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Amazon is partnering with Uber Eats to allow Prime members to order restaurant delivery through Amazon platforms. The integration replaces the previous Grubhub partnership, which began in 2022 but has since lost significant market share to competitors like Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Amazon and TATA Motors have agreed to deploy 3,000 electric trucks in India, marking the country's largest such rollout. This move expands Amazon's existing electric vehicle operations beyond last-mile delivery, supporting national decarbonization goals and utilizing the 7.5-tonne Tata Ultra E.7 model for freight corridors.
HuffPost curates a list of discounted products on Amazon ahead of the holiday shopping season. The commentary prioritizes useful items such as health trackers, space heaters, and kitchen appliances, offering specific discount percentages to guide consumer spending before Black Friday.
This article contends that Amazon customers may be eligible for compensation under a $309.5 million class-action settlement regarding improper refund processing. It outlines the background of the lawsuit, noting allegations that Amazon failed to issue refunds or incorrectly recharged customers, and explains the claims process available until December 2026.
The FTC and 22 states updated their complaint against Amazon, alleging the company deceived advertisers about rising search ad costs. New details claim prices were raised up to 50% above auction results on ordinary days and more than tripled during major shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday.
A Brazilian federal court suspended four Amazon oil and gas leases until Indigenous and river communities are consulted. The ruling affects blocks held by Atem Participações and Eneva, with the government facing strict deadlines and fines if it fails to initiate consultations under International Labour Organization Convention 169.
Amazon reported its fresh groceries and essentials business grew three times faster than general store operations in the third quarter. Grocery sales now represent nearly half of all units sold, with CEO Andy Jassy attributing success to expanded choices and faster delivery times for Prime members.
Amazon is offering an eight-pound Butterball turkey and traditional sides for $25 with same-day delivery for Thanksgiving. The holiday meal deal targets customers in Houston and other eligible areas, providing a convenient option for preparing the festive feast.
Amazon added over 100 new features to its Alexa for Shopping assistant this week, enabling users to create lists, manage registries, and handle subscriptions via the app. The tools are available to all customers without requiring Amazon devices or Prime membership, supporting a holiday retail season projected to exceed $1 trillion.
Amazon introduced the Shop Direct Merchant Workspace, enabling third-party retailers to connect their catalogs to Alexa for Shopping. The service now allows US customers to text Alexa to order groceries, compare products, check price history, and receive delivery updates alongside personalized recommendations based on remembered preferences.