

The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest
RMW Commerce
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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May 1, 2023 • 14min
May 1st, 2023: Bed Bath & Beyond, UPS Q1 earnings, Amazon’s anti-counterfeit exchange, and Shopify’s bill-pay service
Today on our show:Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcyUPS Q1 earnings call resultsAmazon’s new anti-counterfeit exchangeShopify announces a bill-pay serviceAnd 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

Apr 24, 2023 • 14min
April 24th, 2023: Amazon’s shareholder letter, the recent retail sales report, the Shopify collaboration, and David’s Bridal enters bankruptcy
Today on our show:Amazon’s 2022 shareholder letter Understanding the recent retail sales reportCould Amazon seller’s expansion give reason for Shopify collaboration?Retailer David’s Bridal entering bankruptcyhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Apr 17, 2023 • 11min
April 17th, 2023: Amazon adds fees, Dollar General’s new partner, Inventory glut and supply chain costs, and changes in consumer shipping preferences
Today on our show:Amazon adds fees to reduce return costsDollar General partners with a beauty incubatorInventory glut increasing supply chain costsConsumer shipping preferences changinghttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Apr 10, 2023 • 12min
April 10th, 2023: Macy’s CEO steps aside, FedEx’s new announcement, American Eagle Outfitters’ logistics leader, and Walmart’s investor community meeting
Today on our show:Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette Steps AsideFedEx Announces Integration of Express and GroundAmerican Eagle Outfitters Removes its Logistics LeaderWalmart’s 2023 Investor Community Meetinghttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Apr 3, 2023 • 14min
April 3rd, 2023: A recap of Shoptalk 2023, venture startup outcomes, Fanatics and NHL, Recapping the headless eCommerce presentation
Today on our show:Recap of Shoptalk 2023New Data About Venture Startup OutcomesFanatics Becomes Uniform Supplier for NHLRecapping My Headless eCommerce Presentationhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium fashion brands. Are your e-commerce logistics costs going through the roof? Olive is here to help. Olive offers brands and retailers over 50% off on return shipping expenses instantly while offering customers a sustainable, waste-free packaging and delivery experience. The solution is turnkey and no development work required. You simply download their Shopify app to get started. To learn more visit shopolive.com/watsonweekly. Save Money, save the planet.

Mar 27, 2023 • 13min
March 27th, 2023: Walmart launches Clean Beauty, FedEx’s earnings, Foot Locker retrenching, and Amazon layoffs
Today on our show:Clean Beauty at Walmart LaunchesFedEx Earnings Reveal Cost-Cutting Foot Locker Retrenching Brand and Stores Amazon Layoffs Signal Further Challengeshttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium fashion brands. Are your e-commerce logistics costs going through the roof? Olive is here to help. Olive offers brands and retailers over 50% off on return shipping expenses instantly while offering customers a sustainable, waste-free packaging and delivery experience. The solution is turnkey and no development work required. You simply download their Shopify app to get started. To learn more visit shopolive.com/watsonweekly. Save Money, save the planet.

Mar 20, 2023 • 14min
March 20th, 2023: Silicon Valley Bank, AllBirds’ Stock, Shopify’s investor meeting, and Amazon Buy with Prime
Today on our show:Thoughts on the fallout of Silicon Valley BankAllBirds stock crashesShopify’s latest investor meetingSecret shopping Amazon Buy With Primehttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium fashion brands. Are your e-commerce logistics costs going through the roof? Olive is here to help. Olive offers brands and retailers over 50% off on return shipping expenses instantly while offering customers a sustainable, waste-free packaging and delivery experience. The solution is turnkey and no development work required. You simply download their Shopify app to get started. To learn more visit shopolive.com/watsonweekly. Save Money, save the planet.

Mar 13, 2023 • 11min
March 13th, 2023: Amazon closing more retail, Dick’s Sporting Goods success story, Target and the next-generation mall, Cloud software spend holding up
Today on our show:Amazon closing more retailDick’s Sporting Goods offers a retail success storyIs Target building the next-generation mall?Cloud software spend holding up surprisingly wellhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium fashion brands. Are your e-commerce logistics costs going through the roof? Olive is here to help. Olive offers brands and retailers over 50% off on return shipping expenses instantly while offering customers a sustainable, waste-free packaging and delivery experience. The solution is turnkey and no development work required. You simply download their Shopify app to get started. To learn more visit shopolive.com/watsonweekly. Save Money, save the planet.

Mar 6, 2023 • 13min
March 6th, 2023: Target’s cautious earnings, ThredUp’s apparel resale store, BigCommerce releases earnings, and Amazon closes more warehouses
Today on our show:Target releases cautious earnings and outlookThredUp launches apparel resale storeBigCommerce releases earnings and trims costsAmazon closes more warehouseshttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium fashion brands. Are your e-commerce logistics costs going through the roof? Olive is here to help. Olive offers brands and retailers over 50% off on return shipping expenses instantly while offering customers a sustainable, waste-free packaging and delivery experience. The solution is turnkey and no development work required. You simply download their Shopify app to get started. To learn more visit shopolive.com/watsonweekly. Save Money, save the planet.

Feb 27, 2023 • 14min
February 27th, 2023: Walmart’s Q4 earnings, the decline of corporate deal activity, Instagram killing live shopping, and Amazon cuts ties with European distributors
Today on our show:Walmart reports Q4 and full year earningsCorporate deal activity fell in 2022Instagram killing live shoppingAmazon cuts ties with European distributorshttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium fashion brands. Are your e-commerce logistics costs going through the roof? Olive is here to help. Olive offers brands and retailers over 50% off on return shipping expenses instantly while offering customers a sustainable, waste-free packaging and delivery experience. The solution is turnkey and no development work required. You simply download their Shopify app to get started. To learn more visit shopolive.com/watsonweekly. Save Money, save the planet.