The Watson Weekly: eCommerce Strategy & News
Watson WeeklyStop 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 wee... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 280 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyManagementBusiness | |||
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Three retail moves worth talking about this week.
Amazon is retiring the Rufus name. The shopping chatbot has hit roughly 300M users since its 2024 beta, but Amazon is folding the whole thing into Alexa and calling it "Alexa for shopping." We get in... more
Logicbroker brought back Connected Commerce this year, set up outside Central Park, because the conversations the team has been having with customers couldn't wait for the usual conference cycle. The pace of change forced the issue.
Rick Watson had ... more
Rick Watson talks with Alan Gaffney (CEO, Townchest), Nick Boetcher (Avalara), and Justin Samakow (Mirakl) about what breaks when a marketplace scales.
Townchest runs a "shopping for good" program where schools partner with manufacturers to fund the... more
Shopify posted its strongest quarter in four years and the stock fell 7%. Rick walks through why Wall Street wasn't impressed, what the LVMH signing actually means for the "Shopify is only for startups" narrative, and the credit-loss line item that's... more
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I just found this podcast. As a former retail merchant I find this detail on E-commerce to be both informative and entertaining. Great perspective on e-commerce across sectors.
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Apple Podcasts5John McD.United States3 years ago - Love this, thank you for your work
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Apple Podcasts5MontingL
Canada3 years ago - One of the best podcasts out there if you’re in the eCom space.
If you’re in the eCom space, this podcast needs to become part of your weekly routine. Absolutely love the depth of insights from Rick.
Apple Podcasts5Supply Chain ProsCanada3 years ago - A Great Way to Keep Up in eCommerce
I listen first thing every Monday to get the best updates on eCommerce. The industry is fast moving and always changing, I count on Rick to pull out the most important items I need to know every week. Keeping up with him on LinkedIn furthers the great analysis.
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A sharp, concise show focused on eCommerce strategy, marketplaces, and logistics, regularly pairing quick analytic deep dives with high-profile interviews and timely debates. Episodes consistently cover earnings signals, platform shifts, AI implications, and supply chain dynamics, with a recurring emphasis on practical implications for executives and operators. A standout feature is the mix of data-driven analysis and candid conversations with industry leaders, plus spirited Fridays that tackle controversial topics head-on. The format and guest mix make it valuable for listeners who want actionable insights in under 15 minutes and want access to C‑suite and tech perspective on current trends.
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