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This is the Jeff Bezos playbook for preventing Amazon’s demiseThis is the Jeff Bezos playbook for preventing Amazon’s demise
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It’s Day 1 forever because Day 2 is death.

By Jason Del Rey
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The next big payments IPO could be a fast-growing startup not named StripeThe next big payments IPO could be a fast-growing startup not named Stripe
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Adyen’s revenue grew 99 percent in 2016, while profits expanded.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart’s latest shot at Amazon: Giving you discounts to pick up online orders in storeWalmart’s latest shot at Amazon: Giving you discounts to pick up online orders in store
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Shoppers could save as much as 5 percent on over a million items.

By Jason Del Rey
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Facebook’s business model for Messenger won’t be payments and commerce after allFacebook’s business model for Messenger won’t be payments and commerce after all
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Messenger is focused on mobile advertising — just like the rest of Facebook.

By Kurt Wagner
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Why eBay’s CEO sold eBay India and poured $500 million into the country’s top Amazon rivalWhy eBay’s CEO sold eBay India and poured $500 million into the country’s top Amazon rival
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Devin Wenig talks about the latest chapter in India’s wild e-commerce story.

By Jason Del Rey
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Groupon M&A chief Jason Harinstein is joining Flatiron Health as its first CFOGroupon M&A chief Jason Harinstein is joining Flatiron Health as its first CFO
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Another ex-Googler is heading to a health startup.

By Tess Townsend and Jason Del Rey
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Why Amazon’s explanation for shutting down Diapers.com and Quidsi stunned employeesWhy Amazon’s explanation for shutting down Diapers.com and Quidsi stunned employees
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Employees were told the company would turn a profit this year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon and Walmart are in an all-out price war that is terrifying America’s biggest brandsAmazon and Walmart are in an all-out price war that is terrifying America’s biggest brands
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Grocery suppliers are feeling the squeeze — big-time.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is shutting down Diapers.com — whose founder is now at war with AmazonAmazon is shutting down Diapers.com — whose founder is now at war with Amazon
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The site was part of Amazon’s fourth-largest acquisition back in 2011.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has announced two grocery pickup locations that are free for Prime membersAmazon has announced two grocery pickup locations that are free for Prime members
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Amazon adopts the click-and-collect model popular in the U.K.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s store of the future is delayed. Insert ‘Told ya so’ from skeptical retail execs.Amazon’s store of the future is delayed. Insert ‘Told ya so’ from skeptical retail execs.
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Problems have arisen when the store is crowded.

By Jason Del Rey
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Nordstrom is the latest department store to turn to a startup to court millennial shoppersNordstrom is the latest department store to turn to a startup to court millennial shoppers
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Six Black Tux showrooms will open in the next six weeks.

By Jason Del Rey
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Instacart will pay $4.6 million to settle a class action lawsuit with its workersInstacart will pay $4.6 million to settle a class action lawsuit with its workers
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The startup also has to change how it describes a controversial service fee.

By Jason Del Rey
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Facebook has a new type of video ad meant to get people shoppingFacebook has a new type of video ad meant to get people shopping
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The new ad attaches product pictures to videos you might watch in News Feed.

By Kurt Wagner
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Watch Recode’s full interview with Marc Lore, CEO of Walmart eCommerce in the U.S.Watch Recode’s full interview with Marc Lore, CEO of Walmart eCommerce in the U.S.
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Lore was on our Code Commerce event stage in Las Vegas.

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Tristan Walker: ‘No one wants to fund e-commerce companies anymore’Tristan Walker: ‘No one wants to fund e-commerce companies anymore’
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Walker says raising money is hard for a retailer.

By Kurt Wagner
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Walmart e-commerce CEO Marc Lore says the company will make more acquisitionsWalmart e-commerce CEO Marc Lore says the company will make more acquisitions
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Under Lore, Walmart’s ecommerce division bought ModCloth, Shoebuy and Moosejaw.

By Edmund Lee
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Stitch Fix CEO: We haven’t hit $1 billion in revenue yetStitch Fix CEO: We haven’t hit $1 billion in revenue yet
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“But we’ve been really excited about the growth that we’ve seen.”

By Dan Frommer
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eBay is overhauling its homepage again to personalize recommendations for each visitoreBay is overhauling its homepage again to personalize recommendations for each visitor
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Walmart confirmed its acquisition of women’s fashion retailer ModClothWalmart confirmed its acquisition of women’s fashion retailer ModCloth
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Done deal.

