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24 October 2019
Amazon has rolled out its click and collect service, Amazon Counter, to thousands more locations across the US. New partner locations Amazon Counter offers customers a network of stores where they can collect their online orders from designated pick up points at partner locations. The click and collect option is available to all Amazon customers at no extra cost, offering Same-Day, One-Day,...
16 October 2019
Amazon has removed restrictions that prevented Prime members from using one-day shipping on items less than $5, according to a report from Recode. One-day shipping on low-priced items Amazon Prime members are now able to purchase single items less than $5, and as little as $1, on Amazon and receive with free one-day shipping. Before this move, Prime members would need to add lower cost item...
09 October 2019
Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon.sg, offering shoppers a wider selection of products and more ways to shop in Singapore. More ways to shop The launch of Amazon.sg marks Amazon’s 16 th global market place. The retailer initially launched its Prime Now fast delivery service in Singapore two years ago through its Prime Now app, offering groceries and household essentials. With the la...
25 September 2019
Amazon has launched a new health care app, Amazon Care, providing users with access to health professionals through video, chat, mobile care and prescription deliveries. Amazon Care Amazon’s new health care app offers both virtual and in-person care to users. The service is initially available to Amazon employees and their families in the Seattle area. Amazon Care is available Monday to Fri...
25 September 2019
Amazon Prime members in Rome can now order from an expanded range of 12,000 products through its Prime Now service. A new fulfilment centre has been built, also extending the reach of the service. Service expansion Amazon has opened a new fulfilment centre in Rome Tiburtina area, allowing for significant expansion of the Prime Now service available for members in Rome. The new fulfilment ce...
24 September 2019
Amazon has launched retail operations in Israel, offering local delivery to shoppers from a range of Israeli brands. Local delivery service Amazon has launched its local delivery service in Israel. The website is initially available in English, with the Hebrew website expected to go live in the coming weeks. Product prices are in shekels, with a feature to filter out products from other mar...
20 September 2019
Amazon Japan will begin installing Amazon Lockers in retail outlets and train stations this year. Partnering with retailers The ecommerce operator will introduce Amazon Hub service through partnerships with FamilyMart convenience store chain, supermarket operator Fuji Citio and Odakyu Electric Railway. The lockers will appear in dozens of retail outlets and train stations by the end of this...
20 September 2019
Amazon has launched The Climate Pledge, a commitment to meet the Paris Agreement ten years early. The Climate Pledge The Climate Pledge, launched by Amazon, is a plan to become carbon neutral by 2040 and reach the Paris climate agreement ten years early. The retailer is also asking other companies to sign the pledge. Companies that sign agree to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions r...
13 September 2019
Amazon has doubled its delivery network in India ahead of its flagship sales event, Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale. Delivery network expansion Amazon has significantly expanded its supply chain network throughout India to more than 1,400 delivery stations across 750 cities. The expansion aims to strengthen Amazon’s capacity ahead of the festive season. Amazon said over 100 delivery stati...
12 September 2019
Amazon has rolled out its Prime membership service in Brazil, as it looks to further develop its offer in the market. Largest benefit offering yet The new service will hopefully drive increased loyalty for the online retailer, opening up what it describes as an the “ largest benefit offering ever made available in programme launches in 14 years of history”. Services available to those that...