Amazon news and trends

Amazon and Walmart See Intent as 2026’s Holy Grail
Retail // December 18, 2025

Among retail’s most dominant themes in 2025 was that the next era of competition is about ecosystem control, not just operational excellence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Google, Amazon and Meta Embed AI Into Core Products
artificial intelligence // December 17, 2025

Big Tech’s artificial intelligence (AI) push is accelerating on multiple fronts, from productivity agents embedded in everyday software to deeper bets on infrastructure, content and consumer hardware. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Amazon Eyes $10 Billion Investment and Chip Deal in OpenAI
Amazon Investments // December 17, 2025

Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest around $10 billion in OpenAI. 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...

Lending Platform Slope Teams With Amazon on Seller Working Capital
Partnerships // December 16, 2025

Lending platform Slope has teamed with Amazon to offer financing to the eCommerce giant’s merchants. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Walmart Uses Stores to Counter Amazon’s Speed Advantage

December 11, 2025
When one thinks of retail competition, the battle between eCommerce and brick-and-mortar is typically what leaps to mind. 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 form, you […]

Black Friday’s Big Traffic Shake-Up: Amazon Surges, Walmart Slips, Target Splits

December 09, 2025
Retail’s triple crown of Walmart, Amazon and Target saw major shifts in who shopped this year’s Black Friday sales—and not all the changes were identical. Get the Full Story Complete...

Amazon Pushes Alexa Into Full Agent Mode

December 08, 2025
Agentic AI’s intersection with devices like phones, speakers and personal assistants hadn’t been visited much in the Prompt Economy. At least that was the case, up until last week when...

Rufus and Sparky Turn Amazon and Walmart Into Holiday Rivals

November 28, 2025
The retail industry is pulling every growth lever it can this holiday season. The question is whether those levers are enough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
Amazon Extends Payroll and Cybersecurity Help to Small Businesses

December 18, 2025
Amazon Business is offering new benefits to members of its Business Prime program. 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 form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Amazon Eyes $10 Billion Investment and Chip Deal in OpenAI

December 17, 2025
Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest around $10 billion in OpenAI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Lending Platform Slope Teams With Amazon on Seller Working Capital

December 16, 2025
Lending platform Slope has teamed with Amazon to offer financing to the eCommerce giant’s merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Amazon Grows Same-Day Fresh Grocery Delivery to 2,300 Communities

December 10, 2025
Amazon says its same-day perishable grocery delivery service has reached 2,300-plus communities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...