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Amazon’s try-before-you-buy fashion service is now available to all Prime members — but the discounts are goneAmazon’s try-before-you-buy fashion service is now available to all Prime members — but the discounts are gone
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No more incentives to keep more items.

By Jason Del Rey
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The home-flipping startup Opendoor requires a lot of money. It now has $325 million more. And SoftBank could come next.The home-flipping startup Opendoor requires a lot of money. It now has $325 million more. And SoftBank could come next.
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Ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is also disclosing his first venture capital investment.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Full video and transcript: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi at Code 2018Full video and transcript: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi at Code 2018
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“Just like Amazon sells third party goods, we are going to also offer third party transportation services. So, we wanna kinda be the Amazon for transportation.”

By Recode Staff
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Full video and transcript: Alibaba executive vice chairman Joe Tsai at Code 2018Full video and transcript: Alibaba executive vice chairman Joe Tsai at Code 2018
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“There are a lot of people in America that want to stop China from” upgrading its manufacturing sector, Tsai says.

By Recode Staff
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Alibaba’s Joe Tsai: A lot of people are trying to stop China from upgrading its tech, including Senator Mark WarnerAlibaba’s Joe Tsai: A lot of people are trying to stop China from upgrading its tech, including Senator Mark Warner
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Full video and transcript: Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake at Code 2018Full video and transcript: Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake at Code 2018
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“In some ways we can look like a retailer, in other ways we look more like a technology company.”

By Recode Staff
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Katrina Lake, Stitch Fix founder and CEO, says trying to find people who fit in is the ‘anti-diversity’Katrina Lake, Stitch Fix founder and CEO, says trying to find people who fit in is the ‘anti-diversity’
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“What I hope is that we can become the living and breathing example of why diversity is important,” Lake said at Code Conference.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake says her one regret with the IPO is that they let expectations get really highStitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake says her one regret with the IPO is that they let expectations get really high
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“That made the $15 price feel disappointing when in reality it didn’t have to be,” Lake said at the Code Conference.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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The great meal-kit shakeout continues as Kroger plans to buy Home Chef for at least $200 millionThe great meal-kit shakeout continues as Kroger plans to buy Home Chef for at least $200 million
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The NFL and Nike have signed a giant 10-year deal with online retailer FanaticsThe NFL and Nike have signed a giant 10-year deal with online retailer Fanatics
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The pact is aimed at revving up the league’s on-demand manufacturing capabilities.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is selling facial recognition technology to police, allowing them to analyze ‘millions of faces in real-time’Amazon is selling facial recognition technology to police, allowing them to analyze ‘millions of faces in real-time’
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It looks like President Trump’s attacks on Amazon go beyond tweets: He reportedly lobbied the USPS to double delivery ratesIt looks like President Trump’s attacks on Amazon go beyond tweets: He reportedly lobbied the USPS to double delivery rates
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A new revelation in the president’s battle against Jeff Bezos and his e-commerce giant.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart has quietly launched Jetblack, a ‘members-only’ personal shopping service for affluent city momsWalmart has quietly launched Jetblack, a ‘members-only’ personal shopping service for affluent city moms
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The initiative, led by Rent the Runway’s co-founder Jenny Fleiss, is being tested in Manhattan.

By Jason Del Rey
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Whole Foods will give Amazon Prime customers a 10 percent discount on sale itemsWhole Foods will give Amazon Prime customers a 10 percent discount on sale items
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And other weekly discounts, too.

By Jason Del Rey
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The legal sports betting arena is about to get crowded and we’re not readyThe legal sports betting arena is about to get crowded and we’re not ready
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There could be 32 states offering legal sports betting within five years. And virtually no one will be ready for this amount of supply.

By Greg Bettinelli
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The online grocer Good Eggs almost went bankrupt — but now a $50 million investment from Silicon Valley bigwig Bill Gurley has given it new lifeThe online grocer Good Eggs almost went bankrupt — but now a $50 million investment from Silicon Valley bigwig Bill Gurley has given it new life
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A turnaround startup gets new funds to take on Amazon, Whole Foods and your local farmers market.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is questioning its future in Seattle after the city voted for a new tax on big businessAmazon is questioning its future in Seattle after the city voted for a new tax on big business
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The new “head tax” is aimed at addressing the city’s homelessness crisis.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon Go — a cashierless version of 7-Eleven — is expanding to San Francisco and ChicagoAmazon Go — a cashierless version of 7-Eleven — is expanding to San Francisco and Chicago
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Recode previously reported that the company planned to open up to six new locations this year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon will adopt a ‘Rooney Rule’ to increase board diversity after its initial opposition sparked employee outrageAmazon will adopt a ‘Rooney Rule’ to increase board diversity after its initial opposition sparked employee outrage
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The company says it is merely formalizing a practice that was already in place.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon shareholders are getting opposite advice on whether diversity should be mandated for the company’s boardAmazon shareholders are getting opposite advice on whether diversity should be mandated for the company’s board
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Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis have taken opposite stances on the “Rooney Rule” resolution.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario onstage for Recode DecodeFull transcript: Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario onstage for Recode Decode
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“We need to think in longer time frames so we don’t destroy the planet in the short term.”

