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!
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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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Aug 5, 2024 • 10min
August 5th, 2024: Companies are trading down talent, top items from Paypal’s Q2 2024 earnings call, designer brand Prada posts revenue gains, and Temu announcements signal a company shift
Today on our show:Companies are trading down talentTop items from Paypal’s Q2 2024 earnings callDesigner brand Prada posts revenue gainsTemu announcements signal a company shiftAnd 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
Jul 29, 2024 • 12min
July 29th, 2024: UPS reports Q2 earnings, Google not ending cookies after all, Amazon Prime Day roundup, and new marketplace whitepaper released
Today on our show:UPS reports Q2 earningsGoogle not ending cookies after allAmazon Prime Day roundupNew marketplace whitepaper releasedAnd 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
Jul 22, 2024 • 15min
July 22nd, 2024: Amazon Prime Day expected to hit records in 2024, Commercetools announces CEO transition, the importance of reputation in eCommerce, and eCommerce sales will hit $1T this year
Today on our show:Amazon Prime Day expected to hit records in 2024Commercetools announces CEO transitionThe importance of reputation in eCommerceeCommerce sales will hit $1T this yearAnd 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
Jul 15, 2024 • 14min
July 15th, 2024: Saks acquires Neiman Marcus Group, speaking about personalization at The Lead Event in NYC, Nike is struggling trying to be a tech company, and Amazon previews direct from China program
Today on our show:Saks acquires Neiman Marcus GroupSpeaking about personalization at The Lead Event in NYCNike is struggling trying to be a tech companyAmazon previews direct from China programAnd 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
Jul 8, 2024 • 17sec
We'll be back next week!
Attention, Watsonians! Pardon us as we were on a brief hiatus over the holiday week - we'll be back next week with a brand new episode!
Jul 1, 2024 • 22min
July 1st, 2024: Target reshuffles its leadership team and Shopify releases summer editions
Today on our show:Target reshuffles its leadership teamShopify releases summer editionsAnd 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 24, 2024 • 14min
June 24th, 2024: CMACH 3 event in New York City recap, May retail sales data released, Beyond loses a CEO, and Instacart expands retail media into Youtube
Today on our show:CMACH 3 event in New York City recapMay retail sales data releasedBeyond loses a CEOInstacart expands retail media into YoutubeAnd 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 17, 2024 • 14min
June 17th, 2024: Could Amazon deliver the mail? Costco expanding its ad network, McKinsey state of the consumer 2024 report, and Loop and Happy Returns partner up
Today on our show:Could Amazon deliver the mail?Costco expanding its ad networkMcKinsey state of the consumer 2024 reportLoop and Happy Returns partner upAnd 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 10, 2024 • 15min
June 10th, 2024: Amazon Buy with Prime off to a slow start, Shein launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and Europe, eBay expands its consignment service, and a call to action for brands
Today on our show:Amazon Buy with Prime off to a slow startShein launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and EuropeeBay expands its consignment serviceA call to action for brandsAnd 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 3, 2024 • 11min
June 3rd, 2024: Paypal is building an ads platform, TJMaxx not afraid of Temu and Shein, BigCommerce getting serious about its partner ecosystem, and Amazon growing its share of retail
Today on our show:Paypal is building an ads platformTJMaxx not afraid of Temu and SheinBigCommerce getting serious about its partner ecosystemAmazon growing its share of retailAnd 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
