July 22nd, 2024: Amazon Prime Day expected to hit records in 2024, Commercetools announces CEO transition, the importance of reputation in eCommerce, and eCommerce sales will hit $1T this year
Rick Watson Rick Watson

July 22nd, 2024: Amazon Prime Day expected to hit records in 2024, Commercetools announces CEO transition, the importance of reputation in eCommerce, and eCommerce sales will hit $1T this year

It’s July 22, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Amazon Prime Day Expected to Hit Records in 2024

  2. commercetools Announces CEO Transition

  3. The Importance of Reputation in eCommerce

  4. eCommerce Sales Will Hit $1T this year

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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July 15th, 2024: Saks acquires Neiman Marcus Group speaking about personalization at The Lead Event in NYC, Nike is struggling trying to be a tech company and Amazon previews direct from China program
Rick Watson Rick Watson

July 15th, 2024: Saks acquires Neiman Marcus Group speaking about personalization at The Lead Event in NYC, Nike is struggling trying to be a tech company and Amazon previews direct from China program

It’s July 15, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Saks Acquires Neiman Marcus Group

  2. Speaking about Personalization at The Lead Event in NYC

  3. Nike is Struggling Trying To Be a Tech Company

  4. Amazon Previews Direct from China 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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We'll be back next week!
Rick Watson Rick Watson

We'll be back next week!

We'll be back next week!

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July 1st, 2024: Target reshuffles its leadership team and Shopify releases summer editions
Rick Watson Rick Watson

July 1st, 2024: Target reshuffles its leadership team and Shopify releases summer editions

It’s July 1, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Target Reshuffles Its Leadership Team

  2. Shopify Releases Summer Editions

- 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 24th, 2024: CMACH 3 event in New York City recap, May retail sales data released, Beyond loses a CEO, and Instacart expands retail media into Youtube
Rick Watson Rick Watson

June 24th, 2024: CMACH 3 event in New York City recap, May retail sales data released, Beyond loses a CEO, and Instacart expands retail media into Youtube

It’s June 24, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. MACH 3 Event in New York City Recap

  2. May Retail Sales Data Released

  3. Beyond Loses a CEO

  4. Instacart Expands Retail Media Into Youtube

- 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 17th, 2024: Could Amazon deliver the mail? Costco expanding its ad network, McKinsey state of the consumer 2024 report, and Loop and Happy Returns partner up
Rick Watson Rick Watson

June 17th, 2024: Could Amazon deliver the mail? Costco expanding its ad network, McKinsey state of the consumer 2024 report, and Loop and Happy Returns partner up

It’s June 17, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Could Amazon Deliver the Mail?

  2. Costco Expanding Its Ad Network

  3. McKinsey State of the Consumer 2024 Report

  4. Loop and Happy Returns Partner Up

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 3 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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June 10th, 2024: Amazon Buy with Prime off to a slow start, Shein launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and Europe, eBay expands its consignment service, and a call to action for brands
Rick Watson Rick Watson

June 10th, 2024: Amazon Buy with Prime off to a slow start, Shein launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and Europe, eBay expands its consignment service, and a call to action for brands

It’s June 10th, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Amazon Buy With Prime Off to a Slow Start

  2. Shein Launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and Europe

  3. eBay Expands Its Consignment Service

  4. A Call to Action for 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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June 3rd, 2024: Paypal is building an ads platform, TJMaxx not afraid of Temu and Shein, BigCommerce getting serious about its partner ecosystem, and Amazon growing its share of retail
Rick Watson Rick Watson

June 3rd, 2024: Paypal is building an ads platform, TJMaxx not afraid of Temu and Shein, BigCommerce getting serious about its partner ecosystem, and Amazon growing its share of retail

It’s June 3, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Paypal is Building an Ads Platform

  2. TJMaxx Not Afraid of Temu and Shein

  3. BigCommerce Getting Serious About Its Partner Ecosystem

  4. Amazon Growing Its Share of Retail

- 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
Rick Watson Rick Watson

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:

  1. Target Earnings Indicate Big Trouble

  2. Macy’s Provides Preview Into Restructuring

  3. Salesforce Unveils New Einstein Features

  4. 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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May 20th, 2024: Amazon AWS CEO to step down, Home Depot earnings disappoint, Shein rejected from NRF membership, and Shopify acquires Peel Analytics founders
Rick Watson Rick Watson

May 20th, 2024: Amazon AWS CEO to step down, Home Depot earnings disappoint, Shein rejected from NRF membership, and Shopify acquires Peel Analytics founders

It’s May 20, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Amazon AWS CEO to Step Down

  2. Home Depot Earnings Disappoint

  3. Shein Rejected from NRF Membership

  4. Shopify Acquires Peel Analytics Founders

- 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 13th, 2024: The Fall and Fall of Peloton, Forrester's Wave Report, and Digital Evolution
Rick Watson Rick Watson

May 13th, 2024: The Fall and Fall of Peloton, Forrester's Wave Report, and Digital Evolution

It’s May 13, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. The Fall and Fall of Peloton

  2. Forrester’s New Wave Report

  3. What’s On My Mind About Digital Evolution

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May 6th, 2024: Amazon reports terrific Q1 2024 earnings, Nordstrom launches its marketplace, Paypal earnings reflects life in the slow lane, and UPS to power Shein returns in Forever 21 stores
Rick Watson Rick Watson

May 6th, 2024: Amazon reports terrific Q1 2024 earnings, Nordstrom launches its marketplace, Paypal earnings reflects life in the slow lane, and UPS to power Shein returns in Forever 21 stores

