Amazon News & Media
Amazon opens cashierless London supermarket
March 9, 2021
Amazon has gone across the Pond and launched a cashierless supermarket in London, its first outside fo the U.S.
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Amazon settles tip-related allegations regarding delivery employees
February 5, 2021
Amazon will pay more than $61.7 million to the Federal Trade Commission as a settlement related to agency allegations that it withheld tips from Amazon Flex…
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos stepping away into new role
February 3, 2021
Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos, the world's second richest person, is moving into the role of executive board chair come Q3 and Andy Jassy is moving into…
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Amazon's Boston expansion plans includes 3,000 new hires
January 27, 2021
Amazon will expand its Boston tech hub which will require 3,000 new jobs across several business lines, including robotics and pharmacy units.
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It's prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program
by Tom Caporaso — CEO, Clarus Commerce
Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it's time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy.
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Hudson to install Amazon self-checkout technology at Dallas airport
January 12, 2021
Hudson, a travel experience provider with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, has…
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Whole Foods debuts one-hour pickup option
October 29, 2020
Whole Foods is delivering a faster pickup option for its customers.
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Amazon Prime Day 2020 a huge boon for SMB retailers
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Amazon's marketplace saw stupendous sales activity during its annual two-day Prime Day event, with small retailers enjoying a 60% boost compared to last year's…
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Amazon not the only retailer holding big sales in October
September 30, 2020
Amazon's Prime Day sales extravaganza, taking place Oct 13-14, now has some strong competition for luring shoppers.
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Amazon Prime Day set for October
September 29, 2020
The annual sales extravaganza at Amazon.com, Prime Day, will take place October 13 and 14 after being postponed earlier this year due to the ongoing…
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Amazon Prime Day happening in October
September 24, 2020
The latest report regarding Amazon's big sale day, Prime Day, has it on the calendar for Oct. 13 and 14, according to an internal company note.
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Standard Chartered offers UAE Amazon installment plan
September 18, 2020
Standard Chartered credit cardholders shopping on Amazon.ae can now convert purchases into monthly installments for a period up to 12 months, without having to…
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Amazon debuts Luxury Stores experience
September 16, 2020
Amazon is launching a high-end fashion and beauty shopping experience via its app and it's by available invitation-only to U.S.-based Prime members.
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Walmart membership program grabbing consumer interest
September 16, 2020
Just under half of consumers that shop online at least once a week are somewhat or very likely inclined to join Walmart's membership program, Walmart+, which…
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Amazon hiring 33K workers and it's not holiday season related
September 10, 2020
Amazon plans to hire on 33,000 employees within the next few months and the hiring surge isn't about fulfilling holiday workforce needs or seasonal roles.
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Amazon pumps up services for India market
September 8, 2020
Amazon Inc. is adding auto insurance and gold investment products to its list of services for India to expand its customer base and boost adoption of Amazon…
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FAA certificate advances Amazon drone delivery
September 1, 2020
That next Amazon package may arrive from the sky as the Federal Aviation Administration is issuing Amazon a certificate of approval for the retailer's Prime…
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Walmart debuts membership service in battle against Amazon
September 1, 2020
Walmart is officially launching its own 'Prime' membership service, called Walmart+ at a fee of $98 a year — $21 less than Amazon's popular Prime membership.
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Amazon is on a hiring spree
August 20, 2020
The pandemic isn't stemming hiring at Amazon as the e-tailer aims to add 3,500 jobs in six cities.
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Amazon coming to an empty Sears near you
August 11, 2020
Amazon is reportedly mulling moving into vacant mall store locations, including shuttered Sears and JCPenney sites to open up additional fulfillment centers.
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