The Watson Weekly: eCommerce Strategy & News
Watson Weekly
Stop reading the headlines and start understanding the frameworks.
The Watson Weekly is the premier resource for eCommerce executives, delivering sharp, independent strategy on the industry's most critical developments. Join 20-year veteran Rick Watson as he cuts through the noise to help you understand not just what is happening, but why it matters to your business.
Broadcasting three times a week:
Mondays: Strategic deep dives into earnings, mergers, and market shifts.
Wednesdays: Candid interviews with C-Suite luminaries and tech innovators.
Fridays: Join the Watson Weekend for Spirited debates on controversial topics with co-host Jessica Lesesky.
From AI implementation and marketplace dynamics to supply chain logistics and retail operations, we cover the entire commerce landscape. Whether you are a CEO, VP, or operator, this is your competitive advantage in audio form.
The Watson Weekly is the premier resource for eCommerce executives, delivering sharp, independent strategy on the industry's most critical developments. Join 20-year veteran Rick Watson as he cuts through the noise to help you understand not just what is happening, but why it matters to your business.
Broadcasting three times a week:
Mondays: Strategic deep dives into earnings, mergers, and market shifts.
Wednesdays: Candid interviews with C-Suite luminaries and tech innovators.
Fridays: Join the Watson Weekend for Spirited debates on controversial topics with co-host Jessica Lesesky.
From AI implementation and marketplace dynamics to supply chain logistics and retail operations, we cover the entire commerce landscape. Whether you are a CEO, VP, or operator, this is your competitive advantage in audio form.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 16min
September 2nd, 2024: BigCommerce looks like it’s not selling, Shopify hires a new Chief Technology Officer, why technology is not a business differentiator for brands, and are layoffs the order of the day in eCommerce?
Today on our show:BigCommerce looks like it’s not sellingShopify hires a new Chief Technology OfficerWhy technology is not a business differentiator for brandsAre layoffs the order of the day in eCommerce?And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Aug 26, 2024 • 15sec
We'll be back next week!
Sorry, Watsonians, we're on a brief hiatus this week. But fear not, we'll be back next week so be sure to tune in!
Aug 19, 2024 • 15min
August 19th, 2024: Salesforce acquires POS platform PredictSpring, Amazon announces new peak season fulfillment policies, Ace Hardware plots a new stores strategy and TikTok, and Temu founder shopping like a billionaire
Today on our show:Salesforce acquires POS platform PredictSpringAmazon announces new peak season fulfillment policiesAce Hardware plots a new stores strategyTemu founder shopping like a billionaireAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Aug 12, 2024 • 16min
August 12th, 2024: Amazon reports Q2 earnings, Allbirds reports financial results, Amazon signs deal with Pinterest and TikTok, and Shopify crushes its earnings
Today on our show:Amazon reports Q2 earningsAllbirds reports financial resultsAmazon signs deal with Pinterest and TikTokShopify crushes its earningsAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Aug 5, 2024 • 10min
August 5th, 2024: Companies are trading down talent, top items from Paypal’s Q2 2024 earnings call, designer brand Prada posts revenue gains, and Temu announcements signal a company shift
Today on our show:Companies are trading down talentTop items from Paypal’s Q2 2024 earnings callDesigner brand Prada posts revenue gainsTemu announcements signal a company shiftAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 29, 2024 • 12min
July 29th, 2024: UPS reports Q2 earnings, Google not ending cookies after all, Amazon Prime Day roundup, and new marketplace whitepaper released
Today on our show:UPS reports Q2 earningsGoogle not ending cookies after allAmazon Prime Day roundupNew marketplace whitepaper releasedAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 22, 2024 • 15min
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
Today on our show:Amazon Prime Day expected to hit records in 2024Commercetools announces CEO transitionThe importance of reputation in eCommerceeCommerce sales will hit $1T this yearAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 15, 2024 • 14min
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
Today on our show:Saks acquires Neiman Marcus GroupSpeaking about personalization at The Lead Event in NYCNike is struggling trying to be a tech companyAmazon previews direct from China programAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 8, 2024 • 17sec
We'll be back next week!
Attention, Watsonians! Pardon us as we were on a brief hiatus over the holiday week - we'll be back next week with a brand new episode!
Jul 1, 2024 • 22min
July 1st, 2024: Target reshuffles its leadership team and Shopify releases summer editions
Today on our show:Target reshuffles its leadership teamShopify releases summer editionsAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
