As predicted, Amazon has a new Echo coming out in time for the holidays – and here’s how it plans to compete with Apple’s HomePod. Speaking of competing with Apple, the two are now in a price war over ultra HD video streaming, while Amazon’s...
In this week’s tracker, Amazon slowly spreads into trickier territory: prescription pharmaceuticals, smart glasses, and shipping alcohol (which is a logistical nightmare). It’s also made progress through the more traditional method of partnerships, though its most recent choices may not be what you’d expect. Finally,...
Would you like a side of fries and instant gratification with that? Amazon’s got you covered. Friday morning, Sept. 22, Amazon and Olo announced a retail partnership that will give diners more options to order take-out and delivery meals through digital channels. According to a...
Amazon could be gearing up to get into the mail-order pharmacy market. That’s according to a report in Axios, citing Wall Street firm Leerink Partners. According to the news report, the eCommerce giant has been having talks with middle market pharmacy benefit managers in what...
Normally an email from Amazon telling you someone paid for a gift off your baby registry is good news — another need met, another dollar saved. But that feeling of good cheer is predicated on two things being true: You actually are having a baby; and...
Hilton Hotels, a hotel operator, announced Tuesday (Sept. 19) that Hilton Honors loyalty rewards members will now be able to redeem their Hilton Honors rewards points on Amazon.com. In a press release, Hilton said the program has 66 million members and also announced it is the first...
Emmys weekend is upon us, meaning for the 69th year in a row, millions of Americans will sit in front of their TVs or streaming devices to watch television’s annual tribute to itself. Television has come an extremely long way in the United States since its...
Amazon’s empire just keeps getting bigger, and although it’s conquered much digital territory, we’re actually talking about its geographical empire this time. In addition to the second headquarters Amazon plans to build in whichever U.S. city extends the best offer, it’s also got new offices...
Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market isn’t just a means to create a footprint in the physical retail world. It should also boost membership in the Amazon Prime subscription program. That’s according to Wall Street firm Morgan Stanley, which recently released predictions that millions of...
