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The Watson WeekendFrom Spreadsheets to Shipping Label Fraud and Cross-Border e-Commerce with Tommaso TamburnottiWatson Weekend hosts Rick Watson and Nick Kaplan discuss the retail industry's current state, emphasizing AI's integration into shopping experiences, such as Walmart's partnership with OpenAI. They highlight the rapid innovation driven by AI, including new tools like OpenAI's video creation app, and note the proliferation of AI partnerships across major platforms like Salesforce. The episode's guest, Tommaso Tamburnotti, CEO of EasyShip, shares his journey from finance to e-commerce logistics, explaining how EasyShip was founded to simplify the complex challenges of cross-border shipping, especially in emerging markets like Southeast Asia. Tamburnotti details the rise of sh...
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The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 15th, 2025: The Future is Less If Then And More Prompts, Agents, and MCP - A SVP Looks to the FutureWe have a special episode of the podcast this week. Today we preview a new podcast from RMW Commerce — actually a Youtube Exclusive, called “Oh Shift! Where SaaS Meets AI”.In this week’s episode, I interview the Shailesh Kumar, the SVP Of Engineering at Salesforce Commrece Cloud to talk about the company’s approach and pilots in the world of AI and Model Context Protocol or MCP. To be clear, this is not any kind of sponsored interview. It’s just an exploration of how the platforms - and I have asked them all to come on the program...
2025-09-1525 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 1st, 2025: Best Buy Relaunches Its Marketplace, Target Earnings: Like a Slow-Moving Train Wreck, Upcoming RMW Commerce Events in Second Half of the Year, and Walmart Raises Revenue Guidance in Earnings CallToday on our show:Best Buy Relaunches Its MarketplaceTarget Earnings: Like a Slow-Moving Train WreckUpcoming RMW Commerce Events in Second Half of the YearWalmart Raises Revenue Guidance in Earnings Call- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweeklyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2025-09-0113 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestThe Debate: Is Replatforming Worth It?The biggest debate in eCommerce.The business case for replatformingReplatforming can either be trying to use a band-aid on a large wound or it could be like squeezing juice. Vince Santo (The Maze Group) debating Chris Silver (Discoverist AI) on replatforming.Architecture: The headless straw man debate. Headless technology enables brands to move quickly without blockages. Should that cash investment be made in customer acquisition and retention? Nick Kaplan (RMW Commerce) debate Victor Castro (Commercial Leader) on the pros and cons of headless technology.How can we make...
2025-04-141h 04The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJanuary 20th, 2025: Our 2025 NRF event analysis, recapping the first ever RMW Commerce Five Forces event in New York CityToday on our show:Our 2025 NRF event analysisRecapping the first ever RMW Commerce Five Forces event in New York CityAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.Today’s episode is sponsored by Mirakl.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2025-01-2010 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestNovember 18th, 2024: Shopify reported Q3 2024 earnings, Klaviyo reports even better Q3 earnings, new RMW Commerce event being held in January, and BigCommerce trying to escape the Alabama mud like My Cousin VinnyToday on our show:Shopify reported Q3 2024 earningsKlaviyo reports even better Q3 earningsNew RMW Commerce event being held in JanuaryBigCommerce trying to escape the Alabama mud like My Cousin VinnyAnd 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2024-11-1818 minThe Watson WeekendAMA: The State of E-Commerce, Crypto Potential & Bold Predictions for 2025 | Watson Weekend LIVE!Join us for an interactive, live AMA episode of Watson Weekend! With a powerhouse panel—Rick, Jess, and Nick, moderated by Vinny—this session is packed with real-time insights on the hottest industry headlines. We’re tackling your questions on the future of e-commerce, crypto in major marketplaces, the evolution of luxury brands, and if there’s still room for SI partners in a SaaS-dominated world. Plus, we’ve got insider updates from NRF and exciting upcoming RMW Commerce events.Tune in to catch a new level of transparency as our hosts think on their feet and respond di...
2024-11-0151 min
The InnovatorsDriving Innovation: President of RMW Stanley H. Lew AIA, LEED AP, NCARB Vision for Sustainable TransportationInnovation Through Architecture with Stan Lew, AIA President of RMW This Innovators Radio Show episode, hosted by Tom Dioro and broadcast from Stanford University's KZSU, features an engaging conversation with Stan Lew, AIA, the Principal and President of RMW architecture and design firm. The discussion delves into the importance of adopting an innovation mindset in architecture, how transportation and urban development can benefit from embracing the third dimension through electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), and the concept of designing for a dynamic world to address societal challenges. Stan Lew shares insights into how RMW, under...
2024-04-0126 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestFebruary 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 CommerceToday on our show:Shopify reports Q4 2023 earningsTarget has a new strategy: Become Tar-MuWalmart may be Looking to buy TV maker VizioCelebrating the 5th Anniversary of RMW CommerceAnd 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2024-02-1917 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestFebruary 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 OutlookToday 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 OutlookAnd 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2024-02-1215 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestNovember 13th, 2023: Interview with Dhruv Saxena, CEO of ShipBob: Fulfillment AcceleratorJoin 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
2023-11-1338 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestDecember 26th, 2022: VF Corp CEO departs, Coupa to be taken private, Shein explores online marketplace, Amazon’s lawsuit with European UnionIt’s December 26th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on our show:VF Corp CEO Departs UnexpectedlyProcurement SaaS Leader Coupa To Be Taken Private by Thoma BravoFast-Fashion Giant Shein Exploring Online MarketplaceAmazon Settles Lawsuit with European UnionAnd the Investor Minute which contains 8 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
2022-12-2613 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestDecember 12th, 2022: Dollar General Grows, Walgreens’ Same Day, Etsy’s Holiday Sales, and Shopify Refreshes its App StoreIt’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 Fresh ItemsWalgreens Launches Same Day DeliveryEtsy Sellers Report Inflation and Higher Fees are Hurting Their Holiday SalesShopify Refreshes the Design of Its App StoreAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ric...