It’s May 6, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Amazon Reports Terrific Q1 2024 Earnings

  2. Nordstrom Launches Its Marketplace

  3. Paypal Earnings Reflects Life in The Slow lane

  4. UPS to Power Shein Returns in Forever 21 Stores

- 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 29th, 2024: Paypal’s coming battle with Shopify, Nike’s failures highlight leadership issues, UPS Q1 2024 earnings shows continued decline, and SaaS growth down from 2022 highs
Rick Watson Rick Watson

April 29th, 2024: Paypal’s coming battle with Shopify, Nike’s failures highlight leadership issues, UPS Q1 2024 earnings shows continued decline, and SaaS growth down from 2022 highs

It’s April 29, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Paypal’s Coming Battle with Shopify

  2. Nike’s Failures Highlight Leadership Issues

  3. UPS Q1 2024 Earnings Shows Continued Decline

  4. SaaS Growth Down From 2022 Highs

- 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 22nd, 2024: Confusing economic signals in 2024, Shein faces new class action lawsuit, GoPuff partners with Shopify to help CPG brands, and Macy’s kicks off its store closings
Rick Watson Rick Watson

April 22nd, 2024: Confusing economic signals in 2024, Shein faces new class action lawsuit, GoPuff partners with Shopify to help CPG brands, and Macy’s kicks off its store closings

It’s April 22, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Confusing Economic Signals in 2024

  2. Shein Faces New Class Action Lawsuit

  3. GoPuff Partners with Shopify To Help CPG Brands

  4. Macy’s Kicks Off Its Store Closings

- 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 15th, 2024: AllBirds gets Nasdaq delisting warning, Revenue and profit at TikTok’s ownership growing, Andy Jassy annual shareholder letter, and Inventory and cashflow key to the future of retail
Rick Watson Rick Watson

April 15th, 2024: AllBirds gets Nasdaq delisting warning, Revenue and profit at TikTok’s ownership growing, Andy Jassy annual shareholder letter, and Inventory and cashflow key to the future of retail

It’s April 15, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. AllBirds Gets Nasdaq Delisting Warning

  2. Revenue and Profit at TikTok’s Ownership Growing

  3. Andy Jassy Releases Annual Shareholder Letter

  4. Inventory and Cashflow Key to the Future of Retail

- 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 8th, 2024: UPS wins US Postal contract from FedEx, Beyond.com has a new vision, Home Depot acquires SRS distribution, and Amazon removes Just Walk Out From its Amazon Fresh stores
Rick Watson Rick Watson

April 8th, 2024: UPS wins US Postal contract from FedEx, Beyond.com has a new vision, Home Depot acquires SRS distribution, and Amazon removes Just Walk Out From its Amazon Fresh stores

It’s April 8th, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. UPS Wins US Postal Contract from FedEx

  2. Beyond.com Has a New Vision

  3. Home Depot Acquires SRS Distribution

  4. Amazon Removes Just Walk Out From Its Amazon Fresh Stores

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 4 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

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April 1st, 2024: UPS announces new initiatives in Analyst Day, Canada Goose announces shakeup, Shein's supply chain as a service initiative a "Pearl Harbor" moment and Commercetools releases an update
Rick Watson Rick Watson

April 1st, 2024: UPS announces new initiatives in Analyst Day, Canada Goose announces shakeup, Shein's supply chain as a service initiative a "Pearl Harbor" moment and Commercetools releases an update

It’s April 1, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. UPS Announces New Initiatives In Analyst Day

  2. Canada Goose Announces Shakeup

  3. Shein's Supply Chain As a Service Initiative a "Pearl Harbor" Moment for Retailers

  4. Commercetools releases a company update

- 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 25th, 2024: Shoptalk 2024 recap, Nordstrom could be taken private, Temu’s owner PDD doubles annual profit, and Google launches retail media beta
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 25th, 2024: Shoptalk 2024 recap, Nordstrom could be taken private, Temu’s owner PDD doubles annual profit, and Google launches retail media beta

It’s March 25, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Shoptalk 2024 Recap

  2. Nordstrom Could Be Taken Private

  3. Temu’s Owner PDD Doubles Annual Profit

  4. Google Launches Retail Media Beta

- 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 18th, 2024: End of free shipping era is exaggerated, SAAS keeps getting harder, American Eagle’s logistics capitulation ends pandemic logistics dream, Shopify at Morgan Stanley tech conference
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 18th, 2024: End of free shipping era is exaggerated, SAAS keeps getting harder, American Eagle’s logistics capitulation ends pandemic logistics dream, Shopify at Morgan Stanley tech conference

It’s March 18, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. The End of the Free Shipping Era is Greatly Exaggerated

  2. Software As a Service Keeps Getting Harder

  3. American Eagle’s Logistics Capitulation Ends the Pandemic Logistics Fever Dream

  4. Shopify at Morgan Stanley Tech Conference 2024 Takeaways

- 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 11th, 2024: Key learnings on Temu from recent report, Klaviyo launches a professional services offering, Amazon launching mini Whole Foods in New York City, and Target reports Q4 earnings
Rick Watson Rick Watson

March 11th, 2024: Key learnings on Temu from recent report, Klaviyo launches a professional services offering, Amazon launching mini Whole Foods in New York City, and Target reports Q4 earnings

It’s March 11, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!

Today on our show:

  1. Key Learnings on Temu From Recent Report

  2. Klaviyo Launches a Professional Services Offering

  3. Amazon Launching Mini Whole Foods in New York City

  4. Target Reports 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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