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Commerce Archive

Archives for June 2017

Technology
Blue Apron’s IPO has no pop but plenty of questionsBlue Apron’s IPO has no pop but plenty of questions
Technology

The meal-kit company raised $300 million in its public offering.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Bonobos CEO Andy Dunn and Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber are coming to Code CommerceBonobos CEO Andy Dunn and Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber are coming to Code Commerce
Technology

The event is September 13 and 14 in New York City.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
How the $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine could change Google searchHow the $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine could change Google search
Technology

Google Shopping will most likely revert to an earlier version in Europe.

By Tess Townsend
Technology
This Amazon-backed media startup has raised $15 million to make a big bet on commerceThis Amazon-backed media startup has raised $15 million to make a big bet on commerce
Technology

Clique Media Group already sells a fashion line at Target.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
The app economy will be worth $6 trillion in five years thanks to mobile commerceThe app economy will be worth $6 trillion in five years thanks to mobile commerce
Technology

More people are spending more time and — crucially — more money in apps.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Venmo is testing its own physical debit cardVenmo is testing its own physical debit card
Technology

Plastic is so hot right now.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Sneaker enthusiast (and former Twitter COO) Adam Bain joined the board of sneaker startup GOATSneaker enthusiast (and former Twitter COO) Adam Bain joined the board of sneaker startup GOAT
Technology

Bain says he wants to learn more about marketplaces and commerce.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
The Amazon of China invested $400 million into one of the most valuable fashion startupsThe Amazon of China invested $400 million into one of the most valuable fashion startups
Technology

The deal will help London-based Farfetch expand its Chinese operations.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
BuzzFeed and New York Times e-commerce chiefs are coming to Code CommerceBuzzFeed and New York Times e-commerce chiefs are coming to Code Commerce
Technology

Ben Kaufman and David Perpich will take the stage on September 13 in New York City.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon Prime is testing a try-before-you-buy option on up to 15 pieces of clothing at a timeAmazon Prime is testing a try-before-you-buy option on up to 15 pieces of clothing at a time
Technology

Prime Wardrobe is currently in beta.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
One of the Amazon execs leading its cashierless ‘store of the future’ has left the companyOne of the Amazon execs leading its cashierless ‘store of the future’ has left the company
Technology

Bali Raghavan was a director of technology for Amazon Go.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Stitch Fix has hired a new CFO. An IPO probably comes next.Stitch Fix has hired a new CFO. An IPO probably comes next.
Technology

Paul Yee joins from the parent company of Method soap.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Google will have to change how it operates in EuropeGoogle will have to change how it operates in Europe
Technology

The EU will stick Google with a billion euro fine over how it prioritizes Google Shopping.

By Tess Townsend
Technology
Here’s what Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods means for InstacartHere’s what Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods means for Instacart
Technology

A potentially big impact, but also a silver lining.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Look what happened to grocery stocks after Amazon announced it’s buying Whole FoodsLook what happened to grocery stocks after Amazon announced it’s buying Whole Foods
Technology

Their stock isn’t looking so fresh.

By Rani Molla