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The Watson Weekend

Hosted ByRick Watson & Jess Lesesky

Welcome to The Watson Weekend – a rollicking weekly live conversation (and dance party) about all things retail, tech, and ecommerce! Hosts Rick Watson and Jess Lesesky and guests from all around the ecommerce world cut through the BS and bring you no-nonsense conversation, deep insights, and opinions that aren’t afraid to be contrarian.

The Watson Weekend | Episode 33: Friday the 13th: Bolt’s Billion-Dollar Gamble & Fast Fashion’s Future

The Watson Weekend
The Watson Weekend
The Watson Weekend | Episode 33: Friday the 13th: Bolt’s Billion-Dollar Gamble & Fast Fashion’s Future
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Missed the latest Watson Weekend? Catch all the action from our Friday the 13th episode! We dive deep into Bolt’s eye-popping $450M Series F raise and the return of Ryan Breslow as CEO—what does this mean for the future of the company? Is it all hype or is there substance behind the valuation?

We also explore the impact of fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu on the market. With consumers chasing affordability, can ethical concerns shift the tides?

Plus, we break down C-Level shakeups and what’s next for the world of eCommerce and discount retailers. Don’t miss the hottest takes and insights from this jam-packed episode.