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The Watson Weekly: eCommerce Strategy & News

Watson Weekly
Amazon
Ecommerce
Shopify
Shein
UPS
Target
Paypal
Macy's
Klaviyo
Tmoo
Nordstrom
Shoptalk 2024
Digital Evolution
Walmart
Home Depot
Thrasio
Whole Foods
Software As a Service
Free Shipping
American Eagle

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 wee... more

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In this week’s Watson Weekly weekend edition, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky talk about Dick’s Sporting Goods' viral Move moment, Elliott Hill in the New York Times, and the gap between consumer spending at Amazon and Walmart.

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What does it actually take to go from AI experimentation to real business impact? In this episode of the Watson Weekly, Rick Watson sits down with Anne-Claire Baschet, Chief Data and AI Officer at Mirakl — the enterprise marketplace platform powering... more

The AI shopping revolution is here — but who actually controls it? In this week's Watson Weekly, Rick Watson breaks down four stories reshaping the future of e-commerce.

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Welcome to this weekend edition of Watson Weekly with Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky! Today, we’re breaking down the biggest moves in retail and e-commerce from the past week..

We start with Target’s latest earnings, where a 1.7% dip in net sales ... more

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Anne-Claire Baschet
Chief Data and AI Officer at Mirakl
Mirakl
Episode: From 50% to 95% AI Adoption: How Mirakl's Chief Data & AI Officer Is Disrupting Enterprise Commerce
John Roman
CEO of BattlBox
BattlBox
Episode: The Death of the Subscription Box & The Rise of Membership
Dr. Daniel Hulme
Founder and CEO of Satalia, Chief AI Officer at WPP, and thought leader in AI, ethics, strategy, and innovation.
Satalia
Episode: Mythbusting AI: Why SaaS Isn't Dead and Your Job Might Be Safer Than You Think
Mark Rubin
eCommerce expert and leader at Kusama with extensive experience in the agency world.
Kusama
Episode: Why Your Agency is Falling for the AI Trap
Shephard Lesesky
Child with insights on using Whatnot
Episode: Whatnot vs Traditional E-commerce: The Shift No One’s Talking About
Gareth Cummings
CEO of eDesk, with a background in technology and AI implementation
eDesk
Episode: From Banking to AI: The Future of Agentic Commerce with Gareth Cummings
Christopher Kellner
CEO of DigitalGenius, a company specializing in AI agents for eCommerce.
DigitalGenius
Episode: From Playbooks to Pipelines: How DigitalGenius Is Scaling AI in SaaS Sales & Service
Shailesh Kumar
Senior Vice President of Engineering at Salesforce Commerce Cloud
Salesforce
Episode: September 15th, 2025: The Future is Less If Then And More Prompts, Agents, and MCP - A SVP Looks to the Future
Dipti Desai
Founder and CEO of Crstl, with a background in electrical engineering and experience in the tech industry.
Crstl
Episode: The CEO Spot: From Silicon Chips to Supply Chains – Dipti Desai’s Mission to Modernize EDI

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Rick Watson
CEO and founder of RMW Commerce Consulting and host of The Watson Weekly Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Clever and informative

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    modhutch
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing

    It was the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John McD.
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this, thank you for your work

    Super condensed, deep ecoomerce insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MontingL
    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 Podcasts
    5
    Supply Chain Pros
    Canada3 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    omahadave1234
    United States3 years ago

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Clever and informative—great perspective on e-commerce across sectors.
Listeners praise the host's ability to synthesize rapid industry changes and deliver practical takeaways.
Engaging with great insight and concise format for busy professionals.
Best ECommerce Podcast with concise, actionable insights.

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The Death of the Subscription Box & The Rise of Membership
Q: How do you establish credibility in your brand?
By sending boxes to YouTubers and tracking organic video presence; they focus on genuine customer experiences to build credibility over time.
The Death of the Subscription Box & The Rise of Membership
Q: What percentage of your members are really signing up for the content, not for the box?
About 80% of the members with above-average lifetime value regularly watch BattlBox's YouTube channel, showing that content plays a significant role in customer retention.
The Death of the Subscription Box & The Rise of Membership
Q: Do you think the term "subscription box" has a negative connotation with consumers?
Yes, subscription has a negative connotation; people don't like the idea of ongoing charges, leading BattlBox to pivot to a membership model that offers added value.
The Death of the Subscription Box & The Rise of Membership
Q: Can you talk about your founding story?
The reason for starting BattlBox is that John Roman's ex-business partner saw his fiancée get excited about a Birchbox and realized there were no outdoor-related subscription boxes available, leading to the idea of BattlBox.
Why Your Agency is Falling for the AI Trap
Q: What should agencies focus on before considering costly replatforming?
Mark emphasized the importance of maximizing existing platforms and ensuring foundational business aspects are sound before replatforming.

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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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