail media beta
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Shoptalk 2024 recapNordstrom could be taken privateTemu’s owner PDD doubles annual profitGoogle launches retail media betaAnd fina...
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
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:The end of the free shipping era is greatly exaggeratedSoftware as a service keeps getting harderAmerican Eagle’s logistics capitu...
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
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Key learnings on Temu from recent reportKlaviyo launches a professional services offeringAmazon launching mini Whole Foods in New Yo...
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
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Shopify GMV closing in on AmazonMacy’s announces a new visionAmazon aggregator Thrasio declares bankruptcyKlaviyo reports 2023 Q4 ...
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?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Walmart’s Q4 earnings releaseBed Bath and Beyond and Overstock name new CEOsMacy’s in a battle with investorsWhat are UPS and Fe...
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
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Shopify reports Q4 2023 earningsTarget has a new strategy: Become Tar-MuWalmart may be Looking to buy TV maker VizioCelebrating the ...
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
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Our recap of January 2024 eCommerce newsAmazon releases their Q4 2023 earnings reportFootwear brand New Balance adds a resale market...
December 25th, 2023: Special Announcement
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Macy’s gets a buyout offerRecap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBCCommerceHub makes an acquisition and rebrands as RithumZulily fi...
December 11th, 2023: Shopify Investor Day recap, replatforming has slowed down significantly, Amazon restructures its seller fees, and Neiman Marcus rejects Saks takeover bid
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Shopify Investor Day recapReplatforming has slowed down significantlyAmazon restructures its seller feesNeiman Marcus rejects Saks t...
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
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Our Black Friday Cyber Monday wrap upShein files for IPOAmazon becomes the biggest delivery business in the USKohl’s decides eComm...
November 27th, 2023: Walmart earning updates, OpenAI explodes, Thrasio’s bankruptcy, and what I’m thankful for!
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Walmart earnings updateOpenAI explodes on itselfThrasio prepares for bankruptcyWhat I’m thankful forAnd finally, The Investor Minu...
November 20th, 2023: Target Q3 2023 earnings surprise, Shopify’s recent outage, Update on Amazon Fresh, and my 2024 outlook
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Target Q3 2023 earnings surpriseShopify’s recent outageUpdate on Amazon FreshMy 2024 outlookAnd finally, The Investor Minute, whic...
November 13th, 2023: Interview with Dhruv Saxena, CEO of ShipBob: Fulfillment Accelerator
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bran...
November 6th, 2023: UPS reports bad Q3 2023 earnings, Amazon smashes their Q3 2023 earnings, what everyone gets wrong about platform decisions, and Omnicom Group acquires Flywheel Digital
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:UPS reports bad Q3 2023 earningsAmazon smashes their Q3 2023 earningsWhat everyone gets wrong about platform decisionsOmnicom Group ...
October 30th, 2023: HomeGoods shuts down their eCommerce platform, Overstock changes its name to Beyond, can we tap the brakes on the TikTok and Amazon comparisons? And update on retail inventory heading into the holidays
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:HomeGoods shuts down their eCommerce platformOverstock changes its name to BeyondCan we tap the brakes on the TikTok and Amazon comp...
October 23rd, 2023: The growing battle between TikTok, Shopify, and Amazon, VF Corp gets a new activist investor, Flexport CEO says it’s not going public, and what should brands do about TikTok shop?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:The growing battle between TikTok, Shopify, and AmazonVF Corp gets a new activist investorFlexport CEO says it’s not going publicW...
October 16th, 2023: Holiday deals kick off with Amazon, Walmart and Target, are people and processes keeping up with eCommerce technology? eBay sued in a DOJ environmental lawsuit, and private equity exits declining
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Holiday deals kick off with Amazon, Walmart and TargetAre people and processes keeping up with eCommerce technology?eBay sued in a D...
