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For the first time, more people will do their holiday shopping on mobile than on desktopFor the first time, more people will do their holiday shopping on mobile than on desktop
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Amazon’s new 3-D feature is augmented reality that people might actually useAmazon’s new 3-D feature is augmented reality that people might actually use
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AR View lets online shoppers see how a product will look in their homes.

By Jason Del Rey
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Blue Apron still dominates the market for meal delivery kits but its market share is plummetingBlue Apron still dominates the market for meal delivery kits but its market share is plummeting
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Lower customer retention is sapping spending.

By Rani Molla
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Meet David Rosenblatt, the e-commerce CEO who’s not afraid of AmazonMeet David Rosenblatt, the e-commerce CEO who’s not afraid of Amazon
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Rosenblatt describes his luxury marketplace company 1stdibs as “eBay meets Sotheby’s.”

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon has slashed seller fees to try to improve its grocery selection onlineAmazon has slashed seller fees to try to improve its grocery selection online
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The economics of selling low-priced packaged goods online are tough.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon will start delivering packages into the homes of Prime membersAmazon will start delivering packages into the homes of Prime members
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The program is called Amazon Key.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon could be responsible for nearly half of U.S. e-commerce sales in 2017Amazon could be responsible for nearly half of U.S. e-commerce sales in 2017
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The online retail space gets scarier and scarier for everyone that isn’t Amazon.

By Rani Molla
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Square is expanding its lending business through partners to try to reach millions more small businessesSquare is expanding its lending business through partners to try to reach millions more small businesses
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Merchants using delivery service Caviar will also be eligible for Square Capital loans.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is shutting down its Amazon Wine business in the wake of the Whole Foods dealAmazon is shutting down its Amazon Wine business in the wake of the Whole Foods deal
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Amazon Wine will close up shop at the end of this year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon received more than 200 proposals from places that want to host its new headquartersAmazon received more than 200 proposals from places that want to host its new headquarters
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The unorthodox search process seems to have worked.

By Jason Del Rey
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The most successful e-commerce brands build for mainstream America, not Silicon ValleyThe most successful e-commerce brands build for mainstream America, not Silicon Valley
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A venture-backed company not built for venture capitalists is on the verge of an IPO.

By Jason Del Rey
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Stitch Fix has filed publicly for its long-awaited IPOStitch Fix has filed publicly for its long-awaited IPO
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$0 to $977 million real quick.

By Jason Del Rey
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Blue Apron is cutting over 300 jobsBlue Apron is cutting over 300 jobs
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The company has had a turbulent debut on the public markets

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s invasion of Kohl’s has begunAmazon’s invasion of Kohl’s has begun
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An unlikely tie-up begins.

By Jason Del Rey
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This is how Walmart, Amazon, Target and others are coming up with new ways of getting more stuff to you fasterThis is how Walmart, Amazon, Target and others are coming up with new ways of getting more stuff to you faster
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The battle for e-commerce and delivery dominance is here.

By Kela Ivonye
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Why is Casper risking its reputation by getting cozy with two popular mattress review websites?Why is Casper risking its reputation by getting cozy with two popular mattress review websites?
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The mattress maker now has ties to Sleepopolis and Mattress Clarity.

By Jason Del Rey
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Meet the $50 million bedding startup that wants to raise as little venture capital as possibleMeet the $50 million bedding startup that wants to raise as little venture capital as possible
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Boll & Branch, a New Jersey-based startup, recently raised a tiny Series B investment.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart has acquired the logistics startup Parcel to help launch same-day delivery in New York CityWalmart has acquired the logistics startup Parcel to help launch same-day delivery in New York City
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The deal was small but key to Walmart’s new express delivery service.

By Jason Del Rey
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Jet.com is launching a grocery brand for ‘metro millennials’Jet.com is launching a grocery brand for ‘metro millennials’
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It’s called Uniquely J. And Jet thinks it’s lit.

By Jason Del Rey
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The Echo doesn’t have one killer app, so Amazon  is creating Alexa gadgets for every use caseThe Echo doesn’t have one killer app, so Amazon  is creating Alexa gadgets for every use case
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Spray and pray ... with a purpose.

By Jason Del Rey
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Casper went to war with a popular mattress reviews site — then financed its takeoverCasper went to war with a popular mattress reviews site — then financed its takeover
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Sleepy in the sheets, slick in the streets.

