Amazon Prime Day

Amazon faces trial over allegedly tricking customers for Prime subscription

A federal trial beginning in Amazon's hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to cancel after they did so. The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon in U.S. District Court in Seattle two years ago and has alleged more than a decade of legal violations, including of the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act, a 2010 law designed to help ensure that people know what they're being charged for online. Jury selection began Monday, with opening statements to follow. Prime provides subscribers with perks that include faster shipping, video streaming and discounts at Whole Foods for a fee of USD 139 annually, or USD 14.99 a month. It's a key and growing part of Amazon's business, with more than 200 million members. In its latest quarterly report, the company in July reported more than USD 12 billion in net revenue for subscription services, which is a 12% increase from the same .

Amazon India upbeat on festive season after strong Prime Day sales

Amazon India is "excited" about the festive season, its optimism bolstered by strong Prime Day sales last month and rising demand from smaller cities, the e-commerce giant's India Head Samir Kumar has said, adding the company has stepped up supply-side readiness to meet expected festive demand. Festive season shopping remains one of the biggest annual opportunities for brands, driven by cultural calendar, gifting traditions, lucrative discounts dished out, and consumer appetite for new and seasonal products. According to 2025 edition of the JioStar Festive Sentiment Survey, 92 per cent of Indian consumers plan to continue or increase their festive spending this year, signalling robust consumer confidence and a golden opportunity for brands. "I can tell you that as Amazon, we are preparing well for the event including fulfilment capabilities. We are enabling sellers to send their products into our fulfilment centres and we are getting ready for that. So I'm really excited about the .

Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale: Check offers on Samsung, Apple and more

Amazon's Great Freedom Festival starts July 31 with early access for Prime users. Get discounts on smartphones from Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, and more with bank offers and EMI plans

AI-powered scams target Prime Day 2025 shoppers as online fraud surges

Scammers use AI to create fake Amazon sites and impersonation texts during Prime Day, with 96 per cent of Indians shopping online and concern growing over fraud

Amazon banks on India's smaller cities ahead of first 3-day Prime Day sale

With a Rs 2,000 crore investment, Amazon targets smaller cities, expanding its fulfillment and delivery network to fuel growth, as it prepares for its first three-day Prime Day sale from July 12-14

Amazon India's Prime Day returns on July 12-14 with 72-hour mega sale

Amazon Prime Day 2025 will run from July 12 to 14 with offers on electronics, fashion, appliances and more as the e-tailer pushes for expansion in non-metro regions

Amazon adds five fulfillment centres in India ahead of Prime Day

With Prime Day 2025 set for 12-14 July, Amazon expands logistics with new fulfilment centres; Flipkart launches seller success programme for new entrepreneurs

Amazon India extends Prime Day to 3 days as it pushes into smaller cities

Amazon India expands Prime Day 2025 to three days, boosts logistics and delivery to deepen Prime adoption in smaller cities and tap rising quick-commerce demand

Amazon India extends Prime Day to 3 days as it pushes into smaller cities

Amazon India expands Prime Day 2025 to three days, boosts logistics and delivery to deepen Prime adoption in smaller cities and tap rising quick-commerce demand

OTT releases of this week: Top 5 movies, series to enjoy this weekend

Make the most of this weekend by enjoying this exciting lineup of much-awaited OTT releases, perfect for binge-watching. Check the top 5 OTT releases of the week

Amazon great Indian festival sale starts for prime members; details here

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024 is now LIVE for Prime members. From exclusive deals on gadgets to more; Prime members can enjoy early access to top discounts and offers

Amazon says Prime Day '24 biggest ever; peak single-minute orders at 24,196

24% more Prime members in India shopped this year compared to the event in 2023

How to avoid overspending during Amazon and Flipkart sale

Take stock of what you actually need; make a list and set a strict budget

Amazon's marketing portal for merchants crashes, disrupting Prime Day Sale

This year's Prime Day sale, a two-day discounting spree, got off to a fast start Tuesday with sales up almost 12 per cent in the first seven hours

Amazon Prime Day event starts, sales up 12% in first 7 hours: Report

The average household spent about $100 on Prime Day purchases as of noon New York time, according to Numerator, which tracked more than 2,000 orders from more than 1,200 households

Amazon Prime Day a big event for scammers, experts warn customers

Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events, whether it's Black Friday or Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau. This is a huge moment on the retail calendar," Josh Planos, vice president of communications and public relations at the Better Business Bureau, previously told The Associated Press. "And because of that, it represents an enormous opportunity for a scammer, con artist or even just an unethical business or organization to capitalize on the moment and separate folks from their hard-earned money. Prime Day, a two-day discount event for Amazon Prime members, kicks off on Tuesday and runs through Wednesday. In updated guidance published last week, the Better Business Bureau reminded consumers to watch out for lookalike websites, ...

We expect Prime Day 2024 to be biggest ever, says Amazon executive

Last year, Amazon witnessed as many as 22,190 orders in a single minute "at its peak," its highest-ever sales figure for a Prime Day event

Amazon Prime Day 2024 India: All about amazing deals and discounts

Amazon has declared its 8th edition of Prime Day offering amazing savings on top brands across different categories. It is set to go live on July 20th at 12:00 am to July 20th 11:59 pm

Tens of thousands of small biz gear up to offer Prime Day deals: Amazon

The owners of small firms would offer deals on lakhs of products to customers across various categories such as home and kitchen, fashion and grooming on the e-commerce website

Amazon India's eighth edition of 'Prime Day' event coming up in July

The e-commerce firm stated Prime Day 2023 was the biggest ever Prime Day in India as 14 per cent more Prime members shopped hundreds of thousands of deals compared to Prime Day 2022