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Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra credits Marie Kondo and the social experience for his company’s boomPoshmark CEO Manish Chandra credits Marie Kondo and the social experience for his company’s boom
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Even he is surprised by our new willingness to resell our clothing.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Lord & Taylor lives in retail’s “middle” ground — and that’s a hard place to surviveLord & Taylor lives in retail’s “middle” ground — and that’s a hard place to survive
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Lord & Taylor’s flagship store closed last year. The problem? “It is handicapped by its positioning in the marketplace,” says parent-company CEO Helena Foulkes.

By Kurt Wagner
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Amazon wants to sell “every genuine product in the world.” That’s a mistake.Amazon wants to sell “every genuine product in the world.” That’s a mistake.
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The company is risking what it values most — customer trust — in pursuit of building “the everything store.”

By Jason Del Rey
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Recode’s Code Commerce event returns to Shoptalk with Tim Armstrong, Poshmark, and the CEO who is reinventing SaksRecode’s Code Commerce event returns to Shoptalk with Tim Armstrong, Poshmark, and the CEO who is reinventing Saks
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Join us on Sunday, March 3, in Las Vegas.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has canceled its NYC headquarters plans in a stunning defeatAmazon has canceled its NYC headquarters plans in a stunning defeat
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The $800 billion tech giant will now build only one new corporate campus, located in Northern Virginia.

By Jason Del Rey
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This Super Bowl, you’ll be able to buy your favorite team gear on Walmart.com — not AmazonThis Super Bowl, you’ll be able to buy your favorite team gear on Walmart.com — not Amazon
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A deal with the e-commerce company Fanatics made it happen.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full Q&A: Glossier CEO Emily Weiss on the “art and science” of the beauty businessFull Q&A: Glossier CEO Emily Weiss on the “art and science” of the beauty business
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Glossier wants to rekindle the “humanity of things and the connections you feel with people” while shopping.

By Eric Johnson
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A new $100 million investment values Postmates at $1.85 billion ahead of its IPOA new $100 million investment values Postmates at $1.85 billion ahead of its IPO
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Just in the nick of time.

By Theodore Schleifer and Jason Del Rey
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie are getting a divorceAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie are getting a divorce
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The world’s richest couple calls it splits after 25 years.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full Q&A: DoorDash CEO Tony Xu and COO Christopher Payne on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: DoorDash CEO Tony Xu and COO Christopher Payne on Recode Decode
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The food-delivery company wants to bring you more than just food.

By Eric Johnson
Our favorite Recode stories from 2018
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Longreads, analysis and explanations on what mattered in tech this year.

By Recode Staff
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What’s next for virtual assistants like Alexa? Maybe buying stuff for you automatically.What’s next for virtual assistants like Alexa? Maybe buying stuff for you automatically.
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Voice tech expert Bret Kinsella says that, eventually, virtual assistants are “just gonna do things on our behalf.”

By Eric Johnson
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Why Sweetgreen thinks like a tech companyWhy Sweetgreen thinks like a tech company
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Co-founder Jonathan Neman tells Recode’s Kara Swisher the company is way bigger than a chain of salad restaurants: “We see this as building the food platform.”

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon has officially killed the Whole Foods-Instacart partnershipAmazon has officially killed the Whole Foods-Instacart partnership
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Instacart will begin pulling the first group of workers out of Whole Foods locations in February.

By Jason Del Rey
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New York City council members railed against Amazon in the hope of renegotiating the HQ2 dealNew York City council members railed against Amazon in the hope of renegotiating the HQ2 deal
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The first of three public hearings on the terms of the previously secret deal were held today.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Procter & Gamble has acquired the startup aiming to build the Procter & Gamble for people of colorProcter & Gamble has acquired the startup aiming to build the Procter & Gamble for people of color
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Tristan Walker’s Walker & Company is the maker of Bevel shaving products and the Form haircare line.

By Jason Del Rey
An Amazon revolt could be brewing as the tech giant exerts more control over brands
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Some companies are choosing to end their relationship with Amazon rather than cave to the online retailer’s demands.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is dominant online, but local retail still has advantages Jeff Bezos can’t replicateAmazon is dominant online, but local retail still has advantages Jeff Bezos can’t replicate
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Sometimes it’s worth putting on your shoes and taking a walk.

By Kara Swisher
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Snap’s former No. 2 executive Imran Khan is building a shopping startupSnap’s former No. 2 executive Imran Khan is building a shopping startup
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Khan plans to launch a new shopping platform in 2019.

