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:
Kroger and Albertsons Merge to Create Grocery Challenger to Walmart
Ultra-Fast Fashion Site Shein Launches Resale
Toys “R” Us Launches in 451 Macy’s Stores Ahead of Holiday Season
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 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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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:
Prime Early Access Event Helps Amazon Kick Off the Holiday Season
Gucci and Burberry Join Secondhand Luxury Trend
Amazon Air Continues to Grow According to New Study
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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September 26th, 2022: Andy Jassy reveals innovation questions, the state of apparel retailers sustainability and diversity at supply chain management event, what the results of back-to-school tell us
It’s September 26, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy at Recode Reveals Core Innovation Questions
How are Apparel Retailers Trying to Navigate Shifts in Consumer Demand?
Sustainability and Diversity a Major Theme at Association for Supply Chain Management Event
Brands and Retailers Ignoring Back to School Results: Are We In For a Tough Holiday?
- 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 19th, 2022: Shopify changes COO and CFO, Instagram scaling back, Shopify's new cross-border features, and Amazon's Accelerate Conference
It’s September 19, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Shopify Changes Its COO and CFO - And Stock Price Is an Important Reason
Instagram Scaling Back Its eCommerce Ambitions
Shopify Introduces New Cross-border Features to Accelerate Its Move into Europe and Asia
Amazon’s Accelerate Conference Takes Amazon In New Directions
And The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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September 12th, 2022: CommerceHub acquires ChannelAdvisor, Instacart acquires Rosie, Church & Dwight will acquire Hero Cosmetics, and updates at Target
It’s September 12th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
CommerceHub acquires ChannelAdvisor in combination of two rivals
Instacart running away from its former mission by acquiring software company Rosie
Church & Dwight to acquire Amazon native brand Hero Cosmetics
Target updates supply chain leadership and plans CEO succession
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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September 5th, 2022: eBay’s acquisition of auto parts and trading cards, Locus Robotics scores with Geodis deal, Walmart’s new cash rewards and Amazon launches new warehousing and distribution service
It’s September 5th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
eBay moves ahead with acquisitions in auto parts and trading cards
Locus Robotics scores with major Geodis deal
Walmart new cash rewards could help its Walmart+ program
Amazon launches major new warehousing and distribution service to be your sole logistics provider
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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August 29th, 2022: Google SEO content update, Amazon’s TikTok-like feed, Walmart eyes new payment opportunities, and Shopify launches Collabs
It’s August 29th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Major Google SEO content update could test your relevancy
Amazon testing a TikTok-like feed in its app
Walmart eyes new payments opportunities to continue its business model shift
Shopify launches Collabs to become its own affiliate network for creators
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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August 22nd, 2022: Amazon reorganizes grocery business, ThredUp and Tommy Hilfiger, DoorDash and Facebook Marketplace, and Walmart and Target earnings
It’s August 22nd, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Amazon reorganizes its grocery business
ThredUp working with Tommy Hilfiger to introduce new brand customers
DoorDash will start delivering your Facebook Marketplace purchases too
Walmart and Target earnings shed light on economic worries
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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August 15th, 2022: Instacart’s 2022 IPO, Amazon acquires Roomba, the latest on American Eagle Outfitters, and Avalara going private with Vista Equity
It’s August 15th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Instacart is planning an IPO for the end of 2022
Amazon makes another billion dollar acquisition with robotic vacuum maker, Roomba.
American Eagle Outfitters’ Quiet Platform launches a nationwide "Asset-Light" logistics network
Tax software provider, Avalara, is going private in $8.4 billion Vista Equity acquisition
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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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
It’s August 8th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Amazon Q2 earnings beat revenue and reaffirms full-year guidance
PayPal being targeted by activist investor, Elliott Management
Shopify invests $100 Million in email marketing provider, Klaviyo
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.
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August 1st, 2022: Early reviews of Amazon’s Style Store, Bed Bath and Beyond, UPS innovating through downturn, and Shopify’s Q2 earnings call
It’s August 1st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Early reviews of Amazon’s Style Store in Los Angeles underwhelming
Can we talk about what happened to Bed Bath and Beyond?
UPS innovating through downturn, maintaining margin and revenue targets
Shopify Q2 earnings call shows warnings signs for the company in 2022
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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July 25th, 2022: The One Year Anniversary of The Watson Weekly!
It’s July 25th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show we celebrate the one year anniversary of The Watson Weekly. Executive Producer, David Hoffman, of series production partner, CitizenRacecar, sits down with Rick to discuss the show’s amazing first year.
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July 18th, 2022: Coatue’s view of the market, glut of goods at Target and Walmart, Victoria’s Secret restructures its management team, and an Amazon Prime Day recap
It’s July 18th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Coatue’s view of the market is cautious but still optimistic about GoodFirms long-term
Glut of goods at Target and Walmart is good for liquidators
Victoria’s Secret restructures its management team and executes layoffs
Amazon Prime Day recap: always crazy but still great for Amazon
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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July 11th, 2022: FedEx’s new strategy, Instacart and Walmart Canada’s new launch, TikTok cancels eCommerce plans, Shopify invests in content management system
It’s July 11th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
FedEx announces new strategy based on revenue quality, mirroring UPS’s approach.
Instacart and Walmart Canada launch a virtual convenience store.
TikTok cancels eCommerce plans in the US after terrible results in a UK test.
Shopify launches editions and invests in content management system sanity.
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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July 4th, 2022: Nike’s Direct-to-Consumer growth, Bed Bath and Beyond looks for a new CEO, Bill Ready joins Pinterest, and is Amazon planning a second Prime Day?
Happy Independence Day!
It’s July 4th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Nike reports strong growth in its direct-to-consumer business in recent earnings
Bed Bath and Beyond looks for a new CEO as the company resets again
Pinterest CEO steps aside as Bill Ready joins as CEO
Is Amazon planning a second prime day in October, and what does it mean?
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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June 27th, 2022: Global-e acquires Borderfree, eBay acquires KnownOrigin, Walmart and Roku team up, and Amazon appoints Doug Herrington
It’s June 27th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Global-e Acquires Borderfree In Further Consolidation of Cross-Border Market
eBay Acquires NFT Marketplace KnownOrigin As Part of Its Metaverse Investments
Walmart and Roku Team Up on Bringing Commerce to the TV
Amazon Shuffles Its Consumer Team Leadership And Appoints Doug Herrington Leader of Stores Worldwide
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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June 20th, 2022: Amazon’s Consumer CEO departs, Jokr is leaving the US market, The RealReal Founder is out, and Amazon announces Prime Day
It’s June 20th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
The Great Resignation moves to Amazon as Amazon Consumer CEO, Dave Clark, departs
Instant delivery firm, Jokr, announces it’s leaving the US market
TheRealRealFounder out as we hold our breath for the second hand shoe to drop
Amazon announces Prime Day on July 12th and 13th to help America get rid of excess inventory
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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June 13th, 2022: Special Edition! Rick speaks with Hamaad Akmal
It’s June 13th, 2022, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your essential eCommerce Digest.
Rick is out of town this week, but today on our show we have a new special edition interview with Hamaad Akmal, the Head of Operations and Global Logistics for trusted sneaker marketplace GOAT. Hamaad spends his days chasing fraudsters across the planet and creating a seamless supply chain experience for buyers and sellers. Today’s episode covers a few interesting topics in the world of cross-border eCommerce.
How to stop fraud on marketplaces
Trends in global eCommerce
Tips to improve your cross-border eCommerce business as a brand owner
The importance of diversifying your shipping carriers.
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