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Commerce Archive

Archives for March 2017

Technology
Jeff Bezos has a new top adviser at AmazonJeff Bezos has a new top adviser at Amazon
Technology

A Kindle vice president is the CEO’s new “shadow.”

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
eBay is doubling down on its advertising business, just like AmazoneBay is doubling down on its advertising business, just like Amazon
Technology

In the process, product ads linking to other sites are getting banned.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Millennials buy more clothes on Amazon than any other websiteMillennials buy more clothes on Amazon than any other website
Technology

Yes, Amazon.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon just confirmed its 10th book store, signaling this is way more than an experimentAmazon just confirmed its 10th book store, signaling this is way more than an experiment
Technology

The new Amazon Books location will open in Bellevue, Wash., later this year.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Pinterest will now let you search for products using any image you find online — without visiting PinterestPinterest will now let you search for products using any image you find online — without visiting Pinterest
Technology

See something you like? This new browser extension can help you find it.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Steve Jobs’s first reaction to the Genius Bar: ‘That’s so idiotic! It’ll never work!’Steve Jobs’s first reaction to the Genius Bar: ‘That’s so idiotic! It’ll never work!’
Technology

The longtime Apple CEO had to be convinced that tech support could connect with customers.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Walmart can beat Amazon once it starts copying what Amazon does bestWalmart can beat Amazon once it starts copying what Amazon does best
Technology

You can’t beat the Cleveland Cavaliers if you’re not defending against LeBron James, Enjoy CEO Ron Johnson says.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Amazon plans to release new Alexa devices that can make phone calls and work as intercomsAmazon plans to release new Alexa devices that can make phone calls and work as intercoms
Technology

Alexa is popular, but daily usage is key.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
One of Facebook Messenger’s first retail partners has ditched it as a notification toolOne of Facebook Messenger’s first retail partners has ditched it as a notification tool
Technology

Online fashion retailer Everlane announced the changes to customers today.

By Jason Del Rey

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