October 9th, 2023: The Great Profitability Correction seems to be affecting everyone, TikTok Shop feeds dominated by Schlock, Toys “R” Us To open 24 new stores, and Holiday season retail predictions
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:The Great Profitability Correction seems to be affecting everyoneTikTok Shop feeds dominated by SchlockToys “R” Us To open 24 ne...
October 2nd, 2023: FTC files suit against Amazon, Amazon to rollout Prime Video ads, Is the IPO market healthy? And Shopify takes a stake in B2B marketplace Faire
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:FTC files suit against AmazonAmazon to rollout Prime Video adsIs the IPO market healthy?Shopify takes a stake in B2B marketplace Fai...
September 25th, 2023: TikTok Shop in the US, Shopify’s Company Operating Principles, Klaviyo and Instacart IPOs, and the Holidays Kick Off in October
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:TikTok Shop Launches in the USShopify CEO Outlines Company Operating PrinciplesKlaviyo and Instacart IPOs Mark Their DebutHoliday Se...
September 18th, 2023: Flexport CEO Dave Clark forced out as company releases an update, Shopify CFO chat at Goldman Sachs event, the Klaviyo and Instacart IPO valuation, and Amazon releases Supply Chain by Amazon
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Flexport CEO Dave Clark forced out as company releases an updateShopify CFO chat at Goldman Sachs eventThe Klaviyo and Instacart IPO...
September 11th, 2023: Our discussion about Holiday season preparation, Gap develops exclusive sleepwear line with Macy’s, Google’s CEO releases 25-year update, and Amazon’s Buy with Prime partners with Shopify
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Our discussion about Holiday season preparationGap develops exclusive sleepwear line with Macy’sGoogle’s CEO releases 25-year up...
September 4th, 2023: Gartner releases its digital commerce Magic Quadrant, Shein and Forever21 build a partnership, learning from Instacart’s IPO filing, and Klaviyo IPO sets the bar for profitable software companies
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Gartner releases its digital commerce Magic QuadrantShein and Forever21 build a partnershipLearning from Instacart’s IPO filingKla...
August 28th, 2023: How can Artificial Intelligence help eCommerce? Walmart reports Q2 2024 earnings, Amazon launches a new US shipping program, and TikTok takes another firm step towards a marketplace
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:How can Artificial Intelligence help eCommerce? Walmart reports Q2 2024 earnings Amazon launches a new US shipping program...
August 21st, 2023: Amazon crushes its Q2 2023 earnings, Target Q2 earnings disappoint, Amazon announces the return of Seller-Fulfilled Prime, and how I reached 50,000 LinkedIn followers
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon crushes its Q2 2023 earningsTarget Q2 earnings disappointAmazon announces the return of Seller-Fulfilled PrimeHow I reached 5...
August 14th, 2023: TikTok launches Fulfillment by TikTok in the United Kingdom, WalMart expands its in-store advertising network, UPS Q2 2023 earnings disappoint, and BigCommerce reports Q2 2023 earnings
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:TikTok launches Fulfillment by TikTok in the United KingdomWalMart expands its in-store advertising networkUPS Q2 2023 earnings disa...
August 7th, 2023: TikTok Shop aspires to become fourth most important channel, Etsy marketplace boycott, Amazon resets its grocery strategy, and Shopify reports Q2 2023 earnings
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:TikTok Shop aspires to become fourth most important channelEtsy marketplace boycottAmazon resets its grocery strategyShopify reports...
July 31st, 2023: Shopify releases its Summer editions, UPS agrees to terms with Teamsters, Boston Consulting Group’s latest supply chain benchmarking report, and what’s with all the rebranding lately?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Shopify releases its Summer editionsUPS agrees to terms with TeamstersBoston Consulting Group’s latest supply chain benchmarking r...
July 24th, 2023: Google kills Buy on Google, 2023 halfway update on venture capital and markets, Rumors of Shopify investing in Faire, and Amazon Prime Day recap
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Google kills Buy on Google2023 halfway update on venture capital and marketsRumors of Shopify investing in FaireAmazon Prime Day rec...
