Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime is a paid subscription service offered by Amazon that gives users access to services that would otherwise be unavailable, or cost extra, to the typical Amazon customer. This includes free two-day delivery, streaming music and video, and other benefits.

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FTC: Staffing Cuts Could Delay Amazon Trial
FTC: Staffing Cuts Could Delay Amazon Trial
March 12, 2025  |  Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says staffing cuts could delay its case against Amazon. As CNBC reported Wednesday (March 12), attorneys for the regulator have...

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Walmart Lags eCommerce While Amazon Laps Mobile Shopping
Walmart Lags eCommerce While Amazon Laps Mobile Shopping
February 14, 2025  |  Retail

As the battle for eCommerce dominance intensifies, Walmart is making strides in expanding its online presence. The retail giant has elevated its digital sales and...

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Why Amazon and Walmart Suddenly Like Malls
Why Amazon and Walmart Suddenly Like Malls
February 05, 2025  |  Retail

Walmart is expanding its real estate portfolio with a major acquisition. The retail giant has purchased Monroeville Mall near Pittsburgh for $34 million and plans...

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Amazon Reports 9 Billion Next-Day or Same-Day Deliveries for 2024
Amazon Reports 9 Billion Next-Day or Same-Day Deliveries for 2024
February 04, 2025  |  Amazon

Amazon says it achieved its fastest delivery speeds ever for its Prime members last year. The eCommerce giant announced Tuesday (Feb. 4) that it delivered more than 9...

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Amazon to Shut Down ‘Prime Try Before You Buy’ Service
Amazon to Shut Down ‘Prime Try Before You Buy’ Service
January 10, 2025  |  Amazon

Amazon will shut down its “Prime Try Before You Buy” service on Jan. 31, according to a notice on the company’s website. The Information reported the ending of...

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From Omnichannel to Open Banking: PYMNTS’ Most Quotable Quotes of 2024
From Omnichannel to Open Banking: PYMNTS’ Most Quotable Quotes of 2024
December 31, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Here at PYMNTS our main focus is exactly what the name says. But to our CEO Karen Webster’s credit, she saw that the digital shift...

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The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025
The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025
December 27, 2024  |  Retail

As 2024 comes to a close, the retail sector remains defined by the intense rivalry between Amazon and Walmart. Over the course of the year,...

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Amazon Relaunches Discount Flights for Younger Prime Members
Amazon Relaunches Discount Flights for Younger Prime Members
December 04, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Amazon is re-teaming with StudentUniverse to offer low-cost flights to younger Prime members. The partnership, timed to coincide with the holiday travel season, offers a limited number of...

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Retail Brief: Walmart and Amazon Revamp Strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Retail Brief: Walmart and Amazon Revamp Strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
November 01, 2024  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

Walmart and Amazon are both ramping up their strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, seeking to capture consumer interest during the holiday shopping season....

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