2022-12-1211 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestDecember 5th, 2022: eBay opens store in NYC, live shopping comes to holiday windows, Microsoft and AWS, and our Black Friday Cyber Monday reviewIt’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 Pre-Owned Luxury as CurrencyLive Shopping Comes to Holiday WindowsMicrosoft and AWS Both Release Supply Chain PlatformsOur Black Friday Cyber Monday RoundupAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
2022-12-0512 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestNovember 28th, 2022: Macy’s and Kohl’s Earnings, Gap looks to Amazon, Amazon releases new FBA pricing, and new Salesforce dataIt’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 the Pressures on Department StoresGap Looks to Amazon To Expand Its SalesAmazon Releases New FBA Pricing and Account Health AssuranceSalesforce Data Shows Consumers Holding Out for Cyber Week DealsAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwc...
2022-11-2811 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestIt’s November 21st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!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’s bad YyallWalmart responds with Q3 earnings that show the industry how its doneTiktok launches an in-app eCommerce features in the USAnnouncing the launch of the RMW Commerce CommunityAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https...
2022-11-2115 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestNovember 14th, 2022: Stripe’s layoffs, BigCommerce Q3 Results, UPS and Overstock launch pilot program, Google launches shopping updatesIt’s November 14th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Stripe Laying Off 14% of WorkersBigCommerce Q3 2022 Results Show Profitability and Sustainability ConcernsUPS and Overstock Launch Returns Pilot ProgramGoogle Launches New Deals-Focused Shopping UpdatesAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/This...
2022-11-1411 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestNovember 7th, 2022: Shopify’s earnings, Disney+ expands, CB Insights valuations report, and Amazon Q3 earningsIt’s November 7th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Shopify earnings show strength of plus offering Disney + expands into eCommerce CB Insights valuations report reveals troubling late-stage trends for startupsAmazon Q3 earnings reveal growth but also profit concerns And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ri...
2022-11-0714 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 31st, 2022: Amazon’s New Ad Capabilities, Google’s New Shopping Experience for Search, Instacart Pushing Off IPO, and UPS Q2 EarningsIt’s October 31st, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Amazon announces new ads capabilities at UnboxedGoogle launches new shopping experience for searchInstacart pushing off IPO as valuation continues to dropUPS Q2 earnings show continued great executionAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwa...
2022-10-3112 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 31st, 2022: Amazon’s New Ad Capabilities, Google’s New Shopping Experience for Search, Instacart Pushing Off IPO, and UPS Q2 EarningsIt’s October 31st, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Amazon announces new ads capabilities at UnboxedGoogle launches new shopping experience for searchInstacart pushing off IPO as valuation continues to dropUPS Q2 earnings show continued great executionAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
2022-10-2812 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 24th, 2022: Kroger and Albertsons Merge, Shein launches resale, Toys "R" Us joins forces with Macy's, mixed holiday predictionsIt’s October 24th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly: your essential eCommerce Digest!Today on our show:● Kroger and Albertsons merge to create grocery challenger to Walmart● Ultra-fast fashion site Shein launches resale● Toys “R” Us launches in 451 Macy’s stores ahead of holiday season● Advertising and eCommerce analysts predict a mixed holiday quarterand The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venturecapital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from R...
2022-10-2310 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 17th, 2022: Shopify API enhancements, Walmart’s new acquisition, TikTok hiring to build global fulfillment network, and Amazon’s cost-cuttingIt’s October 17th, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Upcoming Shopify API enhancements bring both potential and painWalmart goes all-in one micro fulfillment with new acquisitionTiktok hiring to build global fulfillment network for its creatorsAmazon cost-cutting could give us preview of 2023And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and http...
2022-10-1714 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 10th, 2022: Google’s new shopping tools, Walmart’s GoLocal, Poshmark acquired by Naver, and Macy in the inventory raceIt’s October 10th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Google can become essential search with its new shopping toolsWalmart GoLocal continues its nationwide rolloutResale shopping site, Poshmark, acquired by Korean search giant, NaverMacy’s winning the inventory race so farAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.li...
2022-10-1011 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 3rd, 2022: Prime Early Access event, Gucci and Burberry join second hand trend, Amazon Air grows, and Macy’s new marketplaceIt’s October 3rd, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Prime Early Access event helps Amazon kick off the holiday seasonGucci and Burberry join second hand luxury trendAmazon Air continues to grow according to new studyMacy’s new marketplace aims at selection and profitabilityAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.li...
2022-10-0312 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 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 usIt’s September 26th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, at Recode reveals core innovation questionsHow are apparel retailers trying to navigate shifts in consumer demand?Sustainability and diversity a major theme at association for supply chain management eventBrands and retailers ignoring back-to-school results: Are we in for a tough holiday?And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more...
2022-09-2612 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 19th, 2022: Shopify changes COO and CFO, Instagram scaling back, Shopify's new cross-border features, and Amazon's Accelerate ConferenceIt’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 stock price is an importantreason● Instagram scaling back its eCommerce ambitions● Shopify introduces new cross-border features to accelerate its moveinto Europe and Asia● Amazon’s Accelerate conference takes Amazon in new directions-And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from theworld of venture c...