July 17th, 2023: Federal Trade Commission sues Amazon, TikTok plans new US eCommerce venture, my digital transformation talk at The Lead event in New York City, and Amazon Prime Day roundup
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Federal Trade Commission sues AmazonTikTok plans new US eCommerce ventureMy digital transformation talk at The Lead event in New Yor...
July 10th, 2023: 100th Episode: Venture Capital and Fundraising, Amazon and Shopify: featuring Victor Castro and Hendrik Laubscher
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show, we mark a momentous occasion - our 100th episode! To celebrate, Rick sits down with Victor Castro and Hendrik Laubscher to discuss ...
July 3rd, 2023: Amazon gets open letter from activist investor, Amazon announces Prime Day, Google Domains sells to Squarespace, and Google launches virtual AI try-on feature
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon gets open letter from activist investorAmazon announces Prime DayGoogle Domains sells to SquarespaceGoogle launches virtual A...
June 26th, 2023: Shop Pay launches for enterprise retailers, FedEx reports its quarterly earnings, new retail sales data from the Commerce Department, and Amazon seller-fulfilled Prime coming back
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Shop Pay launches for enterprise retailersFedEx reports its quarterly earningsNew retail sales data from the Commerce DepartmentAmaz...
June 19th, 2023: Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023, Update on grocery eCommerce, Walmart launches startup accelerator, Payment provider Stripe joins MACH Alliance
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023Update on grocery eCommerceWalmart launches startup acceleratorPayment provider Stripe ...
June 12th, 2023: Stripe’s new charge card program can help Shopify, Amazon may be considering mobile phone service, Apple Vision Pro thoughts, and Buy Buy Baby could get bought
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Stripe’s new charge card program can help ShopifyAmazon may be considering mobile phone serviceApple Vision Pro thoughtsBuy Buy Ba...
June 5th, 2023: Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment Report, Shopify’s upcoming shareholder meeting, McKinsey report on the beauty market, and economists wondering where’s the recession?
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment Report Shopify’s upcoming shareholder meeting McKinsey report on the beauty market...
May 29th, 2023: Walmart releases its Q1 2023 earnings, TJ Maxx earnings indicate acceleration, Takeaways from Paypal’s recent investor event, and Shopify’s road ahead
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Walmart releases its Q1 2023 earnings TJ Maxx earnings indicate acceleration Takeaways from Paypal’s recent investor eve...
May 22nd, 2023: Google’s AI and retail announcements, Klaviyo’s IPO filing, Target Q1 2023 earnings, and Shein’s marketplace expansion
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Google’s AI and retail announcements Klaviyo’s IPO filing Target Q1 2023 earnings Shein’s marketplace expansion...
May 15th, 2023: BigCommerce reports earnings, eBay prepares launch of international shipping program, Flexport is missing the infrastructure to compete with large players, and Amazon gives shoppers incentives to pick up their orders
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:BigCommerce reports earnings eBay prepares launch of international shipping program Flexport is missing the infrastructure...
May 8th, 2023: Big commerce doubles down on B2B, Pinterest ties with Amazon advertising, PitchBook report whines about the demise of unicorns, and Shopify reports earnings
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Big commerce doubles down on B2BPinterest ties up with Amazon advertisingPitchBook report whines about the demise of unicornsShopify...
May 1st, 2023: Bed Bath & Beyond, UPS Q1 earnings, Amazon’s anti-counterfeit exchange, and Shopify’s bill-pay service
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcyUPS Q1 earnings call resultsAmazon’s new anti-counterfeit exchangeShopify announces a bill-pay ser...
April 24th, 2023: Amazon’s shareholder letter, the recent retail sales report, the Shopify collaboration, and David’s Bridal enters bankruptcy
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon’s 2022 shareholder letter Understanding the recent retail sales reportCould Amazon seller’s expansion give reason fo...
