The Strategic Organizing Center (SOC) has written the Federal Trade Commission, asking the agency to block Amazon’s MGM purchase.
Is Amazon Destroying Retail?
“A set of facts could be put forward that would support that (they are destroying the retail landscape),” says former Walmart CEO Bill Simon. “Do I want to go out of business because I’ve lost my sales by not matching them on price? Or, do I want to go out of business because I’ve matched them on price?”
Reports: Amazon Deal To Buy MGM Studios For $9 Billion Nearly Done
According to numerous reports Amazon is very close to a deal to buy MGM Studios and its film library for nearly $9 billion with debt. This would significantly alter the streaming wars and give Amazon a huge base of over…
Consumer Groups Take Amazon to Task Over Prime Cancellation Process
Amazon is coming under fire from consumer groups for how it handles Prime cancellation.
How To Find Trustworthy Supplements on Amazon
One of the largest businesses in the world, Amazon, makes up 77% of all supplement sales online. This percent is larger than the five biggest vitamin sellers combined.
Lookout Amazon: Walmart Using Stores to Speed Up Online Shipping
Walmart is taking aim at one of Amazon’s biggest benefits, fast shipping, by using its stores to speed up delivery.
Amazon Announces ‘Holiday Dash’ Prime Day Every Day
Amazon wants to emulate the success of Prime Day every day with ‘Holiday Dash,’ a new section on Amazon with daily deals that “equal Black Friday.”
Walmart+ Goes Head To Head With Amazon
Walmart launches Walmart+ a subscription service that competes directly with Amazon Prime and costs only $98 a year or optionally $12.95 a month. Walmart’s membership option is now available to customers across the country. Membership includes free 15-day trial period.
Amazon Now Playing Podcasts
Amazon has entered the super hot podcasting arena, adding podcasts to their Amazon Music platform. All podcasts will be able to be accessed via Alexa, its voice-activated Echo speakers, and are free to Amazon Prime members.
iOS Users Can Purchase Amazon Content In-App
iOS users can finally purchase Amazon Prime Video content in-app, significantly improving the user experience.