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Apple TV+ To Launch on Prime Video in the US in Late October

Apple TV+ will soon be a subscription add on for Prime Video users.

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Amazon Pharmacy Will Reach Nearly Half of America Next Year

Amazon Pharmacy is building up its same-day prescription medication network to include service to almost half of the U.S.

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Can Amazon’s Return Policy Be Improved Any Further?

Returns are a major issue in the world of retail, both from a consumer’s perspective as well as a seller’s. What strategies can sellers adopt to balance customer satisfaction with the costs associated with product returns?

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Is Amazon Facing More Margin Headwinds Than Tailwinds?

Amazon saw a rare analyst downgrade as Wells Fargo’s Ken Gawrelski believes strength in its cloud computing business won’t be enough to stave off other hurdles to its profit margins. Will AWS likely continue as Amazon’s largest growth and profit driver in the years ahead?

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Amazon Is Hiring 250,000 Workers To Handle the Holiday Rush

Looking for a part-time job or a full-time career? Amazon is hiring.

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Has Amazon Reinvented ‘Shark Tank’ for Home Shopping?

Amazon released a trailer for “Buy It Now,” its upcoming streaming television series for Prime Video. What do you think of the show as entertainment, a way to test and bring products to market, and a commerce tool?

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Should All Amazon Employees Return to On-Site Work?

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s return-to-office order has sparked considerable outrage among Amazon employees. How might enforcing a return-to-office policy impact Amazon’s ability to attract and retain talent in a market that values remote work?

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Has October Become Holiday’s Make-or-Break Month?

Following news on holiday sales events set for early October arriving from Amazon, Target, and Best Buy, Walmart announced plans last week to roll out holiday deals “weeks earlier than previous years.” Should October results dictate the promotional cadence this holiday season?

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Amazon Adds PayPal to Checkout as an Option for Buy with Prime

PayPal is now an option when you check out for an Amazon purchase.

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Amazon Increases Worker Wages To Make Even Bigger Investment in Its Team

Total compensation packages will increase above industry standards.

Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days are just ahead in October.

Amazon Prime Announces Big Deal Days Promising Huge Savings

Amazon is giving customers two big days of deals in October ahead of the holiday rush.

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Is Amazon’s CEO on the Right Track To Improve the Company?

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced plans to enhance the company’s culture and operational efficiency amid its recent growth. While showing approval for progress in sectors like AWS and Prime Video, Jassy stressed the need for ongoing cultural refinement due to recent expansions and increased managerial layers.

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Amazon Will Reportedly Charge a Monthly Fee for Claude AI-Powered Alexa

Amazon is releasing a new version of Alexa in October, which will possibly use Anthropic’s Claude.

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Amazon Fresh Debuts 4 New Stores

Four more Amazon Fresh stores have opened, all in one day.

Will New Grocery Delivery Subscription Options Help Amazon?

Amazon is enhancing its grocery delivery options with new subscription plans for Prime and Prime Access members. With Amazon’s push into grocery delivery, how can technology and data analytics improve personalization and efficiency in the sector?

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How Will Real-Time Tracking Affect Retail Delivery?

Best Buy has launched a new live tracking feature for large deliveries like TVs and appliances, using AI to provide real-time updates. In what additional ways can retailers leverage real-time tracking technology beyond delivery to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience?

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CPSC Warns Consumers To Stop Using Certain Recalled Baby Swings, Loungers

The items have been recalled due to the risk of suffocation, falling, and entrapment.

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Is Walmart Building a Moat in E-Grocery?

Walmart captured a record 37% of the U.S. online grocery market during the second quarter of 2024, steadily expanding its share in recent years as traditional supermarkets lose ground. What’s been the biggest contributor to Walmart’s acceleration of its online grocery growth?

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Can Instacart’s Efforts Help the Company Overtake the Competition?

Instacart has been making significant moves in the grocery delivery market. But will they pay off?

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Will Advanced AI Step Up Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology?

Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology received an upgrade with advanced artificial intelligence technology promising to significantly improve accuracy. What questions do you still have about Just Walk Out’s scalability?

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Is Accepting Amazon Returns Paying Off for Stores?

A Washington Post article claims programs enabling Amazon customers to return merchandise to Kohl’s, Staples, Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and The UPS Store locations for free are “turning store associates’ jobs into a retail horror story.” Do the gripes by store workers appear valid?

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Amazon Sales Slow in the Second Quarter as Consumers Look for Discounts

Amazon blames consumers for slowing sales in 2024 second quarter.

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Should Amazon Be Cracking Down on ‘Coffee Badgers’?

Amazon has instituted new return-to-office policies to reduce “coffee badging.” Are you for or against minimum-hour obligations for days when hybrid corporate employees are in office?

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Is Starbucks Paving the Way for Mainstream Walk-Out Cashierless Stores?

Starbucks has upgraded its two New York cafes that use Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, enhancing the smartphone experience for customers and simplifying the process for staff. How might this trend influence consumer behavior and expectations in traditional retail environments regarding convenience and personalization?

