Amazon news and analysis – Page 23
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Analysis & FeaturesCan government deliver an 'Amazon tax'? Is it needed?
Philip Hammond is reportedly looking into a tax that targets online companies. What would the impact be on UK retail?
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NewsMachines that order their own refills on Amazon arrive in UK
New dishwashers that automatically reorder detergent are on sale now
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Analysis & FeaturesThe last mile: how third-party couriers are changing grocery
In the past three years alone the number of third party logistics operators launching in UK grocery is in double figures
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NewsConsumers 'unlikely' to use checkout-free tech, says report
But around a third would use technology such as a smartphone app to scan purchases
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NewsWhole Foods UK joins Amazon Prime Day
Whole Foods is offering Prime members access to deals and experiences for 36 hours
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NewsTrigo Vision gains $7m funding for checkout-free store system
The $7m in funding, from Hetz Ventures and Vertex Ventures, is to be used to grow the research and development team…
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NewsPetits Filous works with Amazon for Play Free push
Consumers will receive “play-promoting instructions” alongside their Amazon Pantry order, designed to encourage children to rediscover the cardboard box as a plaything
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Comment & OpinionExtended Adjudicator remit confirmation will soothe Burnley and Coupe’s aches
The CMA will next month announce its long-awaited list of new retailers to be added to the remit of Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon
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Comment & OpinionWhat to make of Microsoft, Google and Amazon's grocery moves
As the world’s leading tech giants, Google and Amazon both bring an unprecedented level of in-depth consumer access, says Lawrence Hutter of Alvarez & Marsal
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NewsAmazon aiming for 30-minute delivery times using drones
UK country manager Doug Gurr said the UK had the opportunity to “lead the world” in drone technology…
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Comment & OpinionWhat the new Premier League deal means for Amazon’s grocery ambitions
Amazon’s football deal will help it achieve its goal of becoming the ‘everything store’, says Guy Elliott of Publicis.Sapient
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NewsResearch reveals ‘trust issues’ in buying from Amazon
Future Thinking research found 35% of shoppers would not buy groceries on Amazon
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership denies Amazon approach for Waitrose
JLP chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield said “there has been no approach by Amazon regarding Waitrose”
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury’s-Asda merger shows 'Amazon effect' in action
Amazon has been a huge catalyst for change in UK grocery, says Natalie Berg of NBK Retail. And it’s been a key driver of the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
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NewsAmazon files patent for 'voice sniffer' algorithm
The proposed ‘sniffer algorithm’ could enable Alexa to listen in on conversations and make product recommendations
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Comment & OpinionCasino's Ocado deal plays well
The shares of Casino Group got a 10% bump recently following news its Monoprix chain had struck a deal to sell via Amazon …
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NewsAmazon to sponsor The Great British Bake Off second series
Amazon is thought to have paid around £5m for the deal, which it will use to promote its Alexa and Echo smart speakers
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NewsAmazon patents drones that can differentiate between gestures
“It may sound like science fiction, but it’s real,” says Amazon
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NewsMedia Bites 26 March: Tesco, HoF, Whole Foods
The Confederation of British Industry chairs’ committee will nominate Tesco chairman John Allan as the next president
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NewsMeat box delivery firm Field & Flower joins Treasure Truck
The Treasure Truck, launched in the UK last December, is described by Amazon as a “unique and fun-filled way” to shop for new or trending local items