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Instacart is cutting worker pay again in at least four citiesInstacart is cutting worker pay again in at least four cities
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More changes at the $2 billion grocery delivery startup.

By Jason Del Rey
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Alibaba’s Jack Ma is meeting with Donald Trump to discuss creating one million new U.S. jobsAlibaba’s Jack Ma is meeting with Donald Trump to discuss creating one million new U.S. jobs
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Amazon’s store of the future has no cashiers, but humans are watching from behind the scenesAmazon’s store of the future has no cashiers, but humans are watching from behind the scenes
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Machines in the front, hominids in the back.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart has acquired a Zappos competitor to boost Jet.com’s shoe businessWalmart has acquired a Zappos competitor to boost Jet.com’s shoe business
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The online retailer will pay $70 million for Boston-based ShoeBuy.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is opening a bookstore in the middle of ManhattanAmazon is opening a bookstore in the middle of Manhattan
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The brick-and-mortar shop will be located inside The Shops at Columbus Circle.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon plans to sell its own line of workout clothesAmazon plans to sell its own line of workout clothes
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The online retailer is going to be competing with Nike and Under Armour in the activewear market.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon beat competitors in a new way this holiday season: Money spent on TV adsAmazon beat competitors in a new way this holiday season: Money spent on TV ads
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Amazon spent around $135 million on TV spots during October and November.

By Jason Del Rey
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These three hot e-commerce startups could have surprise IPOs in 2017These three hot e-commerce startups could have surprise IPOs in 2017
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From pet supply products to personal stylist services.

By Jason Del Rey
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Rent the Runway has raised a $60 million investment led by FidelityRent the Runway has raised a $60 million investment led by Fidelity
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The company was profitable in 2016 on revenue north of $100 million.

By Jason Del Rey
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Leaked documents from startup Maple show the brutal economics of food deliveryLeaked documents from startup Maple show the brutal economics of food delivery
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On average, the restaurant-in-an-app lost money on each meal in 2015.

By Jason Del Rey
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The U.S. just dumped Alibaba back on its ‘notorious’ counterfeit markets blacklistThe U.S. just dumped Alibaba back on its ‘notorious’ counterfeit markets blacklist
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It’s a real setback for the Chinese e-commerce giant.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s Echo is still mostly out of stock in the week leading up to Hanukkah and ChristmasAmazon’s Echo is still mostly out of stock in the week leading up to Hanukkah and Christmas
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When is too much demand a bad thing?

By Jason Del Rey
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Angry Amazon pilots are warning last-minute shoppers that holiday deliveries may be lateAngry Amazon pilots are warning last-minute shoppers that holiday deliveries may be late
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Their union launched an online ad blitz on Friday explaining the issues.

By Jason Del Rey
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On-demand delivery may be convenient, but we still care about what brand we’re orderingOn-demand delivery may be convenient, but we still care about what brand we’re ordering
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The explosion of e-commerce and on-demand is training consumers to be brand-specific but channel-agnostic.

By Devaraj Southworth
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One of Y Combinator’s hottest startups is a Korean beauty brand that just raised another $60 millionOne of Y Combinator’s hottest startups is a Korean beauty brand that just raised another $60 million
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Memebox does more than $100 million in annual sales.

By Jason Del Rey
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Investors are pumping $25 million into millennial wedding registry startup ZolaInvestors are pumping $25 million into millennial wedding registry startup Zola
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Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round

By Jason Del Rey
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Jack Dorsey has done a good job of hiring women into positions of powerJack Dorsey has done a good job of hiring women into positions of power
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Eighty percent of Square reports to five women.

By April Glaser
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Here’s why e-commerce app Wish raised $1 billion in two yearsHere’s why e-commerce app Wish raised $1 billion in two years
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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon wanted to meet with Wish founder Peter Szulczewski.

By April Glaser
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Amazon’s new grocery store will let you pick items off shelves and walk out without payingAmazon’s new grocery store will let you pick items off shelves and walk out without paying
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The company calls it Amazon Go.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon won’t resume work with one of its airlines until it’s sure the pilots won’t strike againAmazon won’t resume work with one of its airlines until it’s sure the pilots won’t strike again
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The downside of leasing planes but not flying them yourself.

