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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 pay-raise backlash highlights a reality: People see the worst even when Amazon thinks it’s doing its bestAmazon’s pay-raise backlash highlights a reality: People see the worst even when Amazon thinks it’s doing its best
    Technology
    Michael Rubin’s ShopRunner plans to acquire the e-commerce startup SpringMichael Rubin’s ShopRunner plans to acquire the e-commerce startup Spring
    Technology

    Is an Amazon Prime alternative for the fashion industry on the horizon?

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Walmart plans to acquire plus-sized fashion startup Eloquii for $100 millionWalmart plans to acquire plus-sized fashion startup Eloquii for $100 million
    Technology

    The company will join a portfolio of Walmart brands run by Bonobos founder Andy Dunn.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon will raise its minimum wage to $15 for all 350,000 U.S. workersAmazon will raise its minimum wage to $15 for all 350,000 U.S. workers
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    The move comes in the wake of mounting criticism of the company’s treatment of warehouse workers.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Elon Musk will step down as Tesla chairman and pay a $20 million fine in SEC settlementElon Musk will step down as Tesla chairman and pay a $20 million fine in SEC settlement
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    But the entrepreneur gets to remain CEO of the electric carmaker.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon has failed as a destination for ‘discovery’ shopping — so it built a physical store to try it the old-fashioned wayAmazon has failed as a destination for ‘discovery’ shopping — so it built a physical store to try it the old-fashioned way
    Technology

    The new Amazon 4-star store is an admission of past missteps but also a worthy experiment.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon’s blockbuster Alexa event made zero mention of privacy concerns — and that may say more about us than about themAmazon’s blockbuster Alexa event made zero mention of privacy concerns — and that may say more about us than about them
    Technology
    Stripe built a payments powerhouse by focusing on e-commerce. Now it’s following its customers into bricks and mortar.Stripe built a payments powerhouse by focusing on e-commerce. Now it’s following its customers into bricks and mortar.
    Technology

    The San Francisco-based company is introducing a new service for in-person payments.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Stripe co-founder and president John Collison is coming to Code CommerceStripe co-founder and president John Collison is coming to Code Commerce
    Technology

    Just a few seats remain for the Sept. 17-18 event in New York City.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon is now worth $1 trillion. What comes next is even more scrutiny of its power.Amazon is now worth $1 trillion. What comes next is even more scrutiny of its power.
    Technology

    The competition to become Amazon’s next headquarter city is just one way the company is flexing its muscle.

    By Jason Del Rey