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.

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October 21st, 2024: Optimization will be the watchword in 2025, OpenStore pivoting into Helpdesk Software, Walmart appoints Seth Dellaire as CGO, and new report shows Unicorns lack exit options
Rick Watson Rick Watson

October 21st, 2024: Optimization will be the watchword in 2025, OpenStore pivoting into Helpdesk Software, Walmart appoints Seth Dellaire as CGO, and new report shows Unicorns lack exit options

It’s October 21, 2024  and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  • Optimization Will be the Watchword in 2025

  • OpenStore Pivoting into Helpdesk Software

  • Walmart Appoints Seth Dellaire As Chief Growth Officer

  • New Report Shows Unicorns Lack Exit Options

- 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 16th, 2024: What is going on with Bolt, Walmart and StockX partner up, Bankrate holiday consumer survey results, creating the perfect board presentation
Rick Watson Rick Watson

September 16th, 2024: What is going on with Bolt, Walmart and StockX partner up, Bankrate holiday consumer survey results, creating the perfect board presentation

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

Today on our show:

  • What Is Going On With Bolt?

  • Walmart and StockX Partner Up

  • Bankrate Holiday Consumer Survey Results

  • Creating the Perfect Board Presentation

- 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 9th, 2024: Walmart Marketplace expands services for sellers, a few notes on planning, Paul Graham’s “Founder Mode” essay, and Temu starting to recruit US brands
Rick Watson Rick Watson

September 9th, 2024: Walmart Marketplace expands services for sellers, a few notes on planning, Paul Graham’s “Founder Mode” essay, and Temu starting to recruit US brands

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

Today on our show:

  • Walmart Marketplace Expands Services for Sellers

  • A Few Notes On Planning

  • Paul Graham’s Founder Mode Essay

  • Temu Starting to Recruit US Brands

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


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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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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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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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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

It’s February 19, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Shopify Reports Q4 2023 Earnings

  2. Target Has a New Strategy: Become Tar-Mu

  3. Walmart May Be Looking to Buy TV Maker Vizio

  4. Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of RMW Commerce

- 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 27th, 2023: Walmart earning updates, OpenAI explodes, Thrasio’s bankruptcy, and what I’m thankful for!
Rick Watson Rick Watson

November 27th, 2023: Walmart earning updates, OpenAI explodes, Thrasio’s bankruptcy, and what I’m thankful for!

It’s November 27, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Walmart Earnings Update

  2. OpenAI Explodes On Itself

  3. Thrasio Prepares for Bankruptcy

  4. What I’m Thankful For

- 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 16th, 2023: Holiday deals kick off with Amazon, Walmart and Target, people and processes keep up with eComm technology? eBay sued in a DOJ environmental lawsuit, private equity exits declining
Rick Watson Rick Watson

October 16th, 2023: Holiday deals kick off with Amazon, Walmart and Target, people and processes keep up with eComm technology? eBay sued in a DOJ environmental lawsuit, private equity exits declining

It’s October 16, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Holiday Deals Kick Off With Amazon, Walmart and Target

  2. Are People and Processes Keeping Up With eCommerce Technology?

  3. eBay Sued In a DOJ Environmental Lawsuit

  4. Private Equity Exits Declining

- 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 28th, 2023: How can Artificial Intelligence help eCommerce? Walmart reports Q2 2024 earnings, Amazon launches a new US shipping program, and TikTok takes another firm step towards a marketplace
Rick Watson Rick Watson

August 28th, 2023: How can Artificial Intelligence help eCommerce? Walmart reports Q2 2024 earnings, Amazon launches a new US shipping program, and TikTok takes another firm step towards a marketplace

It’s August 28, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. How Can Artificial Intelligence Help ECommerce?

