This episode provides a concise overview of the latest developments and strategic shifts within the Shopify and Amazon ecosystems. It helps e-commerce operators understand recent platform changes and anticipate future trends that could impact their online businesses and competitive landscape.
Key takeaways
Understand the implications of recent Shopify platform updates on your store’s functionalities and marketing strategies.
Analyze Amazon’s latest policy changes and their potential effects on seller performance and marketplace competition.
Assess how macro-economic factors are influencing consumer behavior and online retail sales on major platforms.
Adapt your operational strategies to leverage new features or mitigate risks arising from marketplace shifts.
In this episode, you’ll hear Rick Watson’s unfiltered hot takes on the latest changes coming from the “Big 2” in eCommerce: Shopify and Amazon. Rick Watson is an eCommerce influencer, former software CEO, and the host of The Watson Weekly podcast. Frequently speaking at large retail events like ShopTalk, NRF, and IRCE, he knows his stuff! Here’s a look at what we cover: How Rick grew from 0 to 45,000 followers on LinkedIn in a few years (fun side notes for anyone wanting to grow their social following). The recent Shopify rate increases - people are complaining, but no one is leaving. Headless Commerce and Shopify Components - it’s new(ish), it’s sexy, and everyone is talking about it. Is it right for you? Amazon FBA changes related to IPI - this shows that Amazon is smarter than the rest of us. Buy with Prime - what is it, when does it make sense vs. when does it not? Walmart, Target+, and the other marketplaces - should you care?
