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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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Mar 18, 2024 • 17min
March 18th, 2024: The end of the free shipping era is greatly exaggerated, software as a service keeps getting harder, American Eagle’s logistics capitulation ends the pandemic logistics fever dream, and Shopify at Morgan Stanley tech conference 2024 takeaways
Today on our show:The end of the free shipping era is greatly exaggeratedSoftware as a service keeps getting harderAmerican Eagle’s logistics capitulation ends the pandemic logistics fever dreamShopify at Morgan Stanley tech conference 2024 takeawaysAnd 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 11, 2024 • 16min
March 11th, 2024: Key learnings on Temu from recent report, Klaviyo launches a professional services offering, Amazon launching mini Whole Foods in New York City, and Target reports Q4 earnings
Today on our show:Key learnings on Temu from recent reportKlaviyo launches a professional services offeringAmazon launching mini Whole Foods in New York CityTarget reports Q4 earningsAnd 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 4, 2024 • 18min
March 4th, 2024: Shopify GMV closing in on Amazon, Macy’s announces a new vision, Amazon aggregator Thrasio declares bankruptcy, and Klaviyo reports 2023 Q4 earnings
Today on our show:Shopify GMV closing in on AmazonMacy’s announces a new visionAmazon aggregator Thrasio declares bankruptcyKlaviyo reports 2023 Q4 earningsAnd 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
Feb 26, 2024 • 13min
February 26th, 2024: Walmart’s Q4 earnings release, Bed Bath and Beyond and Overstock name new CEOs, Macy’s in a battle with investors, and what are UPS and FedEx telling us about the economy?
Today on our show:Walmart’s Q4 earnings releaseBed Bath and Beyond and Overstock name new CEOsMacy’s in a battle with investorsWhat are UPS and FedEx telling us about the economy?And 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
Feb 19, 2024 • 17min
February 19th, 2024: Shopify reports Q4 2023 earnings, Target has a new strategy: Become Tar-Mu, Walmart may be Looking to buy TV maker Vizio, and celebrating the 5th Anniversary of RMW Commerce
Today on our show:Shopify reports Q4 2023 earningsTarget has a new strategy: Become Tar-MuWalmart may be Looking to buy TV maker VizioCelebrating the 5th Anniversary of RMW CommerceAnd 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
Feb 12, 2024 • 16min
February 12th, 2024: Our recap of January 2024 eCommerce news, Amazon releases their Q4 2023 earnings report, footwear brand New Balance adds a resale marketplace and RMW Commerce’s 2024 Outlook
Today on our show:Our recap of January 2024 eCommerce newsAmazon releases their Q4 2023 earnings reportFootwear brand New Balance adds a resale marketplaceRMW Commerce’s 2024 OutlookAnd 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
Dec 25, 2023 • 33sec
December 25th, 2023: Special Announcement
Attention, Watsonians! The Watson Weekly will be on a brief hiatus as Rick and his family celebrate the arrival of their new baby. We'll be back with new episodes in February. Until then, keep prosperous and we'll see you soon!https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Dec 18, 2023 • 15min
December 18th, 2023: Macy’s gets a buyout offer, recap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBC, CommerceHub makes an acquisition and rebrands as Rithum, and Zulily files lawsuit against Amazon
Today on our show:Macy’s gets a buyout offerRecap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBCCommerceHub makes an acquisition and rebrands as RithumZulily files lawsuit against AmazonAnd 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
Dec 11, 2023 • 13min
December 11th, 2023: Shopify Investor Day recap, replatforming has slowed down significantly, Amazon restructures its seller fees, and Neiman Marcus rejects Saks takeover bid
Today on our show:Shopify Investor Day recapReplatforming has slowed down significantlyAmazon restructures its seller feesNeiman Marcus rejects Saks takeover bidAnd 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
Dec 4, 2023 • 13min
December 4th, 2023: Our Black Friday Cyber Monday wrap up, Shein files for IPO, Amazon becomes the biggest delivery business in the US, and Kohl’s decides eCommerce is not for them
Today on our show:Our Black Friday Cyber Monday wrap upShein files for IPOAmazon becomes the biggest delivery business in the USKohl’s decides eCommerce is not for themAnd 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
