Walmart+ Launches in Canada, Challenging Amazon Prime and Canadian Grocers with a Comprehensive Membership Offering

Walmart+ has officially expanded its reach beyond the United States, launching its comprehensive membership program in Canada. This significant move marks the first international expansion for Walmart’s subscription service, positioning…

Amazon Extends AI Shopping Assistant Technology to External Retailers, Starting with Kate Spade New York

Amazon is democratizing access to its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, extending the technology that powers its innovative shopping agent to third-party retailers. This strategic move, unveiled through Amazon Web…

Amazon Publisher Services Embraces Open Standards with Prebid Adapter Launch

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 – 9:00 am Amazon Publisher Services (APS) has officially launched its Prebid adapter into open beta, a move that signifies a significant step towards fostering a…

The Algorithmic Grip: Authors Contend with Amazon and Goodreads’ Dominance in the Publishing Landscape

The contemporary publishing world presents a formidable challenge for authors, where the traditional gatekeepers have been largely supplanted by algorithmic systems controlled primarily by Amazon and its subsidiary, Goodreads. This…

Leveraging Amazon Prime Day: A Strategic Imperative for All E-commerce Brands in a Shifting Retail Landscape

Amazon Prime Day, a two-day global shopping extravaganza, has transcended its origins as a loyalty incentive for Amazon Prime subscribers to become a pivotal event in the broader e-commerce calendar,…

Liquid I.V. and Amazon Prime Video Forge Innovative Co-Branded Partnership with "Off Campus" Featuring Lead Actors in Custom Content

Liquid I.V., the popular electrolyte drink mix brand under the Unilever umbrella, is pushing the boundaries of co-branded content through an ambitious partnership with Amazon Prime Video’s new series, “Off…

Amazon Publisher Services Launches Prebid Adapter in Open Beta, Signaling a Shift Towards Greater Publisher Control and Ecosystem Collaboration

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 – 9:00 am Amazon Publisher Services (APS) has officially launched its Prebid adapter into open beta testing, a move that signifies a significant step toward fostering…

Amazon Business Cards Usher in New Era of Rewards and Financing with U.S. Bank and Mastercard Partnership

Amazon.com Inc. is significantly enhancing its business credit card program, transitioning new applicants to a new suite of cards issued by U.S. Bank and powered by Mastercard. This strategic shift…

Unpacking Amazon and Goodreads’ Monopoly on Book Sales: A Deep Dive into Author Challenges and Industry Control

The contemporary publishing landscape is increasingly perceived by many authors as a system heavily skewed, with Amazon and its subsidiary Goodreads holding dominant sway over discoverability, sales, and critical reception.…

Amazon Publisher Services Embraces Open Standards with Prebid Adapter Launch, Ushering in a New Era of Publisher Choice and Control

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 – 9:00 am Amazon Publisher Services (APS) has officially launched its Prebid adapter into open beta, a significant move that signals a deeper commitment to fostering…