February 17th, 2025: Shopify Q4 2024 earnings: The age of efficiency comes to Shopify, it’s not just you- age of efficiency accelerating, Amazon Q4 earnings wins the Grammy for free cash flow and more
It’s February 17, 2025 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Shopify Q4 2024 Earnings: The Age of Efficiency Comes to Shopify
It’s Not Just You - Age of Efficiency Accelerating
Amazon Q4 Earnings Wins the Grammy for Free Cash Flow
Amazon Ad Engine Getting Hungry: Look Out Google Shopping
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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February 10th, 2025: Trump eliminates the de minimis for China, AI won't solve all the problems, UPS Q4 2024 earnings, AI is not the new SEO. Brands could be in a marketplace without realizing it
It’s February 10, 2025 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Trump Eliminates the Deminimus for China
AI Won't Solve All The Problems, But We Don't Realize It Yet
UPS Q4 2024 Earnings: Steering Towards Margin, Away From Amazon
AI Is Not the New SEO. Brands Could Be In a Marketplace Without Realizing It
- and finally, 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:
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Special Episode: Global eCommerce Leaders Forum, Cross-Border Trends, & Honoring Kent Allen
Today on a special edition of our show:
Remembering Kent Allen
Evolution of Global eCommerce
Pioneers in Cross-Border Trade
Current Trends and Players
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February 3rd, 2025: Risks to Amazon in the AI Wars, private equity outlook in 2025, Artificial Intelligence moving from creating to doing with OpenAI Operator,how to grow faster is an elusive question
It’s February 3, 2025 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Risks to Amazon in the AI Wars
Private Equity Outlook in 2025
Artificial Intelligence Moving from Creating to Doing with OpenAI Operator
How to Grow Faster is an Elusive Question
- and finally, 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/
Shaping the Future: Social Commerce, AI, and Predictions for 2025 with Kelly Goetsch
In the final episode of this special 3-part Watson Weekly series, Rick Watson is joined by Kelly Goetsch, Advisor at Commerce Tools, to discuss what’s next for the world of commerce. Key topics include:
The rise of social shopping and platforms like TikTok Shops
How AI is redefining brand discovery and trust
Predictions for retail growth and consumer behavior in 2025
The enduring influence of earned media in building connections
This episode ties the series together with forward-looking insights and strategies to thrive in an ever-changing e-commerce landscape.
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January 20th, 2025: Our 2025 NRF event analysis, recapping the first ever RMW Commerce Five Forces event in New York City
It’s January 20, 2025 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Our 2025 NRF Event Analysis
Recapping the First Ever RMW Commerce Five Forces Event In New York City
- and finally, 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/
Modernizing B2B Commerce: Overcoming the Bob Problem with Kelly Goetsch
In Part 2 of this special Watson Weekly series, Rick Watson and Kelly Goetsch dive deep into the complexities of B2B commerce. They discuss:
The generational shift reshaping the industry
Challenges like the "Bob Problem" and outdated practices
The role of composable commerce in streamlining processes
How solutions like Commerce Tools Foundry are enabling businesses to innovate
Explore how B2B is evolving to meet modern demands while navigating its unique challenges. Don’t miss this insightful conversation that bridges tradition and innovation.
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January 13th, 2025: Shopify 2025: The Entrepreneur, Rulemaker and Bridge-Builder, Mastercard Holiday numbers show roses for eCommerce, Is 2025 year of niche down? Amazon still king of warehouse growth
It’s January 13, 2025 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Shopify 2025: The Entrepeneur, the Rulemaker and the Bridge-Builder
Mastercard Holiday Numbers Show Roses for eCommerce
Is 2025 The Year of the Niche Down?
Amazon Still the King of Warehouse Growth
- and finally, 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/
Breaking Barriers in E-commerce and Healthcare with Kelly Goetsch
In this special episode of Watson Weekly, Rick Watson is joined by Kelly Goetsch, a Commercetools Advisor and industry thought leader. Kelly shares his unique insights into the evolving landscape of e-commerce, focusing on the intersection of technology and healthcare. Together, they explore key topics like consumer behavior trends, the growing role of composable commerce, and the untapped opportunities in health tech. From tackling HIPAA compliance to redefining retail experiences, this episode dives deep into the transformative potential of technology across industries. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with expertise and forward-thinking strategies.
