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Amazon Warns Sellers About Congressional Antitrust Push
August 18, 2021

Amazon is reportedly warning third-party retailers on its site that potential antitrust rules in Congress could harm them, per reports from Wednesday (August 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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US Senators Press Amazon On Palm-Recognition Security
August 13, 2021

Three U.S. senators — two Democrats and a Republican — have asked Amazon to provide details about privacy and security protections for its new Amazon One palm print-recognition system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon Trending Toward $120B Spending On US-Based Supplies And Services This Year
August 12, 2021

Amazon could spend more than $120 billion on supplies and services from more than 200,000 U.S.-based businesses this year, from electric vehicle manufacturers to cardboard box makers, according to a Thursday (Aug. 12) press release from the eCommerce giant. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon’s Singapore Surcharge May Signal Sea Change Ahead On Cards
August 10, 2021

As Amazon and surcharges go in Singapore, might there be signals or tea leaves for other countries? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery Program
August 04, 2021

Amazon added six more communities to its Same-Day Delivery initiative, which gives buyers in eligible cities access to as many as 3 million items in a dozen categories, including baby, beauty and health, kitchen and dining, electronics, pet supplies and more. Get the Full Story...

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Will Amazon’s $10 Palm Swipe Inducement Pay Off?
August 04, 2021

Amazon will reportedly pay shoppers $10 worth of credits if they start using its palm print scanning technology, Amazon One. The new promotion was first spotted by TechCrunch, though there’s been no official announcement from Amazon yet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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EU Privacy Regulator Fines Amazon $887M
July 30, 2021

A European privacy watchdog has fined Amazon 746 million euros ($887 million) for violating data protection laws. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Amazon Interest In Crypto Increasing With New Job Posting
July 23, 2021

A recent job posting by Amazon seeking a digital currency and blockchain expert for its payments team means the company could be moving closer to allowing users to pay for their purchases with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Adds Two Leadership Principles Before Jeff Bezos Steps Down
July 01, 2021

Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos will step down as head of the tech giant as of July 5. But before he does, the company has added two new principles to its leadership principles that concern workplace and global responsibilities, according to a company blog...