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Jet.com was an American e-commerce company and online marketplace founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. The platform utilized a proprietary real-time pricing algorithm designed to lower costs for consumers by incentivizing "smart" shopping behaviors, such as purchasing items located in the same distribution center, waiving the right to return products, or opting for debit card payments. Initially launched with a membership-based model similar to Costco, Jet.com aimed to challenge Amazon's market dominance by focusing on high-volume sales and logistical efficiency to offer prices significantly lower than competitors. In 2016, the company was acquired by Walmart for $3.3 billion to bolster its digital presence and reach a younger, urban demographic. Walmart officially dissolved the Jet.com brand in 2020, integrating its technology and team into its core e-commerce operations.