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J.Crew has hired the Starbucks executive who transformed the coffee chain into a tech innovatorJ.Crew has hired the Starbucks executive who transformed the coffee chain into a tech innovator
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Adam Brotman has joined the apparel retailer as president and chief experience officer.

By Jason Del Rey
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Watch the full interview: Brit Morin and theSkimm’s Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg talked about reaching their audiencesWatch the full interview: Brit Morin and theSkimm’s Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg talked about reaching their audiences
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While Amazon doubles down on Alexa, it’s laying off hundreds in other parts of its consumer businessWhile Amazon doubles down on Alexa, it’s laying off hundreds in other parts of its consumer business
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The cuts mark a rare pullback for the tech goliath.

By Jason Del Rey
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GrubHub’s stock price is soaring after it announced a giant partnership with Taco Bell and KFC — and crushed earningsGrubHub’s stock price is soaring after it announced a giant partnership with Taco Bell and KFC — and crushed earnings
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Taco Bell’s parent company will also invest $200 million into GrubHub.

By Jason Del Rey
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Flight Club — the retail Mecca for sneakerheads — is merging with the GOAT sneaker appFlight Club — the retail Mecca for sneakerheads — is merging with the GOAT sneaker app
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The combination will create a hybrid retailer with a valuation of about $250 million.

By Jason Del Rey
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The president of Walmart-owned Jet is becoming a venture capitalist with an early investor in JetThe president of Walmart-owned Jet is becoming a venture capitalist with an early investor in Jet
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Liza Landsman will join the venture firm NEA in New York City.

By Jason Del Rey
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Alphabet’s drone delivery division has added an Amazon veteran to its leadership teamAlphabet’s drone delivery division has added an Amazon veteran to its leadership team
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The hiring of Faisal Masud, most recently Staples’ CTO, could signal that Project Wing is close to graduating out of the company’s ‘moonshot factory.’

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart has acquired a virtual reality startup as part of its tech makeoverWalmart has acquired a virtual reality startup as part of its tech makeover
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Spatialand joins Walmart’s tech incubator, Store No. 8.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has posted a profit for 11 straight quarters — including a record $1.9 billion during the holidaysAmazon has posted a profit for 11 straight quarters — including a record $1.9 billion during the holidays
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Snapchat is now selling hats and sweatshirts inside its app — and testing out Snapchat’s commerce potential in the processSnapchat is now selling hats and sweatshirts inside its app — and testing out Snapchat’s commerce potential in the process
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Do people want to buy stuff inside Snapchat? Looks like Snapchat wants to find out.

By Kurt Wagner
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The head of Boxed’s fastest-growing business is leaving amid sale talks with Amazon and KrogerThe head of Boxed’s fastest-growing business is leaving amid sale talks with Amazon and Kroger
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Behzad Soltani only joined the startup last year.

By Jason Del Rey
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People are scared of tech because we’re telling them to be scared, says Stripe CEO Patrick CollisonPeople are scared of tech because we’re telling them to be scared, says Stripe CEO Patrick Collison
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Collison said that despite media hype around automation’s potential to replace jobs, data shows that opportunities are on the rise for Americans.

By Kara Swisher
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Jet.com’s president is leaving just 18 months after the $3 billion Walmart acquisitionJet.com’s president is leaving just 18 months after the $3 billion Walmart acquisition
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Liza Landsman had been elevated to the top role one year ago.

By Jason Del Rey
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Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ parody Jeff Bezos’s search for Amazon’s HQ2Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ parody Jeff Bezos’s search for Amazon’s HQ2
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“Alexa, send in the next city.”

By Johana Bhuiyan
Photos: Here’s what the new Amazon Go cashierless convenience store looks like
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It’s the store of the future.

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Amazon Go, a high-tech version of a 7-Eleven, will finally open on Monday — with no checkout lines and no cashiersAmazon Go, a high-tech version of a 7-Eleven, will finally open on Monday — with no checkout lines and no cashiers
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Amazon Go allows customers to grab items and just walk out without stopping to pay.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why some cities didn’t make Amazon’s HQ2 finalsWhy some cities didn’t make Amazon’s HQ2 finals
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There are lots of reasons, according to the local press.

By Rani Molla
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A SoftBank-led group could buy as much as 45 percent of Wag, the dog-walking app that’s being loaded with cashA SoftBank-led group could buy as much as 45 percent of Wag, the dog-walking app that’s being loaded with cash
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Also, we reveal that it was Battery Ventures that led Wag’s undisclosed fundraising round last April.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Amazon is raising the price of Prime monthly memberships by nearly 20 percentAmazon is raising the price of Prime monthly memberships by nearly 20 percent
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From $10.99 to $12.99.

