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Amazon is going after Walmart with a 45 percent discount on Prime for lower-income shoppersAmazon is going after Walmart with a 45 percent discount on Prime for lower-income shoppers
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Some of Amazon’s own brands are becoming super popular onlineSome of Amazon’s own brands are becoming super popular online
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Batteries and baby wipes, oh my.

By Jason Del Rey
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Watch eBay’s new TV ad that fires a shot at the Amazon-ification of online shoppingWatch eBay’s new TV ad that fires a shot at the Amazon-ification of online shopping
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EBay wants to be the place for what you want, not just what you need.

By Jason Del Rey
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Blue Apron’s big post-IPO challenge: Making more money from existing customersBlue Apron’s big post-IPO challenge: Making more money from existing customers
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The company recorded revenue of nearly $800 million in 2016.

By Jason Del Rey and Rani Molla
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Amazon doesn’t understand why you don’t understand why Amazon is opening bookstoresAmazon doesn’t understand why you don’t understand why Amazon is opening bookstores
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It’s about the books. Really.

By Jason Del Rey
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Target is investing $75 million in mattress startup CasperTarget is investing $75 million in mattress startup Casper
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The deal comes after acquisition talks fell through.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: Recode’s Jason Del Rey answers your payments questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Recode’s Jason Del Rey answers your payments questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Payments apps like Venmo and Square Cash get discussed, plus Apple’s new P2P service.

By Recode Staff
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One of China’s biggest online retailers is building a delivery drone that can carry 2,000 pounds of cargoOne of China’s biggest online retailers is building a delivery drone that can carry 2,000 pounds of cargo
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It will likely be used to bring food from farms and agricultural warehouses to cities.

By April Glaser
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Target looked at buying the mattress startup Casper for $1 billion but will invest insteadTarget looked at buying the mattress startup Casper for $1 billion but will invest instead
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The talks come as Target is trying to court young shoppers with new brands.

By Jason Del Rey
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Domino’s is crushing it online so a startup got $15 million to help pizzerias fight backDomino’s is crushing it online so a startup got $15 million to help pizzerias fight back
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GGV Capital is leading the round into New York City-based Slice.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is now worth two WalmartsAmazon is now worth two Walmarts
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On the 20th anniversary of its IPO, Amazon’s market cap stands at $459 billion. Walmart’s? $228 billion.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s epic 20-year run as a public company, explained in five chartsAmazon’s epic 20-year run as a public company, explained in five charts
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Soaring revenue and cash flow, plus intentionally tiny profits.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
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NBCUniversal spent around $230 million to buy the video tutorial site CraftsyNBCUniversal spent around $230 million to buy the video tutorial site Craftsy
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Put one in the win column for content + commerce.

By Jason Del Rey
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Fidelity is betting $65 million that the Spring app can be a department store of the futureFidelity is betting $65 million that the Spring app can be a department store of the future
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As legacy players stumble, an e-commerce upstart gets a big cash infusion.

By Jason Del Rey
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The online fashion startup Stitch Fix has $730 million in annual revenue and is profitableThe online fashion startup Stitch Fix has $730 million in annual revenue and is profitable
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Next? Probably an IPO.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon invested millions in the startup Nucleus — then cloned its product for the new EchoAmazon invested millions in the startup Nucleus — then cloned its product for the new Echo
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Another cautionary tale for would-be Amazon partners.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon unveiled an Alexa shopping machine for your kitchenAmazon unveiled an Alexa shopping machine for your kitchen
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At $230, it’s the most expensive Alexa device yet.

By Jason Del Rey
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The food-delivery startup Maple has shut downThe food-delivery startup Maple has shut down
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Leaked documents last year showed the company was in trouble.

By Jason Del Rey
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Stripe has hired renowned security researcher Peiter ‘Mudge’ ZatkoStripe has hired renowned security researcher Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko
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The new security head will be joined by NSA vet Jon Kaltwasser.

By Jason Del Rey
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The president of Amazon’s fashion division is leaving the e-commerce giantThe president of Amazon’s fashion division is leaving the e-commerce giant
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Cathy Beaudoin is stepping away at a surprising time.

