About three weeks ago, at Innovation Project 2016, Amazon’s VP of External Payments, Patrick Gauthier, dropped a big hint about the direction that Amazon might be taking payments outside of Amazon itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Amazon announced a new program today (April 4) designed to expand Amazon Payments into more eCommerce merchants’ websites. 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...
As online retailers compare the pros and cons of using Amazon Payments, it would appear that many have found the former category to outweigh the latter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Diversification is a cardinal rule of investing, but it’s rare to see retail companies throw their financial weight around so far from what a reasonable observer would consider their comfort zone. For Amazon, a German company that specializes in high-definition digital mapping would certainly seem...
Early this morning, Amazon released a blog post announcing its 101st Dash Button — one that will deliver consumers’ mail to them with a mere tap of the button. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Amazon’s fulfillment centers – The Happiest Places On Earth™ – have come under scrutiny lately for what some labor rights advocates perceive to be overly draconian anti-theft measures. In response to that criticism, Amazon is starting a new program aimed exclusively at keeping its warehouse workers...
It was a year ago that Amazon first released its Amazon Dash Buttons — a move that was received by some as an April Fools’ joke. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
With its streaming media and Web services departments, it can seem like Amazon is transitioning more and more into a retailer that focuses strictly on selling intangible goods. While that may be true, the success of Amazon Home Services proves that while products might differ,...
Amazon, Amazon, Amazon — no matter the mixed press that has come its way, the eCommerce giant still reigns supreme in the eyes of consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...