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Why is Stitch Fix’s second-most powerful executive leaving right before an IPO?Why is Stitch Fix’s second-most powerful executive leaving right before an IPO?
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Julie Bornstein has been COO for two-plus years.

By Jason Del Rey
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Sweetgreen’s Jonathan Neman and Glossier’s Emily Weiss are coming to Code CommerceSweetgreen’s Jonathan Neman and Glossier’s Emily Weiss are coming to Code Commerce
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The founders will talk about how they built brands that millennials love.

By Recode Staff
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Facebook will start showing ads inside Marketplace, its Craigslist-style section for browsing used goodsFacebook will start showing ads inside Marketplace, its Craigslist-style section for browsing used goods
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Facebook is testing ads inside another new section of its app.

By Kurt Wagner
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What is blockchain?What is blockchain?
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire answers your questions about bitcoin and other uses for blockchains on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon’s 2017 Prime Day could mark an Echo and Alexa tipping pointAmazon’s 2017 Prime Day could mark an Echo and Alexa tipping point
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7x Echos sold this year is a big deal.

By Jason Del Rey
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This under-the-radar e-commerce giant is the NBA’s new best friendThis under-the-radar e-commerce giant is the NBA’s new best friend
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Fanatics’ Michael Rubin and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will discuss why at Code Commerce in September.

By Jason Del Rey
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Best Buy lost $1 billion in value on the news of Amazon’s Geek Squad competitorBest Buy lost $1 billion in value on the news of Amazon’s Geek Squad competitor
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The new service is now live in seven West Coast cities.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is quietly rolling out its own Geek Squad to set up gadgets in your homeAmazon is quietly rolling out its own Geek Squad to set up gadgets in your home
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The new service is aimed at educating customers about “the smart home” — and, naturally, about Alexa.

By Jason Del Rey
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A $4 billion clothing company created an exclusive brand for Amazon PrimeA $4 billion clothing company created an exclusive brand for Amazon Prime
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Carter’s rolled out Simple Joys in the spring.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon Prime is on pace to become more popular than cable TVAmazon Prime is on pace to become more popular than cable TV
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Estimates show that nearly as many U.S. households subscribe to Prime as to pay TV.

By Jason Del Rey and Rani Molla
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Amazon threatened to kill its Whole Foods deal if the grocer started a bidding warAmazon threatened to kill its Whole Foods deal if the grocer started a bidding war
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... or if the M&A talks leaked to the press.

By Jason Del Rey
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Is there room for both Amazon and Walmart?Is there room for both Amazon and Walmart?
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Recode’s Jason Del Rey talks about Amazon’s planned acquisition of Whole Foods, what Walmart is doing with Jet.com and more on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Actually, Amazon now says it’s not developing its own winesActually, Amazon now says it’s not developing its own wines
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A new wine label called Next appeared on Amazon.com in late June.

By Jason Del Rey
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Sephora will carry Tristan Walker’s new haircare line, FormSephora will carry Tristan Walker’s new haircare line, Form
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Form shampoos and conditioners are now available on Sephora.com.

By Jason Del Rey
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Blue Apron’s IPO has no pop but plenty of questionsBlue Apron’s IPO has no pop but plenty of questions
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The meal-kit company raised $300 million in its public offering.

By Jason Del Rey
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Bonobos CEO Andy Dunn and Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber are coming to Code CommerceBonobos CEO Andy Dunn and Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber are coming to Code Commerce
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The event is September 13 and 14 in New York City.

By Jason Del Rey
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How the $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine could change Google searchHow the $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine could change Google search
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Google Shopping will most likely revert to an earlier version in Europe.

By Tess Townsend
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This Amazon-backed media startup has raised $15 million to make a big bet on commerceThis Amazon-backed media startup has raised $15 million to make a big bet on commerce
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Clique Media Group already sells a fashion line at Target.

By Jason Del Rey
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The app economy will be worth $6 trillion in five years thanks to mobile commerceThe app economy will be worth $6 trillion in five years thanks to mobile commerce
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More people are spending more time and — crucially — more money in apps.

By Rani Molla
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Venmo is testing its own physical debit cardVenmo is testing its own physical debit card
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Plastic is so hot right now.

By Jason Del Rey
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Sneaker enthusiast (and former Twitter COO) Adam Bain joined the board of sneaker startup GOATSneaker enthusiast (and former Twitter COO) Adam Bain joined the board of sneaker startup GOAT
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Bain says he wants to learn more about marketplaces and commerce.

