Amazon is raising free-shipping minimums for some customers who don’t have Prime memberships

Amazon is quietly increasing the minimum amount customers must spend on its site to qualify for free shipping, from $25 to $35 for non-Prime members, as the online retail giant aims to cut costs across its business.

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8/2/2023

Amazon now offers Fresh grocery delivery to non-Prime members in select US cities

Main topic: Amazon expands its Fresh grocery delivery service to non-Prime members in select U.S. cities. Key points: 1. Amazon Fresh grocery delivery was previously only available to Prime members. 2. Non-Prime members in a dozen cities can now order groceries online from Amazon Fresh stores and warehouses. 3. Non-Prime members will have to pay delivery fees based on order value ($13.95 for orders under $50, $10.95 for orders between $50 and $100, $7.95 for orders over $100). 4. Amazon plans to launch the service nationwide by the end of the year and include products from Whole Foods and other grocery stores. 5. Amazon is unifying its e-commerce supermarket offerings into one online cart, allowing customers to order from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon.com in a single order. 6. Amazon is introducing revamped Fresh stores in Chicago with an expanded product selection and in-store Krispy Kreme stores. 7. Earlier this year, Amazon started charging delivery fees for Fresh grocery orders under $150 for Prime members. 8. Amazon operates Fresh grocery stores and Go convenience stores across the U.S. and acquired Whole Foods in 2017.

8/16/2023

Amazon pinches sellers: Use our costly logistics services or pay extra fee

Main topic: Amazon's decision to charge an extra fee to sellers who bypass its logistics services. Key points: 1. The FTC is expected to file an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. 2. Amazon is facing scrutiny for how it treats sellers on its platform. 3. Amazon will start charging a two percent fee on each sale for sellers who ship their own products instead of using Amazon's logistics services.

9/13/2023

Amazon Invests $440 Million to Raise Wages for Contracted Delivery Workers to $20.50 Per Hour

Amazon is investing over $440 million to increase wages for its contracted delivery employees, expecting them to earn an average of $20.50 per hour or more.

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Posted 8/29/2023, 2:51:32 PM