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Commerce Archive

Archives for September 2017

Technology
Jet.com is launching a grocery brand for ‘metro millennials’Jet.com is launching a grocery brand for ‘metro millennials’
Technology

It’s called Uniquely J. And Jet thinks it’s lit.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Ikea has bought TaskRabbitIkea has bought TaskRabbit
Technology

The Swedish home goods giant is looking for some digital help from the contract labor marketplace.

By Kara Swisher and Theodore Schleifer
Technology
The Echo doesn’t have one killer app, so Amazon  is creating Alexa gadgets for every use caseThe Echo doesn’t have one killer app, so Amazon  is creating Alexa gadgets for every use case
Technology

Spray and pray ... with a purpose.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Announcing the inaugural Recode 100 — nominate someone today!Announcing the inaugural Recode 100 — nominate someone today!
Technology

Help us celebrate the real winners of 2017.

By Dan Frommer
Technology
Walmart — America’s largest employer — is using Facebook’s enterprise office product, WorkplaceWalmart — America’s largest employer — is using Facebook’s enterprise office product, Workplace
Technology

Facebook says it has 14,000 businesses using Workplace.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Casper went to war with a popular mattress reviews site — then financed its takeoverCasper went to war with a popular mattress reviews site — then financed its takeover
Technology

Sleepy in the sheets, slick in the streets.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
The Wish shopping app is paying more than $30 million to put its logo on Lakers jerseysThe Wish shopping app is paying more than $30 million to put its logo on Lakers jerseys
Technology

Betting on Showtime.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
The Toys ‘R’ Us bankruptcy cocktail: Amazon, Walmart and billions in debtThe Toys ‘R’ Us bankruptcy cocktail: Amazon, Walmart and billions in debt
Technology

A brutal concoction.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Everything important from Code Commerce, a forum on the future of commerceEverything important from Code Commerce, a forum on the future of commerce
Technology

The two-day event took place in New York City on Sept. 13 and 14.

By Vox Staff
Technology
It sounds as though the NBA may eventually set up shop on AmazonIt sounds as though the NBA may eventually set up shop on Amazon
Technology

Commissioner Adam Silver’s comments at Code Commerce hint at what may be inevitable.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Full video: Andy Dunn, CEO of Bonobos, from Code CommerceFull video: Andy Dunn, CEO of Bonobos, from Code Commerce
Technology

Dunn discusses running a group of digital-first brands.

By Kat Borgerding
Technology
Full video: Lumi’s Jesse Genet shares the importance of product packaging at Code CommerceFull video: Lumi’s Jesse Genet shares the importance of product packaging at Code Commerce
Technology

“Boxes are taking on a whole new life.”

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Full video: John Foley, founder and CEO of Peloton, at Code CommerceFull video: John Foley, founder and CEO of Peloton, at Code Commerce
Technology

“Not only are more people working out but they’re working out more.”

By Rani Molla
Technology
Full video: Mike Vaughan of Venmo at Code CommerceFull video: Mike Vaughan of Venmo at Code Commerce
Technology

Venmo COO Mike Vaughan discusses the rapid growth of the money-transfer service.

By Kat Borgerding
Technology
Full video: Matt Zeiler of Clarifai at Code CommerceFull video: Matt Zeiler of Clarifai at Code Commerce
Technology

Zeiler, the CEO of Clarifai, talks about how to apply AI and machine learning to retail.

By Johana Bhuiyan