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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 is making its second-biggest acquisition ever — the doorbell company RingAmazon is making its second-biggest acquisition ever — the doorbell company Ring
    Technology

    The deal gives Amazon another tool as it begins to deliver packages inside homes.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Square’s Venmo competitor — the Cash app — had more than seven million customers in DecemberSquare’s Venmo competitor — the Cash app — had more than seven million customers in December
    Technology
    Hollar — the dollar store mobile app worth $200 million — is looking for a new CEOHollar — the dollar store mobile app worth $200 million — is looking for a new CEO
    Technology

    Founder and current CEO David Yeom is helping to lead the search.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Instacart says it mistakenly withheld tips from some of its workersInstacart says it mistakenly withheld tips from some of its workers
    Technology

    It also overcharged some customers.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Glossier’s investors have pumped $52 million more into the popular beauty brandGlossier’s investors have pumped $52 million more into the popular beauty brand
    Technology

    The New York City-based startup has now raised nearly $90 million in venture funding.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon plans to open as many as six more cashierless Amazon Go stores this yearAmazon plans to open as many as six more cashierless Amazon Go stores this year
    Technology

    New futuristic convenience stores could appear in Seattle and Los Angeles.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Rent the Runway, DoorDash and The Cheesecake Factory are coming to Code Commerce at ShoptalkRent the Runway, DoorDash and The Cheesecake Factory are coming to Code Commerce at Shoptalk
    Technology

    Jason Del Rey and Kara Swisher will be back in Las Vegas to host the March 20 evening event.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    The Amazon Prime credit card will start giving 5 percent back on Whole Foods purchasesThe Amazon Prime credit card will start giving 5 percent back on Whole Foods purchases
    Technology

    And non-Prime members with the regular Amazon Rewards Visa card will earn 3 percent back.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Nike’s latest Air Jordan sneaker ‘drop’ showcased the potential of Snapchat commerceNike’s latest Air Jordan sneaker ‘drop’ showcased the potential of Snapchat commerce
    Technology

    Shopify and Darkstore helped bring the in-app shopping experience to life.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    J.Crew has hired the Starbucks executive who transformed the coffee chain into a tech innovatorJ.Crew has hired the Starbucks executive who transformed the coffee chain into a tech innovator
    Technology

    Adam Brotman has joined the apparel retailer as president and chief experience officer.

    By Jason Del Rey