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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Aug 7, 2023 • 19min
August 7th, 2023: TikTok Shop aspires to become fourth most important channel, Etsy marketplace boycott, Amazon resets its grocery strategy, and Shopify reports Q2 2023 earnings
Today on our show:TikTok Shop aspires to become fourth most important channelEtsy marketplace boycottAmazon resets its grocery strategyShopify reports Q2 2023 earningsAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 7 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 31, 2023 • 23min
July 31st, 2023: Shopify releases its Summer editions, UPS agrees to terms with Teamsters, Boston Consulting Group’s latest supply chain benchmarking report, and what’s with all the rebranding lately?
Today on our show:Shopify releases its Summer editionsUPS agrees to terms with TeamstersBoston Consulting Group’s latest supply chain benchmarking reportWhat’s with all the rebranding lately?And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 24, 2023 • 17min
July 24th, 2023: Google kills Buy on Google, 2023 halfway update on venture capital and markets, Rumors of Shopify investing in Faire, and Amazon Prime Day recap
Today on our show:Google kills Buy on Google2023 halfway update on venture capital and marketsRumors of Shopify investing in FaireAmazon Prime Day recapAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 17, 2023 • 19min
July 17th, 2023: Federal Trade Commission sues Amazon, TikTok plans new US eCommerce venture, my digital transformation talk at The Lead event in New York City, and Amazon Prime Day roundup
Today on our show:Federal Trade Commission sues AmazonTikTok plans new US eCommerce ventureMy digital transformation talk at The Lead event in New York CityAmazon Prime Day roundupAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 7 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 10, 2023 • 49min
July 10th, 2023: 100th Episode: Venture Capital and Fundraising, Amazon and Shopify: featuring Victor Castro and Hendrik Laubscher
Today on our show, we mark a momentous occasion - our 100th episode! To celebrate, Rick sits down with Victor Castro and Hendrik Laubscher to discuss all things eCommerce. Join the trio as they explore fundraising, venture capital, Amazon under Andy Jassy, Shopify, and much more. https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jul 3, 2023 • 16min
July 3rd, 2023: Amazon gets open letter from activist investor, Amazon announces Prime Day, Google Domains sells to Squarespace, and Google launches virtual AI try-on feature
Today on our show:Amazon gets open letter from activist investorAmazon announces Prime DayGoogle Domains sells to SquarespaceGoogle launches virtual AI try-on featureAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 7 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jun 26, 2023 • 15min
June 26th, 2023: Shop Pay launches for enterprise retailers, FedEx reports its quarterly earnings, new retail sales data from the Commerce Department, and Amazon seller-fulfilled Prime coming back
Today on our show:Shop Pay launches for enterprise retailersFedEx reports its quarterly earningsNew retail sales data from the Commerce DepartmentAmazon seller-fulfilled Prime coming backAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 7 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jun 19, 2023 • 13min
June 19th, 2023: Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023, Update on grocery eCommerce, Walmart launches startup accelerator, Payment provider Stripe joins MACH Alliance
Today on our show:Update from Retail Innovation Conference 2023Update on grocery eCommerceWalmart launches startup acceleratorPayment provider Stripe joins MACH AllianceAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Jun 12, 2023 • 14min
June 12th, 2023: Stripe’s new charge card program can help Shopify, Amazon may be considering mobile phone service, Apple Vision Pro thoughts, and Buy Buy Baby could get bought
Today on our show:Stripe’s new charge card program can help ShopifyAmazon may be considering mobile phone serviceApple Vision Pro thoughtsBuy Buy Baby could get boughtAnd 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
Jun 5, 2023 • 13min
June 5th, 2023: Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment Report, Shopify’s upcoming shareholder meeting, McKinsey report on the beauty market, and economists wondering where’s the recession?
Today on our show:Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment Report Shopify’s upcoming shareholder meeting McKinsey report on the beauty market Economists wondering where’s the recession? And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 7 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
