November 4th, 2024: CEO merry-go-round continues, Paypal earnings report show progress and challenges, UPS releases Q3 earnings, and everyone in retail copying everyone else
Rick Watson Rick Watson

November 4th, 2024: CEO merry-go-round continues, Paypal earnings report show progress and challenges, UPS releases Q3 earnings, and everyone in retail copying everyone else

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

Today on our show:

  • CEO Merry Go Round Continues 

  • Paypal Earnings Report Show Progress and Challenges

  • UPS Releases Q3 Earnings

  • Everyone in Retail Copying Everyone Else

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

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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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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

It’s August 5, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Companies Are Trading Down Talent

  2. Top Items From Paypal’s Q2 2024 Earnings Call

  3. Designer Brand Prada Posts Revenue Gains

  4. 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.

For more news from Rick, check out:

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

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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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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

It’s June 3, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Paypal is Building an Ads Platform

  2. TJMaxx Not Afraid of Temu and Shein

  3. BigCommerce Getting Serious About Its Partner Ecosystem

  4. 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.

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

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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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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

It’s May 6, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Amazon Reports Terrific Q1 2024 Earnings

  2. Nordstrom Launches Its Marketplace

  3. Paypal Earnings Reflects Life in The Slow lane

  4. 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.

For more news from Rick, check out:

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

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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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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

It’s April 29, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Paypal’s Coming Battle with Shopify

  2. Nike’s Failures Highlight Leadership Issues

  3. UPS Q1 2024 Earnings Shows Continued Decline

  4. 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.

For more news from Rick, check out:

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

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May 29th, 2023: Walmart releases its Q1 2023 earnings, TJ Maxx earnings indicate acceleration, Takeaways from Paypal’s recent investor event, and Shopify’s road ahead
Rick Watson Rick Watson

May 29th, 2023: Walmart releases its Q1 2023 earnings, TJ Maxx earnings indicate acceleration, Takeaways from Paypal’s recent investor event, and Shopify’s road ahead

It’s May 29, 2023, and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Walmart Releases its Q1 2023 Earnings

  2. TJ Maxx Earnings Indicate Acceleration

  3. Takeaways from Paypal’s Recent Investor Event

  4. Shopify’s Road Ahead

- 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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August 8th, 2022: Amazon Q2 earnings, PayPal targeted by Elliot Management, Shopify invests in Klaviyo, and Amazon Today offers same-day shipping
Rick Watson Rick Watson

August 8th, 2022: Amazon Q2 earnings, PayPal targeted by Elliot Management, Shopify invests in Klaviyo, and Amazon Today offers same-day shipping

It’s August 8th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on the show:

  1. Amazon Q2 earnings beat revenue and reaffirms full-year guidance

  2. PayPal being targeted by activist investor, Elliott Management

  3. Shopify invests $100 Million in email marketing provider, Klaviyo

  4. Amazon Today offers same-day shipping from retailers, boosting Prime

And 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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April 25th, 2022: USPS’ New Mail Plan, the Buy Now, Pay Later Industry, Walmart Adds PayPal’s CFO, and Andy Jassy’s First Shareholder Letter
Rick Watson Rick Watson

April 25th, 2022: USPS’ New Mail Plan, the Buy Now, Pay Later Industry, Walmart Adds PayPal’s CFO, and Andy Jassy’s First Shareholder Letter

It’s April 25th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on the show:

  1. The United States Postal Service released its mail plan for America

  2. Is the Buy Now, Pay Later industry fundamentally flawed?

  3. Walmart’s digital services growth gets another boost by adding PayPal’s CFO

  4. Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, released his first shareholder letter

And the Investor Minute which contains five 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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