Third Party Vendors news and trends

California Claims Amazon Punishes Sellers for Lower Prices on Other Sites
Amazon // April 16, 2026

Amazon pressures sellers using its platform to raise their prices on competitors’ websites if those prices are even a penny lower than Amazon’s, The Guardian reported Thursday (April 16), citing California authorities’ comments on newly unsealed records that were filed as part of an antitrust...

Amazon Sellers Protest Policy Changes With One-Day Ad Boycott
Amazon // April 15, 2026

Hundreds of large Amazon sellers are protesting the company’s recent policy changes by boycotting its advertising platform on Wednesday (April 15), CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Amazon Gives Sellers an Agentic Window Into Their Business
artificial intelligence // March 03, 2026

Amazon has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered feature for merchants who sell through its marketplace. Called the Canvas experience, it is now available at no additional cost to all sellers in the U.S. and U.K. through Seller Central, Amazon’s seller-facing management platform. The company says it...

Crypto Wallet Ledger Suffers Breach Tied to Payment Processor
Cybersecurity // January 05, 2026

Cryptocurrency wallet Ledger is reportedly dealing with a data breach connected to its payment processor.  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
When Partners Become Cybersecurity Risks

August 27, 2025
When the British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) disclosed last year that a supplier breach had unleashed a ransomware attack, it was the kind of nightmare scenario every corporate board dreads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Digital Blind Spots Leave FinTech Firms Exposed as Cyber Litigation Explodes

May 15, 2025
The internet may have rewritten data rights, but courts are starting to catch up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Amazon Launches Retail Ad Service to Compete With Walmart Connect

January 16, 2025
Amazon has launched its Retail Ad Service, a new platform designed to help retailers easily incorporate targeted advertising into their digital storefronts. Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the service...

Rise of Hybrid Marketplaces Bucks Conventional Retail Growth Strategies

January 06, 2025
Digital marketplaces are becoming an important growth channel in retail, as global sales were projected to reach $3.8 trillion last year. To succeed in this environment, brands must adopt the...

Quick Reads
Amazon Dismisses New Evidence in California Antitrust Suit

April 20, 2026
An Amazon spokesperson said Monday (April 20) that the company looks forward to responding in court to a motion filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta as part of an antitrust lawsuit launched in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

California Claims Amazon Punishes Sellers for Lower Prices on Other Sites

April 16, 2026
Amazon pressures sellers using its platform to raise their prices on competitors’ websites if those prices are even a penny lower than Amazon’s, The Guardian reported Thursday (April 16), citing...

Amazon Sellers Protest Policy Changes With One-Day Ad Boycott

April 15, 2026
Hundreds of large Amazon sellers are protesting the company’s recent policy changes by boycotting its advertising platform on Wednesday (April 15), CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Crypto Wallet Ledger Suffers Breach Tied to Payment Processor

January 05, 2026
Cryptocurrency wallet Ledger is reportedly dealing with a data breach connected to its payment processor.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...