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Jason Del Rey

Jason Del Rey

Former Senior correspondent, commerce, at Recode by Vox

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    OfferUp went head to head with Craigslist to build a following. Now it’s going after eBay to build a business.OfferUp went head to head with Craigslist to build a following. Now it’s going after eBay to build a business.
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    A new shipping feature is meant to give more options to buyers and attract new kinds of professional sellers.

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    Technology
    Amazon’s AWS and advertising businesses are fueling its retail dominanceAmazon’s AWS and advertising businesses are fueling its retail dominance
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    High growth plus big margins equals trouble for all other retailers.

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    Amazon will raise the price of Prime from $99 to $119 in the U.S.Amazon will raise the price of Prime from $99 to $119 in the U.S.
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    The increase is effective for new customers starting May 11.

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    Amazon’s new Alexa-powered Dot encourages kids to use the word ‘please’Amazon’s new Alexa-powered Dot encourages kids to use the word ‘please’
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    Another Alexa device for another use case.

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    Why Walmart is partnering with everyone except Instacart for its grocery delivery serviceWhy Walmart is partnering with everyone except Instacart for its grocery delivery service
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    Uber, Postmates, DoorDash and Deliv — but not the most popular grocery delivery startup in the U.S.

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    Amazon’s newest delivery option for Prime members: Inside their carAmazon’s newest delivery option for Prime members: Inside their car
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    At launch, customers will need to have a later-model vehicle from select carmakers like Volvo and GMC.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    What Amazon Prime’s 100 million milestone doesn’t show: The battle to keep growing in the U.S.What Amazon Prime’s 100 million milestone doesn’t show: The battle to keep growing in the U.S.
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    Amazon has focused the last two years on courting lower-income households.

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    Amazon doesn’t need to acquire Best Buy — because Best Buy keeps cozying up anywayAmazon doesn’t need to acquire Best Buy — because Best Buy keeps cozying up anyway
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    The latest pact between the frenemies involves the sale of Fire TV-enhanced televisions.

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    Home Depot is launching its biggest tech hiring spree ever to protect its lead over AmazonHome Depot is launching its biggest tech hiring spree ever to protect its lead over Amazon
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    The home improvement retailer will add more than 1,000 technology hires this year.

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    Walmart is in advanced talks to acquire Amazon’s India rival Flipkart — but it may have to strike a deal with eBay firstWalmart is in advanced talks to acquire Amazon’s India rival Flipkart — but it may have to strike a deal with eBay first