Amazon’s move to kill its bike delivery program for its Prime Now service in Seattle, Washington, has left its bicycle messengers disheartened. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Given its status as one of the fastest, if not the fastest, digital commerce hubs on the planet, it is not too entirely surprising that Amazon is serious about getting a foot in the door in India. Jeff Bezos has announced that Amazon will plow...
For many retailers, the decision to expand to new service areas often comes after months or years of planning to ensure that the move will, in the end, be profitable. However, Amazon is less concerned about making a buck than most of its competitors, which...
“Alexa, show me some cool FI, payments and commerce innovations.” 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...
It was only a few decades ago that video game culture was still a subculture so underground that high school cool kids and major retailers alike wanted nothing to do with it. Now that the industry generates billions of dollars and brings millions of enthusiasts...
Analysts are suggesting that Amazon is currently the U.S. firm with the biggest growth potential. 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,...
Like the high school quarterback or the trust fund baby, Amazon very rarely finds itself behind the eight ball. Whether it’s making express delivery options a standard industry offering or turning the initial jeers at the Echo into near-universal praise, it’s safe to say that,...
Amazon’s Alexa, the cloud-based virtual assistant, now has over a 1,000 skills under its belt. 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,...
The world lost “The Greatest of All Time,” boxer Muhammad Ali, over the weekend due to complications associated with his 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Ali lived up to his famous self-appointed moniker in many ways – for his civil rights advocacy, his worldwide charitable and...