2022-09-1913 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 12th, 2022: CommerceHub acquires ChannelAdvisor, Instacart acquires Rosie, Church & Dwight will acquire Hero Cosmetics, and updates at TargetIt’s September 12th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
CommerceHub acquires ChannelAdvisor in combination of two rivals
Instacart running away from its former mission by acquiring software company Rosie
Church & Dwight to acquire Amazon native brand Hero Cosmetics
Target updates supply chain leadership and plans CEO succession
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com...
2022-09-1212 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 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.It’s September 5th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
2022-09-0514 min
Supply Chain TherapyOwning Your Customer Experience: How Your Supply Chain Can Create DTC Loyalty and Accelerate Growth with Rick Watson CEO of RMW Commerce ConsultingShipping pallets and replenishing stores are one thing. Getting the products to doorsteps, handling returns swiftly, and accurately forecasting demands are an entirely separate beast. If you can accomplish all of those feats your customer experience will outperform your competitor's. Our guest today understands what it takes to own your customer experience. Rick Watson is the Founder and CEO of RMW Commerce Consulting. On today’s episode, Rick discusses creating a DTC channel that ensures customer loyalty, the importance of accurate forecasting, and why cross functional teams are so crucial for the success of eC...
2022-08-3136 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestAugust 29th, 2022: Google SEO content update, Amazon’s TikTok-like feed, Walmart eyes new payment opportunities, and Shopify launches CollabsIt’s August 29th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Major Google SEO content update could test your relevancy
Amazon testing a TikTok-like feed in its app
Walmart eyes new payments opportunities to continue its business model shift
Shopify launches Collabs to become its own affiliate network for creators
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.link...
2022-08-2911 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestAugust 22nd, 2022: Amazon reorganizes grocery business, ThredUp and Tommy Hilfiger, DoorDash and Facebook Marketplace, and Walmart and Target earningsIt’s August 22nd, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Amazon reorganizes its grocery business
ThredUp working with Tommy Hilfiger to introduce new brand customers
DoorDash will start delivering your Facebook Marketplace purchases too
Walmart and Target earnings shed light on economic worries
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ T...
2022-08-2212 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestAugust 15th, 2022: Instacart’s 2022 IPO, Amazon acquires Roomba, the latest on American Eagle Outfitters, and Avalara going private with Vista EquityIt’s August 15th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Instacart is planning an IPO for the end of 2022
Amazon makes another billion dollar acquisition with robotic vacuum maker, Roomba.
American Eagle Outfitters’ Quiet Platform launches a nationwide "Asset-Light" logistics network
Tax software provider, Avalara, is going private in $8.4 billion Vista Equity acquisition
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ an...
2022-08-1513 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestAugust 8th, 2022: Amazon Q2 earnings, PayPal targeted by Elliot Management, Shopify invests in Klaviyo, and Amazon Today offers same-day shippingIt’s August 8th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Amazon Q2 earnings beat revenue and reaffirms full-year guidance
Paypal being targeted by activist investor, Elliott Management
Shopify invests $100 Million in email marketing provider, Klaviyo
Amazon Today offers same-day shipping from retailers, boosting Prime
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
2022-08-0814 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestAugust 1st, 2022: Early reviews of Amazon’s Style Store, Bed Bath and Beyond, UPS innovating through downturn, and Shopify’s Q2 earnings callIt’s August 1st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Early reviews of Amazon’s Style Store in Los Angeles underwhelming
Can we talk about what happened to Bed Bath and Beyond?
UPS innovating through downturn, maintaining margin and revenue targets
Shopify Q2 earnings call shows warnings signs for the company in 2022
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and ht...
2022-08-0116 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJuly 25th, 2022: The One Year Anniversary of The Watson Weekly!It’s July 25th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show we celebrate the one year anniversary of The Watson Weekly. Executive Producer, David Hoffman, of series production partner, CitizenRacecar, sits down with Rick to discuss the show’s amazing first year.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2022-07-2525 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJuly 18th, 2022: Coatue’s view of the market, glut of goods at Target and Walmart, Victoria’s Secret restructures its management team, and an Amazon Prime Day recapIt’s July 18th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Coatue’s view of the market is cautious but still optimistic about GoodFirms long-term
Glut of goods at Target and Walmart is good for liquidators
Victoria’s Secret restructures its management team and executes layoffs
Amazon Prime Day recap: always crazy but still great for Amazon
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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2022-07-1812 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJuly 11th, 2022: FedEx’s new strategy, Instacart and Walmart Canada’s new launch, TikTok cancels eCommerce plans, Shopify invests in content management systemIt’s July 11th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
FedEx announces new strategy based on revenue quality, mirroring UPS’s approach.
Instacart and Walmart Canada launch a virtual convenience store.
TikTok cancels eCommerce plans in the US after terrible results in a UK test.
Shopify launches editions and invests in content management system sanity.
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwc...
2022-07-1110 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJuly 4th, 2022: Nike’s Direct-to-Consumer growth, Bed Bath and Beyond looks for a new CEO, Bill Ready joins Pinterest, and is Amazon planning a second Prime Day?Happy Independence Day!
It’s July 4th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Nike reports strong growth in its direct-to-consumer business in recent earnings
Bed Bath and Beyond looks for a new CEO as the company resets again
Pinterest CEO steps aside as Bill Ready joins as CEO
Is Amazon planning a second prime day in October, and what does it mean?
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more...
2022-07-0409 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJune 27th, 2022: Global-e acquires Borderfree, eBay acquires KnownOrigin, Walmart and Roku team up, and Amazon appoints Doug HerringtonIt’s June 27th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Global-e Acquires Borderfree In Further Consolidation of Cross-Border Market
eBay Acquires NFT Marketplace KnownOrigin As Part of Its Metaverse Investments
Walmart and Roku Team Up on Bringing Commerce to the TV
Amazon Shuffles Its Consumer Team Leadership And Appoints Doug Herrington Leader of Stores Worldwide
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www...
