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Commerce Archive

Archives for September 2017

Technology
Fewer than 10 percent of images on Pinterest are shoppable but that will soon changeFewer than 10 percent of images on Pinterest are shoppable but that will soon change
Technology

Pinterest sees itself more as an ad company than as a retail outlet.

By Rani Molla
Technology
The investor behind startups with billion dollar exits explains how retail needs to changeThe investor behind startups with billion dollar exits explains how retail needs to change
Technology

Kirsten Green, founder of Forerunner Ventures, breaks down the retail landscape.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Blue Apron CEO Matt Salzberg: We’re not Amazon-Whole Foods, and we’re not trying to beBlue Apron CEO Matt Salzberg: We’re not Amazon-Whole Foods, and we’re not trying to be
Technology

Salzberg sounds an optimistic note even after Amazon’s big buy of Whole Foods.

By Tony Romm
Technology
BuzzFeed thinks selling physical goods like hot plates and fidget spinners can be a serious businessBuzzFeed thinks selling physical goods like hot plates and fidget spinners can be a serious business
Technology

BuzzFeed has a partnership coming with a “massive brick-and-mortar retailer.”

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
At The Wirecutter, the editors choose what to write about — even if it doesn’t make moneyAt The Wirecutter, the editors choose what to write about — even if it doesn’t make money
Technology

“Let’s pursue [reader interests] regardless of revenue opportunity.”

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber: ‘I do not believe Amazon is killing retailers’Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber: ‘I do not believe Amazon is killing retailers’
Technology

“I think retailers’ bad service is killing retailers,” Alber said.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Technology
Whole Foods gives Amazon hundreds of return centers. A startup wants to give other e-commerce sites the same.Whole Foods gives Amazon hundreds of return centers. A startup wants to give other e-commerce sites the same.
Technology

Happy Returns has raised a $4 million Series A investment.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Should Amazon buy Nordstrom next?Should Amazon buy Nordstrom next?
Technology

NYU’s Scott Galloway, who predicted the Amazon-Whole Foods deal on a previous Recode Decode, returns to the podcast to share more forecasts.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Watch Recode’s interview with chef Mario BataliWatch Recode’s interview with chef Mario Batali
Technology

The celebrity chef will be live from our Code Commerce stage with Kara Swisher.

By Kat Borgerding
Technology
The CEO of SoFi says he will step down following sexual harassment allegationsThe CEO of SoFi says he will step down following sexual harassment allegations
Technology

Mike Cagney will leave by the end of the year.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Amazon wants a second North America headquarters. Now watch cities rush to the altar of Bezos.Amazon wants a second North America headquarters. Now watch cities rush to the altar of Bezos.
Technology

The new HQ would be a “full equal” to the company’s Seattle headquarters.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Juicero, the $700 juicer startup, is looking for a buyer — and shutting down in the meantimeJuicero, the $700 juicer startup, is looking for a buyer — and shutting down in the meantime
Technology

Juicero had raised more than $100 million.

By Jason Del Rey