In this episode of Commerce Today, CEO Joshua Warren illustrates how e-commerce leaders can optimize their Q1 plans with a structured 90-Day E-Commerce Leader Sprint. Emphasizing January as a reset period, Warren connects business KPIs, operational constraints, and career growth into a cohesive strategy. He explains the advantages of a 90-day plan over annual plans, especially in the rapidly evolving landscape driven by AI advancements. The episode covers detailed planning components such as setting a single goal, determining priorities, aligning KPIs, and including career-oriented initiatives. Warren also offers a specialized 90-day sprint program to help e-commerce professionals craft actionable plans. Reach out to him on LinkedIn for more details or for a free consultation.

In this episode of Commerce Today, Joshua Warren dives into Google's latest announcement of the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for AI and e-commerce, a mere six months after introducing the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2). Learn how UCP allows users to make purchases directly within Gemini on Google's AI-enhanced search results and its implications for e-commerce and user experience. Joshua also touches on Microsoft's competing protocol, Microsoft Copilot Checkout, and its potential applications for B2B brands. Get insights into the technical requirements for implementing these protocols, potential challenges, and the strategic importance of staying ahead in this rapidly evolving AI-driven commerce landscape.

In the final holiday episode of 2025 for Commerce Today, Joshua Warren discusses strategies for converting holiday shoppers into repeat customers through effective subscription and replenishment models. He covers who should avoid subscriptions, initial smart reminders, the benefits of 'Subscribe and Save' options, bundled replenishment kits, and launching true membership programs. Joshua offers practical advice on improving customer retention and increasing lifetime value. Don’t miss this valuable episode as you prepare your e-commerce business for a successful 2026!

Join Joshua Warren, CEO of Creatuity, in the third episode of our holiday series as he shares a crucial 5-step incident playbook for e-commerce teams. Drawing from a real-life Thanksgiving incident, Joshua details the importance of having a plan for site outages, discussing the types of issues that can occur, and providing actionable steps to detect, triage, communicate, fix, and learn from incidents. Don't miss out on this essential guide to keeping your e-commerce site running smoothly during the busy holiday season!

Join Joshua Warren, founder of Creatuity and host of Commerce Today, for episode 152, where we tackle how to improve B2B e-commerce quoting. Learn about the pitfalls of legacy systems, the importance of seamless digital experiences for millennial and Gen Z buyers, and a four-level maturity model for B2B quotes. Discover practical steps to eliminate 'call for pricing' obstacles, implement dynamic pricing, and enhance user experience just in time for Q1 of 2026. Don't miss this holiday episode packed with actionable insights!

In this episode of Commerce Today, Joshua Warren addresses common mistakes brands make with their holiday promotions and provides strategic insights on how to offer discounts without long-term damage. Using real-life examples, Joshua explains how to categorize promotions into traffic, inventory, and relationship buckets and outlines a simple three-step process for planning effective promotions for 2026. Learn how to avoid the 'perma sale' trap, manage customer expectations, and boost both your customer acquisition cost and lifetime value. Future episodes in the series will cover topics like B2B quoting, crisis management, and subscription models. Reach out to Joshua on LinkedIn for a free e-commerce brainstorming session or to buy his book, 'The E-Commerce Growth Playbook.'