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Amazon Shopping Director on the Power of Friends With Influence
Amazon // October 31, 2023

In the world of retail, recommendations from friends and inspiration from influencers are like power outlets for consumers, charging up their purchasing decisions.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Report: Amazon Offering Influencers Below-Market Rates to Feed Its Tik-Tok Competitor
Amazon // August 18, 2023

Amazon is reportedly offering lower-than-market rates to influencers as it works to build a TikTok-like feed of photos and videos for its new social commerce project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

As Meta Exits, Can Amazon, Google and Reddit Get Social Commerce Right? 
Social Commerce // May 16, 2023

The realm of social commerce is undergoing remarkable advancements with key players such as Google, Amazon and Reddit venturing into the trend of integrating eCommerce within their platforms. But what does that mean for the state of social commerce? Particularly in light of Meta’s influential...

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From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds

February 27, 2025
During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer spending. 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 […]

Amazon Shopping Director on the Power of Friends With Influence

October 31, 2023
In the world of retail, recommendations from friends and inspiration from influencers are like power outlets for consumers, charging up their purchasing decisions.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Report: Amazon Offering Influencers Below-Market Rates to Feed Its Tik-Tok Competitor

August 18, 2023
Amazon is reportedly offering lower-than-market rates to influencers as it works to build a TikTok-like feed of photos and videos for its new social commerce project. 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 […]