Amazon news and analysis – Page 19
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NewsAmazon moves into own-label wine with Compass Road range
The five-strong range comprises Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Chardonnay, Grenache Rosé and Riesling Qualitätswein
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Comment & OpinionDispatches: The Secrets of Amazon barely lifts the lid
An undercover reporter spent four weeks at an Amazon warehouse, but the online behemoth’s supposed evils were skipped over at rapid rate
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NewsDeliveroo hires BBC political reporter Eleanor Garnier as policy advisor
Appointment comes as the Competition & Markets Authority investigates whether an Amazon investment in Deliveroo could harm…
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NewsAmazon boosts exclusive spirits offer with new Auchentoshan whisky
The Edrington Beam Suntory brand’s latest whisky is matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being transferred into sauvignon blanc barrique casks
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NewsAmazon makes own-label spirits debut with Tovess Gin
Amazon plans to add further drinks to the brand over time
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NewsDeliveroo signs up scores of convenience stores and off licences
New partners include Costcutter, Budgens, Nisa and Best One retailers, plus hundreds of non-affiliated independents
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Amazon a threat to the wholesale sector, or does it offer an opportunity?
Until recently, wholesale has been relatively unscathed by the online giant. But could the advent of Amazon Business change that?
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NewsMorrisons to expand Amazon Prime Now delivery partnership across UK
The retailer announced today (12 September) it had signed an undisclosed multi-year deal with the online giant, to replace its previous rolling relationship
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NewsAmazon offers Fresh grocery delivery without subscription costs
The new option of paying per delivery is likely to appeal to more occasional and first-time Amazon Fresh users
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NewsAsda legal chief Alex Simpson to leave
Simpson is reported to have taken on a similar role with Amazon as it continues to make inroads into UK grocery
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NewsAmazon to roll out PayPoint in-store delivery partnership
The move sees Amazon Hub Counter extended initially to around 500 new stores
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NewsAmazon and Boots accused of ‘bully tactics’ over supplier fines
Major fmcg companies have accused the two of massive fines that would be outlawed under the GCA
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NewsAmazon-backed startups finding high street life tough going
Some of the Amazon-backed retailers have failed to even make it through two weeks
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NewsAmazon opens first Clicks and Mortar store in Scotland
Two other Amazon pop-ups, in Manchester and Cardiff, have already opened, with seven more to come in a year-long trial
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NewsAmazon to turn off all Dash buttons this month
Dash buttons were hailed as a move towards the ‘connected home’
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NewsSelect & Save to install Amazon lockers in stores
Select & Save said it would now be discussing the opportunity with those members
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Comment & OpinionAmazon’s ‘mixed format’ stores are a sign of its true grocery ambitions
Amazon Go was just the start. Attention is now turning towards stores that mix the best of online with the best of offline, according to reports
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NewsAmazon to ID all customers buying age-restricted products
The move follows scrutiny in May this year from the BBC’s Watchdog programme
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NewsAmazon will soon be ‘unstoppable force’ in grocery
Revenue rose 20% to $63.4bn for the second quarter following the expansion of one-day Prime delivery in the US
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NewsDeliveroo uses scale to drive down supplier costs for restaurants
The restaurant delivery company has created a “food procurement team” to drive down the prices of cooking ingredients…