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Amazon Eyes Germany For Brick-And-Mortar Locations
January 05, 2020

Germany — Amazon’s second-biggest market after the U.S. — could be getting physical stores, Reuters reported on Saturday (Jan. 4). 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 Seeks Patent For Hand Recognition
December 26, 2019

In a move that could further upend traditional brick-and-mortar retail engagement, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published an application this week from eCommerce giant Amazon.com detailing a software system that would identify individuals through unique biometric qualities and characteristics associated with the palms...

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Record Holiday Sales Send Amazon Stock Soaring
December 26, 2019

Amazon led the highest ever S&P 500 Index thanks to robust holiday sales that made 2019 “record-breaking” for the eCommerce giant, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (Dec. 26).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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More Automakers Clamoring For Amazon Alexa
December 26, 2019

As demand for connectivity in vehicles grows, automakers are clamoring to put Amazon Alexa behind the wheel — or at least in the passenger seat, CNBC reported on Tuesday (Dec. 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Amazon To Charge Merchants 3 Pct More For Warehousing, Shipping
December 20, 2019

Amazon has announced that it’s going to charge merchants about 3 percent more in fulfillment fees, which include things like warehousing and shipping goods, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Amazon’s Delivery Fleet Reaches 30K Cargo Vehicles
December 20, 2019

Amazon’s van-buying spree is bringing in holiday joy to the automotive industry. A boon to automakers, the e-commerce leader’s push for home-delivery has boosted van sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Amazon Expects To Deliver 3.5B Packages This Year
December 20, 2019

Amazon announced on Thursday (Dec. 19) it expects to deliver 3.5 billion customer packages worldwide this year through its delivery network and expects to deliver an additional 200 million parcels before the end of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Amazon Taps Discount Airline To Operate Cargo Fleet
December 18, 2019

Amazon, in its bid to take more control over its own shipping and logistics, has contracted Sun Country Airlines to fly a fleet of 10 Boeing 737-800 freighters in Q2 of the year, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon Nixes FedEx Ground For Prime Deliveries
December 16, 2019

Amid the Christmas shipping frenzy, Amazon told sellers that they can no longer use FedEx Ground for Prime shipments due to unpredictable service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (Dec. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...