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Target Challenges Amazon With Second E-Commerce Acquisition

An acquisition of Grand Junction, a startup that manages same-day deliveries, would bolster the discount chain's digital business amid increased competition from Amazon.

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Target Challenges Amazon With Second E-Commerce Acquisition

An acquisition of Grand Junction, a startup that manages same-day deliveries, would bolster the discount chain's digital business amid increased competition from Amazon.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Instagram Boosts Watch Sales, Amazon's Private Label Accessories

This week, Instagram turbocharges the vintage watch market, and Amazon launches 'The Fix.'

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Instagram Boosts Watch Sales, Amazon's Private Label Accessories

This week, Instagram turbocharges the vintage watch market, and Amazon launches 'The Fix.'


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Overwhelming Demand Stalls Amazon's Prime Now Singapore Launch

The e-commerce giant's quick delivery service in Singapore — which launched Thursday — has been overwhelmed by demand, preventing it from taking on fresh orders.

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Overwhelming Demand Stalls Amazon's Prime Now Singapore Launch

The e-commerce giant's quick delivery service in Singapore — which launched Thursday — has been overwhelmed by demand, preventing it from taking on fresh orders.


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Amazon Forecast Shows Cracks in E-Commerce and Cloud Dominance

The e-commerce giant reported a steep jump in quarterly expenses and gave a disappointing profit outlook, blunting its momentum after its purchase of Whole Foods.

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Amazon Forecast Shows Cracks in E-Commerce and Cloud Dominance

The e-commerce giant reported a steep jump in quarterly expenses and gave a disappointing profit outlook, blunting its momentum after its purchase of Whole Foods.


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Amazon Enters Singapore With Two-Hour Delivery Service

Amazon’s entry into Southeast Asia could spark fierce competition with Alibaba.

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Amazon Enters Singapore With Two-Hour Delivery Service

Amazon’s entry into Southeast Asia could spark fierce competition with Alibaba.


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Report: Snapdeal Board Accepts Flipkart's $950 Million Buyout

An approved bid would give heft to Flipkart in its high-stakes battle with Amazon.com Inc.

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Report: Snapdeal Board Accepts Flipkart's $950 Million Buyout

An approved bid would give heft to Flipkart in its high-stakes battle with Amazon.com Inc.


Technology

How an Amazon PayPal Clone Could Threaten Other Payment Services

Amazon has hinted that it may be moving in this direction, as it promotes its branded checkout button on merchant websites and offers Prime members rewards when they use a debit card to reload gift cards.

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How an Amazon PayPal Clone Could Threaten Other Payment Services

Amazon has hinted that it may be moving in this direction, as it promotes its branded checkout button on merchant websites and offers Prime members rewards when they use a debit card to reload gift cards.


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Amazon Antitrust Concerns Emerge in Washington and Wall Street

A US lawmaker has called for hearings on Amazon's agreement to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, to consider its ramifications for shoppers and workers.

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Amazon Antitrust Concerns Emerge in Washington and Wall Street

A US lawmaker has called for hearings on Amazon's agreement to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, to consider its ramifications for shoppers and workers.


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Amazon's Prime Day Proves to Be Biggest Shopping Day Ever

Amazon’s third annual Prime Day event turned out to be the biggest day ever for the e-commerce giant, with sales surpassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Amazon's Prime Day Proves to Be Biggest Shopping Day Ever

Amazon’s third annual Prime Day event turned out to be the biggest day ever for the e-commerce giant, with sales surpassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday.


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Bits & Bytes | Adidas Launches Lifestyle App, Amazon Leads 'Try Before You Buy' Trend

This week, why the Adidas 'All Day' App is more than just a fitness tracker, while Amazon leads the pack in a new online shopping trend.

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Bits & Bytes | Adidas Launches Lifestyle App, Amazon Leads 'Try Before You Buy' Trend

This week, why the Adidas 'All Day' App is more than just a fitness tracker, while Amazon leads the pack in a new online shopping trend.