By Jason Del Rey
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The Wish shopping app is paying more than $30 million to put its logo on Lakers jerseysThe Wish shopping app is paying more than $30 million to put its logo on Lakers jerseys
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Betting on Showtime.

By Jason Del Rey
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Everything important from Code Commerce, a forum on the future of commerceEverything important from Code Commerce, a forum on the future of commerce
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The two-day event took place in New York City on Sept. 13 and 14.

By Vox Staff
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It sounds as though the NBA may eventually set up shop on AmazonIt sounds as though the NBA may eventually set up shop on Amazon
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Commissioner Adam Silver’s comments at Code Commerce hint at what may be inevitable.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full video: Andy Dunn, CEO of Bonobos, from Code CommerceFull video: Andy Dunn, CEO of Bonobos, from Code Commerce
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Dunn discusses running a group of digital-first brands.

By Kat Borgerding
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Full video: Lumi’s Jesse Genet shares the importance of product packaging at Code CommerceFull video: Lumi’s Jesse Genet shares the importance of product packaging at Code Commerce
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“Boxes are taking on a whole new life.”

By Kurt Wagner
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Full video: Tim Kendall of Pinterest from Code CommerceFull video: Tim Kendall of Pinterest from Code Commerce
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Tim Kendall discusses Pinterest as an e-commerce business.

By Kat Borgerding
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Full video: Chieh Huang, CEO of Boxed, from Code CommerceFull video: Chieh Huang, CEO of Boxed, from Code Commerce
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Live from New York City.

By Tony Romm
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Theory doesn’t think Amazon is ‘that serious’ about fashion — yetTheory doesn’t think Amazon is ‘that serious’ about fashion — yet
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“Fashion sort of looks good to them,” says Theory head Andrew Rosen.

By Theodore Schleifer
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How Nike is fighting off bots and counterfeitersHow Nike is fighting off bots and counterfeiters
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Nike doesn’t want consumers to “feel like they’ve lost.”

By Theodore Schleifer
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Venmo will allow users to pay at merchants like Williams-SonomaVenmo will allow users to pay at merchants like Williams-Sonoma
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Merchant fees will let Venmo make money on transactions.

By Rani Molla
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The investor behind startups with billion dollar exits explains how retail needs to changeThe investor behind startups with billion dollar exits explains how retail needs to change
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Kirsten Green, founder of Forerunner Ventures, breaks down the retail landscape.

By Rani Molla
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BuzzFeed thinks selling physical goods like hot plates and fidget spinners can be a serious businessBuzzFeed thinks selling physical goods like hot plates and fidget spinners can be a serious business
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BuzzFeed has a partnership coming with a “massive brick-and-mortar retailer.”

By Kurt Wagner
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Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber: ‘I do not believe Amazon is killing retailers’Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber: ‘I do not believe Amazon is killing retailers’
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“I think retailers’ bad service is killing retailers,” Alber said.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Whole Foods gives Amazon hundreds of return centers. A startup wants to give other e-commerce sites the same.Whole Foods gives Amazon hundreds of return centers. A startup wants to give other e-commerce sites the same.
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Happy Returns has raised a $4 million Series A investment.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon wants a second North America headquarters. Now watch cities rush to the altar of Bezos.Amazon wants a second North America headquarters. Now watch cities rush to the altar of Bezos.
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The new HQ would be a “full equal” to the company’s Seattle headquarters.

By Jason Del Rey
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Juicero, the $700 juicer startup, is looking for a buyer — and shutting down in the meantimeJuicero, the $700 juicer startup, is looking for a buyer — and shutting down in the meantime
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Juicero had raised more than $100 million.

By Jason Del Rey
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New Code Commerce speakers: Nike’s retail and e-commerce boss, and fashion designer Rachel RoyNew Code Commerce speakers: Nike’s retail and e-commerce boss, and fashion designer Rachel Roy
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Join us in NYC on September 13 and 14 to talk all things retail and e-commerce.

By Jason Del Rey
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Google and Walmart are partnering on voice shopping in a challenge to Amazon’s AlexaGoogle and Walmart are partnering on voice shopping in a challenge to Amazon’s Alexa
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What do they say about the enemy of my enemy?

By Jason Del Rey
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The PR agency execs behind Warby Parker have raised $10 million to fund the next Warby ParkersThe PR agency execs behind Warby Parker have raised $10 million to fund the next Warby Parkers
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Derris’s three partners are unveiling Amity Supply.

By Jason Del Rey