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2022
Amazon brings Just Walk Out to a Whole Foods store
Amazon brought its Just Walk Out cashierless system to the Glover Park Whole Foods store in Washington, D.C.
2022
Whole Foods opens first store with Just Walk Out technology
Whole Foods Market opened its first store using Amazon's Just Walk Out technology in Washington, D.C.'s Glover Park neighborhood.
2022
Amazon sues alleged fake review brokers
Amazon filed lawsuits against AppSally and Rebatest, alleging that they connected third-party sellers with consumers who posted positive product reviews in exchange for free products or payments. The allegations are not presented as court findings.
2022
Amazon and Visa reach global agreement on card acceptance
Amazon and Visa reached a global agreement under which Amazon will continue accepting Visa credit cards in its stores; the agreement also includes commitments to collaborate on new product and technology initiatives.
2022
CECC urges Amazon to address supplier labor abuses
CECC leaders wrote to Amazon urging it to publicly support Chinese labor activist Tang Mingfang’s appeal and compensate him after he was imprisoned for reporting labor violations at an Amazon supplier factory. The article also reports China Labor Watch’s criticism that Amazon and Foxconn failed to meet supplier standards on grievance mechanisms and whistleblower protection; these are allegations and calls for action, not findings of guilt.
2022
Amazon starts 48-hour Alexa device promotional sale in India
Amazon kicked off a promotional sale in India offering discounts on Echo speakers, Fire TV devices, and other products. The sale was scheduled to end February 16 at 11:59 p.m. IST.
2022
WHSmith opens first North American store
WHSmith opened its first retail location in North America at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B in New York. The store uses Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.
2022
Spice Story launches products in the US through Amazon
Spice Story said it had launched its products in the United States through Amazon's global portal. It also said it planned to extend distribution to other markets, including the UK, Australia and UAE.
2022
Amazon opens Lowell warehouse
Amazon opened its first warehouse in Arkansas outside the Little Rock area in Lowell on Thursday; it was set to employ 100 people initially.
2022
Amazon Care rolls out nationwide
Amazon announced that it was rolling out its Amazon Care telehealth service nationwide. The article also says Amazon Care was already available in eight cities for in-person services.
2022
Amazon India starts Camera Gifting Days sale
Amazon India announced its Camera Gifting Days sale, offering deals on cameras and accessories, with discounts of up to 50% on cameras; the sale was already underway and was to run through February 14, 2022.
2022
Amazon announces higher Prime membership prices
Amazon announced that the Prime membership rate would rise from $119 to $139. The article says the higher rates would take effect on February 18 for new customers and March 25 for existing customers.
2022
Amazon announces Prime membership price increases in the U.S.
Amazon announced that U.S. Prime membership prices would rise from $119 to $139 per year and from $12.99 to $14.99 per month. The changes were scheduled to take effect February 18, with current members charged the new price after March 25 on their next renewal.
2022
Amazon raises Prime membership prices
Amazon announced that U.S. Prime membership would increase to $139 per year and $14.99 per month. The new prices were scheduled to take effect for new members on February 18 and for existing members at renewals after March 25.
2022
Amazon raises Prime membership fee
Amazon raised its annual Prime membership fee from $119 to $139.
2022
Amazon launches sustainability accelerator with EIT Climate-KIC
Amazon launched the Amazon Launchpad Sustainability Accelerator in partnership with cleantech innovation hub EIT Climate-KIC. The 12-week programme is for eligible start-ups producing physical products intended to help people live more sustainably.
2022
Microsoft announces planned Windows 11 Android app support preview
Microsoft announced plans to provide Windows 11 users with a public preview of Android app support the following month, through the Microsoft Store and in cooperation with Amazon and Intel. The source describes this as a planned release, not an already completed launch.
2022
Amazon announces planned Amazon Style store in Southern California
Amazon announced plans for Amazon Style, a clothing store expected to open at Americana at Brand in Glendale, California, later in 2022. The source describes the store opening as a future plan, not a completed opening.
2022
FUNetix launches the Great Kindle Giveaway challenge
FUNetix launched the Great Kindle Giveaway as part of its “Yes I Can, Learn to Read in 12 Hours!” challenge. The initiative aims to provide 21,000 children with Kindle Fire tablets pre-loaded with the FUNetix app.
2022
Amazon announced plans to open its first department store
Amazon announced plans to open its first department store, called Amazon Style, in Glendale, California, later in 2022.