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The Watson Weekly: eCommerce Strategy & News

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Stop reading the headlines and start understanding the frameworks. The Watson Weekly is the premier resource for eCommerce executives, delivering sharp, independent strategy on the industry's most critical developments. Join 20-year veteran Rick Watson as he cuts through the noise to help you understand not just what is happening, but why it matters to your business. Broadcasting three times a week:Mondays: Strategic deep dives into earnings, mergers, and market shifts. Wednesdays: Candid interviews with C-Suite luminaries and tech innovators. Fridays: Join the Watson Weekend for Spirited deba...

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Jul 10, 2026

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August 12th, 2024: Amazon reports Q2 earnings, Allbirds reports financial results, Amazon signs deal with Pinterest and TikTok, and Shopify crushes its earnings 12.08.2024

Today on our show: Amazon reports Q2 earnings Allbirds reports financial results Amazon signs deal with Pinterest and TikTok Shopify crushes its earnings 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

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 05.08.2024

Today on our show: Companies are trading down talent Top items from Paypal’s Q2 2024 earnings call Designer brand Prada posts revenue gains Temu announcements signal a company shift 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

July 29th, 2024: UPS reports Q2 earnings, Google not ending cookies after all, Amazon Prime Day roundup, and new marketplace whitepaper released 29.07.2024

Today on our show: UPS reports Q2 earnings Google not ending cookies after all Amazon Prime Day roundup New marketplace whitepaper released 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

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 22.07.2024

Today on our show: Amazon Prime Day expected to hit records in 2024 Commercetools announces CEO transition The importance of reputation in eCommerce eCommerce sales will hit $1T this year 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

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 15.07.2024

Today on our show: Saks acquires Neiman Marcus Group Speaking about personalization at The Lead Event in NYC Nike is struggling trying to be a tech company Amazon previews direct from China program 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

We'll be back next week! 08.07.2024

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!

July 1st, 2024: Target reshuffles its leadership team and Shopify releases summer editions 01.07.2024

Today on our show: Target reshuffles its leadership team Shopify releases summer editions 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

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 24.06.2024

Today on our show: CMACH 3 event in New York City recap May retail sales data released Beyond loses a CEO Instacart expands retail media into Youtube 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

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 17.06.2024

Today on our show: Could Amazon deliver the mail? Costco expanding its ad network McKinsey state of the consumer 2024 report Loop and Happy Returns partner up 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

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 10.06.2024

Today on our show: Amazon Buy with Prime off to a slow start Shein launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and Europe eBay expands its consignment service A call to action for brands 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

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 03.06.2024

Today on our show: Paypal is building an ads platform TJMaxx not afraid of Temu and Shein BigCommerce getting serious about its partner ecosystem Amazon growing its share of retail 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  

May 27th, 2024: Target earnings indicate big trouble, Macy’s provides preview into restructuring, Salesforce unveils new Einstein features, and Walmart earnings stand out 27.05.2024

Today on our show: Target earnings indicate big trouble Macy’s provides preview into restructuring Salesforce unveils new Einstein features Walmart earnings stand out 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  

May 20th, 2024: Amazon AWS CEO to step down, Home Depot earnings disappoint, Shein rejected from NRF membership, and Shopify acquires Peel Analytics founders 20.05.2024

Today on our show: Amazon AWS CEO to step down Home Depot earnings disappoint Shein rejected from NRF membership Shopify acquires Peel Analytics founders 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

May 13th, 2024: The Fall and Fall of Peloton, Forrester's Wave Report, and Digital Evolution 13.05.2024

Today on our show: The Fall and Fall of Peloton Forrester’s New Wave Report What’s On My Mind About Digital Evolution https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

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 06.05.2024

Today on our show: Amazon reports terrific Q1 2024 earnings Nordstrom launches its marketplace Paypal earnings reflects life in the slow lane UPS to power Shein returns in Forever 21 stores 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

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 29.04.2024

Today on our show: Paypal’s coming battle with Shopify Nike’s failures highlight leadership issues UPS Q1 2024 earnings shows continued decline SaaS growth down from 2022 highs 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

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 22.04.2024

Today on our show: Confusing economic signals in 2024 Shein faces new class action lawsuit GoPuff partners with Shopify to help CPG brands Macy’s kicks off its store closings 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

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 15.04.2024

Today on our show: AllBirds gets Nasdaq delisting warning Revenue and profit at TikTok’s ownership growing Andy Jassy releases annual shareholder letter Inventory and cashflow key to the future of retail 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

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 08.04.2024

Today on our show: UPS wins US Postal contract from FedEx Beyond.com has a new vision Home Depot acquires SRS distribution Amazon removes Just Walk Out From its Amazon Fresh stores 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  

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 01.04.2024

Today on our show: 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 Commercetools releases a company update 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-watsonweek...

March 25th, 2024: Shoptalk 2024 recap, Nordstrom could be taken private, Temu’s owner PDD doubles annual profit, and Google launches retail media beta 25.03.2024

Today on our show: Shoptalk 2024 recap Nordstrom could be taken private Temu’s owner PDD doubles annual profit Google launches retail media beta 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

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 take 18.03.2024

Today on our show: 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 Shopify at Morgan Stanley tech conference 2024 takeaways And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. https://www.rmwcomm...

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 11.03.2024

Today on our show: Key learnings on Temu from recent report Klaviyo launches a professional services offering Amazon launching mini Whole Foods in New York City Target reports Q4 earnings 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

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 04.03.2024

Today on our show: Shopify GMV closing in on Amazon Macy’s announces a new vision Amazon aggregator Thrasio declares bankruptcy Klaviyo reports 2023 Q4 earnings 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

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? 26.02.2024

Today on our show: Walmart’s Q4 earnings release Bed Bath and Beyond and Overstock name new CEOs Macy’s in a battle with investors What 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

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