March 31st, 2025: Shoptalk Recap
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 31st, 2025: Shoptalk Recap

It’s March 31, 2025  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Shoptalk Recap

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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March 24th, 2025: Adobe teases new commerce offerings, BigCommerce launches new account functionality, Klarna files IPO paperwork, and welcome to Shoptalk Week!
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 24th, 2025: Adobe teases new commerce offerings, BigCommerce launches new account functionality, Klarna files IPO paperwork, and welcome to Shoptalk Week!

It’s March 24th, 2025 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Adobe Teases New Commerce Offerings

  • BigCommerce Launches New Account Functionality

  • Klarna Files IPO Paperwork

  • Welcome to Shoptalk Week!

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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March 17th, 2025: Paypal in hot water over its Honey application, AllBirds sales plunge in 2024, why did Walmart buy a mall? And upcoming eCommerce debate event at Shoptalk
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 17th, 2025: Paypal in hot water over its Honey application, AllBirds sales plunge in 2024, why did Walmart buy a mall? And upcoming eCommerce debate event at Shoptalk

It’s March 17, 2025  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Paypal in Hot Water Over Its Honey Application

  • AllBirds Sales Plunge in 2024

  • Why Did Walmart Buy a Mall?

  • Upcoming eCommerce Debate Event at Shoptalk

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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March 10th, 2025: Target 2024 earnings shows company falling behind, when will merchants stop treating data as a project? Commercetools layoffs throws into question IPO plans, has Shopify Enterprise
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 10th, 2025: Target 2024 earnings shows company falling behind, when will merchants stop treating data as a project? Commercetools layoffs throws into question IPO plans, has Shopify Enterprise

It’s March 10, 2025  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Target 2024 Earnings Shows Company Falling Behind

  • When Will Merchants Stop Treating Data as a Project?

  • Commercetools Layoffs Throws into Question IPO Plans

  • Has Shopify Enterprise Turned a Corner?

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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March 3rd, 2025: Is Beyond.com doomed? Klaviyo reports 2024 earnings, Klaviyo coming for Salesforce Service Cloud, and Paypal Investor Day offers problematic vision
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 3rd, 2025: Is Beyond.com doomed? Klaviyo reports 2024 earnings, Klaviyo coming for Salesforce Service Cloud, and Paypal Investor Day offers problematic vision

It’s March 3, 2025  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Is Beyond.com Doomed?

  • Klaviyo Reports 2024 Earnings

  • Klaviyo Coming for Salesforce Service Cloud

  • Paypal Investor Day Offers Problematic Vision

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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February 24th, 2025: Walmart reports fiscal year 2025 earnings, Saks stopped paying vendors on time, TikTok subscriptions could help creators, and BigCommerce reports 2024 earnings
Rick Watson Rick Watson

February 24th, 2025: Walmart reports fiscal year 2025 earnings, Saks stopped paying vendors on time, TikTok subscriptions could help creators, and BigCommerce reports 2024 earnings

It’s February 24, 2025 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Walmart Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings

  • Saks Stopped Paying Vendors On Time

  • TikTok Subscriptions Could Help Creators

  • BigCommerce Reports 2024 Earnings

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.


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February 17th, 2025: Shopify Q4 2024 earnings: The age of efficiency comes to Shopify, it’s not just you- age of efficiency accelerating, Amazon Q4 earnings wins the Grammy for free cash flow and more
Rick Watson Rick Watson

February 17th, 2025: Shopify Q4 2024 earnings: The age of efficiency comes to Shopify, it’s not just you- age of efficiency accelerating, Amazon Q4 earnings wins the Grammy for free cash flow and more

It’s February 17, 2025  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Shopify Q4 2024 Earnings: The Age of Efficiency Comes to Shopify

  • It’s Not Just You - Age of Efficiency Accelerating

  • Amazon Q4 Earnings Wins the Grammy for Free Cash Flow

  • Amazon Ad Engine Getting Hungry: Look Out Google Shopping

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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February 10th, 2025: Trump eliminates the de minimis for China, AI won't solve all the problems, UPS Q4 2024 earnings, AI is not the new SEO. Brands could be in a marketplace without realizing it
Rick Watson Rick Watson

February 10th, 2025: Trump eliminates the de minimis for China, AI won't solve all the problems, UPS Q4 2024 earnings, AI is not the new SEO. Brands could be in a marketplace without realizing it

It’s February 10, 2025 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Trump Eliminates the Deminimus for China

  • AI Won't Solve All The Problems, But We Don't Realize It Yet

  • UPS Q4 2024 Earnings: Steering Towards Margin, Away From Amazon

  • AI Is Not the New SEO. Brands Could Be In a Marketplace Without Realizing It

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.


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February 3rd, 2025: Risks to Amazon in the AI Wars, private equity outlook in 2025, Artificial Intelligence moving from creating to doing with OpenAI Operator,how to grow faster is an elusive question
Rick Watson Rick Watson

February 3rd, 2025: Risks to Amazon in the AI Wars, private equity outlook in 2025, Artificial Intelligence moving from creating to doing with OpenAI Operator,how to grow faster is an elusive question

It’s February 3, 2025  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Risks to Amazon in the AI Wars

  • Private Equity Outlook in 2025

  • Artificial Intelligence Moving from Creating to Doing with OpenAI Operator

  • How to Grow Faster is an Elusive Question

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/

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Shaping the Future: Social Commerce, AI, and Predictions for 2025 with Kelly Goetsch
Rick Watson Rick Watson

Shaping the Future: Social Commerce, AI, and Predictions for 2025 with Kelly Goetsch

In the final episode of this special 3-part Watson Weekly series, Rick Watson is joined by Kelly Goetsch, Advisor at Commerce Tools, to discuss what’s next for the world of commerce. Key topics include:

  • The rise of social shopping and platforms like TikTok Shops

  • How AI is redefining brand discovery and trust

  • Predictions for retail growth and consumer behavior in 2025

  • The enduring influence of earned media in building connections

This episode ties the series together with forward-looking insights and strategies to thrive in an ever-changing e-commerce landscape.

