Today on our show:

1. It’s Time to Be Bold in 2026
2. Welcome to NRF

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

Today's episode is sponsored by Rithum.

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

Today on our show it’s no news, just thank yous.

It’s been a roller coaster of a year for everyone, and despite everything, you have tuned in. Walking your dog, on the way to work, even in the shower you were there. Listening, laughing, cringing, and hopefully, even learning.

I started this podcast back in 2021 and look forward to doing it for many more years. The fact that our content and presence continue to grow each year is a testament to you.

So, here it is. Thank you for listening. If you like what we’re doing, reach out. Tell us what you like about it, recommend it to a friend. And of course, have a Happy Holidays wherever the end of this year takes you.

This is Rick Watson, signing off for the year. I also wanted to say a huge thank you to my partners in crime Hendrik, Libby, Kaylea, Jacque, Vinny and Ron, without you this podcast would not be possible.

Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl.

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

Today on our show:

• Shopify Winter Editions 2025 Special Podcast

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

Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl.

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

Today on our show:

• Black Friday Cyber Monday - You Devil You!
• Sam Altman Calls a Code Red to Stop Google Threat
• Amazon and Visa Partner on Agentic Payments
• Nike CEO Purges John Donahoe’s Lieutenants

- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 3 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.

Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl.

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

Today on our show:

• Walmart Plans a CEO Transition
• Commerce Operations Foundation Critical to Our Common Agentic Future
• Intuit's Announcement Makes it Clear: OpenAI Coming for Operating Systems
• Walmart Earnings Call Important for Everyone to Understand

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

Today's episode is sponsored by Rithum.

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

Today on our show:

• Same-Day Facilities Key to Amazon's New Powerful Grocery Strategy
• Walmart CEO Doug McMillion Steps Down
• TheRealReal Records Record GMV During Earnings
• Google Releases Some AI Shopping Updates

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

Today's episode is sponsored by Rithum.

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

Today on our show:

• Implications of Amazon Working with OpenAI and ChatGPT
• Shopify Reports Great Q3 Earnings
• Some of the Worst Mistakes I Made First Time as CEO
• Klaviyo’s Earnings Answer Some Key Questions

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

Today's episode is sponsored by Rithum.

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

Today on our show:

• Walmart Holiday Plans Shows There Will Be Blood
• UPS Gains Margin, Plans Strong Peak, But Remains Mired in Uncertainty
• Amazon All In On Agentic - Reports Great Earnings
• Shopify Merchants Go Live with ChatGPT Instant Checkout

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

Today's episode is sponsored by Rithum.

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