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Commerce Archive

Archives for October 2017

Technology
Google is essentially building an anti-Amazon alliance, and Target is the latest to joinGoogle is essentially building an anti-Amazon alliance, and Target is the latest to join
Technology

Voice-shopping partnerships to combat Alexa are just the beginning.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
CarGurus’ IPO proves you don’t need early venture funding to succeed on Wall StreetCarGurus’ IPO proves you don’t need early venture funding to succeed on Wall Street
Technology

A story about a founder who didn’t plead for early cash.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
VR still isn’t mainstream, but Oculus thinks its new $200 headset could fix thatVR still isn’t mainstream, but Oculus thinks its new $200 headset could fix that
Technology

Cheaper headsets are part of Facebook’s plan to bring virtual reality to the masses.

By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
Technology
How to launch a company when you’re 25 years old, according to Brit + Co CEO Brit MorinHow to launch a company when you’re 25 years old, according to Brit + Co CEO Brit Morin
Technology

“It was one of those things, ‘Well, men always start companies when they’re 25, why can’t a woman do it?’”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Why is Casper risking its reputation by getting cozy with two popular mattress review websites?Why is Casper risking its reputation by getting cozy with two popular mattress review websites?
Technology

The mattress maker now has ties to Sleepopolis and Mattress Clarity.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Europe has ordered Amazon to pay nearly $300 million in back taxesEurope has ordered Amazon to pay nearly $300 million in back taxes
Technology

The e-commerce giant is considering an appeal

By Tony Romm and Jason Del Rey
Technology
What’s the biggest food delivery service in your city?What’s the biggest food delivery service in your city?
Technology

Prepared food delivery is a fractured market.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Walmart has acquired the logistics startup Parcel to help launch same-day delivery in New York CityWalmart has acquired the logistics startup Parcel to help launch same-day delivery in New York City
Technology

The deal was small but key to Walmart’s new express delivery service.

By Jason Del Rey

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