September 2nd, 2024: BigCommerce looks like it’s not selling, Shopify hires a new CTO, why technology is not a business differentiator for brands, and are layoffs the order of the day in eCommerce?
It’s September 2, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest! Happy Labor Day everyone!
Today on our show:
BigCommerce Looks Like It’s Not Selling
Shopify Hires a New Chief Technology Officer
Why Technology Is Not a Business Differentiator For Brands
Are Layoffs The Order of the Day in ECommerce?
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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August 19th, 2024: Salesforce acquires PredictSpring, Amazon announces new peak season fulfillment policies, Ace Hardware plots a new stores strategy TikTok, Temu founder shopping like a billionaire
It’s August 19, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Salesforce Acquires POS Platform Predict Spring
Amazon Announces New Peak Season Fulfillment Policies
Ace Hardware Plots a New Stores Strategy
Temu Founder Shopping Like A Billionaire
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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August 12th, 2024: Amazon reports Q2 earnings, Allbirds reports financial results, Amazon signs deal with Pinterest and TikTok, and Shopify crushes its earnings
It’s August 12, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Amazon Reports Q2 Earnings
Allbirds Reports Financial Results
Amazon Signs Deal With Pinterest and TikTok
Shopify Crushes Its 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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August 5th, 2024: Companies are trading down talent, top items from Paypal’s Q2 2024 earnings call, designer brand Prada posts revenue gains, and Temu announcements signal a company shift
It’s August 5, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Companies Are Trading Down Talent
Top Items From Paypal’s Q2 2024 Earnings Call
Designer Brand Prada Posts Revenue Gains
Temu Announcements Signal a Company Shift
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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July 29th, 2024: UPS reports Q2 earnings, Google not ending cookies after all, Amazon Prime Day roundup, and new marketplace whitepaper released
It’s July 29, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
UPS Reports Q2 Earnings
Google Not Ending Cookies After All
Amazon Prime Day Roundup
New Marketplace Whitepaper Released
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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July 22nd, 2024: Amazon Prime Day expected to hit records in 2024, Commercetools announces CEO transition, the importance of reputation in eCommerce, and eCommerce sales will hit $1T this year
It’s July 22, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Amazon Prime Day Expected to Hit Records in 2024
commercetools Announces CEO Transition
The Importance of Reputation in eCommerce
eCommerce Sales Will Hit $1T this year
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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July 15th, 2024: Saks acquires Neiman Marcus Group speaking about personalization at The Lead Event in NYC, Nike is struggling trying to be a tech company and Amazon previews direct from China program
It’s July 15, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Saks Acquires Neiman Marcus Group
Speaking about Personalization at The Lead Event in NYC
Nike is Struggling Trying To Be a Tech Company
Amazon Previews Direct from China Program
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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We'll be back next week!
We'll be back next week!
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July 1st, 2024: Target reshuffles its leadership team and Shopify releases summer editions
It’s July 1, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Target Reshuffles Its Leadership Team
Shopify Releases Summer Editions
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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June 24th, 2024: CMACH 3 event in New York City recap, May retail sales data released, Beyond loses a CEO, and Instacart expands retail media into Youtube
It’s June 24, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
MACH 3 Event in New York City Recap
May Retail Sales Data Released
Beyond Loses a CEO
Instacart Expands Retail Media Into Youtube
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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June 17th, 2024: Could Amazon deliver the mail? Costco expanding its ad network, McKinsey state of the consumer 2024 report, and Loop and Happy Returns partner up
It’s June 17, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Could Amazon Deliver the Mail?
Costco Expanding Its Ad Network
McKinsey State of the Consumer 2024 Report
Loop and Happy Returns Partner Up
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 3 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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June 10th, 2024: Amazon Buy with Prime off to a slow start, Shein launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and Europe, eBay expands its consignment service, and a call to action for brands
It’s June 10th, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Amazon Buy With Prime Off to a Slow Start
Shein Launches Shein Exchange Resale Program in UK and Europe
eBay Expands Its Consignment Service
A Call to Action for Brands
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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June 3rd, 2024: Paypal is building an ads platform, TJMaxx not afraid of Temu and Shein, BigCommerce getting serious about its partner ecosystem, and Amazon growing its share of retail
It’s June 3, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Paypal is Building an Ads Platform
TJMaxx Not Afraid of Temu and Shein
BigCommerce Getting Serious About Its Partner Ecosystem
Amazon Growing Its Share of Retail
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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May 27th, 2024: Target earnings indicate big trouble, Macy’s provides preview into restructuring, Salesforce unveils new Einstein features, and Walmart earnings stand out
It’s May 27, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Target Earnings Indicate Big Trouble
Macy’s Provides Preview Into Restructuring
Salesforce Unveils New Einstein Features
Walmart Earnings Stand Out
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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May 20th, 2024: Amazon AWS CEO to step down, Home Depot earnings disappoint, Shein rejected from NRF membership, and Shopify acquires Peel Analytics founders
It’s May 20, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Amazon AWS CEO to Step Down
Home Depot Earnings Disappoint
Shein Rejected from NRF Membership
Shopify Acquires Peel Analytics Founders
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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May 13th, 2024: The Fall and Fall of Peloton, Forrester's Wave Report, and Digital Evolution
It’s May 13, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
The Fall and Fall of Peloton
Forrester’s New Wave Report
What’s On My Mind About Digital Evolution
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May 6th, 2024: Amazon reports terrific Q1 2024 earnings, Nordstrom launches its marketplace, Paypal earnings reflects life in the slow lane, and UPS to power Shein returns in Forever 21 stores
It’s May 6, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Amazon Reports Terrific Q1 2024 Earnings
Nordstrom Launches Its Marketplace
Paypal Earnings Reflects Life in The Slow lane
UPS to Power Shein Returns in Forever 21 Stores
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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April 29th, 2024: Paypal’s coming battle with Shopify, Nike’s failures highlight leadership issues, UPS Q1 2024 earnings shows continued decline, and SaaS growth down from 2022 highs
It’s April 29, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Paypal’s Coming Battle with Shopify
Nike’s Failures Highlight Leadership Issues
UPS Q1 2024 Earnings Shows Continued Decline
SaaS Growth Down From 2022 Highs
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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April 22nd, 2024: Confusing economic signals in 2024, Shein faces new class action lawsuit, GoPuff partners with Shopify to help CPG brands, and Macy’s kicks off its store closings
It’s April 22, 2024 and this is the Watson Weekly - your essential eCommerce Digest!
Today on our show:
Confusing Economic Signals in 2024
Shein Faces New Class Action Lawsuit
GoPuff Partners with Shopify To Help CPG Brands
Macy’s Kicks Off Its Store Closings
- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.
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