A new report shows that smart speaker sales are on the rise, with Amazon taking the top spot in shipments. Strategy Analytics reported that in the fourth quarter of 2018, shipments of smart speakers grew 95 percent from 22.6 million units in Q3 to 38.5...
The eCommerce giant Amazon’s efforts to create its own private-label offerings in different product categories appears to be on the rise, with the company reportedly recruiting partners in its Amazon Exclusives program, reported Retail Dive. According to the unsourced report, by offering more brands the...
In a move to better control shipping and logistics, Amazon has been expanding Amazon Air, with 50 new planes and numerous regional hubs, according to a report by CNBC. The expansion includes a $1.5 billion hub in Northern Kentucky, scheduled to be open in 2021....
Hope springs eternal. Nothing happens in a vacuum. A day after Amazon said it would not build a headquarters in New York City after all, those two ancient lessons are holding true. Chicago Dreaming Chicago provides an example of how optimism endures in payment and...
Amazon is bringing its cashless store concept, Amazon Go, to the U.K., and has secured retail space in London to do so, according to reports. The move would be the company’s first expansion of the concept outside of the U.S., where it has 10 of...
After days of swirling reports that Amazon might be rethinking plans to build one-half of its second headquarters in New York’s Long Island City, the final choice has been made. The Long Island City HQ2 project is officially off. The Valentine’s Day breakup was confirmed...
Amazon and General Motors are reportedly in talks about making an investment in Michigan-based startup Rivian Automotive. Sources told Reuters that the deal would value Rivian at between $1 billion and $2 billion and give both companies minority stakes in the electric truck manufacturer. If all...
Amazon has provided a solution for those Coachella festival-goers who may have forgotten essentials like sunscreen, hats or sunglasses, according to the retail giant. For the first time ever, Amazon will have lockers available at Coachella for delivery. People can order items to be shipped...
Amazon has launched a brand new video streaming service called Amazon Live, according to reports. The service features live shows from Amazon’s talent pool and also from brands through an app called the Amazon Live Creator. Shows on the service operate much like QVC does,...
