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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
    Why Walmart thinks TikTok is the future of its businessWhy Walmart thinks TikTok is the future of its business
    Technology

    The brick-and-mortar retailer is trying to invent a digital future where it’s a leader of Amazon rather than a follower.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Walmart+ will finally launch in September. Can it compete with Amazon Prime?Walmart+ will finally launch in September. Can it compete with Amazon Prime?
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    One Walmart executive says the new program is “the ultimate life hack.”

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Inside the get-rich-quick scheme that cost Amazon sellers thousands — and then got them bannedInside the get-rich-quick scheme that cost Amazon sellers thousands — and then got them banned
    Technology

    Amazon’s marketplace is fertile ground for schemes targeting the sellers behind the e-commerce giant’s success.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Government shutdowns of “nonessential” retailers were a huge gift for Amazon, Walmart, and TargetGovernment shutdowns of “nonessential” retailers were a huge gift for Amazon, Walmart, and Target
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    Some feared the pandemic would widen the gap between the haves and have-nots of retail. That fear is now reality.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Walmart has again delayed the launch of its Amazon Prime competitor Walmart+Walmart has again delayed the launch of its Amazon Prime competitor Walmart+
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    Walmart+ will cost $98 a year and include same-day delivery of groceries, fuel discounts, and other perks.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon just posted record sales and profit in the middle of a pandemicAmazon just posted record sales and profit in the middle of a pandemic
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    The record sales that prompted Amazon to pay workers more during the pandemic aren’t abating — so will it reinstate those bonuses?

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    The winners and losers from the Big Tech antitrust hearingThe winners and losers from the Big Tech antitrust hearing
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    The heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google fielded questions from members of Congress, some better than others.

    By Shirin Ghaffary and Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Jeff Bezos’s antitrust grilling was a reminder of Amazon’s power over its sellersJeff Bezos’s antitrust grilling was a reminder of Amazon’s power over its sellers
    Technology

    Jeff Bezos was calm and polite in his first congressional appearance. But he did nothing to quiet a huge concern.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Congress will finally grill Jeff Bezos. It’s about time.Congress will finally grill Jeff Bezos. It’s about time.
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    Bezos will join the CEOs of Apple, Facebook, and Google at a congressional antitrust hearing on Wednesday.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon walks back its order for employees to delete TikTok from their phonesAmazon walks back its order for employees to delete TikTok from their phones
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    Employees can use the social media app on their phones, after all.

    By Jason Del Rey and Shirin Ghaffary