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Doug Mack and Fanatics have created a new breed of retailer
The Recode 100

Mack is No. 84 on the Recode 100.

By Joe Brown
Supreme’s James Jebbia is still king of the streetwear ‘drop’
The Recode 100

Jebbia is No. 81 on the Recode 100.

By Dan Frommer
Peter Szulczewski’s Wish has the attention of Amazon, Alibaba, eBay and Walmart
The Recode 100

Szulczewski is No. 80 on the Recode 100.

By Jason Del Rey
Tuft & Needle’s JT Marino and Daehee Park play nice with Amazon
The Recode 100

Marino and Park are No. 69 on the Recode 100.

By Rani Molla
Patrick Collison makes deals of all stripes
The Recode 100

Collison is No. 64 on the Recode 100.

By Rani Molla
Joey Zwillinger turned a pair of shoes into a Silicon Valley touchstone
The Recode 100

Zwillinger is No. 39 on the Recode 100.

By Theodore Schleifer
Glossier’s Emily Weiss built a budding beauty brand with the internet’s help
The Recode 100

Weiss is No. 32 on the Recode 100.

By Kurt Wagner
Brian Chesky is building Airbnb into an enduring travel brand
The Recode 100

Chesky is No. 27 on the Recode 100.

By Dan Frommer
Square’s Sarah Friar has made Wall Street a believer
The Recode 100

Friar is No. 22 on the Recode 100.

By Jason Del Rey
Marc Lore has transformed Walmart into a worthy Amazon challenger
The Recode 100

Lore is No. 19 on the Recode 100.

By Jason Del Rey
Jeff Bezos won 2017 — and set Amazon up to dominate the next decade
The Recode 100

Bezos is No. 1 on the Recode 100.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Visa has fired its head of innovation Jim McCarthy for behavior that ‘violated Visa policy’Visa has fired its head of innovation Jim McCarthy for behavior that ‘violated Visa policy’
Technology

The high-profile executive was a key figure in deals with tech giants like Apple and Google.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Blue Apron has replaced co-founder and CEO Matt Salzberg just five months after its IPOBlue Apron has replaced co-founder and CEO Matt Salzberg just five months after its IPO
Technology

The company’s CFO Brad Dickerson is taking over the top role.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Arianna Huffington’s new store wants to help you break your phone addictionArianna Huffington’s new store wants to help you break your phone addiction
Technology

Thrive Global’s Manhattan pop-up is open through January 15.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
The Peloton bike company plans to unveil its next product: A treadmillThe Peloton bike company plans to unveil its next product: A treadmill
Technology

The announcement could come as soon as January’s Consumer Electronics Show.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Cyber Monday was the first $2 billion mobile shopping day in the U.S.Cyber Monday was the first $2 billion mobile shopping day in the U.S.
Technology

Around 81 million Americans said they shopped online that day.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Thanksgiving online retail sales hit nearly $3 billion on the back of strong mobile growthThanksgiving online retail sales hit nearly $3 billion on the back of strong mobile growth
Technology

Shopping on mobile phones and tablets now accounts for 41 percent of all revenue.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Walmart may own ModCloth, but the women’s fashion retailer is showing some independence on Black FridayWalmart may own ModCloth, but the women’s fashion retailer is showing some independence on Black Friday
Technology

Something to prove under new management?

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Stitch Fix’s CEO says ‘We’ve been underestimated before’Stitch Fix’s CEO says ‘We’ve been underestimated before’
Technology

It’s always been hard for Katrina Lake’s company to raise money.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Women in tech see today’s Stitch Fix IPO as a milestoneWomen in tech see today’s Stitch Fix IPO as a milestone
Technology

Founder and CEO Katrina Lake is the first woman to take an internet company public this year.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Williams-Sonoma is buying a 3-D imaging and augmented reality startup for $112 millionWilliams-Sonoma is buying a 3-D imaging and augmented reality startup for $112 million
Technology

The deal marks the first technology acquisition under CEO Laura Alber.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Alibaba was selling counterfeit Brooklyn Nets gear even as its co-founder was buying a stake in the teamAlibaba was selling counterfeit Brooklyn Nets gear even as its co-founder was buying a stake in the team
Technology

