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SpaceX’s president says we’ll be able to take a rocket to Shanghai — or Mars — ‘within a decade’SpaceX’s president says we’ll be able to take a rocket to Shanghai — or Mars — ‘within a decade’
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Halfway across the globe in about half an hour, Gwynne Shotwell said at TED.

By Dan Frommer
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The RealReal — the fashion site that sells secondhand Gucci and Louis Vuitton — wants to raise a new $100 million investmentThe RealReal — the fashion site that sells secondhand Gucci and Louis Vuitton — wants to raise a new $100 million investment
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Surprise! Amazon now sells more than 70 of its own private-label brandsSurprise! Amazon now sells more than 70 of its own private-label brands
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The biggest push has come in the clothing category.

By Jason Del Rey
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Postmates and DoorDash have discussed a merger to fend off Uber, GrubHub and AmazonPostmates and DoorDash have discussed a merger to fend off Uber, GrubHub and Amazon
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Postmates faces a challenge: Profitability seems a long way off, and rival DoorDash has a big investment from SoftBank.

By Jason Del Rey and Theodore Schleifer
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Honey — the under-the-radar coupon startup — has held talks to raise around $100 million in a new investmentHoney — the under-the-radar coupon startup — has held talks to raise around $100 million in a new investment
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The Los Angeles-based startup operates an unsexy but lucrative business.

By Jason Del Rey
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Two more top Visa executives have exited the company — under very different circumstancesTwo more top Visa executives have exited the company — under very different circumstances
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One left for a CEO role, while the other left amid controversy.

By Jason Del Rey
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ModCloth’s former CEO Matt Kaness has left Walmart just a year after the acquisitionModCloth’s former CEO Matt Kaness has left Walmart just a year after the acquisition
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The former Urban Outfitters executive’s role had been in question for several months.

By Jason Del Rey
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Watch Erik Nordstrom and Don Kingsborough onstage at Code Commerce: Not everyone has to become AmazonWatch Erik Nordstrom and Don Kingsborough onstage at Code Commerce: Not everyone has to become Amazon
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A Nordstrom store is still a “place of discovery.”

By Recode Staff
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Watch DoorDash CEO Tony Xu and Cheesecake Factory President David Gordon: Restaurant delivery is still a growth marketWatch DoorDash CEO Tony Xu and Cheesecake Factory President David Gordon: Restaurant delivery is still a growth market
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That piece of cheesecake you get for delivery better look as good as it did when it left the restaurant.

By Recode Staff
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Watch Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman: The clothing subscription business is growingWatch Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman: The clothing subscription business is growing
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“We want you to buy less stuff.”

By Recode Staff
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Rent the Runway’s CEO says when you’re buying clothes, you’re really renting themRent the Runway’s CEO says when you’re buying clothes, you’re really renting them
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The startup plans to offer its rental logistics service to other clothing brands.

By Edmund Lee
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Restaurant delivery is harder than you think. DoorDash CEO Tony Xu explains.Restaurant delivery is harder than you think. DoorDash CEO Tony Xu explains.
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Also: What is DoorDash going to do with that $535 million?

By Dan Frommer
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Nordstrom is not ‘the everything store’ — it wants to win with high-quality brandsNordstrom is not ‘the everything store’ — it wants to win with high-quality brands
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In other words, Nordstrom doesn’t want to be Amazon.

By Kurt Wagner
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The online mattress industry promised a more honest shopping experience. We may have gotten the opposite instead.The online mattress industry promised a more honest shopping experience. We may have gotten the opposite instead.
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Sketchy mattress review websites have replaced the sleazy store salesman.

By Jason Del Rey
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Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake is coming to the Code conferenceStitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake is coming to the Code conference
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Meet the founder behind a rare e-commerce success story.

By Peter Kafka
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A former Walmart executive’s lawsuit claims the retailer has been inflating e-commerce growth numbersA former Walmart executive’s lawsuit claims the retailer has been inflating e-commerce growth numbers
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Tri Huynh, a former business development executive, says he was fired for raising concerns over the company’s practices.

By Jason Del Rey
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TheSkimm is raising $12 million from Google Ventures and other investors to build its subscription businessTheSkimm is raising $12 million from Google Ventures and other investors to build its subscription business
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The startup has a newsletter with seven million subscribers, but it wants more revenue sources.

By Peter Kafka
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Warby Parker is valued at $1.75 billion after a pre-IPO investment of $75 millionWarby Parker is valued at $1.75 billion after a pre-IPO investment of $75 million
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The company has now raised nearly $300 million in total.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart will offer grocery delivery in more than 100 metro areas amid pressure from Amazon, Target and InstacartWalmart will offer grocery delivery in more than 100 metro areas amid pressure from Amazon, Target and Instacart
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The company already offers grocery pickup at 1,200 of its stores.

