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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May 29, 2023 • 14min
May 29th, 2023: Walmart releases its Q1 2023 earnings, TJ Maxx earnings indicate acceleration, Takeaways from Paypal’s recent investor event, and Shopify’s road ahead
Today on our show:Walmart releases its Q1 2023 earnings TJ Maxx earnings indicate acceleration Takeaways from Paypal’s recent investor event Shopify’s road ahead 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
May 22, 2023 • 16min
May 22nd, 2023: Google’s AI and retail announcements, Klaviyo’s IPO filing, Target Q1 2023 earnings, and Shein’s marketplace expansion
Today on our show:Google’s AI and retail announcements Klaviyo’s IPO filing Target Q1 2023 earnings Shein’s marketplace expansion 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
May 15, 2023 • 17min
May 15th, 2023: BigCommerce reports earnings, eBay prepares launch of international shipping program, Flexport is missing the infrastructure to compete with large players, and Amazon gives shoppers incentives to pick up their orders
Today on our show:BigCommerce reports earnings eBay prepares launch of international shipping program Flexport is missing the infrastructure to compete with large players Amazon gives shoppers incentives to pick up their orders 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
May 8, 2023 • 19min
May 8th, 2023: Big commerce doubles down on B2B, Pinterest ties with Amazon advertising, PitchBook report whines about the demise of unicorns, and Shopify reports earnings
Today on our show:Big commerce doubles down on B2BPinterest ties up with Amazon advertisingPitchBook report whines about the demise of unicornsShopify reports earnings, chucks logistics businessAnd 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
May 1, 2023 • 14min
May 1st, 2023: Bed Bath & Beyond, UPS Q1 earnings, Amazon’s anti-counterfeit exchange, and Shopify’s bill-pay service
Today on our show:Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcyUPS Q1 earnings call resultsAmazon’s new anti-counterfeit exchangeShopify announces a bill-pay serviceAnd 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
Apr 24, 2023 • 14min
April 24th, 2023: Amazon’s shareholder letter, the recent retail sales report, the Shopify collaboration, and David’s Bridal enters bankruptcy
Today on our show:Amazon’s 2022 shareholder letter Understanding the recent retail sales reportCould Amazon seller’s expansion give reason for Shopify collaboration?Retailer David’s Bridal entering bankruptcyhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Apr 17, 2023 • 11min
April 17th, 2023: Amazon adds fees, Dollar General’s new partner, Inventory glut and supply chain costs, and changes in consumer shipping preferences
Today on our show:Amazon adds fees to reduce return costsDollar General partners with a beauty incubatorInventory glut increasing supply chain costsConsumer shipping preferences changinghttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Apr 10, 2023 • 12min
April 10th, 2023: Macy’s CEO steps aside, FedEx’s new announcement, American Eagle Outfitters’ logistics leader, and Walmart’s investor community meeting
Today on our show:Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette Steps AsideFedEx Announces Integration of Express and GroundAmerican Eagle Outfitters Removes its Logistics LeaderWalmart’s 2023 Investor Community Meetinghttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly
Apr 3, 2023 • 14min
April 3rd, 2023: A recap of Shoptalk 2023, venture startup outcomes, Fanatics and NHL, Recapping the headless eCommerce presentation
Today on our show:Recap of Shoptalk 2023New Data About Venture Startup OutcomesFanatics Becomes Uniform Supplier for NHLRecapping My Headless eCommerce Presentationhttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium fashion brands. Are your e-commerce logistics costs going through the roof? Olive is here to help. Olive offers brands and retailers over 50% off on return shipping expenses instantly while offering customers a sustainable, waste-free packaging and delivery experience. The solution is turnkey and no development work required. You simply download their Shopify app to get started. To learn more visit shopolive.com/watsonweekly. Save Money, save the planet.
Mar 27, 2023 • 13min
March 27th, 2023: Walmart launches Clean Beauty, FedEx’s earnings, Foot Locker retrenching, and Amazon layoffs
Today on our show:Clean Beauty at Walmart LaunchesFedEx Earnings Reveal Cost-Cutting Foot Locker Retrenching Brand and Stores Amazon Layoffs Signal Further Challengeshttps://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium fashion brands. Are your e-commerce logistics costs going through the roof? Olive is here to help. Olive offers brands and retailers over 50% off on return shipping expenses instantly while offering customers a sustainable, waste-free packaging and delivery experience. The solution is turnkey and no development work required. You simply download their Shopify app to get started. To learn more visit shopolive.com/watsonweekly. Save Money, save the planet.
