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Apple TV Plus content coming to Airtel in India, Amazon Prime in the US

In August, Apple announced partnership with Airtel to make Apple Music and Apple TV Plus available exclusively to Airtel customers later this year

Amazon India faces backlash: How one man keeps winning contests for 10 yrs

Amazon India faces scrutiny as allegations arise that one individual, Chirag Gupta, has unfairly won multiple contests over a decade, raising questions about the integrity of its promotional system

Amazon adds Apple TV+ to US channels store, offering popular shows

Apple will begin selling TV+ subscriptions through Prime later this month, Mike Hopkins, senior vice president of Amazon Prime Video said

To improve efficiency, Amazon develops new system for faster deliveries

The company announced Wednesday it has created spotlights within its trucks to guide delivery people to packages for each stop along a route

Amazon partners with Startup India, DPIIT to enhance startups growth

Amazon India has partnered with Startup India, under the aegis of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), to help startups scale growth through e-commerce. Through a dedicated page on the Startup India portal, the e-commerce firm and Startup India will work together to allow eligible startups to make use of e-commerce opportunities by registering on Amazon India's marketplace. The startups will gain access to the domestic market, mentorship from Amazon leaders, go-to-market support and logistics guidance, according to a company statement. "By combining Amazon's e-commerce expertise with Startup India's role as the Government of India's flagship initiative for the development of the startup ecosystem, we will provide a robust platform for Indian startups and businesses to scale domestically," Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, said. Furthermore, Amazon will work to empower select women entrepreneurs through its Saheli programme. Amazon's suite of services,

Nykaa, Licious pilot fast delivery services to meet growing consumer demand

As quick commerce reshapes retail, Nykaa, Licious, and Myntra are testing ultra-fast delivery models to cater to growing consumer demand across various product categories

Ex-Amazon executive's startup Auger raises $100 mn for supply chain

Auger will provide a software-as-a-service platform which uses an artificial intelligence operating system along with automation to provide real-time data

US antitrust case accusing Amazon of stifling competition to move forward

Last year, the FTC alleged Amazon.com, which has 1 billion items in its online superstore, was using an algorithm that pushed up prices US households paid by more than $1 billion

NCERT books will now be sold on Amazon as well via authorised sellers

NCERT textbooks for students from Kindergarten to Class 12 as well as for UPSC aspirants will now be sold by authorised sellers on Amazon India website as well, the e-commerce firm said on Monday. Amazon India said that it has partnered with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to facilitate the sale of books at maximum retail price (MRP) across all serviceable pin codes in India. Amazon India said that it has partnered "with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to expand the availability of textbooks for students from Kindergarten to Class 12, as well as UPSC aspirants, through Amazon.in". In addition to serving individual customers, Amazon.in will work with NCERT on bulk ordering for government agencies and schools. "To support this, NCERT has appointed designated distribution vendors who will work with sellers on Amazon.in to ensure timely and efficient deliveries," the statement said. Union Education Minister Dharmendra

Amazon buys MX Player, merges it with miniTV to launch Amazon MX Player

Amazon on Monday said it has acquired free streaming OTT platform MX Player and merged it with its content streaming service miniTV to launch 'Amazon MX Player'. Amazon did not disclose the valuation of the acquisition. The merger aims to make premium-free entertainment accessible to a larger audience. "Amazon recently acquired certain assets of MX Player, including the MX Player app, a leading free streaming OTT service in India. With this acquisition, Amazon is merging two of India's most popular free AVOD (or ad-supported video on demand) services -- MX Player and Amazon miniTV into one service -- Amazon MX Player," the statement said. In September, over 250 million unique users enjoyed access to thousands of original shows, popular movies and international shows dubbed in local languages on the combined service, it added. The service is available through its app on mobile, Amazon.in Shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Connected TVs. The integration of Amazon miniTV and MX

Amazon sees big spike for gold and diamond jewellery during festive season

As per current trends, customers are purchasing fine jewellery starting at Rs 2,000 for silver jewellery and up to Rs 40,000 for gold and diamond jewellery

Amazon, Target announce big hiring, but retailers cut back on holiday jobs

As retailers gear up for the holiday shopping season, hiring plans vary, with some scaling back on seasonal staff amid economic uncertainty, while others maintain strong hiring goals

Amazon introduces Fire HD 8 tablet with AI-powered experiences: What is new

The Fire HD 8 tablet boasts generative AI features such as Writing assist and Webpage Summaries. Users can also customise the device with Wallpaper Creator, powered by generative AI

Amazon hit with US labour board complaint over joint employment of drivers

The board had said in August that it had found merit to the union's claims that Amazon exerts control over BTS drivers

US labour board accuses Amazon of illegally refusing to bargain with union

The NLRB in the complaint, which was issued on Monday, said Amazon broke the law by terminating its contract with BTS after the drivers unionized without first bargaining with the Teamsters

Amazon wins partial dismissal of US antitrust lawsuit for illegal monopoly

Last year, the FTC alleged Amazon.com, which has 1 billion items in its online superstore, was using an algorithm that pushed up prices US households paid by more than $1 billion

E-commerce order volumes grow 20% in first 4 days of festive season sale

Despite only a marginal increase in volumes, the home decor category reported an impressive 50 per cent increase in GMV over last year

CAIT's White Paper details violations by Amazon, Flipkart; calls for action

The White Paper focuses on the violations committed by e-commerce giants, particularly regarding the Foreign Direct Investment policy and other regulatory frameworks governing e-commerce

Festive season: Amazon sees majority of customer visits from tier-2 cities

E-commerce firm Amazon India on Tuesday said that 80 per cent of customer visits on the platform in the first 48 hours of its annual festive season sale came from tier-2 and other smaller cities. The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale started on September 27, 2024, with 24-hour early access for Prime members. "The Amazon Great Indian Festival witnessed a record 11 crore customer visits in the first 48 hours of Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 with 80 per cent hailing from Tier-2 and below towns," Amazon said in a statement, terming the demand from these towns as "encouraging". More than 75 per cent of all smartphone sales, about 80 per cent of all TV orders, and over 60 per cent of orders in the fashion and beauty segment came from tier-2 and beyond cities, it said. The sale also turned out festive for sellers on Amazon, with SMBs (Small and Medium-sized Businesses), including women entrepreneurs, weavers, and artisans, selling over 1,500 units every minute during the first 48 hour

Festival season sales kick off to record-breaking start for e-com majors

Meesho reported a 100% increase in Day 1 orders compared to last year