Prime Day happens next week. Here’s a sneak peak at some of the best deals.
Discount travel is being offered for the very first timeBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsJuly 7, 2023If youre a deal hog, youve probably already told Alexa to get you out of bed next Tuesday at 3 am...
View ArticleCounterfeiters are waiting for you during Prime Day
Look at the photos of the product carefully, especially when there are lots of versions of the same itemBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsJuly 10, 2023Photo (c) Maskot - Getty ImagesPrime Day 2023 is...
View ArticleShoppers will be able to pay with their palm at all Whole Foods stores
Amazon One is bringing its palm payment technology to all brick-and-mortar Whole Foods locationsBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsJuly 26, 2023Checking out at the grocery store has gotten faster and...
View ArticleAmazon is targeting company impersonators who are scamming consumers
The IRS warns that taxpayers could see the same kind of tricksBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsAugust 1, 2023Now that Prime Day is behind it, Amazon isjumping in with both feet against scammers...
View ArticleAmazon Prime members can soon expect even faster delivery
The company plans on doubling its same-day fulfillment centers in the coming yearsBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsAugust 2, 2023One of the signature benefits of being a member of Amazon Prime is...
View ArticleAmazon Clinic is now open nationwide
How soon do you need an appointment? It depends greatly on whether you want one via text or video.By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsAugust 7, 2023The future of healthcare has taken another step...
View ArticleAmazon Fresh opens to non-Prime members
The company is introducing changes to its grocery offeringsBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsAugust 9, 2023Amazon Prime members are used to getting certain perks with their memberships. Now, Amazon is...
View ArticleAmazon bids farewell to many of its private label brands
Does this mean that consumers can save money on these? Possibly.By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsAugust 15, 2023Private labels might work well for grocery stores, but Amazon is rethinking its position...
View ArticleAmazon Pharmacy offer instant discount on insulin
The new prescription program could help consumers save on costly drugsBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsAugust 17, 2023For those struggling with diabetes and the consistently high costs of insulin,...
View ArticleAmazon’s free shipping minimum shoots up $10 for some non-Prime customers
Same-day delivery is still available for $9.99By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsAugust 31, 2023As they say, one man's ceiling is another man's floor. And just weeks after Amazon said its Prime members...
View ArticleCrunch Fitness adds Amazon One palm scanners
Crunch is the first fitness chain to adopt the technologyBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 8, 2023Amazon One technology has been implemented in places like Panera Bread, Whole Foods, and...
View ArticleAmazon releases Toys We Love list for the holiday season
The list has over 200 toys from some of the most popular brandsBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 13, 2023Amazons 2023 Toys We Love list is here, with plenty of time for consumers to start...
View ArticleAnother Prime Day so soon? Why not?
Is this the perfect pre-holiday sale? One shopping expert shares her thoughts.By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 19, 2023Another Prime Day? Already? Basically, yes.Amazons BIG DEALS Prime Day...
View ArticleHidden Amazon money-saving deals exposed
Coupons? Amazon has coupons?By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 22, 2023With Amazons next sales event breathing down your neck, how about some insider tips on how to get even better deals...
View ArticleIs Amazon an illegal monopoly? The FTC says it is.
The U.S. government has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the retail giantBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 26, 2023In a highly telegraphed move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17...
View ArticleHow will the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon affect consumers?
The biggest hurdle may be getting all its sellers to walk the walk and talk the talkBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 28, 2023The Federal Trad Commission's (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against...
View ArticleAmazon says ads are coming to Prime Video
Dont like ads? Then, itll cost you about $3.By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 28, 2023Before you know it, streaming TV is going to be just like cable TV and over-the-air TV used to be. For...
View ArticleAmazon’s Prime Big Deals Days vs. Black Friday - when to buy
Parents are one demographic sure to get their moneys worth during Big Deal DaysBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsOctober 6, 2023Theres a new heavyweight shopping match in town Amazon's Prime Big Deal...
View ArticleExpert negotiator shares their buying tactics on Amazon
An abandoned cart might lead to a discount? Yep.By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsOctober 9, 2023Amazon Primes Big Deal Days is this week and if you plan on trying to take advantage of the special...
View ArticleAmazon is using drones to deliver prescription drugs
The company has started drone deliveries in TexasBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsOctober 24, 2023Amazons pharmacy is taking the next steps in convenience for consumers with its latest innovation:...
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