2022-06-2709 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJune 20th, 2022: Amazon’s Consumer CEO departs, Jokr is leaving the US market, The RealReal Founder is out, and Amazon announces Prime DayIt’s June 20th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
The Great Resignation moves to Amazon as Amazon Consumer CEO, Dave Clark, departs
Instant delivery firm, Jokr, announces it’s leaving the US market
TheRealRealFounder out as we hold our breath for the second hand shoe to drop
Amazon announces Prime Day on July 12th and 13th to help America get rid of excess inventory
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For m...
2022-06-2011 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJune 13th, 2022: Special Edition! Rick speaks with Hamaad AkmalIt’s June 13th, 2022, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your essential eCommerce Digest.
Rick is out of town this week, but today on our show we have a new special edition interview with Hamaad Akmal, the Head of Operations and Global Logistics for trusted sneaker marketplace GOAT. Hamaad spends his days chasing fraudsters across the planet and creating a seamless supply chain experience for buyers and sellers. Today’s episode covers a few interesting topics in the world of cross-border eCommerce.
How to stop fraud on marketplaces
Trends in global eCommerce
Tips to improve your cro...
2022-06-1311 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJune 6th, 2022: Special Edition! Rick speaks to John Lawson, CEO of ColderICE MediaRick is out of town this week but today on our show, we have a new special edition interview with a dear friend, John Lawson.
John ColderICE Lawson is one of the OGs of eCommerce, and a small business coach for growing eCommerce sellers.
Today’s episode is a wide-ranging interview on a number of interesting topics such as:
- How do you compete against Amazon as a retailer or brand?
- The early days of eBay and what they got wrong
- The history of eCommerce
- So...
2022-06-0634 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestMay 30th, 2022: Stripe’s new app marketplace, the state of the consumer, Ulta’s announcement, and the secondhand US market.It’s May 30th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Stripe launches new app marketplace
What do recent earnings calls say about the state of the consumer?
Ulta announces its own retail media network in beauty
Secondhand US market to reach $82 Billion by 2026
And the Investor Minute which contains 3 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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2022-05-3010 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestMay 23rd, 2022: Walmart’s profitability miss, REI’s circular commerce efforts, Klarna’s virtual shopping feature, and Target’s Q1 earningsIt’s May 23rd, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Walmart’s quarterly profitability miss confirms economic slowdown
REI’s circular commerce efforts show great progress
Klarna’s new virtual shopping feature makes me worry for Buy-Now-Pay-Later
Target Q1 2022 earnings highlights short-term profit challenges, but long-term outlook is still strong
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://ww...
2022-05-2311 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestMay 16th, 2022: Instacart’s confidential IPO, Amazon’s Selz acquisition, the launch of Shopify Audiences, and Amazon’s last mile rural deliveryIt’s May 16th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Instacart files for a confidential IPO after reducing its valuationAmazon shuts down its Selz acquisition with recent launch of Buy with PrimeShopify moves into the advertising space with launch of Shopify AudiencesAmazon launches last mile rural delivery with independent convenience storesAnd the Investor Minute which contains two items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and...
2022-05-1611 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestMay 16th, 2022: Instacart’s confidential IPO, Amazon’s Selz acquisition, the launch of Shopify Audiences, and Amazon’s last mile rural deliveryIt’s May 16th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Instacart files for a confidential IPO after reducing its valuation
Amazon shuts down its Selz acquisition with recent launch of Buy with Prime
Shopify moves into the advertising space with launch of Shopify Audiences
Amazon launches last mile rural delivery with independent convenience stores
And the Investor Minute which contains two items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwc...
2022-05-1611 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestMay 9th, 2022: Shopify’s Deliverr Acquisition, The Warehouse Market in Flux, Walmart’s New Activewear Line, Thrasio’s Layoffs and New CEO, and the State of the EconomyIt’s May 9th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Shopify finalizes its $2.1 billion Deliverr acquisition
Warehouse market influx could mean opportunities for Amazon
Walmart invests in apparel with launch of new private label activewear line
Amazon aggregator Thrasio starts layoffs and and names new CEO
What the heck is the economy doing right now?
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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2022-05-0912 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestThe Watson Weekly: A Quick Break!Good Morning Watsonians! The production team is sad to report that Rick is a bit under the weather this week, so we're taking a quick break. We'll be back with the latest eCommerce news next Monday! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestApril 25th, 2022: USPS’ New Mail Plan, the Buy Now, Pay Later Industry, Walmart Adds PayPal’s CFO, and Andy Jassy’s First Shareholder LetterIt’s April 25th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
The United States Postal Service released its mail plan for America
Is the Buy Now, Pay Later industry fundamentally flawed?
Walmart’s digital services growth gets another boost by adding PayPal’s CFO
Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, released his first shareholder letter
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and...
2022-04-2512 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestApril 18th, 2022: Etsy Strike Fizzles, the New eCommerce Site, Target and ThredUp, Shopify’s Succession PlanIt’s April 18th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Etsy Strike Fizzles Out Before It Begins
Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond launch eCommerce site
Target Tiptoes Back Into Resale with New ThredUp Partnership
Shopify Makes a Succession Plan for CEO Tobi Lutke, Among Other Human
And the Investor Minute which contains six items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/r...