By Jason Del Rey
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Stitch Fix made a big addition to its business that won’t show up in its Q2 financial resultsStitch Fix made a big addition to its business that won’t show up in its Q2 financial results
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The new feature — called Extras — signals where the company is headed.

By Jason Del Rey
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Senator Chuck Schumer says the world would be a ‘worse place’ without AmazonSenator Chuck Schumer says the world would be a ‘worse place’ without Amazon
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On Recode Decode, Schumer says he’s “sympathetic” to tech giants like Facebook and Amazon.

By Eric Johnson
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Watch Recode’s full interview with Milk Bar founder and CEO Christina Tosi from SXSWWatch Recode’s full interview with Milk Bar founder and CEO Christina Tosi from SXSW
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What does it take to build a business that not only delights customers but keeps them coming back again and again?

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Alibaba’s Jack Ma and Joe Tsai are pumping $20 million into Rent the Runway through their investment firmAlibaba’s Jack Ma and Joe Tsai are pumping $20 million into Rent the Runway through their investment firm
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The deal is said to value the New York City startup at nearly $800 million.

By Jason Del Rey
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The snacks startup NatureBox laid off a third of its staff — it now needs a new investment to stay afloatThe snacks startup NatureBox laid off a third of its staff — it now needs a new investment to stay afloat
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The downside of the subscription box fad.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is taking aim at Walmart by offering a 54 percent discount on Prime memberships for Medicaid recipientsAmazon is taking aim at Walmart by offering a 54 percent discount on Prime memberships for Medicaid recipients
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It’s the company’s latest move to court lower-income shoppers.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s Ring buy gives it the same number of acquisitions this year as Apple or GoogleAmazon’s Ring buy gives it the same number of acquisitions this year as Apple or Google
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The online retailer’s acquisitions by the numbers.

By Rani Molla
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What did Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso learn from failure?What did Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso learn from failure?
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Amoruso, now the founder and CEO of Girlboss, says she told investors that her new company is “Oprah for millennials and Supreme with boobs.”

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon, Walmart and Target are squeezing traditional grocery chains on priceAmazon, Walmart and Target are squeezing traditional grocery chains on price
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A tough environment for local grocers is getting tougher.

By Jason Del Rey and Rani Molla
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BuzzFeed has a new business model, so it’s selling its own line of kitchen tools at WalmartBuzzFeed has a new business model, so it’s selling its own line of kitchen tools at Walmart
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Tasty spatulas and other gadgets are coming to 4,000 stores.

By Peter Kafka
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Nordstrom co-President Erik Nordstrom and OneMarket CEO Don Kingsborough are speaking at Code Commerce at ShoptalkNordstrom co-President Erik Nordstrom and OneMarket CEO Don Kingsborough are speaking at Code Commerce at Shoptalk
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They’ll join the leaders of Rent the Runway, DoorDash and The Cheesecake Factory at the March 20 event.

By Jason Del Rey
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Square’s Venmo competitor — the Cash app — had more than seven million customers in DecemberSquare’s Venmo competitor — the Cash app — had more than seven million customers in December
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Hollar — the dollar store mobile app worth $200 million — is looking for a new CEOHollar — the dollar store mobile app worth $200 million — is looking for a new CEO
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Founder and current CEO David Yeom is helping to lead the search.

By Jason Del Rey
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Instacart says it mistakenly withheld tips from some of its workersInstacart says it mistakenly withheld tips from some of its workers
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It also overcharged some customers.

By Jason Del Rey
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The line between Airbnb and your average hotel is thinningThe line between Airbnb and your average hotel is thinning
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Airbnb is rolling out programs like hotel bookings and loyalty programs that make it look more like the industry it is trying to disrupt.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Glossier’s investors have pumped $52 million more into the popular beauty brandGlossier’s investors have pumped $52 million more into the popular beauty brand
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The New York City-based startup has now raised nearly $90 million in venture funding.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon plans to open as many as six more cashierless Amazon Go stores this yearAmazon plans to open as many as six more cashierless Amazon Go stores this year
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New futuristic convenience stores could appear in Seattle and Los Angeles.

By Jason Del Rey
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Rent the Runway, DoorDash and The Cheesecake Factory are coming to Code Commerce at ShoptalkRent the Runway, DoorDash and The Cheesecake Factory are coming to Code Commerce at Shoptalk
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Jason Del Rey and Kara Swisher will be back in Las Vegas to host the March 20 evening event.

By Jason Del Rey
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Bitcoin prices are back up 30 percent over the last weekBitcoin prices are back up 30 percent over the last week
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South Korea’s finance regulator said the country would support “normal” cryptocurrency trading.

By Rani Molla
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Nike’s latest Air Jordan sneaker ‘drop’ showcased the potential of Snapchat commerceNike’s latest Air Jordan sneaker ‘drop’ showcased the potential of Snapchat commerce
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Shopify and Darkstore helped bring the in-app shopping experience to life.

By Jason Del Rey