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Commerce Archive

Archives for December 2017

Technology
Craigslist competitor Letgo tried to engage its rival OfferUp in merger talksCraigslist competitor Letgo tried to engage its rival OfferUp in merger talks
Technology

The two are battling Craigslist and Facebook in local commerce.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Home Depot has considered buying a $9 billion logistics company so Amazon doesn’tHome Depot has considered buying a $9 billion logistics company so Amazon doesn’t
Technology

XPO Logistics has been a partner of both companies.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon has combined the leadership of Prime Now and Amazon Fresh under one rising-star executiveAmazon has combined the leadership of Prime Now and Amazon Fresh under one rising-star executive
Technology

VP Stephenie Landry has been running Prime Now since its 2014 launch.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Walmart is developing a personal-shopper service for rich moms — and a store with no cashiersWalmart is developing a personal-shopper service for rich moms — and a store with no cashiers
Technology

This ain’t your grandpa’s Walmart.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are just getting started, says Spark Capital’s Megan QuinnBitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are just getting started, says Spark Capital’s Megan Quinn
Technology

Quinn, an investor in the crypto trading platform Coinbase, says “the toothpaste is out of the tube.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Stitch Fix’s TV advertising push attracted new customers. One problem: They want cheaper stuff.Stitch Fix’s TV advertising push attracted new customers. One problem: They want cheaper stuff.
Technology

So Stitch Fix is giving it to them.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Target is acquiring Instacart competitor Shipt for $550 million to fight back against AmazonTarget is acquiring Instacart competitor Shipt for $550 million to fight back against Amazon
Technology

Target will offer same-day delivery from half of its stores by summer.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
The Visa innovation chief who was fired had a history of affairs with subordinatesThe Visa innovation chief who was fired had a history of affairs with subordinates
Technology

But it’s still unclear if those incidents played a part in his dismissal.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
The startup that was supposed to help Best Buy offer gadget rentals has shut downThe startup that was supposed to help Best Buy offer gadget rentals has shut down
Technology

Lumoid is closing its doors after four-and-a-half years.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
SoftBank is negotiating an investment in DoorDash that could reach $300 millionSoftBank is negotiating an investment in DoorDash that could reach $300 million
Technology

UberEats could also pose a possible conflict for the Japanese investor, though.

By Jason Del Rey and Theodore Schleifer
James Freeman sold Blue Bottle without selling out
The Recode 100

Freeman is No. 95 on the Recode 100.

By Dan Frommer
Tristan Walker introduced a hair-care system for women of color — with an assist from Sephora
The Recode 100

Walker is No. 92 on the Recode 100.

By Jason Del Rey
Kirsten Green’s early bet on direct-to-consumer commerce brands keeps paying off
The Recode 100

Green is No. 91 on the Recode 100.

By Dan Frommer
Doug Mack and Fanatics have created a new breed of retailer
The Recode 100

Mack is No. 84 on the Recode 100.

By Joe Brown
Supreme’s James Jebbia is still king of the streetwear ‘drop’
The Recode 100

Jebbia is No. 81 on the Recode 100.

By Dan Frommer

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