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Meta Church is a church based in New York City, and we're committed to helping you experience the transformative power of Jesus in your life. In this weekly podcast from Pastors Ricky and Krista Ortiz, you'll hear messages that are encouraging, relevant to everyday life, and that will inspire you to take the next step in your journey with Jesus.
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The Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest
Rick Watson @ RMW Commerce
Join Rick Watson, 20+ year eCommerce veteran and CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce Consulting, to hear all the latest in the world of eCommerce — from established players like Amazon and Shopify to the new startups, fresh off their latest round of funding. From Marketplaces to Direct-to-Consumer to Supply Chain to Payments, it’s all here. New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute! Find more great content from Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/
Every day, Jason Calacanis and Molly Wood cover startups, technology, markets, media, crypto, and the all the hottest topics in business and tech. They also interview the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors and innovators.
What would your life look like if you lived with legendary faith? We read of the heroes of the faith such as Abraham, David, Moses, Paul, Peter, and others and often think that type of faith is impossible for us to have. But what if it wasn't?By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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February 6th, 2023: Shopify’s engineering shakeup, Foot Locker is sued, the lawsuit against Google, and UPS’s latest earnings
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Today on our show: Shopify’s major engineering shakeup Foot Locker sued for its customer chat feature The Department of Justice lawsuit against Google What UPS’s latest earnings report can teach business owners https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next genera…
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January 30th, 2023: The fall of U.S. retail sales, Shopify raises its prices, Walmart’s small business program, and AmazonSmile charity program
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Today on our show: U.S. retail sales fell in December Shopify raises its prices Walmart launches its small business program Amazon cancels its AmazonSmile charity program https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium f…
As Christians, we're taught that our lives should revolve around God. That God should be the center of our orbit. He is supposed to be at the center of who we are, what we do, and why we do it. This is what it means to "worship" God. And in this week's message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares three things every Christian ought to know about true worship.…
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January 23rd, 2023: NRF, Walmart’s new offer, Lacoste’s brand turnaround, and Amazon’s capacity system
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Today on our show: NRF 2023 was the biggest big show ever Walmart to offer fulfillment tech and delivery services through salesforce Learning from Lacoste’s brand turnaround Amazon updates new fulfillment by Amazon capacity system https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ Today's episode is brought to you by …
Download the Prayer Checklist. Within each of us is a desire to connect with the Divine and reach out to a Power higher and bigger than ourselves. That's because God has created us with default settings and one of those default settings is the desire to pray. Sadly, many of us have turned this setting off or we've allowed it to get crowded out by f…
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The Undefeated: Chris Springer on Ditch Digging, Nannying, Hairdressing, Art, Care & the Good Life
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In this episode we talk with LA artist Chris Springer about her journey from a traumatic family life to shutting down a dangerous childcare facility and running a hair salon, working in creative arts and design, rescuing children in need, advocating for tenants' rights, and also... vampires under the Staples Center. This conversation really contain…
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January 16th, 2023: Target’s stock, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fanatics and Candy Digital, and Amazon launches Buy with Prime
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Today on our show: Target stock downgraded by Wells Fargo Bed Bath and Beyond could go out of business soon Fanatics divesting its 60% stake in NFT firm Candy Digital Amazon launches Buy with Prime this month https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generati…
Throughout the New Testament – and especially in the book of Acts – there is one thing above all else that seems to elevate the church and, in the process, completely overhaul the lives of those who engage it.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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January 9th, 2023: Shopify releases commerce components, Nike’s earnings, Meta acquires smart lensmaker, and Chewy plans expansion.