2022-04-1813 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestApril 11th, 2022: Farfetch invests in Neiman Marcus, the new CEO of FedEx, Macy’s expands supply chain operations, and Staten Island Amazon workers unionizeIt’s April 11th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Cross-border Marketplace Farfetch Invests in Neiman Marcus Group
Raj Subramaniam is Promoted to President and CEO of FedEx
Macy’s, Inc. Expands Supply Chain Operations with New Fulfillment Center In North Carolina
Amazon Workers in Staten Island Voted to Unionize
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https...
2022-04-1113 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestApril 4th, 2022: Recent Retail Earnings Call, The Digital Markets Act, SHEIN Solidifying Fast-Fashion Lead, and Target’s TransformationIt’s April 4th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Red warning lights flashing on economy from recent retail earnings call
EU passes sweeping privacy legislation called Digital Markets Act
eCommerce brand SHEIN solidifying fast-fashion lead over its apparel rivals
Target’s transformation has been powered by data science
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.li...
2022-04-0411 min
Radio Montecò Web's podcastVoci nell nOTTE Questa volta ospite del salotto di RMW sarà il prof. Alvise MaVenerdì 1 Aprile 2022 ore 23:00 torna Voci nella Notte condotta da Venanzio.Questa volta ospite del salotto di RMW sarà il prof. Alvise Manni che ci parlerà del libro "Civitanova, immagini e storie"
2022-04-0159 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestMarch 28th, 2022: Guggenheim Partners’ Research, Amazon Roll Up Companies, FedEx’s Recent Earnings Call, and Google’s Last Mile Fleet SolutionIt’s March 28th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Guggenheim Partners research highlights recent eCommerce trends to notice
Is this the beginning of the end for a lot of Amazon roll up companies?
FedEx strategy and execution issues on full display at recent earnings call
Google enters last mile supply chain space with its last mile fleet solution
And the Investor Minute which contains seven items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, che...
2022-03-2813 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestMarch 21st, 2022: Marc Andreessen thoughts on retail stores, Walmart’s linchpin, Macy’s staying ahead of “The Reaper”, and Amazon’s gain in eCommerceIt’s March 21st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Retail Stores Will Completely Die, Says Tech Investor Marc Andreessen
Walmart Sees Stores as Linchpin of Last-Mile Strategy
Macy’s Trying Very Hard to Stay Ahead of the Reaper
New Data Suggests Amazon is Gaining Share in eCommerce
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linked...
2022-03-2109 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestMarch 14th, 2022: Kohl’s Transformation, Nordstrom’s Ad Expansion, Shopify’s Shipping Platform, and Amazon’s Investment in eCommerce SoftwareIt’s March 14th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Kohl’s looks to stave off activist investors by transforming itself
Nordstrom plots ad expansion as its new retail media network generates $40 million
Shopify launches a shipping platform in Europe with Shippo as its partner
Amazon continues to invest in the eCommerce software market. Is a New Platform Coming Soon?
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick...
2022-03-1414 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSpecial Edition with Bill WilliamsWelcome to a Special Edition non-weekly episode of the Watson Weekly! This is the start of a new series where every few months, we will be doing interviews with a series of interesting people.
I get asked from time to time about having guests on the show, as it would allow me to do a deeper dive on topics that perhaps I only have a few minutes to cover in a typical show.
This week’s guest is none other than Bill Williams. Bill is the founder and CEO of BWG Strategy, a firm which conn...
2022-03-1032 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestBrands’ dependency on retailers, Amazon’s investments in cashierless stores, Albertsons review of its business, and Target’s 2021 Q4 earningsIt’s March 7th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Brands may need retailers more than they realize.
Amazon continues to make digital investments in its stores with cashierless technology and display advertising.
Grocer Albertsons starts a strategic review of its business.
Target 2021 Q4 earnings roundup highlights continued focus on employees, stores as hubs, and merchandise
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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2022-03-0713 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestFebruary 28th, 2022: Walmart enters new economic environment, USPS Connect, what Daniel Loeb sees in Amazon, and Macy’s isn’t breaking up.It’s February 28th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Walmart enters an economic environment that plays to the company’s strengths
Postal service launches new next-day local shipping service called USPS Connect
Activist investor Daniel Loeb sees $1 trillion dollars of untapped value in Amazon
Macy’s not breaking up but still a lot of hard work ahead
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news...
2022-02-2812 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestFebruary 21st, 2022: Amazon and diversifying sellers, Shopify’s Q4 earnings, Hasbro and Mattel, and the 2021 PitchBook venture capital report.It’s February 21st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
What if Amazon is the best-positioned company to diversify sellers off Amazon?
Shopify Q4 2021 earnings shows growth but there are still strategy concerns
Hasbro and Mattel’s opposite economic views of toys’ industry future may have implications for other brands
2021 PitchBook venture capital report raises both optimism and concern
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check o...
2022-02-2113 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestFebruary 14th, 2022: Meta’s shrinking advertising lead, new CMS and eCommerce churn data, Amazon’s advertising, and what modern retailers must do to surviveIt’s February 14th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Recent earnings calls indicate that Meta’s advertising lead is shrinking quickly, and Google is the biggest beneficiary
CMS and eCommerce churn data shows WordPress maintaining market lead, Shopify gaining on WooCommerce
Amazon advertising graduates from "Other" and 3P seller units set record
Modern retailers must prioritize differentiation and freshness to survive
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news...
2022-02-1411 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestFebruary 7th, 2022: The Washington State Attorney General investigation and Amazon, UPS 2021 Q4 earnings, Glossier’s recent layoffs, and declines at Bed, Bath, and BeyondIt’s February 7th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Washington State Attorney General investigation shuts down Amazon price fixing program
UPS 2021 Q4 earnings highlights their focus on revenue quality
Glossier’s CEO learned a hard lesson in technology decision-making as it lays off 80 employees
Recent declines at Bed, Bath and Beyond make you wonder if it can make it
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick...
