UPS Q1 Earnings: Amazon Volume Decline Prompting Big Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
UPS Q1 2025 earnings reveal how SMBs are taking the brunt of tariff impacts while UPS aggressively pivots post-Amazon. Strategic cost-cutting and network changes hint at a company in full transformation mode.
MACH Composable Conference in Chicago: Good Vibes Amidst Uncertainty
A look inside the MACH Composable Conference in Chicago: U.S. tech projects are frozen, Europe is heating up, and MACH's community-driven approach continues to spark debate in the enterprise architecture world.
What If the Front End is the Real Problem?
Debating UI frameworks instead of serving the business? Discover why overly complex front ends, outdated PIM/PLM systems, and implementation budget cuts lead to composable commerce failure.
Walmart Investor Day: eCommerce Executing Well But Tariff Clouds Have Started Raining
Walmart's recent Investor Day revealed challenges and insights, particularly about eCommerce, tariffs, and their future strategy. With over two-thirds of inventory sourced domestically, Walmart navigates the uncertain global landscape. Find out how the company plans to play offense amid the challenges.
Is 2025 the Year to Eat the Entire Enchilada?
2025 could be the most challenging year for consumer brands since 2008—but also the most transformative. Rick Watson breaks down three key business situations and why bold change might be the only way forward.
The Great Ecom Debates of 2025: Truth, Trash Talk & a Little Tech Therapy
Shoptalk 2025 recap: Rick Watson hosts bold eCommerce debates on replatforming, headless vs. monoliths, AI’s impact on retail teams, and more. Real talk, zero fluff—insights from top industry leaders shaping the future of digital commerce.
The State of the Consumer: From Resilient to Choiceful to Stressed and Cautious?
In 2025, consumer behavior is shifting fast—from confident to cautious. Rick Watson unpacks signals from Walmart, Lululemon, and more to understand what lies ahead for the economy and eCommerce