By Jason Del Rey
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Airbnb’s CEO is promoting home rentals in places Trump reportedly labeled ‘shithole countries’Airbnb’s CEO is promoting home rentals in places Trump reportedly labeled ‘shithole countries’
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The tweets came a day after Trump’s immigration discussion with lawmakers.

By Jason Del Rey
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Domino’s stock price grew faster than Amazon’s, Apple’s or Google’s under its departing CEODomino’s stock price grew faster than Amazon’s, Apple’s or Google’s under its departing CEO
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CEO Patrick Doyle will leave behind quite the legacy when he departs in June.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
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Here’s the story behind the pole-dancing robots everyone’s talking about at CESHere’s the story behind the pole-dancing robots everyone’s talking about at CES
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Giles Walker made dancing robots as art. Now he’s been roped into the sex industry.

By Kurt Wagner
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Jeff Bezos is the richest person in the world. What good will he do with all that money?Jeff Bezos is the richest person in the world. What good will he do with all that money?
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It’s been seven months since Bezos tweeted a request for philanthropic ideas.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why Amazon’s master plan for Alexa includes things like voice-controlled Bose headphonesWhy Amazon’s master plan for Alexa includes things like voice-controlled Bose headphones
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It’s all about the OS.

By Jason Del Rey
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Another big Amazon acquisition, a Peloton IPO — and other commerce predictions for 2018Another big Amazon acquisition, a Peloton IPO — and other commerce predictions for 2018
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If 2017 is any indication, 2018 will be a big year for e-commerce and retail.

By Jason Del Rey
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Two-day shipping has helped double warehouse land pricesTwo-day shipping has helped double warehouse land prices
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E-commerce companies need to locate their distribution warehouses as close to their customers as possible.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon killed their wine website. Now the two founders are back with another.Amazon killed their wine website. Now the two founders are back with another.
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Casemates is launching — from the founder of Woot.com and Wine.Woot.

By Jason Del Rey
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Craigslist competitor Letgo tried to engage its rival OfferUp in merger talksCraigslist competitor Letgo tried to engage its rival OfferUp in merger talks
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The two are battling Craigslist and Facebook in local commerce.

By Jason Del Rey
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Home Depot has considered buying a $9 billion logistics company so Amazon doesn’tHome Depot has considered buying a $9 billion logistics company so Amazon doesn’t
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XPO Logistics has been a partner of both companies.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has combined the leadership of Prime Now and Amazon Fresh under one rising-star executiveAmazon has combined the leadership of Prime Now and Amazon Fresh under one rising-star executive
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VP Stephenie Landry has been running Prime Now since its 2014 launch.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart is developing a personal-shopper service for rich moms — and a store with no cashiersWalmart is developing a personal-shopper service for rich moms — and a store with no cashiers
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This ain’t your grandpa’s Walmart.

By Jason Del Rey
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are just getting started, says Spark Capital’s Megan QuinnBitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are just getting started, says Spark Capital’s Megan Quinn
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Quinn, an investor in the crypto trading platform Coinbase, says “the toothpaste is out of the tube.”

By Eric Johnson
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Stitch Fix’s TV advertising push attracted new customers. One problem: They want cheaper stuff.Stitch Fix’s TV advertising push attracted new customers. One problem: They want cheaper stuff.
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So Stitch Fix is giving it to them.

By Jason Del Rey
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Target is acquiring Instacart competitor Shipt for $550 million to fight back against AmazonTarget is acquiring Instacart competitor Shipt for $550 million to fight back against Amazon
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Target will offer same-day delivery from half of its stores by summer.

By Jason Del Rey
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The Visa innovation chief who was fired had a history of affairs with subordinatesThe Visa innovation chief who was fired had a history of affairs with subordinates
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But it’s still unclear if those incidents played a part in his dismissal.

By Jason Del Rey
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The startup that was supposed to help Best Buy offer gadget rentals has shut downThe startup that was supposed to help Best Buy offer gadget rentals has shut down
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Lumoid is closing its doors after four-and-a-half years.

By Jason Del Rey
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SoftBank is negotiating an investment in DoorDash that could reach $300 millionSoftBank is negotiating an investment in DoorDash that could reach $300 million
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UberEats could also pose a possible conflict for the Japanese investor, though.

By Jason Del Rey and Theodore Schleifer
James Freeman sold Blue Bottle without selling out
The Recode 100

Freeman is No. 95 on the Recode 100.

By Dan Frommer
Tristan Walker introduced a hair-care system for women of color — with an assist from Sephora
The Recode 100

Walker is No. 92 on the Recode 100.

By Jason Del Rey
Kirsten Green’s early bet on direct-to-consumer commerce brands keeps paying off
The Recode 100

Green is No. 91 on the Recode 100.

By Dan Frommer