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Commerce Archive

Archives for July 2017

Technology
One of the most popular mattress makers on Amazon is building an Amazon-powered storeOne of the most popular mattress makers on Amazon is building an Amazon-powered store
Technology

Tuft & Needle is “doubling down” on Amazon.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Stitch Fix has filed confidentially for an IPOStitch Fix has filed confidentially for an IPO
Technology

It will be one of the most closely watched e-commerce IPOs in years.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
More Code Commerce speakers: Dia&Co’s Nadia Boujarwah and Pinterest president Tim KendallMore Code Commerce speakers: Dia&Co’s Nadia Boujarwah and Pinterest president Tim Kendall
Technology

The Recode event takes place September 13 and 14 in New York City.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon is on a huge hiring spree for AWS and ad salespeopleAmazon is on a huge hiring spree for AWS and ad salespeople
Technology

Hiring in those groups is north of 42 percent year over year.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Full transcript: Recode Senior Commerce Editor Jason Del Rey on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Recode Senior Commerce Editor Jason Del Rey on Too Embarrassed to Ask
Technology

In which we tackle the question: Where is commerce headed?

By Recode Staff
Technology
Venmo users sent $8 billion last quarter — twice as much as a year agoVenmo users sent $8 billion last quarter — twice as much as a year ago
Technology

Money, money, money.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Why is Stitch Fix’s second-most powerful executive leaving right before an IPO?Why is Stitch Fix’s second-most powerful executive leaving right before an IPO?
Technology

Julie Bornstein has been COO for two-plus years.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Sweetgreen’s Jonathan Neman and Glossier’s Emily Weiss are coming to Code CommerceSweetgreen’s Jonathan Neman and Glossier’s Emily Weiss are coming to Code Commerce
Technology

The founders will talk about how they built brands that millennials love.

By Recode Staff
Technology
Facebook will start showing ads inside Marketplace, its Craigslist-style section for browsing used goodsFacebook will start showing ads inside Marketplace, its Craigslist-style section for browsing used goods
Technology

Facebook is testing ads inside another new section of its app.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
What is blockchain?What is blockchain?
Technology

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire answers your questions about bitcoin and other uses for blockchains on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Amazon’s 2017 Prime Day could mark an Echo and Alexa tipping pointAmazon’s 2017 Prime Day could mark an Echo and Alexa tipping point
Technology

7x Echos sold this year is a big deal.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
This under-the-radar e-commerce giant is the NBA’s new best friendThis under-the-radar e-commerce giant is the NBA’s new best friend
Technology

Fanatics’ Michael Rubin and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will discuss why at Code Commerce in September.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Best Buy lost $1 billion in value on the news of Amazon’s Geek Squad competitorBest Buy lost $1 billion in value on the news of Amazon’s Geek Squad competitor
Technology

The new service is now live in seven West Coast cities.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon is quietly rolling out its own Geek Squad to set up gadgets in your homeAmazon is quietly rolling out its own Geek Squad to set up gadgets in your home
Technology

The new service is aimed at educating customers about “the smart home” — and, naturally, about Alexa.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
A $4 billion clothing company created an exclusive brand for Amazon PrimeA $4 billion clothing company created an exclusive brand for Amazon Prime
Technology

Carter’s rolled out Simple Joys in the spring.

By Jason Del Rey