March 4th, 2024: Shopify GMV closing in on Amazon, Macy’s announces a new vision, Amazon aggregator Thrasio declares bankruptcy, and Klaviyo reports 2023 Q4 earnings
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 4th, 2024: Shopify GMV closing in on Amazon, Macy’s announces a new vision, Amazon aggregator Thrasio declares bankruptcy, and Klaviyo reports 2023 Q4 earnings

It’s March 4, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Shopify GMV Closing in on Amazon

  2. Macy’s Announces a New Vision

  3. Amazon Aggregator Thrasio Declares Bankruptcy

  4. Klaviyo Reports 2023 Q4 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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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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February 12th, 2024: Our recap of January 2024 eCommerce news, Amazon releases their Q4 2023 earnings report, footwear brand New Balance adds a resale marketplace and RMW Commerce’s 2024 Outlook
Rick Watson Rick Watson

February 12th, 2024: Our recap of January 2024 eCommerce news, Amazon releases their Q4 2023 earnings report, footwear brand New Balance adds a resale marketplace and RMW Commerce’s 2024 Outlook

It’s February 12th, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest! I’m back, did ya miss me?

Today on our show:

  1. Our Recap of January 2024 eCommerce News

  2. Amazon Releases Their Q4 2023 Earnings Report

  3. Footwear Brand New Balance Adds a Resale Marketplace

  4. RMW Commerce’s 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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December 25th, 2023: Special Announcement
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. Macy’s Gets a Buyout Offer

  2. Recap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBC

  3. CommerceHub Makes an Acquisition and Rebrands as Rithum

  4. 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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. Shopify Investor Day Recap

  2. Replatforming Has Slowed Down Significantly

  3. Amazon Restructures Its Seller Fees

  4. 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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. Our Black Friday Cyber Monday Wrap Up

  2. Shein Files For IPO

  3. Amazon Becomes the Biggest Delivery Business in the US

  4. 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!
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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November 20th, 2023: Target Q3 2023 earnings surprise, Shopify’s recent outage, Update on Amazon Fresh, and my 2024 outlook
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. Target Q3 2023 Earnings Surprise

  2. Shopify’s Recent Outage

  3. Update on Amazon Fresh

  4. 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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. UPS Reports Bad Q3 2023 Earnings

  2. Amazon Smashes their Q3 2023 Earnings

  3. What Everyone Gets Wrong About Platform Decisions

  4. 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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. HomeGoods Shuts Down Their eCommerce Platform

  2. Overstock Changes Its Name to Beyond

  3. Can we Tap the Brakes On The TIkTok and Amazon Comparisons?

  4. 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?
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. My Comments on TikTok, Shopify, and Amazon

  2. VF Corp Gets a New Activist Investor

  3. Flexport CEO Says Its Not Going Public

  4. 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
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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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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. The Great Profitability Correction Seems to be Affecting Everyone

  2. TikTok Shop Feeds Dominated by Schlock

  3. Toys “R” Us To Open 24 New Stores

  4. 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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. FTC Files Suit Against Amazon

  2. Amazon To Rollout Prime Video Ads

  3. Is the IPO Market Healthy?

  4. 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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. TikTok Shop Launches in the US

  2. Shopify CEO Outlines Company Operating Principles

  3. Klaviyo and Instacart IPOs Mark Their Debut

  4. 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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. Flexport CEO Dave Clark Forced Out As Company Releases an Update

  2. Shopify CFO Chat at Goldman Sachs Event

  3. The Klaviyo and Instacart IPO Valuation

  4. 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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. Our Discussion About Holiday Season Preparation

  2. Gap Develops Exclusive Sleepwear Line with Macy’s

  3. Google’s CEO Releases 25-Year Update

  4. 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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