The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest
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Join Rick Watson, 20+ year eCommerce veteran and CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce, to hear all the latest in the world of eCommerce — from established players like Amazon and Shopify to the new startups, fresh off their latest round of funding. From Marketplaces to Direct-to-Consumer to Supply Chain to Payments, it’s all here.
New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute!
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New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute!
Find more great content from Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/
Episodes
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Sep 18, 2023 • 22min
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
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 valuation Amazon releases Supply Chain by AmazonAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Sep 11, 2023 • 14min
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
Today on our show:Our discussion about Holiday season preparationGap develops exclusive sleepwear line with Macy’sGoogle’s CEO releases 25-year updateAmazon’s Buy with Prime partners with ShopifyAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Sep 4, 2023 • 22min
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
Today on our show:Gartner releases its digital commerce Magic QuadrantShein and Forever21 build a partnershipLearning from Instacart’s IPO filingKlaviyo IPO sets the bar for profitable software companiesAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Aug 28, 2023 • 19min
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
Today on our show:How can Artificial Intelligence help eCommerce? Walmart reports Q2 2024 earnings Amazon launches a new US shipping program TikTok takes another firm step towards a marketplace And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Aug 21, 2023 • 20min
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
Today on our show:Amazon crushes its Q2 2023 earningsTarget Q2 earnings disappointAmazon announces the return of Seller-Fulfilled PrimeHow I reached 50,000 LinkedIn followersAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Aug 14, 2023 • 21min
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
Today on our show:TikTok launches Fulfillment by TikTok in the United KingdomWalMart expands its in-store advertising networkUPS Q2 2023 earnings disappointBigCommerce reports Q2 2023 earningsAnd 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
Aug 7, 2023 • 19min
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
Today on our show:TikTok Shop aspires to become fourth most important channelEtsy marketplace boycottAmazon resets its grocery strategyShopify reports Q2 2023 earningsAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 7 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 31, 2023 • 23min
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?
Today on our show:Shopify releases its Summer editionsUPS agrees to terms with TeamstersBoston Consulting Group’s latest supply chain benchmarking reportWhat’s with all the rebranding lately?And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 24, 2023 • 17min
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
Today on our show:Google kills Buy on Google2023 halfway update on venture capital and marketsRumors of Shopify investing in FaireAmazon Prime Day recapAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 17, 2023 • 19min
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
Today on our show:Federal Trade Commission sues AmazonTikTok plans new US eCommerce ventureMy digital transformation talk at The Lead event in New York CityAmazon Prime Day roundupAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 7 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
