Join Rick Watson as he speaks about the supply chain needs of growing mid-market brands in a wide-ranging interview with the Dhruv Saxena, former brand owner and current CEO of ShipBob.  The topics from the interview cover the origins of Shipbob, challenges facing brands, choosing the right solution partners, and more!  RMW Commerce has proposed a new category of service provider to fit the needs of these growing brands called the Fulfillment Accelerator.  The background of the interview comes from an extensive report written by RMW Commerce which you can find and download here:  https://www.rmwcommerce.com/fulfillment-accelerator-whitepaper

Today on our show:

• UPS reports bad Q3 2023 earnings
• Amazon smashes their Q3 2023 earnings
• What everyone gets wrong about platform decisions
• Omnicom Group acquires Flywheel Digital

And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Today on our show:

• HomeGoods shuts down their eCommerce platform
• Overstock changes its name to Beyond
• Can we tap the brakes on the TikTok and Amazon comparisons?
• Update on retail inventory heading into the holidays

And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Today on our show:

• The growing battle between TikTok, Shopify, and Amazon
• VF Corp gets a new activist investor
• Flexport CEO says it’s not going public
• What should brands do about TikTok shop?

And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Today on our show:

• Holiday deals kick off with Amazon, Walmart and Target
• Are people and processes keeping up with eCommerce technology?
• eBay sued in a DOJ environmental lawsuit
• Private equity exits declining

And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Today on our show:

• The Great Profitability Correction seems to be affecting everyone
• TikTok Shop feeds dominated by Schlock
• Toys “R” Us To open 24 new stores
• Holiday season retail predictions

And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Today on our show:

• FTC files suit against Amazon
• Amazon to rollout Prime Video ads
• Is the IPO market healthy?
• Shopify takes a stake in B2B marketplace Faire

And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Today on our show:

• TikTok Shop Launches in the US
• Shopify CEO Outlines Company Operating Principles
• Klaviyo and Instacart IPOs Mark Their Debut
• Holiday Season Kicks Off In October With Big Retailers



And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Today on our show:

• Flexport CEO Dave Clark forced out as company releases an update
• Shopify CFO chat at Goldman Sachs event
• The Klaviyo and Instacart IPO valuation 
• Amazon releases Supply Chain by Amazon

And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Today on our show:

• Our discussion about Holiday season preparation
• Gap develops exclusive sleepwear line with Macy’s
• Google’s CEO releases 25-year update
• Amazon’s Buy with Prime partners with Shopify
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And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 6 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly