The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest
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Join Rick Watson, 20+ year eCommerce veteran and CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce, to hear all the latest in the world of eCommerce — from established players like Amazon and Shopify to the new startups, fresh off their latest round of funding. From Marketplaces to Direct-to-Consumer to Supply Chain to Payments, it’s all here.
New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute!
Find more great content from Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/
New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute!
Find more great content from Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/
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Jul 10, 2023 • 49min
July 10th, 2023: 100th Episode: Venture Capital and Fundraising, Amazon and Shopify: featuring Victor Castro and Hendrik Laubscher
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 all things eCommerce. Join the trio as they explore fundraising, venture capital, Amazon under Andy Jassy, Shopify, and much more. https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 3, 2023 • 16min
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
Today on our show:Amazon gets open letter from activist investorAmazon announces Prime DayGoogle Domains sells to SquarespaceGoogle launches virtual AI try-on featureAnd 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
Jun 26, 2023 • 15min
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
Today on our show:Shop Pay launches for enterprise retailersFedEx reports its quarterly earningsNew retail sales data from the Commerce DepartmentAmazon seller-fulfilled Prime coming backAnd 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
Jun 19, 2023 • 13min
June 19th, 2023: Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023, Update on grocery eCommerce, Walmart launches startup accelerator, Payment provider Stripe joins MACH Alliance
Today on our show:Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023Update on grocery eCommerceWalmart launches startup acceleratorPayment provider Stripe joins MACH AllianceAnd 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
Jun 12, 2023 • 14min
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
Today on our show:Stripe’s new charge card program can help ShopifyAmazon may be considering mobile phone serviceApple Vision Pro thoughtsBuy Buy Baby could get boughtAnd 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
Jun 5, 2023 • 13min
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?
Today on our show:Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment Report Shopify’s upcoming shareholder meeting McKinsey report on the beauty market Economists wondering where’s the recession? And 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
May 29, 2023 • 14min
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
Today on our show:Walmart releases its Q1 2023 earnings TJ Maxx earnings indicate acceleration Takeaways from Paypal’s recent investor event Shopify’s road ahead And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
May 22, 2023 • 16min
May 22nd, 2023: Google’s AI and retail announcements, Klaviyo’s IPO filing, Target Q1 2023 earnings, and Shein’s marketplace expansion
Today on our show:Google’s AI and retail announcements Klaviyo’s IPO filing Target Q1 2023 earnings Shein’s marketplace expansion And 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
May 15, 2023 • 17min
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
Today on our show:BigCommerce reports earnings eBay prepares launch of international shipping program Flexport is missing the infrastructure to compete with large players Amazon gives shoppers incentives to pick up their orders And 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
May 8, 2023 • 19min
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
Today on our show:Big commerce doubles down on B2BPinterest ties up with Amazon advertisingPitchBook report whines about the demise of unicornsShopify reports earnings, chucks logistics businessAnd 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
