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.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

It’s October 3rd, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Prime Early Access event helps Amazon kick off the holiday seasonGucci and Burberry join second hand luxury trendAmazon Air continues to grow according to new studyMacy’s new marketplace aims at selection and profitabilityAnd 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/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

It’s September 26th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show:  Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, at Recode reveals core innovation questionsHow are apparel retailers trying to navigate shifts in consumer demand?Sustainability and diversity a major theme at association for supply chain management eventBrands and retailers ignoring back-to-school results: Are we in for a tough holiday?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/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

It’s September 19, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your EssentialeCommerce Digest!Today on our show:● Shopify changes its COO and CFO and the stock price is an importantreason● Instagram scaling back its eCommerce ambitions● Shopify introduces new cross-border features to accelerate its moveinto Europe and Asia● Amazon’s Accelerate conference takes Amazon in new directions-And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from theworld of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp