The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest

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Feb 20, 2023 • 13min

Shopify’s new features, Stripe plans to go public, David’s Bridal launches wedding vendor marketplace, and Shopify’s Q4 earnings

Today on our show:Shopify announces over 100 new featuresPayments provider, Stripe, plans to go public next yearDavid’s Bridal launches wedding vendor marketplaceShopify reports Q4 2022 earningshttps://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.
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Feb 13, 2023 • 11min

Amazon’s Q4 Earnings, Maersk sees global trade contracting, Fanatics and Livestream shopping, and Warehouse construction in North America

Today on our show:Amazon Reports Q4 2022 EarningsMaersk Sees Global Trade Contracting in 2023Fanatics Makes Push into Livestream ShoppingWarehouse Construction in North America Slowinghttps://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.
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Feb 6, 2023 • 18min

February 6th, 2023: Shopify’s engineering shakeup, Foot Locker is sued, the lawsuit against Google, and UPS’s latest earnings

Today on our show:Shopify’s major engineering shakeupFoot Locker sued for its customer chat featureThe Department of Justice lawsuit against GoogleWhat UPS’s latest earnings report can teach business ownershttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ 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.
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Jan 30, 2023 • 14min

January 30th, 2023: The fall of U.S. retail sales, Shopify raises its prices, Walmart’s small business program, and AmazonSmile charity program

Today on our show:U.S. retail sales fell in DecemberShopify raises its pricesWalmart launches its small business programAmazon cancels its AmazonSmile charity programhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ 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.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 13min

January 23rd, 2023: NRF, Walmart’s new offer, Lacoste’s brand turnaround, and Amazon’s capacity system

Today on our show:NRF 2023 was the biggest big show everWalmart to offer fulfillment tech and delivery services through salesforceLearning from Lacoste’s brand turnaroundAmazon updates new fulfillment by Amazon capacity systemhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ 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.
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Jan 16, 2023 • 13min

January 16th, 2023: Target’s stock, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fanatics and Candy Digital, and Amazon launches Buy with Prime

Today on our show:Target stock downgraded by Wells FargoBed Bath and Beyond could go out of business soonFanatics divesting its 60% stake in NFT firm Candy DigitalAmazon launches Buy with Prime this monthhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ 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.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 14min

January 9th, 2023: Shopify releases commerce components, Nike’s earnings, Meta acquires smart lensmaker, and Chewy plans expansion.

Today on our show:Shopify releases commerce components to create a path to its composable futureNike earnings top estimates but inventory and costs riseMeta acquires a smart lensmaker to bring augmented reality to marketChewy plans expansion of automated fulfillmenthttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ 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.
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Jan 2, 2023 • 12min

January 2nd, 2023: Happy New Year!

On today’s show, Rick switches things up with a bit of a different format. He’ll be sharing his top three stories from 2022.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ 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.
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Dec 26, 2022 • 14min

December 26th, 2022: VF Corp CEO departs, Coupa to be taken private, Shein explores online marketplace, Amazon’s lawsuit with European Union

It’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/ 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.
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Dec 12, 2022 • 12min

December 12th, 2022: Dollar General Grows, Walgreens’ Same Day, Etsy’s Holiday Sales, and Shopify Refreshes its App Store

It’s December 12th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on our show:Dollar General Adds Over 1,000 Stores and 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/rickwatsonecommerce/ 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.

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