December 25th, 2023: Special Announcement
Attention, Watsonians! The Watson Weekly will be on a brief hiatus as Rick and his family celebrate the arrival of their new baby. We'll be back with new episodes in February.
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December 18th, 2023: Macy’s gets a buyout offer, recap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBC, CommerceHub makes an acquisition and rebrands as Rithum, and Zulily files lawsuit against Amazon
It’s December 18, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Macy’s Gets a Buyout Offer
Recap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBC
CommerceHub Makes an Acquisition and Rebrands as Rithum
Zulily Files Lawsuit Against Amazon
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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December 11th, 2023: Shopify Investor Day recap, replatforming has slowed down significantly, Amazon restructures its seller fees, and Neiman Marcus rejects Saks takeover bid
It’s December 11, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Shopify Investor Day Recap
Replatforming Has Slowed Down Significantly
Amazon Restructures Its Seller Fees
Neiman Marcus Rejects Saks Takeover Bid
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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December 4th, 2023: Our Black Friday Cyber Monday wrap up, Shein files for IPO, Amazon becomes the biggest delivery business in the US, and Kohl’s decides eCommerce is not for them
It’s December 4, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Our Black Friday Cyber Monday Wrap Up
Shein Files For IPO
Amazon Becomes the Biggest Delivery Business in the US
Kohl’s Decides eCommerce Is Not For Them
- 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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November 20th, 2023: Target Q3 2023 earnings surprise, Shopify’s recent outage, Update on Amazon Fresh, and my 2024 outlook
It’s November 20, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Target Q3 2023 Earnings Surprise
Shopify’s Recent Outage
Update on Amazon Fresh
My 2024 Outlook
- 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 13th, 2023: Interview with ShipBob
Join Rick Watson as he speaks about the supply chain needs of growing mid-market brands in a wide-ranging interview with the Dhruv Saxena, former brand owner and current CEO of ShipBob. The topics from the interview cover the origins of Shipbob, challenges facing brands, choosing the right solution partners, and more! RMW Commerce has proposed a new category of service provider to fit the needs of these growing brands called the Fulfillment Accelerator. The background of the interview comes from an extensive report written by RMW Commerce which you can find and download here: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/fulfillment-accelerator-whitepaper
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November 6th, 2023: UPS reports bad Q3 2023 earnings, Amazon smashes their Q3 2023 earnings, what everyone gets wrong about platform decisions, and Omnicom Group acquires Flywheel Digital
It’s November 6, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
UPS Reports Bad Q3 2023 Earnings
Amazon Smashes their Q3 2023 Earnings
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Platform Decisions
Omnicom Group Acquires Flywheel Digital
- 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 30th, 2023: HomeGoods shuts down their eCommerce platform, Overstock changes name to Beyond, can we tap brakes on TikTok Amazon comparisons? Update on retail inventory heading into holidays
It’s October 30, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
HomeGoods Shuts Down Their eCommerce Platform
Overstock Changes Its Name to Beyond
Can we Tap the Brakes On The TIkTok and Amazon Comparisons?
Update on Retail Inventory Heading into the Holidays
- 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 23rd, 2023: The growing battle between TikTok, Shopify, and Amazon, VF Corp gets a new activist investor, Flexport CEO says it’s not going public, and what should brands do about TikTok shop?
It’s October 23rd, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
My Comments on TikTok, Shopify, and Amazon
VF Corp Gets a New Activist Investor
Flexport CEO Says Its Not Going Public
What Should Brands Do About TikTok Shop?
- 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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October 9th, 2023: The Great Profitability Correction seems to be affecting everyone, TikTok Shop feeds dominated by Schlock, Toys “R” Us To open 24 new stores, and Holiday season retail predictions
It’s October 9th, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
The Great Profitability Correction Seems to be Affecting Everyone
TikTok Shop Feeds Dominated by Schlock
Toys “R” Us To Open 24 New Stores
Holiday Season Retail Predictions
- 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 2nd, 2023: FTC files suit against Amazon, Amazon to rollout Prime Video ads, Is the IPO market healthy? And Shopify takes a stake in B2B marketplace Faire
It’s October 2nd, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
FTC Files Suit Against Amazon
Amazon To Rollout Prime Video Ads
Is the IPO Market Healthy?
Shopify Takes a Stake in B2B Marketplace Faire
- 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 25th, 2023: TikTok Shop in the US, Shopify’s Company Operating Principles, Klaviyo and Instacart IPOs, and the Holidays Kick Off in October
It’s September 25th, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
TikTok Shop Launches in the US
Shopify CEO Outlines Company Operating Principles
Klaviyo and Instacart IPOs Mark Their Debut
Holiday Season Kicks Off In October With Big Retailers
- 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 18th, 2023: Flexport CEO forced out as company releases an update, Shopify CFO chat at Goldman Sachs event, Klaviyo and Instacart IPO valuation, and Amazon releases Supply Chain by Amazon
It’s September 18, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Flexport CEO Dave Clark Forced Out As Company Releases an Update
Shopify CFO Chat at Goldman Sachs Event
The Klaviyo and Instacart IPO Valuation
Amazon Releases Supply Chain by Amazon
- 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 11th, 2023: Our discussion about Holiday season preparation, Gap develops sleepwear line with Macy’s, Google’s CEO releases 25-year update, and Amazon’s Buy with Prime partners with Shopify
It’s September 11, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Our Discussion About Holiday Season Preparation
Gap Develops Exclusive Sleepwear Line with Macy’s
Google’s CEO Releases 25-Year Update
Amazon’s Buy With Prime Partners with Shopify
- 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 4th, 2023: Gartner releases digital commerce Magic Quadrant, Shein & Forever21 build a partnership learning from Instacart’s IPO filing, & Klaviyo IPO sets bar for software companies
It’s September 4, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Gartner Releases Its Digital Commerce Magic Quadrant
Shein and Forever21 Build a Partnership
Learning from Instacart’s IPO Filing
Klaviyo IPO Sets the Bar for Profitable Software Companies
- 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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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 21st, 2023: Amazon crushes its Q2 2023 earnings, Target Q2 earnings disappoint, Amazon announces the return of Seller-Fulfilled Prime, and how I reached 50,000 LinkedIn followers
It’s August 21, 2023 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Amazon Crushes Its Q2 2023 Earnings
Target Q2 Earnings Disappoint
Amazon Announces the Return of Seller-Fulfilled Prime
How I Reached 50,000 LinkedIn Followers
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 6 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.
For more news from Rick, check out:
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