2022-02-0714 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJanuary 31st, 2022: Amazon’s New ‘Style” Department Store Concept, Gopuff’s First Private Label Line, Walmart’s Plans for GoLocal, and the Latest on ShopifyIt’s January 31st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Amazon's New "Style" Department Store Concept Kicks Sand In the Face of Investors Who Think Retail Innovation is Dead
Gopuff Launches its First Private Label Line
How Walmart GoLocal Plans to Stand out Among Delivery Businesses
Shopify Fulfillment Seems to be Going Nowhere FasAudiogram
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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2022-01-3113 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJanuary 24th, 2022: Toyota and Amazon launch Amazon Parts Store, 2022 Supply Chain Issues, Online Grocery Sales of Alcohol, and Kohl’s Investor Macellum CapitalIt’s January 24th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Toyota and Amazon launch new Amazon Parts Store in the UK
2022 supply chain issues are looking remarkably similar to 2021
Online grocery sales of alcohol to reach almost $2 Billion this year according to new report
Kohl’s investor Macellum Capital wants to burn the company down
And the Investor Minute which contains four items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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2022-01-2411 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJanuary 17th, 2022: Reactions to Shopify’s App Store Changes, Accenture’s Predictions About Social Commerce, Walmart Expands In-Home Delivery, and IKEA’s Price ChangesIt’s January 17th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Shopify’s app store changes have some developers upset, but there’s really nothing to see here
Accenture predicts social commerce will grow three times faster than eCommerce.
Will you let Walmart into your garage? Its In-Home Delivery to expand to 30 million US households this year.
Pricing moving on up at IKEA, in step with trends from many brands and retailers
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture...
2022-01-1710 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJanuary 10th, 2022: Walmart leads in click and collect and curbside orders, Amazon’s potential web stores product, Fanatics buys Topps trading card business, and the U.S. retail sales growthIt’s January 10th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Walmart drove 25% of click and collect and curbside orders in 2021
Could Amazon build a new web stores product in the coming years?
Fanatics is buying Topps trading card business in a nod to the digital future
Mastercard report shows U.S. retail sales grew 8.5% in November and December
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out...
2022-01-1013 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJanuary 3rd, 2021: Top 5 stories of 2021!It’s January 3rd, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show we’re going to do something a little bit different and review 2021’s top 5 stories, as seen by my LinkedIn feed:
Number 5. Supply Chain Crisis hits everyone hard.
Number 4. Retail Stores strike back
Number 3. Are Target and Walmart the New Malls?
Number 2. Investors Look to Split Up Several Large Retailers
Number 1. Shopify Executive Departures Cause Concern at the CompanyThis podcast uses the following thi...
2022-01-0309 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestDecember 27th, 2021: A New Consumer Probe, Nordstrom's Off-Price Rack Business, McDonald's Sells Software to Mastercard, and Shopify's New Board MemberIt’s December 27th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Could a new consumer probe blunt the rise of buy now pay later?
Nordstrom is looking to split its off-price Rack business
McDonald’s sells software provider Dynamic Yield to Mastercard in a warning to both retailers and technology companies
Shopify board adds Instacart’s CEO Fidji Simo - What’s the Plan here?
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.This...
2021-12-2711 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestDecember 20th, 2021: Meta and Shopify, Carolyn Everson’s early departure, new marketplaces, and buy now, pay later in 2022It’s December 20th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Is Meta Taking Aim at Shopify?
Instacart’s President Carolyn Everson Departs After Just 3 Months
What’s With All the New Marketplaces?
What Does 2022 Have In Store for Buy Now, Pay Later?
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ This...
2021-12-2015 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestDecember 13th, 2021: Amazon’s profitability, activist investors and Kohl’s, Allbirds Q3 losses, and the state of the supply chain issueIt’s December 13th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Is Amazon Fooling the Market About Its Profitability?
Kohl’s Is Next Up In a Long Line of Retailers Targeted by Activist Investors
Allbirds’ Q3 Losses Prompt Debate Over Its Future
Supply Chain Issues Will Take Longer To Sort Out Than Many Expect
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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2021-12-1314 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestDecember 6th, 2021: PopSugar partners with Target, Amazon’s sales soar, the Metaverse, and Amazon’s third-party logistics market.It’s December 6th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
PopSugar partners with Target for new fitness line
Cyber Monday sales drop but Amazon’s sales soar
What’s really going on with the Metaverse?
Is Amazon already king of the third-party logistics market?
And the Investor Minute which contains four items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
2021-12-0610 min
The Marketing Playbook with Mark FriedmanRick Watson - Founder and CEO of RMW Commerce Consulting Rick Watson, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RMW Commerce Consulting, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to move to voice commerce, stay educated on current events and public companies, bring in qualified consultants, whether your company should set up a marketplace, and what it was like growing up in New Orleans. Connect with Rick on LinkedIn
2021-12-0244 min
The Marketing Playbook with Mark FriedmanRick Watson - Founder and CEO of RMW Commerce ConsultingRick Watson, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RMW Commerce Consulting, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to move to voice commerce, stay educated on current events and public companies, bring in qualified consultants, whether your company should set up a marketplace, and what it was like growing up in New Orleans. Connect with Rick on LinkedIn
2021-12-0244 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestDecember 1st, 2021: Commercetools’ New Acquisition, Cyber Week, UPS and FedEx Holiday Crunch, and Nike Invests in the MetaverseIt’s December 1st, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
eCommerce Platform Commercetools Takes Aim at the Mid-Market with a New Acquisition
Tracking the Cyber Week Winners and Losers
UPS and FedEx Looking Good for the Holiday Crunch
Nike Invests in the Metaverse with a Roblox Partnership
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.l...
