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Amazon Introduces ‘Sequoia’ Robotic System to Revolutionize Warehouse Efficiency and Delivery Speeds

Amazon has implemented a new robotic system, named “Sequoia,” at one of its Houston warehouses to enhance inventory management and accelerate…

Unveiling the Dominant Influencers Driving Sales on Amazon Live

Influencers have become a powerful force on Amazon Live, the platform that rewards creators with commissions for sales. Data from influencer…

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Will $100 Be the Sweet Spot for Free Amazon Fresh Deliveries?

Amazon has lowered the minimum purchase Amazon Prime members have to pay for free grocery delivers from $150 to $100. Will reducing this threshold make Amazon Fresh more competitive around grocery delivery?

Internet Giants Thwart Record Denial-of-Service Attack, Warn of New Threat

Google, Amazon, and Cloudflare have successfully repelled the internet’s largest-known denial-of-service attack, with Google’s cloud services fending off traffic over seven…

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days Kick Off Holiday Shopping Season Amidst Economic Pressures

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, predicted to generate $8.1 billion, has begun, marking the start of the holiday shopping season…

Amazon Workers in UK Warehouse to Strike on Black Friday Over Pay Dispute

Over 1,000 workers at an Amazon warehouse in Coventry, UK, are set to strike for four days in November, including on…

Amazon Explores Partnership With Waitrose in UK Grocery Market

Amazon is reportedly in talks with Waitrose, a prominent UK supermarket chain, hinting at a potential partnership. Waitrose has seen a…

Amazon Launches First Test Satellites for Internet Network

Amazon has successfully launched its first pair of prototype satellites as part of its ambitious Project Kuiper, which aims to establish…

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Is the FTC’s Antitrust Lawsuit a Threat to Amazon?

The FTC’s long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon has arrived. Do you see it as more of a threat or inconvenience to Amazon?

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Can Amazon’s Fulfillment Efforts Eliminate Holiday Delays?

Amazon is preparing for a busy holiday season on multiple fronts to head off potential last-mile holdups and ensure purchases arrive on time. Will these investments help Amazon prepare its supply chain capabilities for bigger things in the near future?

Amazon Will Make Up to $7 Billion in Revenue From Prime Video Ads, According to Wall Street Analysts

Amazon’s decision to introduce ads within Prime Video in early 2024 could yield up to $7 billion in ad revenue, as…

Amazon Sent an Email That Sounded Like a Gift Card Scam To Warn About Gift Card Scams, Confusing Customers

Amazon inadvertently sent out emails to numerous customers thanking them for gift card purchases they never made, causing confusion and concern….

US Labor Board Says Amazon Breached Terms of 2021 Labor Rights Settlement

Amazon is accused of violating a 2021 U.S. labor board settlement, which mandated the company to allow workers to unionize. A…

Amazon Has Deep Bench of Defense Lawyers To Fight US FTC Lawsuit

Amazon is gearing up to defend itself against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) monopoly lawsuit, which alleges antitrust and consumer protection…

Amazon To Roll Out Ads on Prime Video in 2024

Amazon’s Prime Video will introduce ads and a higher-priced ad-free tier in 2024, targeting markets including the U.S., UK, Germany, and…

FTC to File Antitrust Case Against Amazon as Soon as Tuesday – Politico

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is poised to file an anticipated antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in federal court, potentially as early…

Amazon Drops Planned Merchant Fee as FTC Lawsuit Looms

Amazon has decided to cancel a planned 2% fee on sales made by third-party sellers who handle their own shipping, a…

Carrera ‘Smart’ Glasses Set for US Launch by Safilo and Amazon

Safilo, an Italian eyewear company, has partnered with Amazon to launch Carrera-branded “smart” glasses featuring Amazon’s Alexa technology, initially in the…

Amazon Sellers Are Raiding Dollar Stores for Products Like Glow Sticks and Twinkies To Resell Online

Amazon resellers are turning to dollar stores like Dollar Tree and Dollar General to find products they can resell for profit….

Amazon Will Now Allow Cashierless Checkout for Clothing

Amazon has introduced an updated version of its cashierless checkout system, allowing customers to purchase clothing without waiting in line. This…

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Amazon Files More Lawsuits Against Luxury Counterfeiters — But Is It Enough?

Amazon and its Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) are continuing its crusade against fake goods with new two lawsuits. Is Amazon doing enough to combat counterfeit products on its site?

Amazon Customers Lodge Class Action Over Charges for Returned Goods

Amazon is facing a proposed class action lawsuit from customers who allege they were wrongfully charged for purchases that were returned…

Amazon Is Reportedly Getting Into Legal Fights With Landlords as ‘Zombie’ Amazon Fresh Stores Pile Up

Amazon is reportedly embroiled in legal disputes with landlords over properties intended for Amazon Fresh grocery stores. One such lawsuit involves…

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Will Amazon’s October Event Boost Sales or Dilute the Brand?

Amazon will host a shopping holiday in October for the second year in a row in a bid to capture additional pre-holiday sales. Will this move dilute the power of Prime Day?

Shopify Says Merchants Can Use Amazon’s ‘Buy With Prime’ Option

Shopify has announced that Amazon will launch an app in Shopify’s ecosystem, allowing U.S.-based merchants to offer Amazon’s “Buy with Prime”…

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Is Drone Delivery Gaining or Losing Steam?

Walmart has partnered with Wing, a drone-delivery provider, and continues to push ahead with tests of drone delivery. How confident are you that drone delivery will be sustainable and soon scale nationwide?