  2. Walmart Reports Q2 2024 Earnings

  3. Amazon Launches a New US Shipping Program

  4. TikTok Takes Another Firm Step Towards a Marketplace

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 7 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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August 14th, 2023: TikTok launches Fulfillment by TikTok in the United Kingdom, WalMart expands its in-store advertising network, UPS Q2 2023 earnings disappoint, BigCommerce reports Q2 2023 earnings
Rick Watson Rick Watson

August 14th, 2023: TikTok launches Fulfillment by TikTok in the United Kingdom, WalMart expands its in-store advertising network, UPS Q2 2023 earnings disappoint, BigCommerce reports Q2 2023 earnings

It’s August 14, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. TikTok Launches Fulfillment by TikTok in the United Kingdom

  2. WalMart Expands Its In-store Advertising Network

  3. UPS Q2 2023 Earnings Disappoint

  4. BigCommerce Reports Q2 2023 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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June 19th, 2023: Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023, Update on grocery eCommerce, Walmart launches startup accelerator, Payment provider Stripe joins MACH Alliance
Rick Watson Rick Watson

June 19th, 2023: Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023, Update on grocery eCommerce, Walmart launches startup accelerator, Payment provider Stripe joins MACH Alliance

It’s June 19, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023

  2. Update on Grocery eCommerce

  3. Walmart Launches Startup Accelerator

  4. Payment Provider Stripe Joins MACH Alliance

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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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.

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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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March 27th, 2023: Walmart launches Clean Beauty, FedEx’s earnings, Foot Locker retrenching, and Amazon layoffs
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 27th, 2023: Walmart launches Clean Beauty, FedEx’s earnings, Foot Locker retrenching, and Amazon layoffs

It’s March 27, 2023, and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Welcome to Shoptalk!

Today on our show:

  1. Clean Beauty at Walmart Launches

  2. FedEx Earnings Reveal Cost-Cutting

  3. Foot Locker Retrenching Brand and Stores

  4. Amazon Layoffs Signal Further Challenges

- 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 27th, 2023: Walmart’s Q4 earnings, the decline of corporate deal activity, Instagram killing live shopping, and Amazon cuts ties with European distributors
Rick Watson Rick Watson

February 27th, 2023: Walmart’s Q4 earnings, the decline of corporate deal activity, Instagram killing live shopping, and Amazon cuts ties with European distributors

It’s February 27, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Walmart Reports Q4 and Full Year Earnings

  2. Corporate Deal Activity Fell in 2022

  3. Instagram Killing Live Shopping

  4. Amazon Cuts Ties With European Distributors

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

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January 30th, 2023: The fall of U.S. retail sales, Shopify raises its prices, Walmart’s small business program, and AmazonSmile charity program
Rick Watson Rick Watson

January 30th, 2023: The fall of U.S. retail sales, Shopify raises its prices, Walmart’s small business program, and AmazonSmile charity program

It’s January 30, 2023, and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. US Retail Sales Fell in December

  2. Shopify Raises Its Prices

  3. Walmart Launches its Small Business Program

  4. Amazon Cancels its Amazon Smile Charity Program

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

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NRF, Walmart’s new offer, Lacoste’s brand turnaround, and Amazon’s capacity system
Rick Watson Rick Watson

NRF, Walmart’s new offer, Lacoste’s brand turnaround, and Amazon’s capacity system

It’s January 23, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. NRF 2023 Was the Biggest Big Show Ever

  2. Walmart to Offer Fulfillment Tech and Delivery Services Through Salesforce

  3. Learning from Lacoste’s Brand Turnaround

  4. Amazon Updates New Fulfillment By Amazon Capacity System

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

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

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

It’s November 21, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Target Releases Q3 Earnings And It’s Bad Ya’ll

  2. Walmart Responds With Q3 Earnings That Show the Industry How Its Done

  3. Tiktok Launches an In-App eCommerce Features in the US

  4. Announcing the Launch of the RMW Commerce Community

- 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 17th, 2022: Shopify API enhancements, Walmart’s new acquisition, TikTok hiring to build global fulfillment network, and Amazon’s cost-cutting
Rick Watson Rick Watson

October 17th, 2022: Shopify API enhancements, Walmart’s new acquisition, TikTok hiring to build global fulfillment network, and Amazon’s cost-cutting

It’s October 17, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Upcoming Shopify API Enhancements Bring Both Potential and Pain

  2. Walmart Goes All-In on Microfulfillment with New Acquisition

  3. Tiktok Hiring To Build Global Fulfillment Network For Its Creators

  4. Amazon Cost-Cutting Could Give Us Preview of 2023

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

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