By Jason Del Rey
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Jessica Alba’s Honest Company is replacing its CEO after a sale to Unilever fell throughJessica Alba’s Honest Company is replacing its CEO after a sale to Unilever fell through
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Clorox executive Nick Vlahos is the new chief executive.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart is acquiring ModCloth, the online women’s fashion retailerWalmart is acquiring ModCloth, the online women’s fashion retailer
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This is Walmart’s latest attempt to boost Jet.com’s business.

By Jason Del Rey
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Jeff Bezos has a new top adviser at AmazonJeff Bezos has a new top adviser at Amazon
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A Kindle vice president is the CEO’s new “shadow.”

By Jason Del Rey
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eBay is doubling down on its advertising business, just like AmazoneBay is doubling down on its advertising business, just like Amazon
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In the process, product ads linking to other sites are getting banned.

By Jason Del Rey
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Millennials buy more clothes on Amazon than any other websiteMillennials buy more clothes on Amazon than any other website
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Yes, Amazon.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon just confirmed its 10th book store, signaling this is way more than an experimentAmazon just confirmed its 10th book store, signaling this is way more than an experiment
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The new Amazon Books location will open in Bellevue, Wash., later this year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Pinterest will now let you search for products using any image you find online — without visiting PinterestPinterest will now let you search for products using any image you find online — without visiting Pinterest
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See something you like? This new browser extension can help you find it.

By Kurt Wagner
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Steve Jobs’s first reaction to the Genius Bar: ‘That’s so idiotic! It’ll never work!’Steve Jobs’s first reaction to the Genius Bar: ‘That’s so idiotic! It’ll never work!’
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The longtime Apple CEO had to be convinced that tech support could connect with customers.

By Eric Johnson
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Walmart can beat Amazon once it starts copying what Amazon does bestWalmart can beat Amazon once it starts copying what Amazon does best
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You can’t beat the Cleveland Cavaliers if you’re not defending against LeBron James, Enjoy CEO Ron Johnson says.

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon plans to release new Alexa devices that can make phone calls and work as intercomsAmazon plans to release new Alexa devices that can make phone calls and work as intercoms
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Alexa is popular, but daily usage is key.

By Jason Del Rey
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One of Facebook Messenger’s first retail partners has ditched it as a notification toolOne of Facebook Messenger’s first retail partners has ditched it as a notification tool
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Online fashion retailer Everlane announced the changes to customers today.

By Jason Del Rey
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JackThreads is trying to find a buyer after its Hail Mary business model failedJackThreads is trying to find a buyer after its Hail Mary business model failed
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The company has laid off staff in the process.

By Jason Del Rey
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Surprise! It’s 2017 and Square is thrivingSurprise! It’s 2017 and Square is thriving
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Remember when Jack Dorsey’s Square was supposedly crumbling? I do.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart’s $3 billion man is coming to Code Commerce in MarchWalmart’s $3 billion man is coming to Code Commerce in March
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Marc Lore is speaking on March 20 in Vegas during the Shoptalk conference. Be there.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon plans to sell beer and wine at its new high-tech convenience storeAmazon plans to sell beer and wine at its new high-tech convenience store
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The Amazon Go store in Seattle also carries sandwiches, salads and snacks.

By Jason Del Rey
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Instacart is playing games with its workers’ pay — and will eventually suffer for itInstacart is playing games with its workers’ pay — and will eventually suffer for it
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Pay cuts, tip reductions and more.

By Jason Del Rey
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You can now buy Snap’s video-recording sunglasses onlineYou can now buy Snap’s video-recording sunglasses online
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Spectacles aren’t available only from a vending machine anymore.

By Kurt Wagner
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Jeff Bezos’s first — and only — female adviser has moved on to a new role at AmazonJeff Bezos’s first — and only — female adviser has moved on to a new role at Amazon
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Maria Renz is now Amazon’s VP of delivery experience.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: Jennifer Hyman, CEO of Rent the Runway, is creating the Spotify of women’s clothesFull transcript: Jennifer Hyman, CEO of Rent the Runway, is creating the Spotify of women’s clothes
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Women are spending much more than men on business attire. And they don’t need to, says Hyman.

By Recode Staff
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Jessica Alba’s Honest Company is contemplating a CEO changeJessica Alba’s Honest Company is contemplating a CEO change
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The discussions come as Honest realizes it is a consumer-packaged goods company, not an e-commerce startup.

By Jason Del Rey