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The Watson Weekly: eCommerce Strategy & News

Watson Weekly
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Shopify
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Salesforce
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B2B Commerce
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Retail
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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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Christina Hagopian has spent 24 years running her own brand strategy and creative practice. In this episode she joins Rick Watson to explain why a brand is far more than a logo: it's what people think and feel about you before your message ever lands... more

Rick Watson runs through a busy week in retail. Walmart posted a $177.8 billion quarter, with revenue up 7.3%, U.S. comps up 4.1%, and global e-commerce up 26%, yet free cash flow landed at negative $1.9B as automation capex climbed. Advertising grew... more

Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky break down Walmart's Q1 numbers and what they say about where retail is heading. Revenue was up 7.3%, U.S. comps rose 4.1%, and global e-commerce grew 26%, but the more telling figures sit elsewhere: advertising up 37%... more

In this Watson Weekly interview episode, Rick Watson is joined by Lennart Stevens, VP of Product Management for Agentforce Commerce at Salesforce, who walks through Storefront Next, the latest evolution of Salesforce's commerce storefront.

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Lennart Stevens
VP of Product Management for Agentforce Commerce at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: Storefront Next: Inside Salesforce's New Commerce Architecture with Lennart Stevens
Omar Qari
Founder/leader at Logicbroker involved in AI initiatives like Omar GPT and Claude-related work
Logicbroker
Episode: Omar Qari on Why Logicbroker Revived Connected Commerce In 2026
Alan Gaffney
CEO of Townchest
Townchest
Episode: Townchest, Mirakl, Avalara: How a Marketplace Actually Works Behind the Scenes
Justin Samakow
Head of Marketplaces, Platform Advisory
Mirakl
Episode: Townchest, Mirakl, Avalara: How a Marketplace Actually Works Behind the Scenes
Nicholas Boetcher
Director of Sales, Global Marketplaces
Avalara
Episode: Townchest, Mirakl, Avalara: How a Marketplace Actually Works Behind the Scenes
Lindsay Althouse
Director of Business Systems and Delivery at Johnstone Supply
Johnstone Supply
Episode: When Your Customer Is on a Roof: B2B UX in the Real World
Bryan House
Executive from Elastic Path
Elastic Path
Episode: When Your Customer Is on a Roof: B2B UX in the Real World
Lee Trotter
Digital strategy for Data Realm
Data Realm
Episode: When Your Customer Is on a Roof: B2B UX in the Real World
Katie Omstead
President of Lo & Sons
Lo & Sons
Episode: How Lo & Sons Cut Product Development From 2 Years to 9 Months

Hosts

Rick Watson
Host of The Watson Weekly
Jessica Lesesky
Co-host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 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 States4 years ago

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Hosts synthesize complex industry moves into practical takeaways.
Guests are high-signal and on-topic for ecommerce professionals.
Strong messaging around AI adoption and retail tech trends.
Shows concise, insightful coverage of ecommerce and marketplaces.
Listeners praise the pragmatic, data-backed analysis and quick format.

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Ads in ChatGPT? AI Agents Buying for You? Three Retail Leaders Debate Agentic Commerce
Q: Is this a big existential shift for retailers or a nothing-burger?
The panelists acknowledge it could be existential for those who ignore agentic discovery, but at minimum it will redefine how data is structured and how brands engage with customers in AI-enabled journeys.
How Lo & Sons Cut Product Development From 2 Years to 9 Months
Q: What questions should founders ask themselves when deciding where to apply AI?
Founders should consider where AI adds tangible speed and accuracy—ideation, concept-testing, content creation, and supply-chain decisions—while ensuring human oversight to maintain manufacturability and brand integrity.
How Lo & Sons Cut Product Development From 2 Years to 9 Months
Q: Can you talk about the founding story of Lo & Sons?
Helen Lo identified a gap between function and style in travel bags, started the company with her sons in 2010, and built a brand centered on solving customer problems, close customer connection, and relentless quality.
The AI Double Standard — Why Brands Fear AI Mistakes More Than Human Ones
Q: You're kind of in the business of connecting dots to build reactive technology. Where do you see the puck headed for AI-driven support?
The pattern is a constant push toward reducing uncertainty for shoppers, with AI taking on more front-line work while humans focus on orchestration and governance, which should ultimately improve speed, accuracy, and customer trust.
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.

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Two seasoned hosts deliver concise, business-focused updates on ecommerce, marketplaces, and retail tech with a strong emphasis on actionable implications for brands and operators. Episodes blend earnings analysis, strategic shifts, and practical how-tos, often featuring high-profile guests who share real-world experience in marketplaces, AI-enabled commerce, and brand growth. Notable strengths include crisp, under-15-minute formats, practical insights grounded in two decades of industry exposure, and a clear focus on how technology, policy, and consumer behavior intersect for B2B audiences. The show's willingness to tackle controversial topics and provide frameworks for decision-making makes it a reliable resource for ecommerce executives,... more

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