

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/
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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.

Dec 5, 2022 • 13min
December 5th, 2022: eBay opens store in NYC, live shopping comes to holiday windows, Microsoft and AWS, and our Black Friday Cyber Monday review
It’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/ 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.

Nov 28, 2022 • 11min
November 28th, 2022: Macy’s and Kohl’s Earnings, Gap looks to Amazon, Amazon releases new FBA pricing, and new Salesforce data
It’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.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.

Nov 21, 2022 • 15min
It’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://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.

Nov 14, 2022 • 11min
November 14th, 2022: Stripe’s layoffs, BigCommerce Q3 Results, UPS and Overstock launch pilot program, Google launches shopping updates
It’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/

Nov 7, 2022 • 14min
November 7th, 2022: Shopify’s earnings, Disney+ expands, CB Insights valuations report, and Amazon Q3 earnings
It’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/rickwatsonecommerce/

Oct 31, 2022 • 13min
October 31st, 2022: Amazon’s New Ad Capabilities, Google’s New Shopping Experience for Search, Instacart Pushing Off IPO, and UPS Q2 Earnings
It’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/

Oct 23, 2022 • 11min
October 24th, 2022: Kroger and Albertsons Merge, Shein launches resale, Toys "R" Us joins forces with Macy's, mixed holiday predictions
It’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 Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/

Oct 17, 2022 • 14min
October 17th, 2022: Shopify API enhancements, Walmart’s new acquisition, TikTok hiring to build global fulfillment network, and Amazon’s cost-cutting
It’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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/

Oct 10, 2022 • 12min
October 10th, 2022: Google’s new shopping tools, Walmart’s GoLocal, Poshmark acquired by Naver, and Macy in the inventory race
It’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.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/