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Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime is a paid subscription service offered by Amazon that gives users access to services that would otherwise be unavailable, or cost extra, to the typical Amazon customer. This includes free two-day delivery, streaming music and video, and other benefits.

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Amazon Promotes Early Holiday Shopping as ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ Return
Amazon Promotes Early Holiday Shopping as ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ Return
September 17, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon is resuming “Prime Big Deal Days” next month before the holiday shopping season. The eCommerce giant’s semi-annual sales event returns Oct. 8 and 9,...

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Amazon Hits Reported Checkout Snag Amid Labor Day Sale
Amazon Hits Reported Checkout Snag Amid Labor Day Sale
September 01, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon’s checkout reportedly suffered a technical issue as its Labor Day sale began. The glitch in the eCommerce site happened Friday (Aug. 30), preventing customers...

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50% of Amazon Prime, Walmart+ Subscribers Step Up During Sales Events
50% of Amazon Prime, Walmart+ Subscribers Step Up During Sales Events
August 23, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers vie to capture consumer interest, the juxtaposition of Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ Week underscores the evolving landscape of shopper loyalty. A recent...

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Amazon Touts Faster Delivery Ahead of Big Deal Days
Amazon Touts Faster Delivery Ahead of Big Deal Days
August 22, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon says its Prime Big Deal Days sales event will return in October. The event will give Prime members early access to holiday deals, the...

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Amazon Adds Annual Plan to Grocery Delivery Subscription Service
Amazon Adds Annual Plan to Grocery Delivery Subscription Service
August 22, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon has expanded its grocery delivery subscription service by adding an annual plan for Prime members and extending its discounted subscription to all Prime Access...

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Walmart+ Courts Fast-Food Diners With Burger King Partnership
Walmart+ Courts Fast-Food Diners With Burger King Partnership
August 22, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart has teamed with Burger King in its latest effort to boost its subscription program. The retail giant and the fast food chain have begun offering what they...

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75% of Shoppers Hit Prime Day, Walmart+ Sales Looking for Deals
75% of Shoppers Hit Prime Day, Walmart+ Sales Looking for Deals
August 21, 2024  |  BNPL

A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report, “BNPL Fuels Essential Spending Surge on Amazon Prime Day, Walmart+ Week,” compares data from this year’s Amazon Prime Day and...

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Jassy Touts Amazon Pharmacy’s ‘Resonance’ With Customers
Jassy Touts Amazon Pharmacy’s ‘Resonance’ With Customers
August 19, 2024  |  Amazon

For Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Amazon Pharmacy has made big strides and provides a stellar customer experience. During the company’s second-quarter earnings call on Aug....

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More Than Two-Thirds of US Consumers Now Subscribe to Amazon Prime
More Than Two-Thirds of US Consumers Now Subscribe to Amazon Prime
July 30, 2024  |  Retail

Amazon Prime membership is on the rise, encompassing the majority of consumers, but PYMNTS Intelligence data shows that Walmart’s quickly growing membership is becoming a...

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