By Jason Del Rey
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Is it possible to outsmart Amazon this holiday season?Is it possible to outsmart Amazon this holiday season?
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The Verge’s Lauren Goode discusses with Recode’s Jason Del Rey and Kara Swisher on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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A house-flipping startup raised $210 millionA house-flipping startup raised $210 million
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Opendoor has sold 3,750 homes so far. It wants (a lot) more.

By Jason Del Rey
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Cyber Monday set a U.S. e-commerce record with $3.45 billion in salesCyber Monday set a U.S. e-commerce record with $3.45 billion in sales
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Just barely beating Black Friday.

By Jason Del Rey
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E-commerce won Black Friday weekend. Now Walmart really has to compete on Amazon’s turf.E-commerce won Black Friday weekend. Now Walmart really has to compete on Amazon’s turf.
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All roads lead to Seattle.

By Jason Del Rey
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Recode’s future of commerce event is next week. What we want to learn from Jack Dorsey, Kate Hudson, Apple and Wish.Recode’s future of commerce event is next week. What we want to learn from Jack Dorsey, Kate Hudson, Apple and Wish.
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You can still be there if you register today.

By Jason Del Rey
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This is your holiday season reminder that Amazon doesn’t always have the lowest pricesThis is your holiday season reminder that Amazon doesn’t always have the lowest prices
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A few extra minutes can save you a few bucks.

By Jason Del Rey
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Black Friday set a record as the first $1 billion mobile shopping day in U.S. historyBlack Friday set a record as the first $1 billion mobile shopping day in U.S. history
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A 33 percent increase in mobile sales over 2015.

By Jason Del Rey
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Thanksgiving online shoppers bought twice as much through phones as through tabletsThanksgiving online shoppers bought twice as much through phones as through tablets
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Another reminder that if your mobile website stinks, you are handing sales to the competition.

By Jason Del Rey
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Stripe has raised $150 million more at a $9 billion valuationStripe has raised $150 million more at a $9 billion valuation
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IPO next?

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon avoided a holiday headache when a judge ordered striking cargo pilots back to workAmazon avoided a holiday headache when a judge ordered striking cargo pilots back to work
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The pilots still aren’t happy.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has big plans to expand its online tickets businessAmazon has big plans to expand its online tickets business
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A program called Prime Tickets is coming, too.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon is giving out discounts if you order through Alexa this weekendAmazon is giving out discounts if you order through Alexa this weekend
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“Alexa, give me one good reason to shop by voice.”

By Jason Del Rey
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Two years ago, Nordstrom bought Trunk Club for $350 million. Now it says it’s worth $150 million.Two years ago, Nordstrom bought Trunk Club for $350 million. Now it says it’s worth $150 million.
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“Current expectations for future growth and profitability are lower than initial estimates.”

By Jason Del Rey
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Here’s the memo eBay’s CEO just sent to staff in the wake of Donald Trump’s surprise victoryHere’s the memo eBay’s CEO just sent to staff in the wake of Donald Trump’s surprise victory
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“[D]iversity is one of the most valuable assets we have.”

By Jason Del Rey
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Another big retailer is investing in same-day delivery. This time it’s PetSmart.Another big retailer is investing in same-day delivery. This time it’s PetSmart.
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The startup Deliv is helping make it happen.

By Jason Del Rey
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Popular shopping app Wish is raising around $500 million in a new investmentPopular shopping app Wish is raising around $500 million in a new investment
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The fast-growing startup also raised $500 million last year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Chicago Cubs fans can buy championship gear on the Uber app and have it delivered in minutesChicago Cubs fans can buy championship gear on the Uber app and have it delivered in minutes
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After a really long wait, a short wait.

By Jason Del Rey
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Instagram is finally going to make it easier to shop for the products you see in your feedInstagram is finally going to make it easier to shop for the products you see in your feed
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It’s been a looooong time coming.

By Jason Del Rey
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Stitch Fix has hired top Salesforce engineering exec Cathy Polinsky as CTOStitch Fix has hired top Salesforce engineering exec Cathy Polinsky as CTO
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The startup’s executive team is now three-quarters women. Yes, that’s a rarity.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s streak of record quarterly profits is overAmazon’s streak of record quarterly profits is over
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But it is still the sixth straight profitable quarter.

By Jason Del Rey