By Kurt Wagner
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The Amazon of China invested $400 million into one of the most valuable fashion startupsThe Amazon of China invested $400 million into one of the most valuable fashion startups
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The deal will help London-based Farfetch expand its Chinese operations.

By Jason Del Rey
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BuzzFeed and New York Times e-commerce chiefs are coming to Code CommerceBuzzFeed and New York Times e-commerce chiefs are coming to Code Commerce
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Ben Kaufman and David Perpich will take the stage on September 13 in New York City.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon Prime is testing a try-before-you-buy option on up to 15 pieces of clothing at a timeAmazon Prime is testing a try-before-you-buy option on up to 15 pieces of clothing at a time
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Prime Wardrobe is currently in beta.

By Jason Del Rey
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One of the Amazon execs leading its cashierless ‘store of the future’ has left the companyOne of the Amazon execs leading its cashierless ‘store of the future’ has left the company
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Bali Raghavan was a director of technology for Amazon Go.

By Jason Del Rey
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Stitch Fix has hired a new CFO. An IPO probably comes next.Stitch Fix has hired a new CFO. An IPO probably comes next.
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Paul Yee joins from the parent company of Method soap.

By Jason Del Rey
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Google will have to change how it operates in EuropeGoogle will have to change how it operates in Europe
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The EU will stick Google with a billion euro fine over how it prioritizes Google Shopping.

By Tess Townsend
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Here’s what Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods means for InstacartHere’s what Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods means for Instacart
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A potentially big impact, but also a silver lining.

By Jason Del Rey
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Look what happened to grocery stocks after Amazon announced it’s buying Whole FoodsLook what happened to grocery stocks after Amazon announced it’s buying Whole Foods
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Their stock isn’t looking so fresh.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon is buying more than groceries with Whole Foods — it’s also getting more than 400 stores to use as delivery hubsAmazon is buying more than groceries with Whole Foods — it’s also getting more than 400 stores to use as delivery hubs
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NYU’s Scott Galloway predicted Amazon’s Whole Foods acquisition on Recode DecodeNYU’s Scott Galloway predicted Amazon’s Whole Foods acquisition on Recode Decode
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Listen to Galloway explain why the $13.7 billion deal makes sense on the latest Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher.

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon is buying Whole Foods for almost $14 billionAmazon is buying Whole Foods for almost $14 billion
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Amazon’s push into groceries and retail just got serious.

By Dan Frommer
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At almost $14 billion, Whole Foods would be Amazon’s biggest acquisition by a lotAt almost $14 billion, Whole Foods would be Amazon’s biggest acquisition by a lot
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Second biggest: Zappos in 2009.

By Rani Molla
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Trump’s criticism of Amazon looms over its Whole Foods dealTrump’s criticism of Amazon looms over its Whole Foods deal
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Don’t forget these comments from the 2016 election.

By Tony Romm
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Walmart has confirmed it is buying Bonobos for $310 millionWalmart has confirmed it is buying Bonobos for $310 million
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Walmart’s M&A spree continues.

By Jason Del Rey
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Code Commerce is coming to NYC with Blue Apron CEO Matt Salzberg and star investor Kirsten GreenCode Commerce is coming to NYC with Blue Apron CEO Matt Salzberg and star investor Kirsten Green
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Our two-day September event will explore technology’s growing role in retail and the rest of commerce.

By Jason Del Rey
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The Wegmans grocery chain is introducing delivery in partnership with InstacartThe Wegmans grocery chain is introducing delivery in partnership with Instacart
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Another big deal for the on-demand startup.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: Stripe CEO Patrick Collison on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Stripe CEO Patrick Collison on Recode Decode
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“Startups are hard.”

By Recode Staff
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Veteran retail CEO Mindy Grossman has joined the board of Fanatics — the $3 billion online sports retailerVeteran retail CEO Mindy Grossman has joined the board of Fanatics — the $3 billion online sports retailer
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Grossman was recently named CEO of Weight Watchers.

By Jason Del Rey
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Best Buy’s new weapon against Amazon: A try-before-you-buy optionBest Buy’s new weapon against Amazon: A try-before-you-buy option
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With a little help from San Francisco-based startup Lumoid.

By Jason Del Rey