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Commerce Archive

Archives for March 2017

Technology
Amazon and Walmart are in an all-out price war that is terrifying America’s biggest brandsAmazon and Walmart are in an all-out price war that is terrifying America’s biggest brands
Technology

Grocery suppliers are feeling the squeeze — big-time.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon is shutting down Diapers.com — whose founder is now at war with AmazonAmazon is shutting down Diapers.com — whose founder is now at war with Amazon
Technology

The site was part of Amazon’s fourth-largest acquisition back in 2011.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon has announced two grocery pickup locations that are free for Prime membersAmazon has announced two grocery pickup locations that are free for Prime members
Technology

Amazon adopts the click-and-collect model popular in the U.K.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon’s store of the future is delayed. Insert ‘Told ya so’ from skeptical retail execs.Amazon’s store of the future is delayed. Insert ‘Told ya so’ from skeptical retail execs.
Technology

Problems have arisen when the store is crowded.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Nordstrom is the latest department store to turn to a startup to court millennial shoppersNordstrom is the latest department store to turn to a startup to court millennial shoppers
Technology

Six Black Tux showrooms will open in the next six weeks.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Instacart will pay $4.6 million to settle a class action lawsuit with its workersInstacart will pay $4.6 million to settle a class action lawsuit with its workers
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The startup also has to change how it describes a controversial service fee.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Facebook has a new type of video ad meant to get people shoppingFacebook has a new type of video ad meant to get people shopping
Technology

The new ad attaches product pictures to videos you might watch in News Feed.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Watch Recode’s full interview with Marc Lore, CEO of Walmart eCommerce in the U.S.Watch Recode’s full interview with Marc Lore, CEO of Walmart eCommerce in the U.S.
Technology

Lore was on our Code Commerce event stage in Las Vegas.

By Meghann Farnsworth
Technology
Tristan Walker: ‘No one wants to fund e-commerce companies anymore’Tristan Walker: ‘No one wants to fund e-commerce companies anymore’
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Technology

Walker says raising money is hard for a retailer.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Walmart e-commerce CEO Marc Lore says the company will make more acquisitionsWalmart e-commerce CEO Marc Lore says the company will make more acquisitions
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Technology

Under Lore, Walmart’s ecommerce division bought ModCloth, Shoebuy and Moosejaw.

By Edmund Lee
Technology
Stitch Fix CEO: We haven’t hit $1 billion in revenue yetStitch Fix CEO: We haven’t hit $1 billion in revenue yet
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Technology

“But we’ve been really excited about the growth that we’ve seen.”

By Dan Frommer
Technology
eBay is overhauling its homepage again to personalize recommendations for each visitoreBay is overhauling its homepage again to personalize recommendations for each visitor
Technology
Walmart confirmed its acquisition of women’s fashion retailer ModClothWalmart confirmed its acquisition of women’s fashion retailer ModCloth
Technology

Done deal.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Jessica Alba’s Honest Company is replacing its CEO after a sale to Unilever fell throughJessica Alba’s Honest Company is replacing its CEO after a sale to Unilever fell through
Technology

Clorox executive Nick Vlahos is the new chief executive.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Walmart is acquiring ModCloth, the online women’s fashion retailerWalmart is acquiring ModCloth, the online women’s fashion retailer
Technology

This is Walmart’s latest attempt to boost Jet.com’s business.

By Jason Del Rey