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A selection of sellers offering Buy with Prime-based Prime Day promotions, including The Woobles.

How ‘Buy with Prime’ is Helping Small Businesses Capitalize on the Prime Day Hoopla

Today begins what has become one of the biggest shopping events of the year — Amazon’s annual Prime…

Features July 11
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AWS is investing another $7.8 billion on its cloud infrastructure in Ohio.

AWS to Invest an Additional $7.8B to Expand Ohio Facilities

Amazon will invest an estimated $7.8 billion by 2030 to expand its data center operations in Ohio, marking…

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As emerging brands navigate an increasingly competitive digital landscape, many are turning to marketplaces (specifically Amazon) to acquire new customers.

Is Selling on Amazon the Cure for High Customer Acquisition Costs?

As more direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands face heightened competition and rising cost-per-acquisition rates online, many have disinvested in their…

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Inside a ThriftBooks processing center.

How ThriftBooks Flipped the Script on Book Resale by Focusing on Community Instead of Price

Back in the ’90s, when Jeff Bezos was looking for a way into the wide world of the…

Features June 30
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Staples will now accept returns and Amazon is tapping local businesses to make it deliveries.

Amazon Enlists Staples, Local Businesses to Help with Returns and Delivery

In Amazon’s latest moves to bolster its logistics and fulfillment network, the company has partnered with Staples to…

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Amazon is making Business accounts free for some small businesses.

Amazon Makes Business Accounts Free for Sole Operators

In its ongoing bid to appeal to small business owners, Amazon is making business accounts free for sole…

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Amazon Boosts Total India Investment to $26 Billion

Amazon will increase its planned investment in India to $26 billion by 2030, according to an announcement made…

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Geekwire: Seattle Amazon Go Store Closes, but 4 Remain Open

Amazon has reportedly closed an Amazon Go convenience store at the base of the Madison Centre office tower…

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Amazon is under investigation by the U.S. Senate and the subject of another FTC complaint.

Amazon Comes Under Fire from FTC, U.S. Senate for Deceptive Membership Practices, Warehouse Safety

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm to include Amazon’s response to…

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