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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Oct 23, 2022 • 11min
October 24th, 2022: Kroger and Albertsons Merge, Shein launches resale, Toys "R" Us joins forces with Macy's, mixed holiday predictions
It’s October 24th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly: your essential eCommerce Digest!Today on our show:● Kroger and Albertsons merge to create grocery challenger to Walmart● Ultra-fast fashion site Shein launches resale● Toys “R” Us launches in 451 Macy’s stores ahead of holiday season● Advertising and eCommerce analysts predict a mixed holiday quarterand The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venturecapital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
Oct 17, 2022 • 14min
October 17th, 2022: Shopify API enhancements, Walmart’s new acquisition, TikTok hiring to build global fulfillment network, and Amazon’s cost-cutting
It’s October 17th, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Upcoming Shopify API enhancements bring both potential and painWalmart goes all-in one micro fulfillment with new acquisitionTiktok hiring to build global fulfillment network for its creatorsAmazon cost-cutting could give us preview of 2023And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
Oct 10, 2022 • 12min
October 10th, 2022: Google’s new shopping tools, Walmart’s GoLocal, Poshmark acquired by Naver, and Macy in the inventory race
It’s October 10th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Google can become essential search with its new shopping toolsWalmart GoLocal continues its nationwide rolloutResale shopping site, Poshmark, acquired by Korean search giant, NaverMacy’s winning the inventory race so farAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
Oct 3, 2022 • 13min
October 3rd, 2022: Prime Early Access event, Gucci and Burberry join second hand trend, Amazon Air grows, and Macy’s new marketplace
It’s October 3rd, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Prime Early Access event helps Amazon kick off the holiday seasonGucci and Burberry join second hand luxury trendAmazon Air continues to grow according to new studyMacy’s new marketplace aims at selection and profitabilityAnd the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
Sep 26, 2022 • 13min
September 26th, 2022: Andy Jassy reveals innovation questions, the state of apparel retailers, sustainability and diversity at supply chain management event, and what the results of back-to-school tell us
It’s September 26th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!Today on the show: Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, at Recode reveals core innovation questionsHow are apparel retailers trying to navigate shifts in consumer demand?Sustainability and diversity a major theme at association for supply chain management eventBrands and retailers ignoring back-to-school results: Are we in for a tough holiday?And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
Sep 19, 2022 • 14min
September 19th, 2022: Shopify changes COO and CFO, Instagram scaling back, Shopify's new cross-border features, and Amazon's Accelerate Conference
It’s September 19, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your EssentialeCommerce Digest!Today on our show:● Shopify changes its COO and CFO and the stock price is an importantreason● Instagram scaling back its eCommerce ambitions● Shopify introduces new cross-border features to accelerate its moveinto Europe and Asia● Amazon’s Accelerate conference takes Amazon in new directions-And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from theworld of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
Sep 12, 2022 • 13min
September 12th, 2022: CommerceHub acquires ChannelAdvisor, Instacart acquires Rosie, Church & Dwight will acquire Hero Cosmetics, and updates at Target
It’s September 12th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
CommerceHub acquires ChannelAdvisor in combination of two rivals
Instacart running away from its former mission by acquiring software company Rosie
Church & Dwight to acquire Amazon native brand Hero Cosmetics
Target updates supply chain leadership and plans CEO succession
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
Sep 5, 2022 • 14min
September 5th, 2022: eBay’s acquisitions of auto parts and trading cards, Locus Robotics scores with Geodis deal, Walmart’s new cash rewards, and Amazon launches new warehousing and distribution service.
It’s September 5th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
Aug 29, 2022 • 12min
August 29th, 2022: Google SEO content update, Amazon’s TikTok-like feed, Walmart eyes new payment opportunities, and Shopify launches Collabs
It’s August 29th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Major Google SEO content update could test your relevancy
Amazon testing a TikTok-like feed in its app
Walmart eyes new payments opportunities to continue its business model shift
Shopify launches Collabs to become its own affiliate network for creators
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
Aug 22, 2022 • 13min
August 22nd, 2022: Amazon reorganizes grocery business, ThredUp and Tommy Hilfiger, DoorDash and Facebook Marketplace, and Walmart and Target earnings
It’s August 22nd, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on the show:
Amazon reorganizes its grocery business
ThredUp working with Tommy Hilfiger to introduce new brand customers
DoorDash will start delivering your Facebook Marketplace purchases too
Walmart and Target earnings shed light on economic worries
And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
For more news from Rick, check out:
https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