By Kurt Wagner
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Two workers have died at an Amazon warehouse in BaltimoreTwo workers have died at an Amazon warehouse in Baltimore
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Officials said a 50-foot wall collapsed during a storm.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s booming ad business is both a blessing and a riskAmazon’s booming ad business is both a blessing and a risk
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The business’ strong profit margins are alluring. But the downside is real.

By Jason Del Rey
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New York City’s first Amazon Go cashierless store will open near the World Trade CenterNew York City’s first Amazon Go cashierless store will open near the World Trade Center
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The company’s latest futuristic convenience shop is being built inside the Brookfield Place office and shopping complex.

By Jason Del Rey
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Resy is winning newer, cooler restaurants away from OpenTableResy is winning newer, cooler restaurants away from OpenTable
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The upstart is taking share. Can it build from there?

By Sayer Devlin
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Trump’s latest China threat could crush the $8 billion Amazon competitor Wish. Here’s its plan to fight back.Trump’s latest China threat could crush the $8 billion Amazon competitor Wish. Here’s its plan to fight back.
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The days of Wish building its company on the back of artificially low shipping rates may be over.

By Jason Del Rey
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Instacart’s new $7 billion valuation is a bet on the future of grocery delivery — not a wager against AmazonInstacart’s new $7 billion valuation is a bet on the future of grocery delivery — not a wager against Amazon
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The startup has a fresh $600 million in funding to boot.

By Jason Del Rey
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Square CFO Sarah Friar is leaving to become the CEO of Nextdoor — which means she won’t become the CEO of SquareSquare CFO Sarah Friar is leaving to become the CEO of Nextdoor — which means she won’t become the CEO of Square
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Friar was one of Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s most valuable deputies.

By Kurt Wagner
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Elon Musk’s summer of bad behavior hasn’t affected Tesla’s sales, but it has hurt its reputationElon Musk’s summer of bad behavior hasn’t affected Tesla’s sales, but it has hurt its reputation
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The new and used market for Teslas is booming.

By Rani Molla
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SoftBank is betting the Vision Fund on WeWorkSoftBank is betting the Vision Fund on WeWork
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About one quarter of the fund could depend on the success of one company.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Amazon’s pay-raise backlash highlights a reality: People see the worst even when Amazon thinks it’s doing its bestAmazon’s pay-raise backlash highlights a reality: People see the worst even when Amazon thinks it’s doing its best
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Michael Rubin’s ShopRunner plans to acquire the e-commerce startup SpringMichael Rubin’s ShopRunner plans to acquire the e-commerce startup Spring
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Is an Amazon Prime alternative for the fashion industry on the horizon?

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart plans to acquire plus-sized fashion startup Eloquii for $100 millionWalmart plans to acquire plus-sized fashion startup Eloquii for $100 million
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The company will join a portfolio of Walmart brands run by Bonobos founder Andy Dunn.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon will raise its minimum wage to $15 for all 350,000 U.S. workersAmazon will raise its minimum wage to $15 for all 350,000 U.S. workers
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The move comes in the wake of mounting criticism of the company’s treatment of warehouse workers.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has failed as a destination for ‘discovery’ shopping — so it built a physical store to try it the old-fashioned wayAmazon has failed as a destination for ‘discovery’ shopping — so it built a physical store to try it the old-fashioned way
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The new Amazon 4-star store is an admission of past missteps but also a worthy experiment.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why Snap will get acquired before 2020, probably by AmazonWhy Snap will get acquired before 2020, probably by Amazon
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On the first episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway also discuss the Instagram co-founders’ dramatic exit and “tech bias.”

By Eric Johnson
Billboards — yes, billboards — are having a heyday in a digital world
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Outdoor advertising is bigger than ever.

By Rani Molla
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Uber drivers and other gig economy workers are earning half what they did five years agoUber drivers and other gig economy workers are earning half what they did five years ago
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More people are working for ride-sharing and delivery companies but on average they’re making less.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon’s blockbuster Alexa event made zero mention of privacy concerns — and that may say more about us than about themAmazon’s blockbuster Alexa event made zero mention of privacy concerns — and that may say more about us than about them
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Watch: Scott Galloway’s provocative predictions on Amazon, Walmart and the future of retailWatch: Scott Galloway’s provocative predictions on Amazon, Walmart and the future of retail
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Why Walmart will beat Amazon at groceries.

By Rani Molla
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‘We launched with a pretty mediocre product’ — how two direct-to-consumer startups iterated to success‘We launched with a pretty mediocre product’ — how two direct-to-consumer startups iterated to success