Fake Nets apparel was readily accessible on the Taobao shopping site.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon has privately blamed the U.S. Postal Service for grocery delivery issues that led to Amazon Fresh changesAmazon has privately blamed the U.S. Postal Service for grocery delivery issues that led to Amazon Fresh changes
Technology

Too many late or missed deliveries, company officials have told partners.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Department stores are struggling so Lord & Taylor has agreed to start selling on Walmart.comDepartment stores are struggling so Lord & Taylor has agreed to start selling on Walmart.com
Technology

The new partnership will launch in the spring.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Blue Apron is the worst-performing major U.S. IPO this yearBlue Apron is the worst-performing major U.S. IPO this year
Technology

It’s currently worth less than a third of its IPO value.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Amazon has already made changes to its new try-before-you-buy Prime Wardrobe serviceAmazon has already made changes to its new try-before-you-buy Prime Wardrobe service
Technology

The e-commerce giant has altered how discounts work and how many items can be ordered.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Why the CEO of Wish spent more than $30 million to sponsor the Los Angeles Lakers’ jerseysWhy the CEO of Wish spent more than $30 million to sponsor the Los Angeles Lakers’ jerseys
Technology

“Basically a no-brainer.”

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Full transcript: Recode Senior Editor Jason Del Rey tackles Amazon hardware questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Recode Senior Editor Jason Del Rey tackles Amazon hardware questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
Technology

Yeah, the Fire phone was a flop. And that’s okay.

By Recode Staff
Technology
Amazon faces fines following the death of a second warehouse worker in as many monthsAmazon faces fines following the death of a second warehouse worker in as many months
Technology

The state of Indiana found four potential violations.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
J.Crew approached Amazon about a sale, chairman Mickey Drexler saysJ.Crew approached Amazon about a sale, chairman Mickey Drexler says
Technology

“The thing that these big companies need is creativity.”

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Full transcript: Luxury design marketplace 1stdibs CEO David Rosenblatt on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Luxury design marketplace 1stdibs CEO David Rosenblatt on Recode Decode
Technology

“The lesson of the internet is power shifts from those who control distribution — meaning supply — in every industry, to those who control the buyer.”

By Recode Staff
Technology
Facebook may soon test a ‘red envelope’ payments feature and a new ‘breaking news’ tag for storiesFacebook may soon test a ‘red envelope’ payments feature and a new ‘breaking news’ tag for stories
Technology

A few new Facebook features are potentially on the way.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Amazon is shutting down its Fresh grocery delivery service in parts of at least nine statesAmazon is shutting down its Fresh grocery delivery service in parts of at least nine states
Technology

A somewhat surprising move in the wake of the Whole Foods acquisition.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
HelloFresh is growing three times faster than Blue Apron and is worth twice as muchHelloFresh is growing three times faster than Blue Apron and is worth twice as much
Technology

The meal-kit-delivery service went public today. Investors now have options.

By Rani Molla
Technology
For the first time, more people will do their holiday shopping on mobile than on desktopFor the first time, more people will do their holiday shopping on mobile than on desktop
Technology
Amazon’s new 3-D feature is augmented reality that people might actually useAmazon’s new 3-D feature is augmented reality that people might actually use
Technology

AR View lets online shoppers see how a product will look in their homes.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Blue Apron still dominates the market for meal delivery kits but its market share is plummetingBlue Apron still dominates the market for meal delivery kits but its market share is plummeting
Technology

Lower customer retention is sapping spending.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Meet David Rosenblatt, the e-commerce CEO who’s not afraid of AmazonMeet David Rosenblatt, the e-commerce CEO who’s not afraid of Amazon
Technology

Rosenblatt describes his luxury marketplace company 1stdibs as “eBay meets Sotheby’s.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Amazon has slashed seller fees to try to improve its grocery selection onlineAmazon has slashed seller fees to try to improve its grocery selection online
Technology

The economics of selling low-priced packaged goods online are tough.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon’s stock price is soaring after its financial results crushed third-quarter expectationsAmazon’s stock price is soaring after its financial results crushed third-quarter expectations
Technology

A 10th straight quarter of profit — albeit a small one.

By Jason Del Rey