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January 20th, 2025: Our 2025 NRF event analysis, recapping the first ever RMW Commerce Five Forces event in New York City
Rick Watson Rick Watson

January 20th, 2025: Our 2025 NRF event analysis, recapping the first ever RMW Commerce Five Forces event in New York City

It’s January 20, 2025  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Our 2025 NRF Event Analysis

  • Recapping the First Ever RMW Commerce Five Forces Event In New York City

- and finally, 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:

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Modernizing B2B Commerce: Overcoming the Bob Problem with Kelly Goetsch
Rick Watson Rick Watson

Modernizing B2B Commerce: Overcoming the Bob Problem with Kelly Goetsch

In Part 2 of this special Watson Weekly series, Rick Watson and Kelly Goetsch dive deep into the complexities of B2B commerce. They discuss:

  • The generational shift reshaping the industry

  • Challenges like the "Bob Problem" and outdated practices

  • The role of composable commerce in streamlining processes

  • How solutions like Commerce Tools Foundry are enabling businesses to innovate

Explore how B2B is evolving to meet modern demands while navigating its unique challenges. Don’t miss this insightful conversation that bridges tradition and innovation.

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January 13th, 2025: Shopify 2025: The Entrepreneur, Rulemaker and Bridge-Builder, Mastercard Holiday numbers show roses for eCommerce, Is 2025 year of niche down? Amazon still king of warehouse growth
Rick Watson Rick Watson

January 13th, 2025: Shopify 2025: The Entrepreneur, Rulemaker and Bridge-Builder, Mastercard Holiday numbers show roses for eCommerce, Is 2025 year of niche down? Amazon still king of warehouse growth

It’s January 13, 2025  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Shopify 2025: The Entrepeneur, the Rulemaker and the Bridge-Builder

  • Mastercard Holiday Numbers Show Roses for eCommerce

  • Is 2025 The Year of the Niche Down?

  • Amazon Still the King of Warehouse Growth

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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Breaking Barriers in E-commerce and Healthcare with Kelly Goetsch
Rick Watson Rick Watson

Breaking Barriers in E-commerce and Healthcare with Kelly Goetsch

In this special episode of Watson Weekly, Rick Watson is joined by Kelly Goetsch, a Commercetools Advisor and industry thought leader. Kelly shares his unique insights into the evolving landscape of e-commerce, focusing on the intersection of technology and healthcare. Together, they explore key topics like consumer behavior trends, the growing role of composable commerce, and the untapped opportunities in health tech. From tackling HIPAA compliance to redefining retail experiences, this episode dives deep into the transformative potential of technology across industries. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with expertise and forward-thinking strategies.

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December 23rd, 2024: Amazon building 25% of all warehouses, UPS hiking SurePost rates by 10%, Lowes develops a new marketplace, and Quickbooks partners with Amazon Marketplace Seller Central
Rick Watson Rick Watson

December 23rd, 2024: Amazon building 25% of all warehouses, UPS hiking SurePost rates by 10%, Lowes develops a new marketplace, and Quickbooks partners with Amazon Marketplace Seller Central

It’s December 23 and all through the house, not a creature was stirring except the Watson Weekly podcast - your essential eCommerce digest!

Today on our show:

  • Amazon Building 25% of all Warehouses

  • UPS Hiking SurePost Rates by 10%

  • Lowes Develops a New Marketplace

  • Quickbooks Partners With Amazon Marketplace Seller Central

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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December 16th, 2024: Shopify releases a boring update, Amazon haul launched sooner as political strategy, Potential impact of tariffs on eCommerce? Why use a consultant to help you solve a problem?
Rick Watson Rick Watson

December 16th, 2024: Shopify releases a boring update, Amazon haul launched sooner as political strategy, Potential impact of tariffs on eCommerce? Why use a consultant to help you solve a problem?

It’s December 16, 2024  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Shopify Releases a Boring Update

  • Was Amazon Haul Launched Sooner As Political Strategy?

  • What is the Potential Impact of Tariffs on eCommerce?

  • Why Use an Outside Consultant to Help you Solve a Problem?

- and finally, 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:

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December 9th, 2024: 3 observations from Cyber Week, the 3 coming wars in the next 5 years, and 5 reasons Klaviyo is growing faster than most anyone right now
Rick Watson Rick Watson

December 9th, 2024: 3 observations from Cyber Week, the 3 coming wars in the next 5 years, and 5 reasons Klaviyo is growing faster than most anyone right now

It’s December 9, 2024  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • 3 Observations from Cyber Week

  • The 3 Coming Wars in the Next 5 Years

  • 5 Reasons Klaviyo Is Growing Faster Than Most Anyone Right Now

- and finally, 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:

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We'll be back next week!
Rick Watson Rick Watson

We'll be back next week!

We'll Be Back Next Week!

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November 25th, 2024: How you should read the Gartner Quadrant, Wordpress is the Craigslist of website builders, Target reports terrible earnings, and Walmart reports great earnings
Rick Watson Rick Watson

November 25th, 2024: How you should read the Gartner Quadrant, Wordpress is the Craigslist of website builders, Target reports terrible earnings, and Walmart reports great earnings

It’s November 25, 2024  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • How You Should Read the Gartner Quadrant

  • Wordpress is the Craigslist of Website Builders

  • Target Reports Terrible Earnings

  • Walmart Reports Great Earnings

- and finally, 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/

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