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

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

It’s May 27, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Target Earnings Indicate Big Trouble

  2. Macy’s Provides Preview Into Restructuring

  3. Salesforce Unveils New Einstein Features

  4. Walmart Earnings Stand Out

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

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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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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

It’s April 22, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Confusing Economic Signals in 2024

  2. Shein Faces New Class Action Lawsuit

  3. GoPuff Partners with Shopify To Help CPG Brands

  4. 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.

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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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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

It’s March 4, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Shopify GMV Closing in on Amazon

  2. Macy’s Announces a New Vision

  3. Amazon Aggregator Thrasio Declares Bankruptcy

  4. 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.

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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?
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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?

It’s February 26, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Walmart’s Q4 Earnings Release

  2. Bed Bath and Beyond and Overstock Name New CEOs

  3. Macy’s In a Battle With Investors

  4. 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.

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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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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

It’s December 18, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Macy’s Gets a Buyout Offer

  2. Recap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBC

  3. CommerceHub Makes an Acquisition and Rebrands as Rithum

  4. Zulily Files Lawsuit Against Amazon

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

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September 11th, 2023: Our discussion about Holiday season preparation, Gap develops sleepwear line with Macy’s, Google’s CEO releases 25-year update, and Amazon’s Buy with Prime partners with Shopify
Rick Watson Rick Watson

September 11th, 2023: Our discussion about Holiday season preparation, Gap develops sleepwear line with Macy’s, Google’s CEO releases 25-year update, and Amazon’s Buy with Prime partners with Shopify

It’s September 11, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Our Discussion About Holiday Season Preparation

  2. Gap Develops Exclusive Sleepwear Line with Macy’s

  3. Google’s CEO Releases 25-Year Update

  4. Amazon’s Buy With Prime Partners with Shopify

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

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April 10th, 2023: Macy’s CEO steps aside, FedEx’s new announcement, American Eagle Outfitters’ logistics leader, and Walmart’s investor community meeting
Rick Watson Rick Watson

April 10th, 2023: Macy’s CEO steps aside, FedEx’s new announcement, American Eagle Outfitters’ logistics leader, and Walmart’s investor community meeting

It’s April 10, 2023, and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette Steps Aside

  2. FedEx Announces Integration of Express and Ground

  3. American Eagle Outfitters Removes its Logistics Leader

  4. Walmart’s 2023 Investor Community Meeting

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

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November 28th, 2022: Macy’s and Kohl’s Earnings, Gap looks to Amazon, Amazon releases new FBA pricing, and new Salesforce data
Rick Watson Rick Watson

November 28th, 2022: Macy’s and Kohl’s Earnings, Gap looks to Amazon, Amazon releases new FBA pricing, and new Salesforce data

It’s November 28, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Happy Cyber Monday!

Today on our show:

  1. Macy’s and Kohl’s Earnings Show the Pressures on Department Stores

  2. Gap Looks to Amazon To Expand Its Sales

  3. Amazon Releases New FBA Pricing and Account Health Assurance

  4. Salesforce Data Shows Consumers Holding Out for Cyber Week Deals

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

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October 24th, 2022: Kroger and Albertsons Merge, Shein launches retail, Toys "R" Us joins forces with Macy's, mixed holiday predictions
Rick Watson Rick Watson

October 24th, 2022: Kroger and Albertsons Merge, Shein launches retail, Toys "R" Us joins forces with Macy's, mixed holiday predictions

It’s October 24, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Kroger and Albertsons Merge to Create Grocery Challenger to Walmart

  2. Ultra-Fast Fashion Site Shein Launches Resale

  3. Toys “R” Us Launches in 451 Macy’s Stores Ahead of Holiday Season

  4. Advertising and Ecommerce Analysts Predict Mixed Holiday Quarter

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

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October 10th, 2022: Google’s new shopping tools, Walmart’s GoLocal, Poshmark acquired by Naver, and Macy in the inventory race
Rick Watson Rick Watson

October 10th, 2022: Google’s new shopping tools, Walmart’s GoLocal, Poshmark acquired by Naver, and Macy in the inventory race

It’s October 10th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Google Can Become Essential Search with its New Shopping Tools

  2. Walmart GoLocal Continues its Nationwide Rollout

  3. Resale Shopping Site Poshmark Acquired by Korean Search Giant Naver

  4. Macy’s Winning the Inventory Race So Far

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

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October 3rd, 2022: Prime Early Access event, Gucci and Burberry join second hand trend, Amazon Air grows, and Macy’s new marketplace
Rick Watson Rick Watson

October 3rd, 2022: Prime Early Access event, Gucci and Burberry join second hand trend, Amazon Air grows, and Macy’s new marketplace

It’s October 3, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Prime Early Access Event Helps Amazon Kick Off the Holiday Season

  2. Gucci and Burberry Join Secondhand Luxury Trend

  3. Amazon Air Continues to Grow According to New Study

  4. Macy’s New Marketplace Aims at Selection and Profitability

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

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April 11th, 2022: Farfetch invests in Neiman Marcus, the new CEO of FedEx, Macy’s expands supply chain operations, and Staten Island Amazon workers unionize
Rick Watson Rick Watson

April 11th, 2022: Farfetch invests in Neiman Marcus, the new CEO of FedEx, Macy’s expands supply chain operations, and Staten Island Amazon workers unionize

It’s April 11th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on the show:

  1. Cross-border Marketplace Farfetch Invests in Neiman Marcus Group

  2. Raj Subramaniam is Promoted to President and CEO of FedEx

  3. Macy’s, Inc. Expands Supply Chain Operations with New Fulfillment Center In North Carolina

  4. Amazon Workers in Staten Island Voted to Unionize

And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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March 21st, 2022: Marc Andreessen thoughts on retail stores, Walmart’s linchpin, Macy’s staying ahead of “The Reaper”, and Amazon’s gain in eCommerce
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 21st, 2022: Marc Andreessen thoughts on retail stores, Walmart’s linchpin, Macy’s staying ahead of “The Reaper”, and Amazon’s gain in eCommerce

It’s March 21st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on the show:

  1. Retail Stores Will Completely Die, Says Tech Investor Marc Andreessen

  2. Walmart Sees Stores as Linchpin of Last-Mile Strategy

  3. Macy’s Trying Very Hard to Stay Ahead of the Reaper

  4. New Data Suggests Amazon is Gaining Share in eCommerce

And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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October 18th, 2021: Macy’s eCommerce business, Michael’s eCommerce marketplace, Thrasio delays SPAC deal, and the port delays prompt big-company workarounds.
Rick Watson Rick Watson

October 18th, 2021: Macy’s eCommerce business, Michael’s eCommerce marketplace, Thrasio delays SPAC deal, and the port delays prompt big-company workarounds.

It’s October 18th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on the show:

  1. Will Macy’s be forced to spin off its eCommerce business?

  2. Arts and crafts chain store, Michael’s, looks to launch its own eCommerce marketplace.

  3. Amazon aggregator, Thrasio, delays SPAC deal as executives exit.

  4. Port delays prompt big-company workarounds and government action.

And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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