April 17th, 2023: Amazon adds fees, Dollar General’s new partner, Inventory glut and supply chain costs, and changes in consumer shipping preferences
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon adds fees to reduce return costsDollar General partners with a beauty incubatorInventory glut increasing supply chain costsCo...
April 10th, 2023: Macy’s CEO steps aside, FedEx’s new announcement, American Eagle Outfitters’ logistics leader, and Walmart’s investor community meeting
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette Steps AsideFedEx Announces Integration of Express and GroundAmerican Eagle Outfitters Removes its Logisti...
April 3rd, 2023: A recap of Shoptalk 2023, venture startup outcomes, Fanatics and NHL, Recapping the headless eCommerce presentation
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Recap of Shoptalk 2023New Data About Venture Startup OutcomesFanatics Becomes Uniform Supplier for NHLRecapping My Headless eCommerc...
March 27th, 2023: Walmart launches Clean Beauty, FedEx’s earnings, Foot Locker retrenching, and Amazon layoffs
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Clean Beauty at Walmart LaunchesFedEx Earnings Reveal Cost-Cutting Foot Locker Retrenching Brand and Stores Amazon Layoffs...
March 20th, 2023: Silicon Valley Bank, AllBirds’ Stock, Shopify’s investor meeting, and Amazon Buy with Prime
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Thoughts on the fallout of Silicon Valley BankAllBirds stock crashesShopify’s latest investor meetingSecret shopping Amazon Buy Wi...
March 13th, 2023: Amazon closing more retail, Dick’s Sporting Goods success story, Target and the next-generation mall, Cloud software spend holding up
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon closing more retailDick’s Sporting Goods offers a retail success storyIs Target building the next-generation mall?Cloud sof...
March 6th, 2023: Target’s cautious earnings, ThredUp’s apparel resale store, BigCommerce releases earnings, and Amazon closes more warehouses
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Target releases cautious earnings and outlookThredUp launches apparel resale storeBigCommerce releases earnings and trims costsAmazo...
February 27th, 2023: Walmart’s Q4 earnings, the decline of corporate deal activity, Instagram killing live shopping, and Amazon cuts ties with European distributors
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Walmart reports Q4 and full year earningsCorporate deal activity fell in 2022Instagram killing live shoppingAmazon cuts ties with Eu...
Shopify’s new features, Stripe plans to go public, David’s Bridal launches wedding vendor marketplace, and Shopify’s Q4 earnings
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Shopify announces over 100 new featuresPayments provider, Stripe, plans to go public next yearDavid’s Bridal launches wedding vend...
Amazon’s Q4 Earnings, Maersk sees global trade contracting, Fanatics and Livestream shopping, and Warehouse construction in North America
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Amazon Reports Q4 2022 EarningsMaersk Sees Global Trade Contracting in 2023Fanatics Makes Push into Livestream ShoppingWarehouse Con...
February 6th, 2023: Shopify’s engineering shakeup, Foot Locker is sued, the lawsuit against Google, and UPS’s latest earnings
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Shopify’s major engineering shakeupFoot Locker sued for its customer chat featureThe Department of Justice lawsuit against GoogleW...
January 30th, 2023: The fall of U.S. retail sales, Shopify raises its prices, Walmart’s small business program, and AmazonSmile charity program
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:U.S. retail sales fell in DecemberShopify raises its pricesWalmart launches its small business programAmazon cancels its AmazonSmile...
January 23rd, 2023: NRF, Walmart’s new offer, Lacoste’s brand turnaround, and Amazon’s capacity system
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:NRF 2023 was the biggest big show everWalmart to offer fulfillment tech and delivery services through salesforceLearning from Lacost...
January 16th, 2023: Target’s stock, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fanatics and Candy Digital, and Amazon launches Buy with Prime
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Target stock downgraded by Wells FargoBed Bath and Beyond could go out of business soonFanatics divesting its 60% stake in NFT firm ...
