Consumers can spend less than $5 per person on Amazon Fresh's Thanksgiving...
There are also discounts on wine, dessert, and moreBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsOctober 30, 2024Several big-name retailers are offering consumers significant savings on Thanksgiving meals this...
View ArticleAmazon's AI shopping assistant Rufus is often wrong
If it gets smarter, Rufus could make online shopping even easierBy Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairsNovember 7, 2024Amazon's artificialintelligence shopping assistant isn't doing a good job.Rufus, an AI...
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Amazon launches "lifestyle" drug service
No, it's not what you think -- it's anti-aging, hair loss remedies and so forthBy Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairsNovember 14, 2024Amazon announced a new move in the pharmacy sector, introducing...
View ArticleAmazon launches new discount storefront, Amazon Haul
The goal is to compete with brands like SHEIN and TemuBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsNovember 20, 2024Amazons marketplace has a new discount storefront, Amazon Haul.The retailer announced the new...
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In many cities, you can now order a Hyundai from Amazon
Amazon is becoming a car dealerBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsDecember 11, 2024Amazon is a lot of things, from the nations largest online retailer to a technology company. Now, its also a Hyundai...
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Chinese sellers are more than half of Amazon's top sellers after 2024,...
More Chinese sellers may come at the expense of AmericansBy Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairsJanuary 9, 2025Most things sold on Amazon are made in China.Now, most of its top sellers are Chinese,...
View ArticleAmazon responsible for recall of over 400,000 dangerous products it...
Ruling puts pressure on e-commerce to be more responsible for recallsBy Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairsJanuary 17, 2025Amazon is responsible for the recall of hundreds of thousands of dangerous...
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What’s the ‘bag of sugar’ scam and could you be a victim?
Scammers are targeting online retailers but consumers could be left holding the bagBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJanuary 30, 2025Its called the bag of sugar scam but it might be more accurately...
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Alexa is getting smarter and will soon help you order groceries, Amazon claims
OK, it's been said before but Alexa really is getting smart, Amazon insistsBy Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairsFebruary 28, 2025Amazon is launching Alexa+, an upgraded version of its AI-powered...
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Amazon fends off allegations it misled investors
The company denied its practices led to higher prices for consumersBy Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairsMarch 19, 2025A proposed class action lawsuit accusing Amazon.com of misleading investors about its...
View ArticleAmazon scores with women, who make up 75% of its customers
The company has a staggering 99% repeat rate, study showsBy James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairsMarch 19, 2025Amazon's grip on American consumers remains unmatched, with a staggering 99% repeat purchase...
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Judge dismisses another Amazon 'late delivery' lawsuit
But scrutiny of delivery promises kept and otherwise continuesBy Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairsMarch 24, 2025A Washington State judge on Friday dismissed the latest proposed class-action lawsuit that...
View ArticleAmazon paying the price for Trump's tariffs as sales fall, UPS balks
UPS announces it is 'firing' Amazon as delivery volume shrinksBy James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairsApril 30, 2025Amazon sales fall as worldwide tariffs take effect.The company backs off breaking out the...
View ArticleAmazon now fills pet prescriptions
The retailer is also hosting a two-day pet sale, featuring discounts on all pet essentialsBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsMay 8, 2025Pet owners can fill their pets prescriptions through Amazon, as...
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Amazon failed to honor return refunds, lawsuit claims
Plaintiff says customers had to discover missing refunds on their ownBy Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairsMay 19, 2025Class-action lawsuit claims Amazon withheld refunds even when customers returned items...
View ArticleAmazon Prime shuts down FreeVee, ramping up Prime Video instead
Viewers will soon have to head to Prime Video for all existing contentBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsNovember 13, 2024Amazons FreeVee platform has been a free, ad-supported streaming service for...
View ArticleAmazon shares two updates to Pharmacy to simplify medication management
Both updates were designed with customers needs in mindBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsJune 3, 2025Amazon Pharmacy announced two new updates: the Caregiver feature and the expansion of PillPack to...
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Amazon charged with slowing deliveries to DC's poorest neighborhoods
The complaint says Prime member in low-income neighborhoods get slower delivery serviceBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsDecember 5, 2024In a significant legal move, District of Columbia Attorney...
View ArticleSenators continue push for better safety of Amazon workers
A new report is highlighting the health and safety risks at Amazon facilitiesBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsDecember 16, 2024Earlier this year, a report came out highlighting the health and safety...
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Amazon announces Prime Day dates
The annual promotion will be longer and offer more dealsBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJune 17, 2025Amazon Prime Day expands to a 96-hour event from July 8 to 11, offering deals across all...
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Amazon is expanding one-day delivery to thousands of rural areas
The service will be available in 4,000 more communities by the end of the yearBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJune 25, 2025Amazon to Expand Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery to Over 4,000 Rural and...
View ArticleAmazon Haul sells out on Black Friday. What happens next?
The Black Friday Boom quickly settled back to normal as many items sold outBy James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairsDecember 4, 2024Amazon recently launched Amazon Haul, a low-price shopping section, which...
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Teamsters launch a strategically timed strike against Amazon
The company said it doesnt expect the walkout to affect operationsBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsDecember 19, 2024With just a weekto go before Christmas Day, the Teamsters union has launched a...
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Independent data show a sharp decline in early Prime Day sales
Amazon contests the accuracy of the reportBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJuly 11, 2025Amazon Prime Day 2025 sales dropped 41% on the first day compared to 2024, according to Momentum Commerce.Amazon...
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Amazon acquires a wearable company whose product is always listening
The tech giant is in the final stages of buying BeeBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJuly 24, 2025Amazon has reached a deal to acquire Bee, a San Franciscobased AI wearables startup known for its...
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