By Jason Del Rey
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Etsy has ousted its CEO and is laying off 8 percent of its staffEtsy has ousted its CEO and is laying off 8 percent of its staff
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Industry veteran Josh Silverman is the new chief executive.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon just turned a profit for the eighth straight quarterAmazon just turned a profit for the eighth straight quarter
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A fast-growing and profitable Amazon is a scary Amazon.

By Jason Del Rey and Rani Molla
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Apple is in talks to launch its own VenmoApple is in talks to launch its own Venmo
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Could the money-transfer service be called Apple Cash, perhaps?

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s new $200 Alexa device will give you advice on your outfitsAmazon’s new $200 Alexa device will give you advice on your outfits
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Meet the Echo Look.

By Jason Del Rey
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You’re more likely to buy from your phone when you’re commutingYou’re more likely to buy from your phone when you’re commuting
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An excerpt from the new book “Tap: Unlocking the Mobile Economy.”

By Anindya Ghose
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BuzzFeed is building a team of writers to sell you stuff you didn’t know you wantedBuzzFeed is building a team of writers to sell you stuff you didn’t know you wanted
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Affiliate links are so hot right now.

By Jason Del Rey
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These are the biggest e-commerce acquisitions of all timeThese are the biggest e-commerce acquisitions of all time
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PetSmart’s acquisition of Chewy is the cherry on top.

By Rani Molla
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PetSmart is acquiring Chewy.com for $3.35 billion in the largest e-commerce acquisition everPetSmart is acquiring Chewy.com for $3.35 billion in the largest e-commerce acquisition ever
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Bigger than Walmart’s deal for Jet.com.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouseAmazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse
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The company could wade deeper into developing its own apparel.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart is in advanced talks to acquire online men’s retailer BonobosWalmart is in advanced talks to acquire online men’s retailer Bonobos
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It would be the fourth acquisition in seven months for Walmart e-commerce CEO Marc Lore.

By Jason Del Rey
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Google is trying to turn Image Search into a shopping toolGoogle is trying to turn Image Search into a shopping tool
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Google wants to help you find a purse to match that dress.

By Tess Townsend
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This is the Jeff Bezos playbook for preventing Amazon’s demiseThis is the Jeff Bezos playbook for preventing Amazon’s demise
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It’s Day 1 forever because Day 2 is death.

By Jason Del Rey
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The next big payments IPO could be a fast-growing startup not named StripeThe next big payments IPO could be a fast-growing startup not named Stripe
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Adyen’s revenue grew 99 percent in 2016, while profits expanded.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart’s latest shot at Amazon: Giving you discounts to pick up online orders in storeWalmart’s latest shot at Amazon: Giving you discounts to pick up online orders in store
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Shoppers could save as much as 5 percent on over a million items.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why eBay’s CEO sold eBay India and poured $500 million into the country’s top Amazon rivalWhy eBay’s CEO sold eBay India and poured $500 million into the country’s top Amazon rival
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Devin Wenig talks about the latest chapter in India’s wild e-commerce story.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why Amazon’s explanation for shutting down Diapers.com and Quidsi stunned employeesWhy Amazon’s explanation for shutting down Diapers.com and Quidsi stunned employees
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Employees were told the company would turn a profit this year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon and Walmart are in an all-out price war that is terrifying America’s biggest brandsAmazon and Walmart are in an all-out price war that is terrifying America’s biggest brands
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Grocery suppliers are feeling the squeeze — big-time.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is shutting down Diapers.com — whose founder is now at war with AmazonAmazon is shutting down Diapers.com — whose founder is now at war with Amazon
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The site was part of Amazon’s fourth-largest acquisition back in 2011.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has announced two grocery pickup locations that are free for Prime membersAmazon has announced two grocery pickup locations that are free for Prime members
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Amazon adopts the click-and-collect model popular in the U.K.

By Jason Del Rey
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Nordstrom is the latest department store to turn to a startup to court millennial shoppersNordstrom is the latest department store to turn to a startup to court millennial shoppers
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Six Black Tux showrooms will open in the next six weeks.

By Jason Del Rey