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Jason Del Rey

Jason Del Rey

Former Senior correspondent, commerce, at Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Jason Del Rey

    Technology
    Amazon’s top spokesperson walks back controversial comments for the second time in a monthAmazon’s top spokesperson walks back controversial comments for the second time in a month
    Technology

    Jay Carney’s latest misstep was an offensive tweet calling out World Series umpires.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon’s new plan to dominate grocery delivery: making AmazonFresh totally free for Prime membersAmazon’s new plan to dominate grocery delivery: making AmazonFresh totally free for Prime members
    Technology

    Grocery delivery is a notoriously tough business, so how is Amazon eliminating its delivery fee?

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Jeff Bezos has a new venue for fighting critics: Amazon’s financial reportsJeff Bezos has a new venue for fighting critics: Amazon’s financial reports
    Technology

    The Amazon CEO has pushed back on environmental criticisms and concerns over Amazon’s treatment of its sellers.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon’s new weapon to crush competition: $1 items delivered for free — by tomorrowAmazon’s new weapon to crush competition: $1 items delivered for free — by tomorrow
    Technology

    And what about the environment?

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Rent the Runway is accepting new customers again following warehouse operations disasterRent the Runway is accepting new customers again following warehouse operations disaster
    Technology

    The clothing rental company had paused new signups over the past two weeks.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Walmart paid $300 million for Bonobos. Two years later, the men’s fashion brand is laying off staff.Walmart paid $300 million for Bonobos. Two years later, the men’s fashion brand is laying off staff.
    Technology

    Walmart is currently trying to turn its money-losing digital brands into profitable businesses.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon and Walmart want you to think they always have the best prices. A smaller competitor is showing otherwise.Amazon and Walmart want you to think they always have the best prices. A smaller competitor is showing otherwise.
    Technology

    Flash-sale site Zulily is showing price comparisons in a bold move.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Leaked: Mark Zuckerberg threatens “major lawsuit” if President Warren tries to break up FacebookLeaked: Mark Zuckerberg threatens “major lawsuit” if President Warren tries to break up Facebook
    Technology

    The Facebook CEO tried to rally staff in internal staff meetings this summer.

    By Jason Del Rey and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Rent the Runway stops accepting new customers as operations melt downRent the Runway stops accepting new customers as operations melt down
    Technology

    The billion dollar startup has been plagued by warehouse issues, resulting in tons of delayed orders.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Jeff Bezos says Amazon is writing its own facial recognition laws to pitch to lawmakersJeff Bezos says Amazon is writing its own facial recognition laws to pitch to lawmakers
    Technology

    The tech giant’s hope is that federal lawmakers will adopt much of its draft legislation.

    By Jason Del Rey