Amazon Now Requires Customers in Some Areas To Spend at Least $35 To Qualify for Free Shipping — Up From $25

Amazon is testing a new minimum order requirement for free shipping, asking some non-Prime customers to spend at least $35 instead…

It’s Easier Than Ever To Get a Tiny Home. Home Depot, Amazon, and Costco Are Selling Kits, and Some Will Cost You Under $50,000.

Major retailers like Amazon, Home Depot, and Costco are capitalizing on the tiny home trend by selling DIY kits that enable…

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Will Amazon Expand Its Retail Media Lead With Off-Site Ads?

Amazon is expanding its ad offerings by extending Sponsored Products campaigns to other sites, including Pinterest, BuzzFeed, and Lifehacker. Do you think Amazon Sponsored Products will prove as successful off of Amazon as they have been on the site?

There’s Still a Sriracha Shortage and Third-Party Vendors Are Selling the Sauce for up to $23 on Amazon

The ongoing Sriracha shortage, stemming from a chili pepper scarcity due to weather conditions, has led third-party vendors to sell the…

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Will Amazon Conquer Healthcare Next?

Amazon is deepening its commitment to healthcare with the introduction of automatic coupons for more than 15 insulin and diabetes care brands through Amazon Pharmacy. Will this make Amazon Pharmacy more attractive to potential customers?

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Why Is It Easy To Sell & Buy Toxic Lead Toys on Amazon?

Lead is an extremely toxic substance that should never be exposed to children, yet lead toys and products still run rampant in today’s marketplace. Should Amazon begin testing products for lead on a daily basis, especially any that reach a certain sales volume threshold?

Blue Shield of California Looks To Cut Reliance on CVS, Taps Amazon

Blue Shield of California is shifting away from most of CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services and is partnering with…

Amazon Pharmacy Automates Discounts To Help Insulin Patients Get Pledged Prices

Amazon Pharmacy has announced that it will automatically apply manufacturer-sponsored coupons to over 15 insulin and diabetes medicines, helping patients access…

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Are Incentivized Reviews Still Biased Even With Full Disclosure?

The FTC recently implemented guidance that reviewers must fully disclose any incentives they receive in exchange for reviews. Does requiring full disclosure do much to reduce the number of inflated online product reviews?

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Why Is Amazon Slashing Its In-House Brand Portfolio?

Amazon is significantly pruning its wide range of private brands as it battles both bloated overhead costs and antitrust scrutiny. How should Amazon be rethinking its private brand strategy?

Your Neighbors Might Soon Know When You Order Toilet Paper, Trash Bags, and Other Items From Amazon

Amazon is making changes to its packaging strategy, with approximately 11% of its deliveries now arriving without the company’s name-brand packaging,…

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Are Amazon Fresh’s Revamped Stores the Differentiator CEO Andy Jassy Wants?

Amazon has been working to perfect the brick-and-mortar grocery experience since it acquired Whole Foods Market in 2017 and added its personal touch to food retailing when it launched the first physical Amazon Fresh store in 2020. Have the new Chicago-area stores added enough features to achieve the meaningful differentiation Amazon Fresh needs to return to growth mode?

Amazon Scraps Several Private Label Clothing Brands – Source

Amazon is discontinuing several of its private clothing brands, leaving only Amazon Essentials, Amazon Collection, and Amazon Aware, in an effort…

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Are You Ready To Buy Anything From Amazon Anywhere?

Amazon is making a way to shop anywhere and everywhere, including places impossible to reach in real life. What factors do you think contribute to the success or failure of these types of digital sales services?

How Amazon Came To Dominate the US Beauty E-Commerce Market

Amazon’s dominance in the U.S. beauty and personal care e-commerce market continues to grow, with the company leading across all 11…

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The New Barnes & Noble Is Your Hipster Next Door

Barnes & Noble is making a major change that will affect each of its stores in unique ways. Would the retailer be more successful if they focused on hosting more regular in-store events that genuinely invite more customers and unique experiences?

Amazon Soars on ‘Game-Changing’ Quarter, iPhone Slump Drags Apple

Amazon.com saw its shares soar over 8% after an impressive quarterly performance, with its e-commerce and cloud-computing businesses showing strength despite…

CVS Lays Off 5,000 Employees as Amazon Virtual Clinics Expand

CVS and Amazon are going head-to-head in the medical industry, and it might be costing thousands of jobs and more. Could the future of healthcare involve entire hospital systems owned by private brands like Amazon and CVS?

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Can Walmart+ Overcome Amazon Prime’s 15-Year Head Start?

Walmart+ has welcomed tens of millions of users in just a few years, but Amazon Prime remains America’s top digital membership program by usage. What else can Walmart add to Walmart+ to help it continue growing and potentially take market share from Amazon Prime?

Amazon’s Latest Healthcare Expansion: Virtual Clinics in All 50 States

Amazon is expanding its virtual healthcare clinic to all 50 U.S. states, providing customers with access to virtual care for more…

Amazon To Invest $7.2 Bln in Israel, Launches AWS Cloud Region

Amazon.com has announced plans to invest approximately $7.2 billion in Israel by 2037 and has launched its Amazon Web Services (AWS)…

Your Amazon Packages Will Soon Come Faster — If That’s Even Possible

Amazon has announced plans to double its number of same-day delivery facilities in the coming years, aiming to offer even faster…

Amazon Associates Must Return to Central Offices

Amazon has implemented a new policy requiring some of its employees to move to centralized offices, consolidating team members in specific…

Amazon Fresh Is Laying off Hundreds of Store Workers

Amazon Fresh is laying off hundreds of “zone leads,” who manage specific sections of its grocery stores, according to reports. The…