All Amazon articles
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ArticleAmazon to pay $2.5bn over deceptive subscriptions
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has secured a settlement with Amazon.
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News briefsAmazon pauses global Google Shopping ads
The online giant has exited global Google Shopping ads, shifting the dynamics for advertisers throughout key international markets.
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ArticleAI-commerce: ChatGPT is becoming a shopping platform
OpenAI has taken the next steps to offer a seamless shopping journey, and other AI specialists are moving in the same direction.
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ArticlePrime Day set to drive $23.8bn in US online sales
E‑commerce sales in the US are on track to hit record highs this July during Prime Day, fueled by deep discounts across categories.
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News briefsAmazon closes fulfilment center in Reno, Nevada
The company is currently constructing a same-day delivery facility in the city, which will replace its existing one.
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News briefsNike eats humble pie as the brand returns to Amazon after six years
According to several media reports, Nike’s products will once again be sold on Amazon’s platform following a five-year hiatus.
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News briefsSnipes has a new CMO in the US
Snipes has appointed Kelley Walton as the US market’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
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News briefsAmazon opens in Cape Town a walk-in hub to support local sellers
The center will help local businesses attract more customers.
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ArticlePeloton beats Q1 guidance, hires new president and CEO
Peloton boosts FY25 outlook as it appoints Apple veteran Peter Stern to lead in January, with Q1 showing improved margins and cash flow turnaround.
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News briefsSuper Retail Group hires former Amazon director
Kate Burleigh, a former regional manager at Amazon, is the new non-executive director at Super Retail Group.
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News briefsAmazon signs deal with Tiktok to sell on its platform
The agreement enables Amazon to sell products via ads without users having to leave the app.
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ArticleAmazon losing country chief for India
Manish Tiwary is seeking a new opportunity outside the company, but will remain in his position until October. A successor has not yet been appointed.
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News briefsChanges in Amazon Black Friday deadline for sellers
Sellers need to send their Black Friday products to Amazon one week earlier than in 2023.
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ArticleAmazon reports strong financial results for Q2 with a 10% increase in net sales
Amazon.com Inc. announced robust Q2 results, with net sales climbing 10% year-over-year, driven by strong performances across all segments, particularly AWS.
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News briefsTemu beginning to compete on Amazon’s territory
Temu has opened its local warehouse program to vendors with corporate entities registered in Europe and to holders of European passports.
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News briefsJeff Bezos to sell $5 billion Amazon shares
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell up to 25 million company shares worth about $5 billion, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. The notice was filed after market hours on July 2, when Amazon’s shares closed at a record high of $200 – the highest ...
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News briefsAmazon reportedly plans to launch Chinese goods discount store
According to the Financial Times, Amazon aims to include a new discount section on its app’s homepage with products from Chinese warehouses that can be delivered to shoppers in nine to 11 days. The news comes as Amazon faces intensifying competition from Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein. The ...
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News briefsAmazon launches its marketplace in South Africa
Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon.co.za, its online marketplace in South Africa, available on desktop and mobile browsers or by downloading the Amazon Shopping App. Customers in South Africa can now shop from a selection of brands across 20 different product categories, such as sporting equipment, consumer electronics, toys ...
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News briefsAmazon Europe partners with Hewi to offer second-hand luxury goods
Amazon has partnered with high-end resale platform Hardly Ever Worn It (Hewi) to bring second-hand luxury items on Amazon Luxury Stores to customers in Germany, France, Spain and the UK. Hewi is based in London. The new partnership enables customers to browse second-hand items from luxury brands across women’s ready-to-wear, ...
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News briefsJeff Bezos plans to sell 50 million Amazon shares
Jeff Bezos has a trading plan for the sale of up to 50 million Amazon shares by January 2025, according to a Feb. 2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). At the current share price, the securities would be worth around $8.6 billion. Bezos previously served as Amazon’s ...
