Tag: Amazon

February 7, 2023

Amazon has paused expansion of its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and Amazon Go checkout-free convenience stores, CEO Andy Jassy told investors on an earnings call. The ecommerce giant is searching for a “format that we think resonates with customers,” with “differentiation […]

February 6, 2023

Inspectors say warehouse workers were subjected to long hours and often had to twist or bend in awkward positions to lift items. A review of on-site injury logs confirmed workers experienced high rates of musculoskeletal disorders, OSHA said. “Amazon’s operating […]

February 2, 2023

Amazon has appointed two grocery veterans to help ease the brakes off its Fresh operation in the UK. Both Claire Peters and Peter Bowrey have officially joined the company, taking on the roles of vice president of retail and vice […]

February 2, 2023

The number of robots ‘working’ at Amazon is drastically increasing, according to Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood. “Amazon is adding about a thousand robots a day. … If you compare the number of robots Amazon has to the number of employees, […]

January 31, 2023

It’s going to become more expensive for Amazon Prime members to have their groceries delivered by Amazon Fresh. Prime members who have gotten their groceries delivered for free with a minimum purchase of $35 will now have to spend at […]

January 30, 2023

Amazon has announced that shoppers ordering over £120 of groceries through Amazon Fresh will need to pay a delivery fee, starting 28 February. The service is only available to Amazon Prime members who pay £112 per year to participate. The […]

January 24, 2023

Amazon is expanding its partnership with Stripe, deepening the two companies’ long-standing relationship. Under the new agreement, Stripe will become a strategic payments partner for Amazon in the US, Europe, and Canada, processing a significant portion of Amazon’s total payments […]

January 20, 2023

Amazon will introduce a new capacity management system for third-party sellers using its fulfilment services that enables the option to bid for additional storage space. Sellers will also be able to request additional Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) inventory capacity based […]

January 20, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Amazon for workplace safety violations at three of its warehouses, a decision that Amazon said it will appeal. Amazon facilities in Deltona, Fla., Waukegan, Ill. and New […]

January 17, 2023

US ecommerce giant Amazon has topped a survey which asked shoppers about their spending habits from Retail Week. Both UK grocers Tesco and Asda both followed with Aldi bringing up 4th place. The discount grocer overtook Morrisons to enter the […]

January 12, 2023

We hear it from retailers all the time. They’ve created a sales presence on Amazon.com, but inexplicably, the vast majority of their sales continue to be generated from their own website. This leaves them frustrated, confused and left leaping to […]

January 12, 2023

The good news if you are a My Best Buy rewards program member is that you will no longer be required to make a minimum purchase to receive free standard shipping on online orders. The bad news is that you […]

January 10, 2023

As Amazon scales back its retail operations to some extent, it’s looking outside for opportunities to expand. Clicking a button to “buy with Prime” theoretically expands the suite of perks and conveniences available to Prime members. But the e-commerce company […]

December 30, 2022

Shoppers planning to visit Macy’s Union Square flagship store in San Francisco for last-minute gifts on Christmas weekend were met with a picket line, as the store’s union went on strike for the two days before the holiday. Better pay, […]

December 13, 2022

Amazon and Staples are piloting a new program that will see the office supply chain join a growing roster of brick-and-mortar retailers that accept returns on behalf of the ecommerce giant. “We have begun testing select Staples locations as drop-off […]

December 9, 2022

Amazon is planning to roll out a TikTok-like feed on its ecommerce app, in a bid to entice new shoppers through a stream of photos and videos from well-known influencers. The move comes as shopping activity is declining amid the […]

December 2, 2022

Amazon is hoping to spark the interest of a wider range of industries for its cashier-less tech, Just Walk Out, a company vice president said. Just Walk Out (JWO) technology uses a combination of AI and machine learning to keep […]

November 28, 2022

Amazon may be able to end two EU antitrust investigations by the end of the year, after changing concessions to tackle concerns over its use of sellers’ data, Reuters reports. By settling the EU investigations, the ecommerce giant will avoid […]

November 16, 2022

Amazon prices are 13% lower than other retailers for everyday essential items such as food and beverages, according to a new report by global eCommerce analytics company Profitero. The study says there are “stark” online price differences across 15 leading […]

November 14, 2022

Gap has tied up with Amazon to enable the clothing retailer to start selling products on the Amazon Fashion platform in the US and Canada. Customers can shop from an offering of basic, modern essentials for the family, including hoodies, […]