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Archives for August 2020

Technology
Inside the get-rich-quick scheme that cost Amazon sellers thousands — and then got them bannedInside the get-rich-quick scheme that cost Amazon sellers thousands — and then got them banned
Technology

Amazon’s marketplace is fertile ground for schemes targeting the sellers behind the e-commerce giant’s success.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Government shutdowns of “nonessential” retailers were a huge gift for Amazon, Walmart, and TargetGovernment shutdowns of “nonessential” retailers were a huge gift for Amazon, Walmart, and Target
Technology

Some feared the pandemic would widen the gap between the haves and have-nots of retail. That fear is now reality.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Walmart has again delayed the launch of its Amazon Prime competitor Walmart+Walmart has again delayed the launch of its Amazon Prime competitor Walmart+
Technology

Walmart+ will cost $98 a year and include same-day delivery of groceries, fuel discounts, and other perks.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Last week the US wanted to break up Big Tech. Now it’s trying to supersize it.Last week the US wanted to break up Big Tech. Now it’s trying to supersize it.
Technology

The TikTok/Microsoft deal — if it happens — will make it harder to shrink Facebook or Google. Do you think Donald Trump cares about that?

By Peter Kafka

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