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
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
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
It’s May 27, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
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.
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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?
It’s February 26, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
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.
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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
It’s February 19, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Shopify Reports Q4 2023 Earnings
Target Has a New Strategy: Become Tar-Mu
Walmart May Be Looking to Buy TV Maker Vizio
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!
It’s November 27, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Walmart Earnings Update
OpenAI Explodes On Itself
Thrasio Prepares for Bankruptcy
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
It’s October 16, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Holiday Deals Kick Off With Amazon, Walmart and Target
Are People and Processes Keeping Up With eCommerce Technology?
eBay Sued In a DOJ Environmental Lawsuit
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
It’s August 28, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
How Can Artificial Intelligence Help ECommerce?
Walmart Reports Q2 2024 Earnings
Amazon Launches a New US Shipping Program
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
It’s August 14, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
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
- 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
It’s June 19, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023
Update on Grocery eCommerce
Walmart Launches Startup Accelerator
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
It’s May 29, 2023, and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Walmart Releases its Q1 2023 Earnings
TJ Maxx Earnings Indicate Acceleration
Takeaways from Paypal’s Recent Investor Event
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
It’s April 10, 2023, and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette Steps Aside
FedEx Announces Integration of Express and Ground
American Eagle Outfitters Removes its Logistics Leader
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
It’s March 27, 2023, and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
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Today on our show:
Clean Beauty at Walmart Launches
FedEx Earnings Reveal Cost-Cutting
Foot Locker Retrenching Brand and Stores
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
It’s February 27, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Walmart Reports Q4 and Full Year Earnings
Corporate Deal Activity Fell in 2022
Instagram Killing Live Shopping
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
It’s January 30, 2023, and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
US Retail Sales Fell in December
Shopify Raises Its Prices
Walmart Launches its Small Business Program
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
It’s January 23, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
NRF 2023 Was the Biggest Big Show Ever
Walmart to Offer Fulfillment Tech and Delivery Services Through Salesforce
Learning from Lacoste’s Brand Turnaround
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!
It’s November 21, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Target Releases Q3 Earnings And It’s Bad Ya’ll
Walmart Responds With Q3 Earnings That Show the Industry How Its Done
Tiktok Launches an In-App eCommerce Features in the US
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
It’s October 17, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Upcoming Shopify API Enhancements Bring Both Potential and Pain
Walmart Goes All-In on Microfulfillment with New Acquisition
Tiktok Hiring To Build Global Fulfillment Network For Its Creators
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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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:
Google Can Become Essential Search with its New Shopping Tools
Walmart GoLocal Continues its Nationwide Rollout
Resale Shopping Site Poshmark Acquired by Korean Search Giant Naver
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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