January 9th, 2023: Shopify releases commerce components, Nike’s earnings, Meta acquires smart lensmaker, and Chewy plans expansion.
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on our show:Shopify releases commerce components to create a path to its composable futureNike earnings top estimates but inventory and costs ri...
January 2nd, 2023: Happy New Year!
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rick switches things up with a bit of a different format. He’ll be sharing his top three stories from 2022.https://www.rmwcommerc...
December 26th, 2022: VF Corp CEO departs, Coupa to be taken private, Shein explores online marketplace, Amazon’s lawsuit with European Union
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s December 26th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on our show:VF Corp CEO Departs UnexpectedlyPro...
December 12th, 2022: Dollar General Grows, Walgreens’ Same Day, Etsy’s Holiday Sales, and Shopify Refreshes its App Store
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s December 12th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on our show:Dollar General Adds Over 1,000 Stores and...
December 5th, 2022: eBay opens store in NYC, live shopping comes to holiday windows, Microsoft and AWS, and our Black Friday Cyber Monday review
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s December 5th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: eBay Opens Store in NYC That Accepts...
November 28th, 2022: Macy’s and Kohl’s Earnings, Gap looks to Amazon, Amazon releases new FBA pricing, and new Salesforce data
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s November 28th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Macy’s and Kohl’s Earnings Show...
It’s November 21st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s November 21st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Target releases Q3 earnings and it’...
November 14th, 2022: Stripe’s layoffs, BigCommerce Q3 Results, UPS and Overstock launch pilot program, Google launches shopping updates
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s November 14th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Stripe Laying Off 14% of WorkersBig...
November 7th, 2022: Shopify’s earnings, Disney+ expands, CB Insights valuations report, and Amazon Q3 earnings
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s November 7th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Shopify earnings show strength of...
October 31st, 2022: Amazon’s New Ad Capabilities, Google’s New Shopping Experience for Search, Instacart Pushing Off IPO, and UPS Q2 Earnings
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s October 31st, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Amazon announces new ads capabilities ...
October 24th, 2022: Kroger and Albertsons Merge, Shein launches resale, Toys "R" Us joins forces with Macy's, mixed holiday predictions
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s October 24th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly: your essential eCommerce Digest!Today on our show:● Kroger and Albertsons merge to create g...
October 17th, 2022: Shopify API enhancements, Walmart’s new acquisition, TikTok hiring to build global fulfillment network, and Amazon’s cost-cutting
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s October 17th, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Upcoming Shopify API enhancements bring b...
October 10th, 2022: Google’s new shopping tools, Walmart’s GoLocal, Poshmark acquired by Naver, and Macy in the inventory race
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s October 10th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Google can become essential search w...
October 3rd, 2022: Prime Early Access event, Gucci and Burberry join second hand trend, Amazon Air grows, and Macy’s new marketplace
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s October 3rd, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Prime Early Access event helps Amazon kick...
September 26th, 2022: Andy Jassy reveals innovation questions, the state of apparel retailers, sustainability and diversity at supply chain management event, and what the results of back-to-school tell us
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s September 26th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, at R...
September 19th, 2022: Shopify changes COO and CFO, Instagram scaling back, Shopify's new cross-border features, and Amazon's Accelerate Conference
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s September 19, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your EssentialeCommerce Digest!Today on our show:● Shopify changes its COO and CFO and the...
September 12th, 2022: CommerceHub acquires ChannelAdvisor, Instacart acquires Rosie, Church & Dwight will acquire Hero Cosmetics, and updates at Target
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s September 12th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: CommerceHub acquires Cha...
September 5th, 2022: eBay’s acquisitions of auto parts and trading cards, Locus Robotics scores with Geodis deal, Walmart’s new cash rewards, and Amazon launches new warehousing and distribution service.
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s September 5th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: And the Investor Minute which...