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Shopping from the earth's biggest selection of books, magazines, music, DVDs, videos, electronics, computers, software, apparel & accessories, shoes and more. Amazon.com, Inc., is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies along with Google, Apple, and Facebook.

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Smart Mirrors Present Dressing-Room Commerce Opportunities for Retailers
Smart Mirrors Present Dressing-Room Commerce Opportunities for Retailers
January 24, 2024  |  Retail

Smart mirrors present an opportunity for retailers to embed shopping capabilities into the try-on process, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers PYMNTS Intelligence’s report “How...

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Walmart Shuts Down Innovation Lab as Retailers See Tech Bets Eat Into Margins
Walmart Shuts Down Innovation Lab as Retailers See Tech Bets Eat Into Margins
January 23, 2024  |  Walmart

With the race for retailers’ digital presences growing more competitive each year, demanding more resources, Walmart is reportedly axing its Store No. 8 innovation hub...

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Retail Solutions That Led to Decreased Returns in 2023 
Retail Solutions That Led to Decreased Returns in 2023 
January 23, 2024  |  Retail

As brands and retailers continue to find new ways to prevent returns, one begs to ask: Are they working?  As per an National Retail Federation...

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How Retailers Are Folding GenAI Into Their 2024 Playbook 
How Retailers Are Folding GenAI Into Their 2024 Playbook 
January 22, 2024  |  Retail

In the world of retail, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has taken up the conversation.  Although the idea is not new, its importance has escalated, especially...

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Amazon Employees Debate Idea of Charging for Alexa
Amazon Employees Debate Idea of Charging for Alexa
January 22, 2024  |  Amazon

Would you pay a subscription to use Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa? Inside the company, that’s apparently the subject of some debate. A recent Business Insider...

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Amazon Lays Off 5% of Buy With Prime Staff
Amazon Lays Off 5% of Buy With Prime Staff
January 19, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon has made layoffs in its Buy with Prime unit, as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The company has laid off around 30 employees,...

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Walmart and Amazon Get Back to Basics to Elevate Signature Shopping Experiences
Walmart and Amazon Get Back to Basics to Elevate Signature Shopping Experiences
January 19, 2024  |  Retail

In a world where Amazon and Walmart are always finding ways to go neck in neck, both retail giants are focusing on enhancing their established...

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Amazon’s Diamond Sports Investment Comes as Streaming Services Seek Game Day Boost
Amazon’s Diamond Sports Investment Comes as Streaming Services Seek Game Day Boost
January 18, 2024  |  Streaming

Amazon is partnering with Diamond Sports Group, a move that comes as video streaming platforms see huge boosts from their sports offerings. The eCommerce giant...

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Shein Remains at Top of Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps for Sixth Consecutive Month
Shein Remains at Top of Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps for Sixth Consecutive Month
January 17, 2024  |  Shopping

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and if you’re on the lookout for something special for your sweetie, PYMNTS is here to help....

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