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Today on our show: Shopify releases commerce components to create a path to its composable future Nike earnings top estimates but inventory and costs rise Meta acquires a smart lensmaker to bring augmented reality to market Chewy plans expansion of automated fulfillment https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerc…
When we look back at 2022, we stand in awe of everything God did in and through our church! It's clear that God's hand was actively involved in restoring and reestablishing our church, which is why we're starting this new year by celebrating all that took place in the previous year. But at the same time, we know that God isn't finished! Nor are we …
On today’s show, Rick switches things up with a bit of a different format. He’ll be sharing his top three stories from 2022. https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/ Today's episode is brought to you by Olive, a next generation logistics company serving premium fashion brands. Are your e-commerce logistics c…
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December 26th, 2022: VF Corp CEO departs, Coupa to be taken private, Shein explores online marketplace, Amazon’s lawsuit with European Union
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It’s December 26th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on our show: VF Corp CEO Departs Unexpectedly Procurement SaaS Leader Coupa To Be Taken Private by Thoma Bravo Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Exploring Online Marketplace Amazon Settles Lawsuit with European Union And the Investor Minute which contains 8 items…
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"We Were Told Not to Say the Word 'Understaffed'": Monica Kick's Journey as a Healthcare Worker
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As a CNA, billing specialist, and medication aide, Monica Kick saw the goods and evils of the healthcare system up close -- especially during the Pandemic. She also saw a high-flying CEO piloting seniors through the skies, outrageous and systemic wage theft, and stymied attempts at unionizing her underpaid coworkers. She tells her story here.…
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The Power of Life and Death | Pastor Krista Ortiz
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Did you know you have the power to bring life or death with your words? With your words, and the things you say, you have the ability to build someone up or tear them down.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Nobody likes a stingy person. Fortunately, Jesus was the opposite of stingy. His life and His actions were marked by generosity. In every situation and interaction, He opted to believe, do, and give the most generous thing possible.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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December 12th, 2022: Dollar General Grows, Walgreens’ Same Day, Etsy’s Holiday Sales, and Shopify Refreshes its App Store
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It’s December 12th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on our show: Dollar General Adds Over 1,000 Stores and Fresh Items Walgreens Launches Same Day Delivery Etsy Sellers Report Inflation and Higher Fees are Hurting Their Holiday Sales Shopify Refreshes the Design of Its App Store And the Investor Minute wh…
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December 5th, 2022: eBay opens store in NYC, live shopping comes to holiday windows, Microsoft and AWS, and our Black Friday Cyber Monday review
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It’s December 5th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: eBay Opens Store in NYC That Accepts Pre-Owned Luxury as Currency Live Shopping Comes to Holiday Windows Microsoft and AWS Both Release Supply Chain Platforms Our Black Friday Cyber Monday Roundup And the Investor Minute which contains 5 item…
Have you ever felt incapable of living up to God's standards of righteousness? Or does it seem like it's impossible to measure up, even though you've been told that's exactly what a Christian should do?By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
Did you know you are unlike any other living thing in the whole of creation? You are so distinct and so unique, that nothing in the entire universe comes close to matching your level of design...and that's on purpose!By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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November 28th, 2022: Macy’s and Kohl’s Earnings, Gap looks to Amazon, Amazon releases new FBA pricing, and new Salesforce data
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It’s November 28th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Macy’s and Kohl’s Earnings Show the Pressures on Department Stores Gap Looks to Amazon To Expand Its Sales Amazon Releases New FBA Pricing and Account Health Assurance Salesforce Data Shows Consumers Holding Out for Cyber Week Deals And the …
What you believe about God will dictate how you act and engage with God. So, who is God to you? What do you believe about Him? What thoughts and ideas fill your mind? Few questions (and answers) in life matter as much as the answers to these questions.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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It’s November 21st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest!
