Amazon Investments

Amazon Investments
Amazon Wants To Build Digital Advertising Business For Alexa
January 03, 2018

Amazon’s Alexa voice-activated digital assistant is being turned into an advertising business for the eCommerce giant, with Amazon reportedly in talks with companies about running ads on its Echo devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Amazon’s Move Into RX Seems Likely
December 01, 2017

Amazon has held preliminary talks with generic drug makers about the company’s potential entry into the pharmacy space. 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...

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Amazon Ups India Brick-And-Mortar Investments
September 25, 2017

Amazon has announced news that it is investing in Shoppers Stop, Ltd., an Indian retail firm looking to boost revenue and increase its store count by 25 percent. In exchange, Amazon gets to broaden its in-nation reach to smaller Indian towns as it attempts to influence commerce...

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Struggling Retailers Hope They’re Next To Be Acquired By Amazon
September 06, 2017

Calls to mergers and acquisitions bankers have seen a significant boost this summer, with retailers requesting that they put out feelers to Amazon in the hopes that they might be the next acquisition for the online retail giant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Live Nation Share Gains Pared On Amazon Ticket Plans
August 11, 2017

What’s a good way to deflate some heady stock gains? 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Amazon Market Value Almost Double Walmart’s
April 06, 2017

April showers bring May flowers, but the springtime bloom has come early for Amazon. And more than ever traders are eyeing the $1,000-per-share milestone for this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Amazon Wants To Invest $500M in Indian Groceries
March 10, 2017

The eCommerce company is reportedly seeking approval from India’s Trade Ministry to invest about $500 million in a grocery venture within the country. According to MarketWatch, Amazon is looking to sell groceries directly to consumers in India from its online platform. Get the Full Story...

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Jeff Bezos Bets Billions On Amazon Winning In India
November 18, 2016

Amazon isn’t giving up hope to one day be the top eCommerce player in India. 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 daily newsletter,...

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Amazon Alexa Fund Invests In Smart Thermostat Company ecobee
August 22, 2016

Ecobee, the maker of a smart thermostat, has completed a $35 million round of funding, which included an investment from Amazon’s Alexa Fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...