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Report: Amazon Pledges $1B Annual Spend to Bring Prime Originals to Theaters
November 23, 2022

Amazon is expanding its latest streaming content to a more traditional setting by planning to invest $1 billion each year toward running its new Prime Video original releases in movie theaters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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LuLu Group Linkup Brings Groceries to Amazon UAE
November 23, 2022

Amazon announced in a press release on Friday (Nov. 23) that it has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi-based LuLu Group that will see the two firms partner to offer online grocery shopping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Get the Full Story Complete...

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NGO: Roomba Deal Will Let Amazon Spy on Users
November 22, 2022

Foxglove wants the U.K.’s competition watchdog to investigate Amazon’s proposed iRobot purchase, arguing — among other things — the deal lets the retail giant spy on its users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Report: Amazon Customer Satisfaction Hits All-Time Low
November 21, 2022

While Amazon still dominates the domestic eCommerce landscape, there are signs of growing discontent among its estimated 200+ million Amazon Prime members as customer satisfaction has reportedly reached a record low. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Amazon’s Jassy Says Layoffs to Stretch Into ‘23
November 17, 2022

Amazon’s job cuts will continue into next year, adding to those that have already been announced, as the company’s leaders are only midway through their annual operating planning review.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon Eases Instant Account Deactivation Policy to Appease Sellers
November 16, 2022

After years of grumbling, Amazon said Wednesday (Nov 16) it was amending a dispute policy that instantly deactivated sellers’ accounts, in favor of a plan that allows sellers to stay open while they work towards a resolution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Begins Layoffs in Devices & Services Organization 
November 16, 2022

Amazon has notified employees of layoffs after deciding to consolidate some teams and programs within its Devices & Services organization.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Amazon’s Retail Staff Cuts May Hand Walmart an Omnichannel Edge  
November 14, 2022

Unconfirmed reports Monday that said Amazon is planning to cut up to 10,000 jobs could give Walmart an opportunity to retake some market share from its struggling  retail rival. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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German Antitrust Authority Expands Amazon Probe
November 14, 2022

Germany’s competition watchdog, the Bundeskartellamt (BKartA) announced on Monday (Nov. 14) that it has extended two ongoing proceedings against Amazon to make use of an amendment to the German Competition Act that grants the BKartA additional powers to regulate large digital companies. Get the Full...