Amazon Raises Free Shipping Minimum to $35

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The company known for squeezing every last drop out of its customers and workers is coming back for more. Amazon announced that it’s raising its minimum amount for free shipping for non-Prime members from $25 to $35.

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Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership for customers on government assistance. Here's how to apply.

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Around a quarter of current Walmart+ members would qualify for a new discount targeting customers on government assistance programs, according to a company spokesperson.

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Amazon used 11.6% less plastic for shipping last year and is phasing out those blue and white plastic mailers

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Amazon plans to stop using plastic-padded mailers.

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Amazon Reels in $12.7 Billion on Prime Day

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Amazon’s Prime Day sales reached a record high this year, bringing in 6.1% more revenue than during its two-day event a year ago.

Amazon is offering shoppers $10 to pick up purchases in-store in a bid to address rising delivery costs

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Shoppers line up outside an Amazon Fresh store in Pasadena, California.

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Walmart is giving away $98 memberships to moms — and it shows how desperate it is to boost its Amazon Prime rival

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Walmart is using celebrities to promote its giveaway of Walmart+ memberships for moms.

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Amazon's pricey 'Lord of the Rings' show saw only 37% of viewers complete the series, a new report says

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Amazon's "The Rings of Power" series only had a 37% completion rate in the US, according to a report.

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Amazon gave 'small business' and 'Black-owned business' badges to companies that were neither, report says

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Amazon reportedly gave "Small Business" and "Black-Owned Small Business" badges (right) to companies that don't fit that criteria.

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How to watch 'Swarm': The new thriller stars Dominique Fishback and features the acting debut of Billie Eilish

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"Swarm" is a psychological thriller following one fan's obsession with a pop star.

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Amazon touts 'even faster' deliveries made to customers 'within hours'

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Amazon touted its fast deliveries in its fourth-quarter earnings report on Thursday.

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