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Report: Amazon told employees that Quidsi could turn a profit this year, before pulling plug

Amazon’s abrupt announcement last week that it would be shutting down Diapers.com parent Quidsi smells funny to some of the… Read More

Amazon to shutter Diapers.com parent Quidsi, cites lack of profits 7 years after $545M acquisition

Less than seven years after spending $545 million to acquire Quidsi — home to Diapers.com and Soap.com — Amazon announced… Read More

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Amazon-owned Quidsi launches free overnight shipping in select markets

Order today, and get it the next day for free. That’s the new offer announced today by Quidsi, which is… Read More

Ex-Diapers.com CEO raises $25M more for Amazon competitor

Exactly what Marc Lore, the former CEO of Diapers.com, has in store for Jet.com is not clear, but he has plenty… Read More

Diapers.com co-founder to launch a new digital publication without gimmicks, stunts or click bait

Vinit Bharara is known for co-founding Diapers.com, an online retailer catering to tired moms and dads who liked the convenience of diapers, wipes… Read More

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Gotta go: Founders of Amazon-owned Diapers.com quit

After spending years helping parents change diapers, Marc Lore and Vinit Bharara have decided it’s time for their own change… Read More

Amazon unit to unveil new kids sites Bookworm.com and AfterSchool.com Thursday

Quidsi may be known for operating the online retail store Diapers.com. But now the Amazon.com unit is looking to leverage… Read More

Walmart versus Amazon: The next great tech battle?

One of the most fascinating rivalries going on in tech right now isn’t between Apple and Microsoft. Or Google and… Read More

Is Amazon.com about to get all outdoorsy on REI? Job posts indicate new sports site

Should REI start sweating about Amazon.com, its new neighbor in the South Lake Union neighborhood? Job postings from Amazon’s Quidsi… Read More

Amazon unit expands into groceries, selling tea to jam

In Seattle, Amazon.com customers have long been able to purchase groceries and have them delivered to the doorstep. Now, the… Read More

Amazon’s Quidsi unit spins out new toy site YoYo.com

Quidsi, the folks who revolutionized the way moms and dads buy diapers online, now have a new category in mind:… Read More

Shades of Pets.com: Amazon unveils online pet store Wag.com

There aren’t any dog-talking sock puppets to be seen. But Amazon.com is doing its best to bring back one of the… Read More

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