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Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Goes Head-to-Head With Amazon Prime Day

It’s time to cash in on all the savings for this once-a-year sale.

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Amazon Prime Day Spending Expected To Reach or Exceed $14B

Customers can snag all the best buys for two days only.

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Macy’s All-Star Week: What We Know

Macy’s All-Star Week will be going up against other retail blitzes like Amazon Prime Day.

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What Impact Will Walmart’s New Technology Have on the Grocery Industry?

Walmart is ramping up its grocery network by constructing five new high-tech perishable distribution centers. How will the company’s advancements in automation and supply chain technology reshape the competitive landscape of retail grocery?

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Walmart Offers Half-Price Membership To Attract Amazon Shoppers Before Prime Day

Although Walmart’s members-only sales event has ended and Amazon’s Prime Day is still a week away, the fierce competition between these two retail giants continues at full speed.

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Target Circle Week Deals: What We Know

Target Circle Week is one of the most popular shopping weeks of the year.

Jeff Bezos Plans $5B Amazon Share Sale

Jeff Bezos Plans $5B Amazon Share Sale

Jeff Bezos is selling the Amazon stock after announcing his move to Miami.

Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days are just ahead in October.

Will a New Amazon Discount Section Compete With SHEIN and Temu?

A new Amazon discount section featuring goods shipped directly from China is set to be introduced in its online store. How might this impact its competitive positioning against Temu and SHEIN, considering the potential trade-offs between price and delivery speed?

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Best Deals During Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale

Amazon is offering a variety of deals for Prime members.

Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days are just ahead in October.

Amazon Consolidates Amazon Clinic Into One Medical

This new healthcare experience has options for all types of comsumers.

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A New Startup Could Boost Amazon’s Presence in TV Advertising

A new advertising firm called Gigi aims to capitalize on Amazon’s expanding streaming services for its business growth.

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Walmart Deals Event to Compete With Amazon Prime Day

The retailer will feature savings on thousands of items for two days only.

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Amazon Prime Day Returns: Here Are the Dates

Deep discounts abound during the yearly shopping experience for Prime members.

Will Amazon Live Become a Dominant Streaming Player?

Amazon Live and GroupM, the media investment group of WPP, have launched a partnership to co-create original shoppable content for Amazon Live’s newly introduced free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) Channel. In what ways could this collaboration impact strategies for traditional retailers and e-commerce platforms aiming to enhance customer engagement and increase sales?

Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days are just ahead in October.

California’s Fine Against Amazon: What We Know

California hit Amazon with a nearly $6 million fine.

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Over 15,000 Amazon Delivery Workers Seek Compensation for Overtime and Unpaid Wages

On Tuesday, over 15,000 Amazon delivery drivers launched arbitration proceedings against the e-commerce giant, claiming they were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees entitled to minimum wage and overtime benefits.

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Amazon Acquires India’s MX Player Video Streaming Platform

Amazon has reached an agreement to purchase MX Player, the Indian video streaming platform, from Times Internet.

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Are Drones Almost Ready for Takeoff?

Amazon’s Prime Air drone program has been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly devices beyond the visual line of sight, clearing a key regulatory hurdle to the e-commerce giant’s plans to expand the reach of its deliveries. How confident are you that drone delivery will be sustainable and soon scale nationwide?

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Will Walmart+ Week’s Early Launch Outperform Amazon Prime Day in 2024?

This year, Walmart is stepping up its game in the members-only sales arena by launching its Walmart+ Week ahead of Amazon’s anticipated Prime Day event in July. How might this influence consumer loyalty and shopping behavior this summer?

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Will Amazon Take Over the Restaurant Delivery Industry?

Amazon has expanded its Prime membership to include a permanent Grubhub+ subscription. How might this partnership reshape the landscape of food delivery services?

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Amazon Seeks More Brand Collaborations With New Executive Appointments

Amazon is actively exploring new avenues to incorporate brands into its original TV shows and films.

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Amazon Prime Subscriptions Now Include Grubhub Food Delivery

Amazon Prime members can now enjoy Grubhub food delivery as part of their subscription.

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Should Brands Still Have Qualms About Selling on Amazon?

More brands have started launching Amazon storefronts in recent years after being reluctant to sell on the platform. Why has the stigma of selling directly on Amazon apparently evaporated for many brands in recent years?

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Amazon Fresh Is the Newest Retailer To Slash Prices for Inflation-Conscious Consumers

Battling the prolonged effects of inflation, major retailers such as Target and Walmart have already reduced grocery prices to attract customers, and Amazon has now joined the list in pursuit of the same goal.

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Federal Probe Launched Into Waymo and Zoox Over Erratic Behavior in Self-Driving Cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing two self-driving vehicle companies after incidents where their cars acted unpredictably, breaching traffic safety rules or getting into accidents.

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Amazon Debuts New Streaming Ads on Prime

Amazon Ads has unveiled new ad formats for Prime Video users.