2021-12-0111 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestNovember 22nd, 2021: Shopify’s Hydrogen Custom Storefront Framework, Walmart’s Q3 Earnings, Amazon’s New Payment Options, and Target Continues Great Operational ExecutionIt’s November 22nd, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Shopify releases its hydrogen custom storefront framework - but more is needed
Walmart’s Q3 earnings highlight its grocery gains
Amazon introduces new payment options and delivers an ultimatum to Visa in the UK
Target continues great operational execution triggered by growth in same day services
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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2021-11-2212 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestNovember 15th, 2021: Saks eCommerce split, Square and the future of currency and payment, the status of livestreaming in the U.S., and American Eagle Outfitters acquires logistics capabilitiesIt’s November 15th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Saks eCommerce split sounds worse every day: What makes it so bad?
Square stakes its claim on the future of currency and payments
What’s the status of livestreaming in the United States?
Retailer American Eagle Outfitters continues to acquire logistics capabilities - should other retailers be paying attention?
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check...
2021-11-1515 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestNovember 8th, 2021: Supply Constraints Slow Down Advertising, Bed Bath & Beyond Signs With Kroger, Amazon’s Challenging Earnings, and Shopify’s Fulfillment StrategyIt’s November 8th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Advertising is slowing down with supply constraints
Bed Bath & Beyond signs a big partnership with Kroger
Amazon has surprisingly challenging earnings
Shopify’s fulfillment strategy remains a mystery
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/This podcast...
2021-11-0814 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestNovember 1st, 2021: Poshmark’s Brand Closet Program, Mailchimp and Shopify, UPS Earnings, and Amazon Launches an In-Store Pickup OptionIt’s November 1st, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Poshmark launches a new brand closet program to cozy up to big brands.
Mailchimp and Shopify kiss and make up.
UPS earnings highlight volume and profit growth.
Amazon launches an in-store pickup option for marketplace sellers.
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/r...
2021-11-0111 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 25th, 2021: J.B. Hunt’s shipping costs, instant delivery startups, Instacart acquires Caper, and shoppers may spend more this holiday season.It’s October 25th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Transportation company J.B. Hunt looks for shipping costs to keep rising through 2022.
Are instant delivery startups the new investment bubble?
Instacart’s new acquisition Caper means it’s still searching for its next act.
New data suggests that shoppers may spend more and sooner this holiday season.
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, che...
2021-10-2511 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 18th, 2021: Macy’s eCommerce business, Michael’s eCommerce marketplace, Thrasio delays SPAC deal, and the port delays prompt big-company workarounds.It’s October 18th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Will Macy’s be forced to spin off its eCommerce business?
Arts and crafts chain store, Michael’s, looks to launch its own eCommerce marketplace.
Amazon aggregator, Thrasio, delays SPAC deal as executives exit.
Port delays prompt big-company workarounds and government action.
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and...
2021-10-1815 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 11th, 2021: Amazon and Target get a head start on the holidays, Google updates its eCommerce strategy, Home Depot signs up with Walmart GoLocal, and Rent the Runway files for IPOIt’s October 11th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
The holidays are starting early this year at Amazon and Target.
Google is looking to update its eCommerce strategy, but is it enough?
Home Depot signs up with Walmart GoLocal for same day delivery.
Rent the Runway files for IPO, but the road ahead looks difficult.
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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2021-10-1113 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestOctober 4th, 2021: Amazon’s fall showcase, Bloomingdale’s new Bloomie stores, Content Play from Pinterest and Albertsons, and an IOU Christmas?It’s October 4th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Amazon’s fall product event showcases its creativity.
What do Bloomingdale’s new Bloomie stores add to the new small-format retail trend?
Pinterest and Albertsons hook up in an interesting content play.
Is the eCommerce world headed for an “IOU Christmas”? And what to do about it.
And the Investor Minute which contains six items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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2021-10-0413 min
The Modern MerchantRick Watson w/ RMW Commerce ConsultingWe are excited to welcome Rick Watson with RMW Commerce Consulting to the Modern Merchant Podcast! For over 20 years, Rick has been a technology entrepreneur and operator exclusively in the ecommerce industry with companies like ChannelAdvisor, Barnes & Noble, Merchantry, and Pitney Bowes. In this episode, we dive into his background and expertise on the most recent ecommerce trends and topics!
2021-09-2943 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 27th, 2021: Chewy’s new marketplace for veterinarians, Kroger doubles down on Instacart, Shopify expands its cross-border services, and FedEx’s first quarter 2022It’s September 27th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
And the Investor Minute which contains six items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtra...
2021-09-2711 minThe Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 20th, 2021: Shopify, Big Boxes, Malls, and MailchimpIt’s September 20th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Shopify invests in marketing provider Yotpo
Top Amazon seller Packable looks to go public via reverse merger
Are Walmart and Target the biggest beneficiaries of the decline of malls in America?
Intuit’s acquisition of marketing provider Mailchimp continues its move into eCommerce
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for anal...
2021-09-2012 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 13th, 2021: Disney’s Retail Locations, Companies on a Potential Collision Course, Amazon’s Growing Interest in Planes, and the Future of InstacartIt’s September 13th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Disney is closing virtually all of its retail locations
Are Square, Paypal and Shopify on a collision course?
Amazon keeps investing more and more in planes
Is Instacart nervous about its future?
The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ This podcas...
