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Innovations in Physical Retail and E-Commerce

by Todd Bishop on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 at 8:20 amComment

Twenty-five years after the launch of Amazon.com, e-commerce represents about 10% of all retail sales. From zero to ten percent of a multi-trillion dollar sector in just 25 years is… Read More

Video

TLDR: Instagram in-app payments, testing out Prime Wardrobe, Paul Allen’s immersive reality project

by Starla Sampaco on May 4, 2018July 13, 2018 at 4:12 pmComment

[Editor’s Note: TLDR is GeekWire’s daily news rundown, hosted by Starla Sampaco. Watch today’s update above, subscribe to GeekWire on YouTube for every episode, check back weekday afternoons for more, and sign up… Read More

Home Depot will hire 1,000 tech workers this year to stave off challenge from Amazon

by Nat Levy on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 at 10:40 amComment

The Home Depot said it will hire 1,000 technology workers this year as part of a three-year, $11.1 billion strategic investment in technology and logistics. The hiring push will help… Read More

Sales tax showdown: FAQ on the Supreme Court case that could shape the future of online shopping

by Nat Levy & Monica Nickelsburg on April 16, 2018April 17, 2018 at 9:51 am 2 Comments

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear its first state sales tax case in more than 25 years this week and the verdict could have sweeping implications for e-commerce… Read More

Amazon rivals Walmart, Best Buy and Target boost spending on e-commerce and shipping to challenge Seattle tech giant

by Nat Levy on November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 at 1:07 pmComment

As Amazon continues to loom over the retail industry, some of the biggest stores in the world are pouring money into online retail, shipping logistics and other new programs to… Read More

Best Buy’s digital resurgence continues with record online revenue, fueled by Seattle office

by Nat Levy on August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 at 10:50 am1 Comment

Best Buy just hit a revenue record, as the once-struggling electronics retailer continues to flourish thanks to a push to unite its in-store and online experiences. In the last quarter,… Read More

Podcast

Interview: How Best Buy is turning the tide against Amazon from the e-commerce giant’s backyard

by Clare McGrane on April 28, 2017June 10, 2017 at 7:45 pm 4 Comments

E-commerce is killing traditional retail, right? Well, not quite — the reality is much more complex than that. It’s true that e-commerce powerhouses, most notably Amazon, have drastically changed the… Read More

Could Amazon make Victoria’s Secret go bust? Tech giant reportedly launching line of $10 bras

by Jillian Stampher on February 10, 2017February 10, 2017 at 12:41 pm 2 Comments

For years, Victoria’s Secret has held a monopoly on the lingerie market, but recently, e-commerce startups like ThirdLove and True and Co. have loosened its grip. The space for new… Read More

Report: Amazon and PayPal have discussed payments partnership, PayPal CEO says

by Jillian Stampher on January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 at 9:20 amComment

Amazon customers could someday be able to use PayPal for their purchases. In an interview with Bloomberg News, PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said the company has had discussions with Amazon about partnering, although… Read More

Amazon launches STEM toy subscription service to ‘educate and excite’ budding young scientists

by Jillian Stampher on January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 at 3:07 pm 2 Comments

The earlier kids get started on STEM, the better off they’ll be. At least that’s where Amazon is placing another e-commerce bet. The online retailer launched a STEM toy subscription… Read More

Costco says it was 20 years ahead of the idea behind Amazon Go

by Nat Levy on December 9, 2016December 9, 2016 at 9:26 am 4 Comments

Costco apparently kicked around something like the technology behind Amazon Go, the new automated convenience store concept from Amazon that everyone’s talking about, 20 years ago. Richard Galanti, Costco’s chief financial… Read More

Porch teams with Portland-based Rejuvenation to connect shoppers with contractors

by Nat Levy on September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 at 10:50 amComment

Seattle startup Porch today said it has teamed up with Portland-based lighting and home goods retailer Rejuvenation to give customers an option to hire Porch-vetted professionals to assemble and install their latest purchases. Rejuvenation is the… Read More

Innovations in Physical Retail and E-Commerce

Home Depot will hire 1,000 tech workers this year to stave off challenge from Amazon

Sales tax showdown: FAQ on the Supreme Court case that could shape the future of online shopping

Amazon rivals Walmart, Best Buy and Target boost spending on e-commerce and shipping to challenge Seattle tech giant

Best Buy’s digital resurgence continues with record online revenue, fueled by Seattle office

Interview: How Best Buy is turning the tide against Amazon from the e-commerce giant’s backyard

Could Amazon make Victoria’s Secret go bust? Tech giant reportedly launching line of $10 bras

Report: Amazon and PayPal have discussed payments partnership, PayPal CEO says

Amazon launches STEM toy subscription service to ‘educate and excite’ budding young scientists

Costco says it was 20 years ahead of the idea behind Amazon Go

Porch teams with Portland-based Rejuvenation to connect shoppers with contractors

Latest buzz from coffee marketplace Crema.co: A ‘recommendation engine’ that knows what brews you like

More tech layoffs at Nordstrom: Retailer slashes at least 100 jobs in latest round of cuts

Walmart’s e-commerce growth slows to 8% as Amazon soars to record sales

PayPal brings ‘One Touch’ service to the web to speed check-out

Walmart tells store managers they can match Amazon’s prices

Overstock: Bitcoin sales will contribute 4 cents a share to annual earnings

How the Christmas shipping debacle will alter online retail

Startup Spotlight: Your Brandlive helps Internet retailers communicate with shoppers

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Seattle Code 101: Explore Software Development

Artist’s Choice: Laser Justice