TikTok is reportedly testing a membership program for U.S. shoppers, similar to Amazon Prime. That’s according to a report Friday (July 24) from Business Insider, citing screenshots of the offering seen by its journalists. According to the report, the program is called TikTok Shop Plus,...
Amazon is highlighting the fuel savings benefits of Prime membership with a limited-time promotion that offers 50 cents per gallon off one fuel purchase over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The promotion runs from Thursday to Sunday (July 2 to 5), the company said in a Tuesday (June 30) press release....
American shoppers spent more than $26.4 billion on this year’s Amazon Prime Day. That’s a 9.3% increase over last year’s eCommerce event, Reuters reported Saturday (June 27), citing Adobe Analytics data. Retail experts chalked the increase up to high inflation combined with consumers focusing on...
Amazon is testing ultra-fast delivery of groceries and essential items in two U.S. cities. The program, offering deliveries within around 30 minutes or less, is being piloted in parts of Philadelphia and Seattle, the company announced Monday (Dec. 1). “Amazon is utilizing specialized smaller facilities...
September 23, 2025
For years, retail watchers assumed Amazon Prime and Walmart+ were competing head-to-head for consumer loyalty. However, the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Winning Both Carts: Millennials Drive Surge in Having Amazon Prime & Walmart+ Subscriptions” suggests that more consumers in the United States are sidestepping the rivalry altogether and signing up for both. It’s not just a […]
May 26, 2025
In an era where retailers fiercely compete for consumer loyalty, a notable phenomenon is reshaping the landscape: the rise of the dual subscriber, holding memberships to both Amazon Prime and...
April 28, 2025
The consumer retail landscape is usually painted in broad strokes of green and blue: Walmart for weekly groceries, beverages and basic household items, Amazon for everything from clothing and housewares...
February 14, 2025
As the battle for eCommerce dominance intensifies, Walmart is making strides in expanding its online presence. The retail giant has elevated its digital sales and profits, cementing eCommerce as a...
October 25, 2026
Walmart has begun offering customers the chance to combine Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus memberships into a single subscription.` Such a move is a “direct shot” at Amazon Prime, Brett Rose, founder and CEO at wholesale distributor United National Consumer Supplier, told Retail Dive in a recent report. Walmart’s offer is $120 a year vs. […]
July 26, 2026
TikTok is reportedly testing a membership program for U.S. shoppers, similar to Amazon Prime. That’s according to a report Friday (July 24) from Business Insider, citing screenshots of the offering...
June 30, 2026
Amazon is highlighting the fuel savings benefits of Prime membership with a limited-time promotion that offers 50 cents per gallon off one fuel purchase over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The promotion...
June 28, 2026
American shoppers spent more than $26.4 billion on this year’s Amazon Prime Day. That’s a 9.3% increase over last year’s eCommerce event, Reuters reported Saturday (June 27), citing Adobe Analytics...