Amazon News & Media
Need a checkup? Hit up Costco
October 4, 2023
Costco is offering an online health checkup for under $30 thanks to a partnership with direct-to-consumer healthcare marketplace Sesame.
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Amazon updates Just Walk Out tech to allow clothing, gear purchases
September 27, 2023
Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless technology now allows for purchase of clothing and fan gear at stores providing the check-out free shopping experience.
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Amazon hiring 250K workers ahead of holiday season
September 22, 2023
Amazon is hiring 250,000 U.S. employees to fulfill full-time seasonal and part-time jobs across its operations network and 30,000 will be across California.
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Walmart, Target set holiday sales for October
September 21, 2023
On the heels of Amazon announcing its second Prime sales event this year, Walmart plans to hold a "Walmart Deals – Holiday Kickoff Sale" from Oct. 9 through…
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Crunch Fitness debuts Amazon One
September 19, 2023
Crunch Fitness, a New York City-based global fitness chain, has become the first fitness brand to introduce the Amazon One palm recognition service as an entry…
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Oct. 10-11
September 18, 2023
Amazon will hold its next big Prime sale, called Prime Big Deal Days, Oct. 10-11 and the event will include the omnichannel retailer's "best early holiday…
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Amazon Just Walk Out tech in play at Maryland campus
September 1, 2023
Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, which lets shoppers skip the traditional check-out experience, is in play at Loyola University Maryland via Grubhub Campus…
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Amazon raises non-Prime member free ship order to $35
August 31, 2023
Amazon has raised the minimum free ship order, for non-Prime members, from $25 to $35.
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Amazon expands Fresh delivery to non-Prime members in select cities
August 10, 2023
Amazon is offering its Fresh grocery delivery to non-Prime members in certain U.S. locations.
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2 Amazon Fresh Chicago stores get makeover
August 10, 2023
Amazon has refreshed two Amazon Fresh stores in Chicago with an expanded selection, updated checkout options and lower prices, according to an Amazon blog.
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Amazon 2nd Prime Day set for October
August 9, 2023
Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event this year for Prime members across 19 countries and calling it Prime Big Deal Days.
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One-day delivery up at Amazon
August 7, 2023
Amazon, following an overhaul of its delivery network, claims it's delivering more packages in one day or less and has hit its fastest Prime delivery speeds…
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Amazon Prime Day bests expectations despite increasing competition
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
By all accounts, its own and industry watchers, Amazon Prime Day 2023 was a resounding success for Amazon, its third-party sellers and consumers seeking a…
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Amazon plugging Amazon One into all Whole Foods stores
July 20, 2023
Every Whole Foods grocery store will offer Amazon's palm payment option, Amazon One, by the time 2024 arrives.
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Staples now serving as Amazon return center
July 13, 2023
Amazon has partnered with Staples to create drop-off locations for product returns.
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Amazon Prime Day: Consumers a bit split on value proposition
July 11, 2023
More than half, 52%, of consumers expect to shop on Amazon's Prime Day event, happening July 11-12, but way less view the deals as valuable.
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Biometric payment in retail: Consumers eager, challenges for retailers
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
To learn more about how and why Amazon One is taking root RetailCustomerExperience reached out to Peter Galvin, chief growth officer at NMI, a full commerce…
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Amazon Prime Day: Predictions, projections, expectations
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Amazon's biggest annual sale event, Prime Day, is taking place July 11-12. Industry watchers share predictions on what's become an online retail institution.
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Target Circle Week rewards loyalty members
June 29, 2023
Target is celebrating its Target Circle loyalty members with what it's calling its biggest sale of the season: Target Circle Week, happening July 9 through…
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Target, Amazon top consumer destinations after Bed Bath & Beyond closing
May 11, 2023
Those who once loved browsing and buying at Bed Bath & Beyond and the retailer's buybuy Baby locations will likely head to Target and Amazon, according to…
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