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It’s November 21st, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Target releases Q3 earnings and it’s bad Yyall Walmart responds with Q3 earnings that show the industry how its done Tiktok launches an in-app eCommerce features in the US Announcing the launch of the RMW Commerce Community And the Investor …
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November 14th, 2022: Stripe’s layoffs, BigCommerce Q3 Results, UPS and Overstock launch pilot program, Google launches shopping updates
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It’s November 14th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Stripe Laying Off 14% of Workers BigCommerce Q3 2022 Results Show Profitability and Sustainability Concerns UPS and Overstock Launch Returns Pilot Program Google Launches New Deals-Focused Shopping Updates And the Investor Minute which conta…
What if what God said about Himself is actually way different than the common perception people have of Him. For some people, it's easy to think of God as being angry or jealous or distant. And for others, they want a vengeful god who is just and wiping out anyone that does wrong. But the God of the Scriptures is so much more than that!…
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The Long Bike Ride Home: A Nurse on Surviving the Early Days of the Pandemic in NYC
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We talked with Tanya Martinez about her experience surviving Pandemic Year One in the depths of NYC's crisis back in December 2020.By Nic Hoffmann and Alex Cummings
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November 7th, 2022: Shopify’s earnings, Disney+ expands, CB Insights valuations report, and Amazon Q3 earnings
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It’s November 7th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Shopify earnings show strength of plus offering Disney + expands into eCommerce CB Insights valuations report reveals troubling late-stage trends for startups Amazon Q3 earnings reveal growth but also profit concerns And the Investor Minute w…
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Blurred Visions of a Loving God | Krista Ortiz
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So many people believe God is always angry. Even more people grew up believing that if they did anything wrong, stepped out of line, or simply messed up – even if it was just once – that God would quickly strike them down in wrath. But this perception or belief couldn't be any further from the truth! The reality is that God does get angry, but not …
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October 31st, 2022: Amazon’s New Ad Capabilities, Google’s New Shopping Experience for Search, Instacart Pushing Off IPO, and UPS Q2 Earnings
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It’s October 31st, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Amazon announces new ads capabilities at Unboxed Google launches new shopping experience for search Instacart pushing off IPO as valuation continues to drop UPS Q2 earnings show continued great execution And the Investor Minute which contains 5 it…
For many of us, the only love we have known has come with all sorts of qualifiers, conditions, and timelines. And one of the challenges when it comes to knowing and fully embracing God’s love, is the seemingly fleeting and temporary nature of the love we often experience in this material world. With realities such as these, it’s no wonder why you m…
Have you ever wondered: Will God really forgive me? What exactly does God forgive? Is there anything God doesn't forgive? Or does God's forgiveness have a limit? Then this message from Meta Church is one you absolutely don't want to miss!By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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October 24th, 2022: Kroger and Albertsons Merge, Shein launches resale, Toys "R" Us joins forces with Macy's, mixed holiday predictions
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It’s October 24th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly: your essential eCommerce Digest! Today on our show: ● Kroger and Albertsons merge to create grocery challenger to Walmart ● Ultra-fast fashion site Shein launches resale ● Toys “R” Us launches in 451 Macy’s stores ahead of holiday season ● Advertising and eCommerce analysts predict a mixed holi…
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October 17th, 2022: Shopify API enhancements, Walmart’s new acquisition, TikTok hiring to build global fulfillment network, and Amazon’s cost-cutting
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It’s October 17th, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Upcoming Shopify API enhancements bring both potential and pain Walmart goes all-in one micro fulfillment with new acquisition Tiktok hiring to build global fulfillment network for its creators Amazon cost-cutting could give us preview of 2023 And…
Who is God? Many people have formed beliefs, ideas, and thoughts about without ever considering what God actually said about Himself. You see, God has a name. And when He shared His name with the world, He told us all exactly what that name means and who He is, as well as who He isn't.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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October 10th, 2022: Google’s new shopping tools, Walmart’s GoLocal, Poshmark acquired by Naver, and Macy in the inventory race
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It’s October 10th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Google can become essential search with its new shopping tools Walmart GoLocal continues its nationwide rollout Resale shopping site, Poshmark, acquired by Korean search giant, Naver Macy’s winning the inventory race so far And the Investor M…
God has given five gifts to the church – Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher – to equip us for the work and ministry He has called us into. It's up to us live and walk in those gifts, and this week's message offer practical steps to help you do exactly that!By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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October 3rd, 2022: Prime Early Access event, Gucci and Burberry join second hand trend, Amazon Air grows, and Macy’s new marketplace
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It’s October 3rd, and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Prime Early Access event helps Amazon kick off the holiday season Gucci and Burberry join second hand luxury trend Amazon Air continues to grow according to new study Macy’s new marketplace aims at selection and profitability And the Investor Minut…
Do you ever dream of what could be? For you life? For your finances? For your future? Our dreams usually start with some form of "What if...?" As in, "What if this came true? What if this really happened?" We all have dreams and hopes for what could be, and at Meta Church we're no different. We dream and believe for every person to experience and e…
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September 26th, 2022: Andy Jassy reveals innovation questions, the state of apparel retailers, sustainability and diversity at supply chain management event, and what the results of back-to-school tell ...
