FTC lawsuit makes new claims against Amazon
The agency claims a company policy led to higher prices for consumersBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsNovember 3, 2023ConsumerAffairs has been reporting on the ongoing lawsuit between Amazon and the...
View ArticleAmazon partners with Hyundai to sell cars on its website
Cars will be available online in the U.S. starting in 2024By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsNovember 17, 2023Amazon has announced a new partnership with Hyundai that would allow consumers to purchase...
View ArticleAmazon’s Buy with Prime adds benefits for shoppers
The company keeps moving forward with its reviews clean-up, tooBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsNovember 17, 2023Tis the season and Amazon wants to give its Prime members a special reason for the...
View ArticleAmazon to discontinue Venmo payments
The online retailer still offers at least 10 different payment optionsBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsDecember 11, 2023Amazon says it will live life without Venmo beginning January 10, 2024. The...
View ArticlePrime rolls out unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 a month
More cities could be receiving access to this new offering in the coming monthsBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsDecember 11, 2023Amazon is rolling out a new subscription plan for Prime members who...
View ArticleAmazon will begin showing ads inside Prime Video streams
Dont like ads? Then, youll have to pay up.By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsDecember 29, 2023The other shoe has officially dropped for Amazon Prime subscribers. Beginning January 29, Prime Video movies...
View ArticleAmazon adds one more AI trick to answer questions for shoppers
Better recommendations, more refined resultsBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsFebruary 5, 2024What does the name Rufus mean to you? It's a name you don't hear much in this century, but its Amazons...
View ArticleRetailers are getting serious about Easter and spring price deals
Are you ready for this Easters 'British Invasion?'By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsMarch 11, 2024Here comes Peter Cotton Sale! Retailers across the country have been a little light on major deals...
View ArticleAmazon is hosting a 'Big Spring Sale' March 20-25
Its the first time the retailer is hosting a sales event this time of yearBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsMarch 15, 2024Amazon shoppers have gotten used to the surplus of Prime Day sales events one...
View ArticleAmazon drops Just Walk Out technology in grocery stores
The next move for the retailer is AI-powered shopping cartsBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsApril 9, 2024Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores are getting a new look one that doesnt include the companys...
View ArticleAmazon's 48-hour Pet Day sale will be May 7-8
Pet owners can score deals on all of their pets favoritesBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsApril 12, 2024On the heels of its Big Spring Sale, Amazon is gearing up for another multi-day sales...
View ArticleAmazon sets out to bridge the gap between shopping and TV
The company says the Shop the show feature is the difference makerBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsApril 22, 2024When you think Amazon, you probably think Alexa, Prime, Prime Video, and the Kindle....
View ArticleAmazon rolls out new grocery subscription for Prime members, EBT customers
The new subscription is available in over 3,500 cities across the countryBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsApril 24, 2024Amazon has introduced a new grocery subscription that is geared specifically...
View ArticleMark your calendar: Amazon's Prime Day is coming in July
This marks the retailers 10th Prime Day sales eventBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsApril 30, 2024On the heels of its first Big Spring Sale, and following the announcement of its thirdPet Day Sale,...
View ArticleAmazon's Summer Beauty Haul sale is May 13-19
The retailer has announced some of the biggest discounts ahead of the saleBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsMay 8, 2024The sales arent letting up at Amazon!The latest multi-day sales event: the Summer...
View ArticleAmazon's Book Sale is May 15-20
The retailer is offering savings on print books and Kindle booksBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsMay 14, 2024Theres no shortage of sales at Amazon these days.Following its Pet Day sale and its Summer...
View ArticleAmazon gets green light for expanded drone deliveries
One consumer claims her drone-delivered popsicles were still frozen.By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsJune 11, 2024Weve known this days been coming for a while the day when the Federal Aviation...
View ArticleAmazon is removing plastic padding from its shipment boxes
The company said its part of an effort to reduce plastic in the environmentBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJune 21, 2024Amazon said it is in the process of replacing those clear plastic air pillows...
View ArticleIt's official: Prime Day is July 16-17
Amazon is touting access to millions of deals and discounts during the sales eventBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsJune 25, 2024Now, its official: Amazon's Prime Day will be held July 16-17.Prime Day...
View ArticleAmazon plans discount store to compete with Temu and Shein
Low-price apparel and home goods to be shipped directly from ChinaBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsJuly 9, 2024Could Amazon be stopping Temu and Shein in their tracks? Thats what it looks like.The...
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