By Recode Staff
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Why Walmart bought Flipkart — in five chartsWhy Walmart bought Flipkart — in five charts
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There’s a whole bunch of data in Walmart’s corner that supports the risk it’s taking.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
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Here are the big winners from Flipkart’s $16 billion deal with WalmartHere are the big winners from Flipkart’s $16 billion deal with Walmart
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Tiger Global, SoftBank and Accel have reason to celebrate after Walmart bought their shares.

By Theodore Schleifer
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eBay will relaunch its India business after selling its Flipkart stake to WalmarteBay will relaunch its India business after selling its Flipkart stake to Walmart
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The company will gross more than $1 billion from exiting the relationship.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart has confirmed it is buying a majority stake in India’s Flipkart for $16 billionWalmart has confirmed it is buying a majority stake in India’s Flipkart for $16 billion
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A new chapter begins in its rivalry with Amazon.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon employees are outraged by their company’s opposition to a plan to add more diversity to its boardAmazon employees are outraged by their company’s opposition to a plan to add more diversity to its board
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“We don’t need more effort, we need COURAGE.”

By Jason Del Rey
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Nathan Hubbard once ran Ticketmaster — now big Silicon Valley names are funding his attempt to build a better versionNathan Hubbard once ran Ticketmaster — now big Silicon Valley names are funding his attempt to build a better version
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His startup, Rival, has raised more than $30 million from Andreessen Horowitz, Upfront Ventures and several pro sports teams.

By Jason Del Rey
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Jeff Bezos doesn’t care if you think Amazon is too powerfulJeff Bezos doesn’t care if you think Amazon is too powerful
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In the wake of attacks from Trump and others, Amazon continues to flex its muscles.

By Jason Del Rey
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Birchbox has sold majority ownership to one of its hedge fund investors after sale talks with QVC fell throughBirchbox has sold majority ownership to one of its hedge fund investors after sale talks with QVC fell through
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Viking Global Investors is the new majority stakeholder in the beauty startup.

By Jason Del Rey
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OfferUp went head to head with Craigslist to build a following. Now it’s going after eBay to build a business.OfferUp went head to head with Craigslist to build a following. Now it’s going after eBay to build a business.
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A new shipping feature is meant to give more options to buyers and attract new kinds of professional sellers.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s AWS and advertising businesses are fueling its retail dominanceAmazon’s AWS and advertising businesses are fueling its retail dominance
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High growth plus big margins equals trouble for all other retailers.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon will raise the price of Prime from $99 to $119 in the U.S.Amazon will raise the price of Prime from $99 to $119 in the U.S.
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The increase is effective for new customers starting May 11.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why Walmart is partnering with everyone except Instacart for its grocery delivery serviceWhy Walmart is partnering with everyone except Instacart for its grocery delivery service
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Uber, Postmates, DoorDash and Deliv — but not the most popular grocery delivery startup in the U.S.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s newest delivery option for Prime members: Inside their carAmazon’s newest delivery option for Prime members: Inside their car
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At launch, customers will need to have a later-model vehicle from select carmakers like Volvo and GMC.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon Prime has 100 million-plus Prime memberships — here’s how HBO, Netflix and Tinder compareAmazon Prime has 100 million-plus Prime memberships — here’s how HBO, Netflix and Tinder compare
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Smaller than Netflix, bigger than Spotify.

By Rani Molla
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What Amazon Prime’s 100 million milestone doesn’t show: The battle to keep growing in the U.S.What Amazon Prime’s 100 million milestone doesn’t show: The battle to keep growing in the U.S.
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Amazon has focused the last two years on courting lower-income households.

By Jason Del Rey
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Jeff Bezos says Amazon has more than 100 million Prime membersJeff Bezos says Amazon has more than 100 million Prime members
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That’s the first time Amazon has disclosed that stat.

By Dan Frommer
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Amazon doesn’t need to acquire Best Buy — because Best Buy keeps cozying up anywayAmazon doesn’t need to acquire Best Buy — because Best Buy keeps cozying up anyway
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The latest pact between the frenemies involves the sale of Fire TV-enhanced televisions.

By Jason Del Rey
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Home Depot is launching its biggest tech hiring spree ever to protect its lead over AmazonHome Depot is launching its biggest tech hiring spree ever to protect its lead over Amazon
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The home improvement retailer will add more than 1,000 technology hires this year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart is in advanced talks to acquire Amazon’s India rival Flipkart — but it may have to strike a deal with eBay firstWalmart is in advanced talks to acquire Amazon’s India rival Flipkart — but it may have to strike a deal with eBay first