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It’s September 26th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, at Recode reveals core innovation questions How are apparel retailers trying to navigate shifts in consumer demand? Sustainability and diversity a major theme at association for supply chain management event Brands a…
Chemistry can be a tricky thing to figure out and keep, but there is one thing that can help cultivate and accelerate the chemistry in a community faster than anything else. This one thing is essential if harmonic chemistry is what's desired in our church community.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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September 19th, 2022: Shopify changes COO and CFO, Instagram scaling back, Shopify's new cross-border features, and Amazon's Accelerate Conference
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It’s September 19, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on our show: ● Shopify changes its COO and CFO and the stock price is an important reason ● Instagram scaling back its eCommerce ambitions ● Shopify introduces new cross-border features to accelerate its move into Europe and Asia ● Amazon’s Accelerate con…
If you've ever suffered a broken bone or if you've ever lost the function of one of your body parts, then you know how much of an impact that disability can have on your entire body. Each body part is not only necessary, but vital, in allowing your body to fulfill and accomplish all that it's supposed to. In the same way, that's how it is with the …
We're living in a busy and hurried world. We're constantly on the go, moving from one thing to the next. On top of it all, most of us are either thinking about what could have been or where we will be next. But when we live this way, we miss out on the power of the present which has the power to radically transform people's lives!…
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September 12th, 2022: CommerceHub acquires ChannelAdvisor, Instacart acquires Rosie, Church & Dwight will acquire Hero Cosmetics, and updates at Target
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It’s September 12th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: CommerceHub acquires ChannelAdvisor in combination of two rivals Instacart running away from its former mission by acquiring software company Rosie Church & Dwight to acquire Amazon native brand Hero Cosmetics Target updates supply chain le…
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September 5th, 2022: eBay’s acquisitions of auto parts and trading cards, Locus Robotics scores with Geodis deal, Walmart’s new cash rewards, and Amazon launches new warehousing and distribution service ...
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It’s September 5th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: And the Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/…
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August 29th, 2022: Google SEO content update, Amazon’s TikTok-like feed, Walmart eyes new payment opportunities, and Shopify launches Collabs
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It’s August 29th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Major Google SEO content update could test your relevancy Amazon testing a TikTok-like feed in its app Walmart eyes new payments opportunities to continue its business model shift Shopify launches Collabs to become its own affiliate network fo…
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The End Times, Scripture Contradictions, & Suffering
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Why does God allow evil to occur? Are we living in the end times? How do we deal with scriptural contradictions? These questions and more are what we're talking about on this week's "You Asked For It" message.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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August 22nd, 2022: Amazon reorganizes grocery business, ThredUp and Tommy Hilfiger, DoorDash and Facebook Marketplace, and Walmart and Target earnings
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It’s August 22nd, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Amazon reorganizes its grocery business ThredUp working with Tommy Hilfiger to introduce new brand customers DoorDash will start delivering your Facebook Marketplace purchases too Walmart and Target earnings shed light on economic worries And …
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Injustices, Women's Rights, Abortion, and Social Unrest
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What are we to make of all of the cultural and social issues taking place? From women's rights and abortion, to racism and injustice, what does the Bible have to say about these things? And what should we say and do about them?By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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August 15th, 2022: Instacart’s 2022 IPO, Amazon acquires Roomba, the latest on American Eagle Outfitters, and Avalara going private with Vista Equity
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It’s August 15th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Instacart is planning an IPO for the end of 2022 Amazon makes another billion dollar acquisition with robotic vacuum maker, Roomba. American Eagle Outfitters’ Quiet Platform launches a nationwide "Asset-Light" logistics network Tax software pr…
