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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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May 27, 2024 • 15min
May 27th, 2024: Target earnings indicate big trouble, Macy’s provides preview into restructuring, Salesforce unveils new Einstein features, and Walmart earnings stand out
Today on our show:Target earnings indicate big troubleMacy’s provides preview into restructuringSalesforce unveils new Einstein featuresWalmart earnings stand outAnd 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
May 20, 2024 • 17min
May 20th, 2024: Amazon AWS CEO to step down, Home Depot earnings disappoint, Shein rejected from NRF membership, and Shopify acquires Peel Analytics founders
Today on our show:Amazon AWS CEO to step downHome Depot earnings disappointShein rejected from NRF membershipShopify acquires Peel Analytics foundersAnd 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
May 13, 2024 • 8min
May 13th, 2024: The Fall and Fall of Peloton, Forrester's Wave Report, and Digital Evolution
Today on our show:The Fall and Fall of PelotonForrester’s New Wave ReportWhat’s On My Mind About Digital Evolutionhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
May 6, 2024 • 17min
May 6th, 2024: Amazon reports terrific Q1 2024 earnings, Nordstrom launches its marketplace, Paypal earnings reflects life in the slow lane, and UPS to power Shein returns in Forever 21 stores
Today on our show:Amazon reports terrific Q1 2024 earningsNordstrom launches its marketplacePaypal earnings reflects life in the slow laneUPS to power Shein returns in Forever 21 storesAnd 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
Apr 29, 2024 • 16min
April 29th, 2024: Paypal’s coming battle with Shopify, Nike’s failures highlight leadership issues, UPS Q1 2024 earnings shows continued decline, and SaaS growth down from 2022 highs
Today on our show:Paypal’s coming battle with ShopifyNike’s failures highlight leadership issuesUPS Q1 2024 earnings shows continued declineSaaS growth down from 2022 highsAnd 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
Apr 22, 2024 • 15min
April 22nd, 2024: Confusing economic signals in 2024, Shein faces new class action lawsuit, GoPuff partners with Shopify to help CPG brands, and Macy’s kicks off its store closings
Today on our show:Confusing economic signals in 2024Shein faces new class action lawsuitGoPuff partners with Shopify to help CPG brandsMacy’s kicks off its store closingsAnd 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
Apr 15, 2024 • 18min
April 15th, 2024: AllBirds gets Nasdaq delisting warning, Revenue and profit at TikTok’s ownership growing, Andy Jassy releases annual shareholder letter, and Inventory and cashflow key to the future of retail
Today on our show:AllBirds gets Nasdaq delisting warningRevenue and profit at TikTok’s ownership growingAndy Jassy releases annual shareholder letterInventory and cashflow key to the future 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
Apr 8, 2024 • 17min
April 8th, 2024: UPS wins US Postal contract from FedEx, Beyond.com has a new vision, Home Depot acquires SRS distribution, and Amazon removes Just Walk Out From its Amazon Fresh stores
Today on our show:UPS wins US Postal contract from FedExBeyond.com has a new visionHome Depot acquires SRS distributionAmazon removes Just Walk Out From its Amazon Fresh storesAnd 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
Apr 1, 2024 • 16min
April 1st, 2024: UPS announces new initiatives in Analyst Day, Canada Goose announces shakeup, Shein's supply chain as a service initiative a "Pearl Harbor" moment for retailers, and Commercetools releases a company update
Today on our show:UPS announces new initiatives in Analyst DayCanada Goose announces shakeupShein's supply chain as a service initiative a "Pearl Harbor" moment for retailersCommercetools releases a company updateAnd 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
Mar 25, 2024 • 13min
March 25th, 2024: Shoptalk 2024 recap, Nordstrom could be taken private, Temu’s owner PDD doubles annual profit, and Google launches retail media beta
Today on our show:Shoptalk 2024 recapNordstrom could be taken privateTemu’s owner PDD doubles annual profitGoogle launches retail media betaAnd 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
