August 16, 2023
Amazon to Impose New 2% Fee on Some Merchants
Amazon is reportedly set to impose a new fee on third-party sellers who do not use the company’s logistics services. Starting in October, thousands of merchants who handle their own shipping will be...
August 16, 2023
NY Regulator Wants to Rein in ‘Abusive’ Prescription Drug Pricing
New York’s financial regulator wants to regulate the companies that help set prescription drug costs. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced Wednesday (Aug. 16) that it had...
August 16, 2023
Amazon Expands Sponsored Products Ads to Other Apps and Websites
Amazon has expanded its Sponsored Products ads to other apps and websites. This move aims to provide customers with more convenient and seamless shopping experiences, allowing them to discover and purchase relevant products beyond...
August 16, 2023
Robotaxis Ready to Become a Reality in San Francisco
Paid, driverless taxis are set to become a regular part of life in San Francisco. As Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (Aug. 16), Waymo and Cruise recently received permission from California regulators to offer that service, paving...
August 16, 2023
US Booksellers & Antitrust Advocates Call for DOJ Probe of...
US booksellers, authors, and antitrust advocates joined forces on Wednesday to urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Amazon over its alleged monopoly in...
August 16, 2023
With Installments Push, Amazon Opens Up New Avenues to Cement...
For Amazon, in its ever-continuing bid to draw merchant loyalty and widen the use of Amazon Pay, installment payments are now the latest arrow in the quiver. And by making...
August 16, 2023
Consumers Pivot to Online Pickup as Delivery Fees Rise
At the end of the day, consumers love conveniences that can make their lives incrementally easier, whether it’s the control and speed of self-checkout or the cut-down cooking times of...
August 16, 2023
Amazon’s Insulin Coupons Fuel Retail Ambitions for Patient-Centric, Accessible Care
Technological advancements and evolving consumer expectations are fueling a significant transformation in the healthcare space, with several retailers at the forefront of shaping new paradigms that prioritize convenience, affordability and...
August 15, 2023
The Decline of Traditional TV: Streaming Takes Over
The days of sitting down to enjoy your favorite television show on traditional broadcast or cable are rapidly declining. For the first time, the total share watched among American viewers...
