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Prime members enjoy biggest global shopping event in Amazon history

Sales clocked up by Amazon yesterday (July 11) during its third annual Prime Day event surpassed Black Friday and Cyber Monday globally, making it the biggest day ever in Amazon history. Prime Day, which ran for 30 hours from 6pm on Monday (July 10), featured deals exclusively for Amazon’s Prime …

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Amazon retains top spot for satisfied customers

Amazon has secured the top spot in the UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI), published yesterday (Wednesday July 12) by The Institute of Customer Service. The ecommerce giant leads the top 10 for the fourth consecutive time and is followed by high performers from the retail, tourism and banking sectors. UKCSI …

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Amazon promises ‘epic day of deals’

Amazon is kicking off its third annual Prime Day tomorrow (Tuesday July 11) six hours early – giving Prime members 30 hours to shop from 6pm tonight (Monday July 10). The online giant, promises that tomorrow will be an ‘epic day of deals’ ‘for Prime members around the world, with …

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Amazon announces date of third annual Prime Day

Amazon has named Tuesday July 11 as its third annual Prime Day. The online giant promises ‘hundreds of thousands’ of deals exclusively for Prime members around the world on this date. Members can enjoy 30 hours of deal shopping starting at 6pm on Monday, July 10, with new deals as …

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Amazon adds Joseph Joseph and Tassimo to Dash Button

Amazon has extended its Dash Button programme in the UK from today (Tuesday June 20). The online giant describes Dash Button as a Wi-Fi-connected device that enables customers to reorder their favourite products with the simple press of a button, making it easier for them to restock at the exact …

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Amazon to acquire Whole Foods Market

Online giant Amazon and Whole Foods Market have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under the deal, Amazon will acquire Whole Foods Market for $42 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $13.7 billion, including Whole Foods Market’s net debt. Amazon founder and ceo Jeff Bezos said: “Millions …

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Opportunities galore for 325 delegates at BHETA’s networking forum

A networking forum held on April 21 by BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) attracted more than 325 delegates. Two Amazon category leaders featured as guest speakers at the event, which was held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Amazon UK manager for homewares and furniture Jeff Wemyss and manager …

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Amazon to open new Development Centre in Cambridge

Amazon announced today (Thursday May 4) that it is investing a new Development Centre site in Cambridge that will open this Autumn. The 60,000sq ft site at One The Square in the city’s CB1 business district will have capacity for more than 400 employees, including machine learning scientists, knowledge engineers, …

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Amazon to headline BHETA forum

Two Amazon category leaders will feature as guest speakers at the next networking forum organised by BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association). Jeff Wemyss and Oliver Sawers will share information on how digital innovation is fuelling the online retail giant’s business and the opportunities this offers to existing and potential …

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