Aiming to fight counterfeit products on its website, eCommerce giant Amazon is now putting sellers through a more rigorous vetting process before listing their products online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Amazon may find that EU users are under no obligation to pay for goods ordered using the Dash Button, which has been launched in Austria, Germany and the U.K. According to a law expert, because there is no “order-and-pay” click by the consumer, the purchase...
LG Electronics has announced a partnership with Amazon on smart-home technology, according to a Reuters report. 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...
Amazon is reportedly gearing up to launch Echo in the U.K., with media reports pointing to Sept. 14 as the launch date. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
One of the more long-grumbled complaints in retail is that Amazon and other eCommerce players are able to exploit a loophole that allowed them to mostly avoid charging sales tax. The effect of that loophole has lessened greatly for Amazon as its warehousing networks have grown...
In what will likely go down as one of history’s briefest interesting pairings, Wells Fargo and Amazon.com have decided to call off the discounted student loan program after a mere six weeks of existence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
In an attempt to try and stop “brand gating” practices on its marketplace, Amazon has devised a policy of charging third-party merchants a one-time fee of $1,500, with an eye toward deterring counterfeiters and less-reputable merchants from its marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the...
For Amazon merchants, probably the biggest fear is their account being suspended, which a recent Bloomberg report said is more reality than most might believe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Amazon is dominating in the eCommerce world, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t see value in physical store fronts, with the eCommerce retailer gearing up to open up an offline store in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