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December 23rd, 2024: Amazon building 25% of all warehouses, UPS hiking SurePost rates by 10%, Lowes develops a new marketplace, and Quickbooks partners with Amazon Marketplace Seller Central
It’s December 23 and all through the house, not a creature was stirring except the Watson Weekly podcast - your essential eCommerce digest!
Today on our show:
Amazon Building 25% of all Warehouses
UPS Hiking SurePost Rates by 10%
Lowes Develops a New Marketplace
Quickbooks Partners With Amazon Marketplace Seller Central
- and finally, 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/
December 16th, 2024: Shopify releases a boring update, Amazon haul launched sooner as political strategy, Potential impact of tariffs on eCommerce? Why use a consultant to help you solve a problem?
It’s December 16, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Shopify Releases a Boring Update
Was Amazon Haul Launched Sooner As Political Strategy?
What is the Potential Impact of Tariffs on eCommerce?
Why Use an Outside Consultant to Help you Solve a Problem?
- and finally, 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/
December 9th, 2024: 3 observations from Cyber Week, the 3 coming wars in the next 5 years, and 5 reasons Klaviyo is growing faster than most anyone right now
It’s December 9, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
3 Observations from Cyber Week
The 3 Coming Wars in the Next 5 Years
5 Reasons Klaviyo Is Growing Faster Than Most Anyone Right Now
- and finally, 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/
We'll be back next week!
We'll Be Back Next Week!
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November 25th, 2024: How you should read the Gartner Quadrant, Wordpress is the Craigslist of website builders, Target reports terrible earnings, and Walmart reports great earnings
It’s November 25, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
How You Should Read the Gartner Quadrant
Wordpress is the Craigslist of Website Builders
Target Reports Terrible Earnings
Walmart Reports Great 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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November 18th, 2024: Shopify reported Q3 2024 earnings, Klaviyo reports better Q3 earnings, new RMW Commerce event being held in January, BigCommerce trying to escape Alabama mud like My Cousin Vinny
It’s November 18, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Shopify Reported Q3 2024 Earnings
Klaviyo Reports Even Better Q3 Earnings
New RMW Commerce Event Being Held in January
BigCommerce Trying to Escape the Alabama Mud Like My Cousin Vinny
- and finally, 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/
November 11th, 2024: Amazon reports Q3 2024 earnings, Children's Place partnership with Shein is genius, state of SaaS venture capital valuations, AI platforms to challenge every software category
It’s November 11, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Amazon Reports Great Q3 2024 Earnings
Children's Place Partnership with Shein Could Be Genius
The State of SaaS Venture Capital Valuations
AI Platforms Looking to Challenge Every Software Category
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 3 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/
November 4th, 2024: CEO merry-go-round continues, Paypal earnings report show progress and challenges, UPS releases Q3 earnings, and everyone in retail copying everyone else
It’s November, 4, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
CEO Merry Go Round Continues
Paypal Earnings Report Show Progress and Challenges
UPS Releases Q3 Earnings
Everyone in Retail Copying Everyone Else
- and finally, 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/
October 28th, 2024: Is 2024 the Generative AI holiday? Amazon's new store concept be called "Off-Prime", is 2025 the year bad eCommerce content officially dies? BigCommerce expands its leadership team
It’s Oct 28, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Is 2024 The Generative AI Holiday?
Amazon New Low Cost Store Concept Might As Well Be Called "Off-Prime"
Is 2025 the Year Bad eCommerce Content Officially Dies?
BigCommerce Expands Its Leadership Team
- and finally, 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/
October 21st, 2024: Optimization will be the watchword in 2025, OpenStore pivoting into Helpdesk Software, Walmart appoints Seth Dellaire as CGO, and new report shows Unicorns lack exit options
It’s October 21, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Optimization Will be the Watchword in 2025
OpenStore Pivoting into Helpdesk Software
Walmart Appoints Seth Dellaire As Chief Growth Officer
New Report Shows Unicorns Lack Exit Options
- and finally, 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/
October 14th, 2024: Holiday season preview, what’s happening with Shop Promise? Former Amazon leader Dave Clark raises $100M for Auger and marketplaces like eBay are dropping their fees
It’s October 14, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Holiday Season Preview
What’s Happening with Shop Promise?
Former Amazon Leader Dave Clark Raises $100M For Auger
Marketplaces Like eBay Are Dropping Their Fees
- and finally, 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/