April 29, 2024 by MMR
Amazon Prime, Amazon.com Inc., same-day delivery
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE – Amazon today said it continues to increase the speed with which it gets deliveries to customers. Nearly 60% of orders placed through Prime across 60 U.S. metro areas in the first quarter arrived the same day or next day, the company said. Prime members in major cities across the U.S. can get free
April 24, 2024 by MMR
Amazon, Amazon Prime, EBT, Grocery Delivery
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SEATTLE—In a bid to bring greater convenience to budget-minded food shoppers, Amazon has unveiled a new grocery delivery subscription option to Prime members and customers using EBT in over 3,500 cities and towns across the United States. Priced at $9.99 per month for Prime members, this subscription service offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders exceeding
November 9, 2023 by MMR
Amazon Fresh, Amazon Fresh vice president Claire Peters, Amazon Prime, Bristol Farms, Cardenas Markets, Pet Food Express, Save Mart, Weis Markets
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SEATTLE — Amazon is making free grocery delivery and free pickup available to all customers, with our without an Amazon Prime membership, everywhere that Amazon Fresh is available. Previously only Amazon Prime members could take advantage of the service. “We’re always looking for ways to make grocery shopping easy, fast, and affordable for all of
September 18, 2023 by MMR
Amazon Prime, Amazon.com Inc., Prime Big Deal Days
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SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. announced Prime Big Deal Days, a holiday shopping event beginning October 10 and running through October 11. Amazon will make it easier for Prime members to find deals they’re interested in with personalized recommendations based on past purchases, browsing history, and items saved to their Lists. Prime members will have access
August 16, 2022 by MMR
Amazon Prime, Paramount+, streaming TV, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Amazon Prime offers a streaming TV service as one of the perks of membership. Soon Walmart+ members will get one too. Beginning in September, Walmart+ members will be able to stream premium entertainment through access to the Paramount+ Essential Plan, which includes access to a wide range of content including such original dramas
July 14, 2022 by MMR
Amazon Prime, Prime Day 2022
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SEATTLE — Amazon Prime members purchased more than 300 million items worldwide during Prime Day 2022, according to the company, which said this year’s event was the biggest Prime Day event ever. Amazon said Thursday that Prime members saved over $1.7 billion, more than during any previous Prime Day event. The company said the event
April 21, 2022 by MMR
Amazon Prime, Buy With Prime
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SEATTLE — Amazon Prime will soon offer members the chance to get perks like free delivery even when they are shopping from other online merchants. “We always aim to exceed Prime members’ expectations by offering more selection, exclusive deals, quality content, and convenient features,” Amazon Prime vice president Jamil Ghani said. “With the introduction of
February 4, 2022 by MMR
Amazon Prime, fulfillment costs, retail subscriptions
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SEATTLE – Amazon announced it will help offset rising fulfillment costs by raising the price of Prime, increasing the annual fee for U.S. members by $20 to $139, beginning next month. The company made the announcement February 3 as part of its financial report for the three months ended December 31. Amazon posted sales of
April 29, 2021 by MMR
Amazon, Amazon Prime, first quarter
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money, Uncategorized
SEATTLE — Amazon, a leading beneficiary of the surge in online shopping during the pandemic, on Thursday reported double-digit sales and earnings gains for the first quarter. Net sales increased 44% to $108.5 billion in the three months ended March 31, compared with $75.5 billion in the comparable period in 2020. The increase was 41%
April 27, 2021 by MMR
Amazon, Amazon Prime, in-garage grocery delivery
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SEATTLE — Amazon said Tuesday that it is expanding a service that delivers groceries into customers’ garages to every market where its regular grocery delivery service is available. Originally launched in five cities last November, the Key by Amazon In-Garage Grocery Delivery service will now be available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities and towns.
September 14, 2020 by MMR
Amazon Prime, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart this month launched its Walmart+ membership program, which is designed to compete with Amazon Prime by leveraging in-store and online assets that include fuel discounts and unlimited free delivery from stores. Walmart+ membership, available beginning on September 15, will cost $98 a year or $12.95 a month and includes a 15-day
July 8, 2020 by MMR
Amazon, Amazon Prime, digital marketplace, subscription service, Walmart, Whole Foods
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is reportedly set to open a new front in its fight for a bigger share of the digital marketplace. Technology news website Recode is reporting that Walmart this month will introduce Walmart+, a subscription service promising same-day delivery of groceries and general merchandise, as well as perks such as discounts on