October 18th, 2021: Macy’s eCommerce business, Michael’s eCommerce marketplace, Thrasio delays SPAC deal, and the port delays prompt big-company workarounds.

It’s October 18th, 2021 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show:  Will Macy’s be forced to spin off its eCommerce business? Arts and crafts chain store, Michael’s, looks to launch its own eCommerce marketplace. Amazon aggregator, Thrasio, delays SPAC deal as executives exit. Port delays prompt big-company workarounds and government action. And the Investor Minute which contains five 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/