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These baby products raise safety concerns.
Amazon and Starbucks executives believe U.S. consumers are becoming increasingly frugal with their spending.
Google reportedly fired about 50 employees in April for participating in sit-in protests at company offices. How should firms deal with activist employees?
Amazon has launched a new subscription-based grocery delivery service aimed at streamlining the shopping experience for its Prime members. How will this service impact the traditional grocery retail model, especially in terms of customer loyalty and market share?
Amazon has unveiled a new program that allows customers of both Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh to receive unlimited grocery delivery for just $10 per month.
Expanding the reach of Amazon Live, Amazon has launched an interactive, shoppable, and free ad-supported (FAST) channel on its Prime Video and Freevee streaming services. Is this a potential game changer for livestreaming’s growth in the U.S.?
This new location will allow for quicker, same-day delivery.
A university study finds that partnerships involving physical stores accepting returns from other retailers or brands “can be a win-win.” Should significantly more retailers be open to accepting returns from and allowing returns to third-party retailers?
Both Amazon and Walmart use excessive surveillance in their warehouses and the “concerning” implementation poses a serious risk to employees’ health and well-being, according to a recent report by Oxfam.
Infinium, an alternative fuel startup backed by Bill Gates and based in Sacramento, California, has set out to create low-carbon alternatives to aviation fuel, diesel, and Naptha.
Amazon plans to remove its “Just Walk Out” technology from Amazon Fresh stores, replacing it with its Dash Cart smart shopping cart device. Will Dash Cart offer significantly more appeal to in-store shoppers?
Walmart recently announced a partnership with RadNet to offer mammograms at select Walmart Health locations. Should local care providers be worried or looking to integrate their practices?
MrBeast, the popular American YouTuber, has struck a deal with Amazon MGM studios worth possibly $100 million for his first streaming series.
Amazon announced plans to introduce its first-ever Big Spring Sale running from March 20 through March 25, becoming the platform’s third major strategic selling event of the year. Is this sale much of an opportunity for Amazon and spring selling overall?
Amazon’s latest innovation uses generative AI to extract information from an item’s URL on external sites and automatically generates an Amazon listing.
AI-powered chatbots were seen as the most disruptive AI application causing friction in online shopping experiences, according to a recent survey of 1,000 U.K. consumers. Are AI-supported chatbots generally causing more consternation than solving problems for online shoppers?
A survey from UPS-owned Roadie finds retailers still seeking to determine whether the sender or customer should cover the costs of same-day delivery. What path or tools do you see to securing sufficient ROI (return on investment) for same-day delivery?
AI has become a buzzword in the retail industry, and retailers like Sam’s Club and Home Depot are stepping up their game, particularly in one area of AI: computer vision. How can the retail industry maximize computer vision’s impact to enhance customer experiences in-store and online while addressing privacy concerns?
The former owner of Amazon holds the No. 1 spot on the Billionaires Index for the first time since 2021.
In a nondescript Amazon warehouse near Seattle, employees recently encountered the future of work: a 5-foot-9-inch robot named Digit. As humanoid robots like Digit join warehouse operations, what ethical considerations should leaders prioritize to ensure fair treatment of both human and robotic workers?
Whole Foods Market has unveiled plans to launch smaller stores, aiming to cater to urban dwellers looking for quick shopping trips. What strategic advantages and challenges might Whole Foods face?
According to a Consumer Reports investigation, a long line of video doorbells sold by major retail companies such as Amazon, Walmart, SHEIN, Sears, and Temu are at risk of being hacked.
Over 700 migrant workers will receive around $1.9 million in settlement following claims that they were subjected to human rights abuse from exploitative labor contracts in Saudi Arabia.
The online tech giant is pushing to get advertisers on board to utilize its ad tech for purchasing ads across various publishers, not limited to its media. While this option has been available for a while, Amazon’s ad executives are currently going strong with their efforts.
Online giant Amazon.com has now joined a long list of companies such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX and American grocery chain Trader Joe’s claiming that a U.S. labor agency’s in-house enforcement proceedings breach the U.S. Constitution.
Since lockdowns were lifted, employers and employees have been in the battling ring over the return to the office and what that looks like.
Amazon has won exclusive streaming rights for one National Football League game next season. The playoff will be available for viewers on the Prime Video platform.
Google has revealed a big rebrand of its artificial intelligence chatbot and assistant, Bard. The program will now be called Gemini.
Over 2 million garment steamers have been recalled due to “posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.”
Project Trident might be just what Target needs to compete against its retail rivals. How might this new membership program disrupt the existing dynamic between Amazon Prime and Walmart+?
Amazon is launching its first AI-powered shopping assistant called Rufus. How much of a threat is Rufus to Google and social media sites that support discovery?
An AI-powered shopping assistant promises to make customer shopping more interactive than ever for Amazon.
Amazon has started running ads on its U.S. Prime Video service. Do you see the arrival of these ads accelerating the opportunity around shoppable ads?
There will be a major change to how customers can view Amazon Prime Video beginning today.
FedEx will compete with Amazon using a new fdx platform, but will it deliver? How can FedEx leverage its history and logistics expertise to compete with Amazon’s FBA program through the introduction of fdx?
Amazon is planning to improve online fit by using AI to reduce the number of returns.
17-year-old Bella Lin used her $2,000 savings to start an Amazon side business, which she created to solve the problem of disappearing pet guinea pigs.
A Mastercard SpendingPulse report revealed that U.S. retail sales grew by 3.1% year-over-year between the start of November and Christmas Eve.
A warning was sent out alerting consumers to immediately stop using the magnetic ball sets by the Chinese seller Doraemon.
Amazon is in conversation with regional sports programmer Diamond Sports Group to add another competitive string to its bow and take on rivals such as Netflix and Disney by expanding its portfolio of sports content.
Consumers have been concerned that their devices may be selling data to advertisers. A new “Active Listening” tool now takes this worry to a heightened level.
Amazon is testing a $9.99 monthly subscription model earning Prime members unlimited delivery on Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods orders over $35. Do you think this move will help Amazon compete with other grocers?
Elon Musk’s social media platform X completed preliminary talks with Amazon to incorporate itself into its ad-buying software.
By stacking coupons, watching for sales, and using browser extensions that add even deeper discounts, shoppers can find Black Fridays deals with a little legwork.
Target is in an odd position because Walmart’s brick-and-mortar footprint is much bigger and Amazon is a more prominent online player. What do you think the future holds for Target as Walmart and Amazon continue to grow?
Amazon has initiated a new project codenamed “Olympus,” aimed at training an ambitious AI model.
Temu’s popularity is rising and pushing the retailer against both Amazon and dollar stores as competition. If Temu were to match Amazon’s shipping services, do you think the company could make most dollar stores obsolete?
Amazon is testing a new “Consult-a-Friend” feature that allows shoppers to request, view, and manage their friends’ feedback on products within the Amazon Shopping app. How much consumer appeal do you see for this feature?
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