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.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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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.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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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.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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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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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.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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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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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.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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May 23rd, 2022: Walmart’s profitability miss, REI’s circular commerce efforts, Klarna’s virtual shopping feature, and Target’s Q1 earnings
It’s May 23rd, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Walmart’s quarterly profitability miss confirms economic slowdown
REI’s circular commerce efforts show great progress
Klarna’s new virtual shopping feature makes me worry for Buy-Now-Pay-Later
Target Q1 2022 earnings highlights short-term profit challenges, but long-term outlook is still strong
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/
May 9th, 2022: Shopify’s Deliverr Acquisition, The Warehouse Market in Flux, Walmart’s New Activewear Line, Thrasio’s Layoffs and New CEO, and the State of the Economy
It’s May 9th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Shopify finalizes its $2.1 billion Deliverr acquisition
Warehouse market influx could mean opportunities for Amazon
Walmart invests in apparel with launch of new private label activewear line
Amazon aggregator Thrasio starts layoffs and and names new CEO
What the heck is the economy doing right now?
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/
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:
The United States Postal Service released its mail plan for America
Is the Buy Now, Pay Later industry fundamentally flawed?
Walmart’s digital services growth gets another boost by adding PayPal’s CFO
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:
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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
It’s March 21st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Retail Stores Will Completely Die, Says Tech Investor Marc Andreessen
Walmart Sees Stores as Linchpin of Last-Mile Strategy
Macy’s Trying Very Hard to Stay Ahead of the Reaper
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.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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January 17th, 2022: Reactions to Shopify’s App Store Changes, Accenture’s Predictions About Social Commerce, Walmart Expands In-Home Delivery, and IKEA’s Price Changes
It’s January 17th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Shopify’s app store changes have some developers upset, but there’s really nothing to see here
Accenture predicts social commerce will grow three times faster than eCommerce.
Will you let Walmart into your garage? Its In-Home Delivery to expand to 30 million US households this year.
Pricing moving on up at IKEA, in step with trends from many brands and retailers
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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January 10th, 2022: Walmart leads in click and collect and curbside orders, Amazon’s potential web stores product, Fanatics buys Topps trading card business, and the U.S. retail sales growth
It’s January 10th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Walmart drove 25% of click and collect and curbside orders in 2021
Could Amazon build a new web stores product in the coming years?
Fanatics is buying Topps trading card business in a nod to the digital future
Mastercard report shows U.S. retail sales grew 8.5% in November and December
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:
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November 22nd, 2021: Shopify’s Hydrogen Custom Storefront Framework, Walmart’s Q3 Earnings, Amazon’s New Payment Options, and Target Continues Great Operational Execution
It’s November 22nd, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Shopify releases its hydrogen custom storefront framework - but more is needed
Walmart’s Q3 earnings highlight its grocery gains
Amazon introduces new payment options and delivers an ultimatum to Visa in the UK
Target continues great operational execution triggered by growth in same day services
And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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October 11th, 2021: Amazon and Target get a head start on the holidays, Google updates its eCommerce strategy, Home Depot signs up with Walmart GoLocal, and Rent the Runway files for IPO
It’s October 11th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
The holidays are starting early this year at Amazon and Target.
Google is looking to update its eCommerce strategy, but is it enough?
Home Depot signs up with Walmart GoLocal for same day delivery.
Rent the Runway files for IPO, but the road ahead looks difficult.
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:
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August 30th, 2021: Macy's Turnaround Strategy, Walmart’s Delivery Service, Urban Outfitters, Amazon’s Investment in Department Stores, and the Investor Minute!
It’s August 30th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Is Macy’s turnaround strategy working?
Walmart is launching a local delivery service.
Urban Outfitters is launching a second-hand clothing marketplace.
Why is Amazon Investing in Department Stores?
The Investor Minute!
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August 23rd, 2021: Wish.com, Walmart and Target’s Q2 Earnings, Instacart, and introducing The Investor Minute!
It’s August 23rd, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Is the Wish.com marketplace in a death spiral?
Walmart’s Q2 earnings highlight the continued growth of digital & eCommerce
Target’s shows leverage in its model in its own Q2 earnings call, including faster growth than Walmart.
What’s happening at Instacart — something special, or do they need help?
And a new segment on the show! The Investor Minute. This spot highlights all the news in venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs in the North American eCommerce universe.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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