2021-09-1312 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestSeptember 7th, 2021: The Buy Now, Pay Later Space, CPG Brands are Testing eCommerce, The State of the Global Supply Chain, and The Investor Minute!It’s September 7th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
The Buy Now, Pay Later space continues to heat up with Affirm and Afterpay news.
Two leading CPG brands are testing eCommerce.
The entire global supply chain is in the trash can, but that trash is actually a treasure for off-price retail.
Finally, we have The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, private equity, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.r...
2021-09-0710 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestAugust 30th, 2021: Macy's Turnaround Strategy, Walmart’s Delivery Service, Urban Outfitters, Amazon’s Investment in Department Stores, and the Investor Minute!It’s August 30th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Is Macy’s turnaround strategy working?
Walmart is launching a local delivery service.
Urban Outfitters is launching a second-hand clothing marketplace.
Why is Amazon Investing in Department Stores?
The Investor Minute!
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2021-08-3013 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestAugust 23rd, 2021: Wish.com, Walmart and Target’s Q2 Earnings, Instacart, and introducing The Investor Minute!It’s August 23rd, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Is the Wish.com marketplace in a death spiral?
Walmart’s Q2 earnings highlight the continued growth of digital & eCommerce
Target’s shows leverage in its model in its own Q2 earnings call, including faster growth than Walmart.
What’s happening at Instacart — something special, or do they need help?
And a new segment on the show! The Investor Minute. This spot highlights all the news in venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs in the North American eCommerce universe.
2021-08-2310 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestAugust 9th, 2021: Amazon’s Drone Program and Advertising Business, Walmart Sells Software, Square’s $29B Acquisition of AfterPay, Shopify’s Recent EarningsIt’s August 9th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Walmart to start selling software and Adobe Magento customers soon to be able to work natively with Walmart’s Marketplace
What will Square’s $29B acquisition of AfterPay mean for its competition?
Amazon’s drone program seems to have crash-landed
Amazon’s advertising business has crazy potential
Shopify’s recent earnings call highlights the continued growth of the platform but a few concerns as well
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce...
2021-08-0911 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestJuly 26th, 2021: Grocery Giants, The Future of Malls, a Confidential IPO, eCommerce Meets ConstructionIt’s July 26, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
- New research from JLL and Coresight points to where malls are headed
- Circular economy company Rent The Runway confidentially files for IPO
- The Coming eCommerce Boom in the Construction Industry
- The #2 grocer, Kroger is making investments, but are they headed in the right direction?
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
2021-07-2612 min
The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce DigestTrailerWelcome to the Watson Weekly: Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Join host Rick Watson as he gives you the news and analysis you need from across the eCommerce industry.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2021-07-1500 min
The Drill DownEp. 50: Fedex with RMW Commerce's Rick Watson, Virgin Galactic, Albemarle Corporation, Celldex TherapeuticsVirgin Galactic’s (SPCE) founder Richard Branson did NOT go to space, but we talk about what might be the biggest stock promotional event ever? Celldex Therapeutics (CLDX) may have found a cure for hives. As America gets greener, lithium miner Albemarle Corporation’s (ALB) big bet on renewable energy is paying off. RMW Commerce CEO Rick Watson tells us why Fedex’s (FDX) growth has only Amazon to worry about. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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2021-07-1232 min
The Drill DownEp. 16: Shopify with RMW Commerce Consulting's Rick Watson, Square, Bitcoin, Supreme, VF Corporation, Deere & CompanyShopify (SHOP), teamed with Google, is taking a bite out of Amazon AND Salesforce, to the benefit of sports bra and ketchup shoppers everywhere. We discuss with Rick Watson, RMW Commerce Consulting CEO. How is it that bitcoin seller Square (SQ) avoids the volatility of Bitcoin itself. VF Corporation’s (VFC) billion dollar bet on Supreme sufferers from COVID and China. And Deere & Company (DE) saw its customer base grow as people fled cities for the country during the pandemic. But, can Deere hold on to this growth? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at th...
2021-05-2233 min
ROCK MY WEDDING - THE PODCASTS3 Ep11 // The RMW 2019 Round Up2019! That went past in the blink of an eye didn't it and time seems to go so quickly when you have a 'deadline' that you're working towards... Like a wedding. Whoop!
The Best Weddings Of 2019
Join Charlotte and Becky as they look back over the last 12 months and give you a Rock My Wedding 2019 Round Up! They talk about things happening in the business (only briefly because who wants all that waffle when you're trying to plan a wedding!), they talk about theirs and your favourite weddings of 2019 and what they'd love to see more...
2019-12-0926 min
The Modern ArchitectS02 Episode 1: RMW - RMW President, Sustainability Director and AIA 2016 Young ArchitectIn this special kick off of Season 2, Tom welcomes RMW president - Russ Nichols, sustainability director - Steve Stenton, and AIA 2016 Young Architect Award recipient - Stephanie Silkwood. This fun and engaging conversation covered RMW's current projects, sustainability, design trends and challenges.
2017-03-1456 min
Modern Architect Radio Show with Tom DioroS02 Episode 1: RMWIn this special kick off of Season 2, Tom welcomes RMW president - Russ Nichols, sustainability director - Steve Stenton, and AIA 2016 Young Architect Award recipient - Stephanie Silkwood. This fun and engaging conversation covered RMW's current projects, sustainability, design trends and challenges.
2017-03-1356 min
The Sync LabLicensing Music In Ads And Commercials With Heather Gardner From Vapor RMWAaron Davison from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Heather Gardner, who is the head of music supervision and licensing for a company called Vapor RMW out of Toronto, Canada.
2017-01-2332 min