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Commerce Archive

Archives for February 2017

Technology
JackThreads is trying to find a buyer after its Hail Mary business model failedJackThreads is trying to find a buyer after its Hail Mary business model failed
Technology

The company has laid off staff in the process.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Surprise! It’s 2017 and Square is thrivingSurprise! It’s 2017 and Square is thriving
Technology

Remember when Jack Dorsey’s Square was supposedly crumbling? I do.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Walmart’s $3 billion man is coming to Code Commerce in MarchWalmart’s $3 billion man is coming to Code Commerce in March
Technology

Marc Lore is speaking on March 20 in Vegas during the Shoptalk conference. Be there.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon plans to sell beer and wine at its new high-tech convenience storeAmazon plans to sell beer and wine at its new high-tech convenience store
Technology

The Amazon Go store in Seattle also carries sandwiches, salads and snacks.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Instacart is playing games with its workers’ pay — and will eventually suffer for itInstacart is playing games with its workers’ pay — and will eventually suffer for it
Technology

Pay cuts, tip reductions and more.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
You can now buy Snap’s video-recording sunglasses onlineYou can now buy Snap’s video-recording sunglasses online
Technology

Spectacles aren’t available only from a vending machine anymore.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Jeff Bezos’s first — and only — female adviser has moved on to a new role at AmazonJeff Bezos’s first — and only — female adviser has moved on to a new role at Amazon
Technology

Maria Renz is now Amazon’s VP of delivery experience.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Full transcript: Jennifer Hyman, CEO of Rent the Runway, is creating the Spotify of women’s clothesFull transcript: Jennifer Hyman, CEO of Rent the Runway, is creating the Spotify of women’s clothes
Technology

Women are spending much more than men on business attire. And they don’t need to, says Hyman.

By Recode Staff
Technology
Jessica Alba’s Honest Company is contemplating a CEO changeJessica Alba’s Honest Company is contemplating a CEO change
Technology

The discussions come as Honest realizes it is a consumer-packaged goods company, not an e-commerce startup.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Pinterest is making it easier to click and buy the stuff you seePinterest is making it easier to click and buy the stuff you see
Technology

“Shop the look” is a new product that tags multiple products in Pinterest photos.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Amazon has at least 66 million Prime members but subscriber growth may be slowingAmazon has at least 66 million Prime members but subscriber growth may be slowing
Technology

Amazon didn’t reveal Prime’s growth rate for the first time since 2013.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
One of Jack Dorsey’s top leaders at Square is leaving the companyOne of Jack Dorsey’s top leaders at Square is leaving the company
Technology

Francoise Brougher is exiting after four years.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon’s holiday sales numbers disappointed investorsAmazon’s holiday sales numbers disappointed investors
Technology

But the online retailer was profitable for a seventh straight quarter.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Target has stunned its employees by suddenly shutting down two big innovation projectsTarget has stunned its employees by suddenly shutting down two big innovation projects
Technology

The retailer’s “Store of the Future” was killed before it opened.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
After the Wells Fargo scandal, millennials deserve a ‘Netflix model’ for bankingAfter the Wells Fargo scandal, millennials deserve a ‘Netflix model’ for banking
Technology

The days of traditional banking, and the hegemony of big brand-name banks, are coming to a close as consumers demand more transparent, responsive and honest treatment.

By Kalpesh Kapadia